2025 So Far—In 9 Big Numbers

A check of America’s vital signs shows a country extremely worried about money—with a growing long-term unemployed population—that’s also blessedly less violent and suddenly enjoying movies in theaters more. Especially if there are no mirrors on the wall.

55%

Elon Musk's disapproval rating hits a new low.

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44%

The rate of mass shootings finally falls from its pandemic high.

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87%

Inflation still worries a vast majority of Americans—and it’s likely to get worse.

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$1.9 billion

The biggest blockbuster of the year makes history—and Hollywood had nothing to do with it.

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30%

The Trump White House has a dismal success rate in court—but here’s why that may soon change.

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39%

A re-made Disney classic has a poisonous movie rating—and a lot of controversy.

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$29 billion

U.S. tourism reports record losses after Trump’s tariff trash-talking.

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$1.5 billion

Trump's many pardons cost the government—and victims—a fortune in restitution.

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2 million

The number of Americans staying on unemployment hits pandemic levels.

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