Most Americans think Trump is trying to exercise more power than previous presidents
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.
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Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day or just a regular Monday? It depends on where you are
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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Congress has long struggled to pass spending bills on time
Congress has passed all its required appropriations measures on time only four times in nearly five decades.
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Favorable views of Supreme Court remain near historic low
Half of Americans currently hold an unfavorable opinion of the Supreme Court, while roughly as many view the court favorably.
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Redistricting between censuses has been rare in the modern era
Midcycle redistricting efforts like the ones in Texas and California have, up to now, been extremely uncommon.
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Republicans’ Views of Justice Department, FBI Rebound as Democrats’ Views Shift More Negative
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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6 facts about the U.S. military
Ahead of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, here are six facts about the military.
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Ahead of Mexico’s first-ever judicial elections, most Mexicans approve of the law that implemented them
Two-thirds of Mexicans now say they approve of the policy, including 31% who strongly approve.
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What the data says about Social Security
Most U.S. adults said Social Security benefits shouldn’t be reduced in any way – a view broadly shared across ages, racial and ethnic groups, partisan affiliations and income brackets.
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Americans see a role for the federal government in many domains, but some large partisan divisions persist
Nearly all Americans say the federal government has a responsibility to provide a strong military and secure the nation’s borders.
