As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the political landscape is shaped by razor-thin margins, shifting demographics, and high-stakes races across the nation’s most competitive states. The 2024 Swing State Landscape The 2024 presidential election revealed a nation more divided than ever, with control of the White House coming down to just seven states where the…

U.S. and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran: Everything We Know So Far The most significant Middle East conflict in decades has killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, disrupted global oil markets, and sent shockwaves through international aviation By Trufactum Staff | March 4, 2026 [Editor’s note: This article will be updated with maps, infographics, and additional…

Immigration in the United States: Key Facts and Statistics for 2024-2025 A comprehensive guide to immigrant population, net immigration, and immigration policy Key Takeaways 53.3 million immigrants lived in the US in January 2025—the largest number in US history Foreign-born population reached 15.6% of total US population—an all-time high Net immigration was 1.8 million in…

US States and Territories: Key Facts and Statistics for 2024-2025 A comprehensive guide to US state populations, GDP, income, and territories Key Takeaways California (39.3M), Texas (31.7M), Florida (22.5M) are the three most populous states Nine states gained over 100,000 people in 2024: AZ, CA, FL, GA, NJ, NY, NC, TX, WA Median US household…

US Federal Budget and Spending: Key Facts and Statistics for 2024-2025 A comprehensive guide to federal spending, deficits, national debt, and fiscal outlook Key Takeaways Federal deficit was $1.8 trillion in both FY 2024 and FY 2025 (6.4% and 5.9% of GDP) Total US national debt reached $37.6 trillion (FY 2025), $38.4 trillion as of…

Voting in the United States: Key Facts and Statistics for 2024 A comprehensive guide to voter turnout, registration, and participation in American elections Voting is the cornerstone of democratic participation, yet understanding who votes—and why—can be surprisingly complex. This guide breaks down the key statistics from the 2024 presidential election, examining national trends, state-by-state turnout,…

Guns in the United States: Key Facts and Statistics for 2024-2025 A comprehensive guide to gun ownership, gun deaths, and public opinion in America Key Takeaways 32% of Americans personally own a gun; 42% live in a household with a gun 72% of gun owners say protection is a major reason they own a gun…

Abortion in America: What the Latest Data Shows in 2024-2025 A clear, data-driven look at abortion access by state, post-Dobbs statistics, and what the numbers mean for Americans today Key Takeaways ~1,038,100 abortions were performed in the US in 2024, up from 1,033,710 in 2023 93% of abortions occur in the first trimester (before 13…

US Factual Statistics: Essential Data About America in 2024-2025 Comprehensive, nonpartisan facts about the United States covering abortion, guns, voting, federal spending, state populations, and immigration. “From abortion rates to federal spending, gun ownership to immigration—here are the verified, nonpartisan statistics every American should know.” Key Takeaways ~1.05 million abortions were performed in the US…