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Pew Research: RFK Jr. Faces More Disapproval Than Support as U.S. Health Secretary

Since taking office in February 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made headlines — and stirred controversy. A new Pew Research Center survey shows that more Americans disapprove (43%) than approve (36%)of how he’s handling his role. Another 21% say they’re not sure, underscoring public uncertainty around his leadership.

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Pew Research: Most Americans Support Stricter Environmental Laws

Despite recent efforts to roll back federal environmental protections, most Americans continue to support stronger regulation, according to a major Pew Research Center study of over 36,000 adults across all 50 states. Nationally, 60%say stricter environmental laws are worth the cost, while 38% believe they harm the economy and cost jobs.

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Pew Research: Immigration Policy Seen as a Driver of Grocery Costs

A new survey by Pew Research Center reveals a striking concern among Americans: 42% of U.S. adults believe that increased deportations of immigrants living in the country illegally would lead to higher food prices in their area. This finding, drawn from a nationally representative survey conducted in late February and early March 2025, underscores the public's awareness of how deeply immigration policies intersect with economic realities.

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Pew Research: How Americans View the World Health Organization

A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that most Americans continue to support U.S. membership in the World Health Organization (WHO), though with notable partisan divisions. As of April 2024, 58% of Americans believe WHO membership benefits the country, with 25% seeing "a great deal" of benefit and 33% perceiving "a fair amount" of value.

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Pew Research: Partisan Divides Persist on U.S. Aid to Ukraine and NATO

Nearly three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Americans remain divided on U.S. support for Ukraine, NATO membership, and European defense spending—largely along partisan lines. A new Pew Research Center survey, conducted in February 2025, highlights these divisions, showing shifts in public opinion on key aspects of U.S. foreign policy.

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Pew Research: U.S. Teens on Transgender and Nonbinary Identities

As conversations about gender identity continue to shape cultural and political landscapes, a recent Pew Research Center study sheds light on how U.S. teens and adults perceive and experience issues related to transgender and nonbinary identities. The findings reveal notable generational and partisan differences, offering insights into evolving social norms.

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Pew Research: The 119th Congress Marks a Generational Shift with Fewer Boomers and More Gen Xers

As the 119th U.S. Congress convenes, a significant generational shift is unfolding on Capitol Hill. While the median age of the House of Representatives has slightly decreased, the Senate's median age has remained relatively high. Notably, Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964) are no longer the dominant generation in the House, as Generation X (born 1965–1980) now leads the chamber. This demographic change is accompanied by an increase in Millennials (born 1981–1996) and a growing sense of diversity in both age and background among lawmakers.

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