Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
A 53% majority say Trump is making the federal government work worse, while only about half as many (27%) say he is making the government work better.
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An overwhelming number of Americans believe that a car is a necessity.
While less than half of the public deems a television set to be a necessity, more Americans than ever are stocking up on them.
Despite the increasing use of cell phones, more Americans say landline phones are a necessity than say the same about mobile phones.
The recession has made five familiar consumer items far less of a necessity in the lives of Americans.
A rising number of Republicans incorrectly believe Barack Obama is a Muslim.
Two-thirds of Americans say that religion is losing its influence on American life.
Six-in-ten Americans say it is important that members of Congress have strong religious beliefs.
A quarter of Americans say local communities should be able to prohibit the construction of mosques in their area.
