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1. Americans’ views of China have grown somewhat more positive in recent years

   Most Americans still view China negatively, but a recent survey shows favorability has ticked up, especially among Democrats and younger adults. Fewer now call China an enemy.

2. Local News Fact Sheet

   Americans' attention to local news has declined since 2016. Explore how people get local news today, shifting from TV and print to digital sources.

3. Most new data centers in the U.S. are coming to rural areas

   Over 1,500 new data centers are in development nationwide. Most will be built in rural areas, particularly the South and Midwest, marking a shift from urban locations.

4. Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions; few are in book clubs

   Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.

5. How often does the Supreme Court overturn its own decisions?

   Fewer than 1% of Supreme Court cases have overturned an older decision. More than half of these cases concerned economic activity or criminal procedure.

6. Video: Can polls tell us who will win on Election Day?

   We often hear a candidate is leading, trailing, or the race is tied. This is based on “horse race” polling, which estimates how much support candidates have, based on how people answer surveys leading up to an election. But accurately measuring the horse race is wicked hard for a few reasons.

7. Negative views of Israel, Netanyahu continue to rise among Americans – especially young people

   Views of Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu have grown more negative among U.S. adults, with majorities under 50 in both parties rating them poorly.

8. Methodology

   The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 190 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. The survey was conducted from March 23 to March 29, 2026. A total of 3,507 panelists responded out of 4,046 who were sampled, […]

9. Acknowledgments

   This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Jacob Poushter, Associate Director, Global Attitudes ResearchJonathan Schulman, Research AssociateAndrew Prozorovsky, Research Assistant Julia Armeli, Research AssistantDorene Asare-Marfo, Senior Panel ManagerPeter Bell, Associate Director, Design and UXEthan Charlip, Communications...

10. Do Americans think Trump can make good decisions about various foreign policy issues?

    Public confidence in Trump's handling of the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as his policymaking toward Iran, China and North Korea, has declined since last year.