As millions of Americans anxiously awaited their November SNAP benefits during the 43-day federal shutdown, Pew Research released a comprehensive look at the food assistance program — and the new policies that threaten it. The shutdown added even more chaos: legal confusion and patchwork state-level fixes delayed payments for families already living paycheck to paycheck. While the new funding bill keeps SNAP afloat through late 2026, many of the deeper, damaging changes remain.

A growing number of U.S. couples are choosing a path that defies traditional expectations: two incomes, no children. Known as “DINKs,” these married couples — with at least one spouse between ages 30 and 49 — now make up 12% of their age group, up from 8% in 2013.

It began with a simple demand: eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, eight hours for what we will.

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.

A recent Pew Research Center survey highlights shifting public opinion on U.S. trade relationships with China, Canada, and Mexico amid new tariffs. Key takeaways include:

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office on January 20, 2025, his presidency stands as a testament to resilience and progress. Over the past four years, Biden has steered the nation through unprecedented challenges and achieved remarkable successes that will shape America's future for generations.