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When voter eligibility can't be confirmed at the polls, a provisional ballot can be cast and counted after verification.

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Presidential appointees definition

Presidential appointees are senior federal officials selected by the president, with some appointments requiring Senate confirmation.

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In today's Congress, three seats can decide everything.

Unlike the large majorities of the past, today’s congressional control often hinges on only a few seats changing hands.

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The Supreme Court has had 116 justices. Here's who put them there.

An analysis of Supreme Court confirmations across US history shows how the power to shape the court has been distributed among presidents.

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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) definition

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) grants short-term legal status to eligible people from countries facing unsafe conditions that prevent a safe return home.

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Analyst Notes: Five foundational concepts for understanding data

Go behind the scenes with our team as we find and make sense of the numbers.

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Who shows up to the midterms?

Voter turnout in the last two midterm elections has been higher compared to midterms in the past four decades.

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More voters are registering outside the two party system

The share of voters registered either with a minor party — or no party at all — has risen over the past decade. Out of all the counties that require a party affiliation on voting registration, three out of every four had a growing number of people eschewing the nation's…

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How much will Thanksgiving dinner cost in 2024?

Grocery prices rose 1.1% year-over-year as of October, less than the overall 2.6% inflation rate.

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What does the Department of Education do?

Founded in 1980, the Department of Education primarily funds student financial aid and K-12 programs.

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How many voters cast ballots early and by mail?

Early and mail-in ballots accounted for nearly half of all votes in 2022.

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Are groceries more expensive than last year?

Grocery store food prices increased 1.3% from September 2023 to September 2024, and increased 11% from 2021 to 2022 – the largest annual increase in 40 years.

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Are groceries more expensive than last year?

Grocery store food prices increased 1.3% from September 2023 to September 2024, and increased 11% from 2021 to 2022 – the largest annual increase in 40 years.

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How red or blue is your state?

In the last nine elections, 43 states voted for the same party seven times or more.

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How far into pregnancy do most abortions happen?

Nearly 94% of reported abortions happen before two and a half months of pregnancy.

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How many voters have a party affiliation?

Of registered voters, 47% have declared a party affiliation. As of September 2024, 36 million voters are registered Republicans and 45.1 million are registered Democrats.

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How many people receive government assistance?

In 2022, around one in three Americans was enrolled in at least one government assistance program, including nearly half of all American kids.

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Is the US a bigger oil importer or exporter?

The US has been a net exporter of oil and petroleum products since late August 2021.

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State of the Facts 2024: Americans’ views on data, election information, and AI

Americans are more likely to use “new media” as news sources, but less likely to trust them.

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State of the Facts 2024: Americans’ views on data, election information, and AI

Americans are more likely to use “new media” as news sources, but less likely to trust them.

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How do college and career courses vary across public schools?

Public schools in the Northeast have the highest rate of advanced courses offered at 89%; the South and West regions of the US have the highest rate of career and technical education classes at 88%.

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What kinds of energy does the US use?

In 2023, 83% of energy consumption was from fossil fuels, 9% was from nuclear power, and 9% was from renewable energy.

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What are the top energy production sources in the US?

Three quarters of US energy production is from fossil fuels, and one quarter is from renewable energy, nuclear energy, and natural gas plant liquids.

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Who are the US’ top trade partners?

Over 50% of 2023 US trade involved one of five partners: Mexico, Canada, China, Germany, and Japan.

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How often do dogs attack mail carriers?

LA had the most dog attacks on USPS employees in 2023, and Illinois had the biggest increase in attacks.

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