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The first #JustTheFacts episodes are officially live! Get the numbers — not rhetoric — on US immigration and the federal budget. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get exclusive access to future episodes. #budget #immigration #usafacts
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You've probably heard a lot about gerrymandering this election cycle.
Let's take a look at how congressional districts are drawn. Visit our site for a detailed look at how your state draw its maps: usafacts.org/articles/the-vi…
Got questions on how elections are run? Turns out there are 50 ways to do it.
Compare several election policies between states, from registering to vote through post-election procedures. usafacts.org/articles/the-vi…
Midterms are fast approaching, and around $2.86 billion has been spent by Senate and House candidates.
Who has spent the most?
💰 James Talarico (Democrat, TX): $114.2M
💰 Jon Ossoff (Democrat, GA): $89.1M
💰 Sherrod Brown (Democrat, OH): $56.8M
Of the top 400 highest-spending candidates, 50 have spent more than they have raised.
How the road to 270 is calculated.
We've got even more great data viz on the Electoral College! Go check it out: usafacts.org/articles/the-vi…
📺Tune in to @cspan tonight at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT for the latest #JustTheFacts Debate, featuring @benshapiro (@realDailyWire) and Scott Galloway. Moderated by PBS News Hour's @GeoffRBennett, with @Steven_Ballmer running the Fact Desk.
They tackle some of the biggest questions facing Americans today, with data helping ground the conversation. You won't want to miss it!
🏠 Mortgage rates are at a 3-year high. So, what does that mean for homebuyers?
TLDR: It makes buying a home more expensive.
Let's break it down using the national median new home price of $410,700. With a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and a 20% down payment, here's what your monthly principal and interest payment would look like:
➡️Last year: $2,034/month at a 6.3% rate
➡️Now: $2,275/month at the current rate
That's $241 more per month — nearly 12% higher for the exact same home.
📈Why do mortgage rates go up?
Mortgage rates are influenced by everything from your credit score and down payment to broader economic trends. One big factor? The 10-year Treasury yield, a type of loan issued by (you guessed it) the Treasury with a maturity of 10 years.
Let's talk about the other kind of joint account.
Most cannabis is still a Schedule I drug, and banks that serve these businesses take on risk and extra compliance work.
In 2024, about 1,000 banks and credit unions reported serving them — that’s about 1 in every 9 banks.
50 states. 50 ways to run an election. Compare several election policies between states, from registering to vote through post-election procedures. usafacts.org/articles/the-vi…
Who shows up to the midterms?
To see the demographic breakdowns, go here: usafacts.org/articles/who-sh…
How much does your state cover for Medicaid?
On average, states paid 35.2% of the overall spending on Medicaid, with the rest coming from the federal government. State spending ranges from 21.9% in New Mexico to 43.9% in Massachusetts.
Between FY 2014 and FY 2024, Medicaid spending went up 45% with a 3% increase from the previous year.
The largest benefit category within Medicaid was managed care with $496.1 billion in FY 2024.
Is productive debate still possible when we disagree on so much?
That's what we're putting to the test in our new #JustTheFacts Debate featuring @benshapiro and @profgalloway moderated by PBS Newshour’s @GeoffRBennett. Data doesn’t argue. They do.
Watch the full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=A7_1Mqhm…
How long does it take you to get to work?
The average commute time for Americans is about 27 minutes.
📍 New York tops the list with the longest time at 33 minutes.
📍 North Dakota has the shortest commute at just over 17 minutes.
DC has the most people commuting from their desk to the dining room table with 22.9% of people working from home. Colorado comes in second with 19.9%.
