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In a fragmented media environment with seemingly endless changed dramatically in the 21st century. Today, an overwhelming majority of U.S. adults at least sometimes get news from digital devices. This fact sheet looks at the platforms they turn to for news, including patterns and trends over time

Digitalnd social media plays a crucial role, particularly for younger adults. As of 2026, more than half of U.S. adults (59%) say they get news from social media at least sometimes, up slightly compared with the last few years