Economic Inequality Seen as Major Challenge Around the World
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
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How Biden compares with other recent presidents in appointing federal judges
As Biden’s term draws to a close, here’s a look at the federal judges the 46th president appointed during his four years in the White House.
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Share of U.S. adults living without a romantic partner has ticked down in recent years
In 2023, 42% of adults were unpartnered, down from 44% in 2019. The decline in the share of adults who are unpartnered since 2019 has occurred across all age groups.
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What the data says about federal workers
As President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, here are answers to some common questions about the federal workforce.
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Faith on the Hill
Christians will make up 87% of voting members in the Senate and House of Representatives, combined, in the 2025-27 congressional session.
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8 facts about Americans and TikTok
Americans increasingly have been turning to TikTok – both in general and for news – even as the app faces an uncertain future in the United States.
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Americans lean toward keeping legal immigration steady, see high-skilled workers as a priority
About four-in-ten Americans (42%) say highly skilled workers should be given top priority to legally immigrate to the U.S.
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Government Restrictions on Religion Stayed at Peak Levels Globally in 2022
Long-term analysis of 198 countries and territories shows government restrictions on religion and social hostilities toward religious groups go hand in hand.
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Religious Restrictions Around the World
How do governments and social actors limit religion? Our interactive has tracked restrictions on religion in 198 countries and territories since 2007.
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Slim majorities have become more common in the U.S. House and Senate
Republicans will kick off the 119th Congress with the smallest margin of control in the U.S. House of Representatives in modern history.
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