State of the Facts 2026
Public trust in information from the federal government has declined across a range of major issues compared with 2024.
In The News
Americans and the News Media: What they do – and don’t – understand about each other
This study from The Media Insight Project, a collaboration between the American Press Institute and The AP-NORC Center, explores disconnects, and common ground, between the public and journalists about the media’s priorities and practices.
Trust in Trump’s decision making on the use of military force overseas is low
Fifty-six percent of the public has little or no trust in Trump’s judgment regarding the use of military force overseas. Still, 80% continue to be at least moderately concerned about the direct threat of Iran’s nuclear program to…
