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Which states have the highest and lowest rates of homelessness?

New York, Vermont, and Oregon have the highest rates of homelessness across the 50 states.

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What are bank runs and bank failures—and how common are they?

The First Republic Bank failure is the second largest in US history. The bank had controlled more than $225 billion in total assets.

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What is the US national debt and how has it grown over time?

The national debt is projected to grow to unprecedented levels if the federal government continues to operate at a deficit.

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Which generation has the most wealth?

Baby boomers have the highest net worth, averaging $1.6 million per household.

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State of the Union 2023: Data and context behind Biden’s address

Biden highlighted legislative achievements from his past two years and described his economic, health, climate, and safety priorities moving forward.

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How much money does the government collect per person?

Individual income taxes accounted for more than half of total revenues for the federal government in 2022.

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How this chart explains Americans' wealth across income levels

The top 1% of households in America represent 26% of total US wealth.

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How much have rents increased post-COVID 19 (or since 2020)?

Rents rose in 58% of all counties nationwide between 2020 and 2023. Data shows that rents rose and dipped between neighboring zip codes.

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The 16 numbers that shaped 2022

A snapshot of 2022 in federal spending, elections, crime rates and more.

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Is air travel getting more expensive?

Recent increases in flight costs reflect broad inflation and higher gas prices.

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