What the data says about food stamps in the U.S.
On average, 42.4 million people in 22.7 million households received monthly SNAP benefits through the first eight months of the 2025 fiscal year.
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On average, 42.4 million people in 22.7 million households received monthly SNAP benefits through the first eight months of the 2025 fiscal year.
As of 2020, Muslims made up a majority of Nigeria’s total population (56.1%), while Christians made up 43.4%.
49% of U.S. adults say Trump is trying to exercise more presidential power than previous presidents and that this is bad for the country.
30 states and three U.S. territories recognize Columbus Day in some form, but only 20 states and two territories make Columbus Day a paid holiday for state workers.
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Half of Americans currently hold an unfavorable opinion of the Supreme Court, while roughly as many view the court favorably.
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The U.S. Postal Service, Park Service, Weather Service and NASA are viewed favorably by Republicans and Democrats, while views of ICE are deeply polarized.
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