Americans more likely to support than oppose continuing federal funding for NPR and PBS
Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to support ending federal funding for public media.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Journalism
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5 facts about Americans and YouTube
Here are five key findings about YouTube from our research to mark its 20th anniversary.
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No consensus on who comes to mind when Americans are asked to name a news influencer
In an open-ended question, we asked U.S. adults who say they regularly get news from news influencers to name the first one who comes to mind for them.
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How news influencers talked about Trump and Harris during the 2024 election
Most news influencers published posts about both candidates in summer and fall, and identical shares were more critical than supportive of each.
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A closer look at Americans’ experiences with news on TikTok
Many TikTok accounts mix in news with a variety of other topics, from celebrity gossip to jokes and memes.
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8 facts about Americans and TikTok
Americans increasingly have been turning to TikTok – both in general and for news – even as the app faces an uncertain future in the United States.
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Most Americans continue to say media scrutiny keeps politicians from doing things they shouldn’t
Americans continue to say criticism from news organizations keeps political leaders from doing things they shouldn’t.
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America’s News Influencers
This study explores the makeup of the social media news influencer universe, including who they are, what content they create and who their audiences are.
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Americans’ top sources of political news ahead of the 2024 election
Among those who listed a main source of political news, six-in-ten say that their source is part of the “mainstream media.”
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Americans’ Views of 2024 Election News
About three-quarters of U.S. adults say they’ve seen inaccurate election news at least somewhat often, and many say it’s hard to tell what’s true.
