Political Issues

The public is sharply divided by party, even as most support international cooperation and large majorities say it is important that the U.S. is respected around the world.

The number of federal prisoners sentenced to more than a year behind bars decreased by 5% between 2017 and the end of 2019.

More Americans also say evangelical Christians, business corporations and the military will lose than gain influence in Washington.

There are wide partisan gaps over most of the 19 items asked about – particularly addressing racial issues and dealing with global climate change.

Americans are more likely to support than oppose banning Donald Trump's social media accounts, but views are divided along political lines.

Only two other presidents since 1900 – George W. and George H.W. Bush – granted fewer acts of clemency than Trump.

Although Catholicism has long been one of the largest U.S. religious groups, John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden are the only Catholic presidents.

Following the passage of a second stimulus package in December, 79% of U.S. adults say another economic assistance package will be necessary.

Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.

“Saddened, hurt, disgusted,” one woman in her 50s said. “Never thought I would see anything like this in my life.”