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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.
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.
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.
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.
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, […]
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...
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.
Gas Prices Are Americans’ Top Concern in Iran War

69% of Americans are worried about higher gas prices due to the Iran war, and 45% say the U.S. is not doing enough to avoid civilian causalities.
Appendix B: Supplemental tables on health ratings
Methodology

The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 182 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. The survey was conducted from Oct. 20 to 26, 2025. A total of 5,111 panelists responded out of 5,866 who were sampled, for […]