Political Issues

Many Americans do not trust modern institutions to protect their personal data – even as they frequently neglect cybersecurity best practices in their own personal lives.

Among the challenges U.S. police officers perceive on the job is a widespread feeling that police are mistreated by the media.

Obama has issued 35 executive orders per year in office, slightly fewer than the 36 per year in office that George W. Bush issued and the lowest average in 120 years.

The public and the police differ on issues ranging from an assault rifle ban to racial progress in the U.S., but their views align on other issues.

Support for focusing on alternative energy development (is up slightly since December 2014, but wide political differences remain.

The Obama administration's goal of receiving 110,000 refugees in fiscal 2017 is significantly higher than last year’s target of 85,000.

The trappings of religion have long been part of U.S. presidential inaugurations. Here are six facts on the role faith has played in inaugurations.

As Obama’s time in office nears its end, the U.S. remains short of his goal to produce more college graduates by 2020.

Female police officers sometimes differ sharply from male officers in their views of policing and their experiences.

As the debate continues over repeal of the Affordable Care Act and what might replace it, a growing share of Americans believe that the federal government has a responsibility to make sure all Americans have health care coverage.