The United States is the oldest continuous democracy in the world, and a model and inspiration for other nations seeking to build democratic institutions. One of the core pillars of American liberty is a free press. Pew conducts opinion surveys that track public attitudes toward the press and politics. At the same time, Pew issues major reports that examine long-term trends in the political values of Americans, as well as their views on policy issues and priorities, political knowledge, and news interest.
Republicans are less likely than last year to say Russia is an enemy and to say the U.S. has a responsibility to help Ukraine defend itself.
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As of September 2024, more than 700,000 veterans worked in various federal departments and agencies.
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A slight majority of Americans (54%) say the Israel-Hamas war is either very or somewhat important to them personally.
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Far fewer are hearing about the administration’s relationship with the media than was the case early in President Donald Trump’s first term.
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Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to support ending federal funding for public media.
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The share of Americans who perceive TikTok as a national security threat has also dipped – from 59% in 2023 to 49% now.
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Democrats are overwhelmingly supportive of raising taxes on these groups, while Republicans are more divided.
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The Education Department is the main conduit for federal aid to public K-12 schools and a major lender to college students.
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