2026 primary season yields greatest preelection House turnover in over 3 decades
74 House members won’t return next Congress – more than before any general election since 1992.
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Rising Share of Women Have No Children
Nearly one-in-five women in the 40-44 age range are childless, up from 10% in 1976.
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Adults Driving Under the Influence of Text
Nearly half of all adults who regularly text have sent or received a message while driving, compared with just a third of teenage texters.
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Politics Got Healthy Coverage During Reform Debate
During the health care reform debate, the media devoted 41% of its reporting to horserace coverage (politics and strategy).
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Jesus Christ’s Return to Earth
Roughly as many Americans say Jesus Christ will return to earth in the next 40 years (41%) as say he won’t make an appearance by 2050.
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World War III and Nuclear Terrorism
Nearly six-in-ten Americans predict another world war will break out within the next 40 years; 53% foresee a nuclear attack on the U.S. by terrorists.