Most U.S. adults say they happen across opinions and humor about news but seek out deep dives and up-to-date information
% of U.S. adults who say they mostly get each type of news about an issue or event because …
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Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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Most U.S. adults say they happen across opinions and humor about news but seek out deep dives and up-to-date information
% of U.S. adults who say they mostly get each type of news about an issue or event because …
| Type of news | They are looking for it | They happen to come across it | They don’t get this type of news |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-depth information or deep dives | 58 | 31 | 11 |
| The most up-to-date information | 55 | 38 | 6 |
| People expressing opinions | 21 | 64 | 14 |
| Funny posts | 14 | 66 | 20 |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
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