Freedom Caucus likely to play a bigger role in new GOP-led House. So who are they?
In the U.S. House, Freedom Caucus members and allies have less seniority than other Republicans and are more likely to come from the South.
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In the U.S. House, Freedom Caucus members and allies have less seniority than other Republicans and are more likely to come from the South.
The share of Americans who say climate scientists understand very well whether climate change is occurring decreased from 37% in 2021 to 32% this year.
61% of U.S. adults say they have heard at least a fair amount about the phrase “cancel culture,” up from 44% in September 2020.
57% of Black adults say marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use by adults; 28% say it should be legal for medical use only.
A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, another 28% see it negatively.
More than half of Americans (58%) say they are following news about candidates for the 2024 presidential election very or fairly closely.
A majority of U.S. adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases; 37% think abortion should be illegal in all or most cases.
Across 24 countries surveyed, a median of 66% give the EU a positive rating, while 29% give it a negative one.
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Majorities in most of the 27 places around the world surveyed in 2023 and 2024 say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
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