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short readsOct 31, 2024

Americans’ top sources of political news ahead of the 2024 election

Among those who listed a main source of political news, six-in-ten say that their source is part of the “mainstream media.”
reportApr 24, 2025

3. How people rate press, speech and internet freedoms in their country

A median of 31% across 35 countries say they’re completely free to speak without censorship, and 28% say their media are completely free to report the news.
short readsFeb 18, 2025

What we know about TikTok content creators

On TikTok, Americans often follow people who have a strong social media presence. These creator accounts make up about half of all accounts that U.S. users follow.
reportJun 10, 2025

News Media Tracker Frequently Asked Questions

Read about why and how Pew Research Center created the News Media Tracker, which provides a snapshot of the news sources Americans have heard of, use and trust.
reportJul 24, 2024

1. Consumption and sources of local political news

Older Americans are more likely to follow local government news. People often get this news from friends, family and local outlets.
reportApr 29, 2024

Americans’ Views of Technology Companies

Most Americans are wary of social media’s role in politics and its overall impact on the country, and these concerns are ticking up among Democrats. Still, Republicans stand out on several measures, with a majority believing major technology companies are biased toward liberals.
reportAug 29, 2024

3. Quality of local crime news

Local crime news is widely consumed in the U.S., but only a third who get this type of news are highly satisfied with its quality.
reportJun 12, 2024

How Americans Navigate Politics on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram

X stands out as a place people go to keep up with politics. Still, some users see political posts on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, too.
short readsDec 20, 2024

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.
short readsSep 26, 2024

Friends, family and neighbors are Americans’ most common source of local news

About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.

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Americans’ top sources of political news ahead of the 2024 election

3. How people rate press, speech and internet freedoms in their country

What we know about TikTok content creators

News Media Tracker Frequently Asked Questions

1. Consumption and sources of local political news

Americans’ Views of Technology Companies

3. Quality of local crime news

How Americans Navigate Politics on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram

8 facts about Americans and TikTok

Friends, family and neighbors are Americans’ most common source of local news

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