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May 1, 2026
Fact-Checking Claims on Political Violence After Latest Trump Assassination Attempt
Republican commentators have argued, incorrectly, that political violence is largely a left-wing problem. Liberals have countered by citing the threats made against former President Obama.
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April 26, 2026
The Trump Administration Has Changed Almost Every Aspect of Food Stamps
Legislation and regulatory tweaks enacted over the past year have altered who is eligible, what recipients can buy and how much some receive in benefits, among other changes.
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March 27, 2026
Fact-Checking the Debate Over the SAVE Act, the Republican Voting Bill
We examine claims justifying its restrictions, comparisons to current voting laws and warnings about its potential impact.
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March 27, 2026
What’s on Trump’s Mind During a Cabinet Meeting? Sharpies, Iran and Inflation.
President Trump waxed on about the virtues of the pen, calling it more economical and a better instrument than the fancier writing tools preferred by his predecessors.
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March 15, 2026
Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage
As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.
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March 11, 2026
Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks
In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.
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February 28, 2026
Fact-Checking Trump’s Justifications for Attacking Iran
The president made unsupported and exaggerated claims in a speech announcing the attack on Iran.
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February 23, 2026
Fact-check: Trump’s Latest Claims on Jobs, Inflation and Crime
Trends on jobs, inflation and crime that began before Donald Trump retook office continued, largely unabated, in his first year back.
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February 12, 2026
Push for Body Cameras for D.H.S. Underscores Trump Administration’s Shift
Immigration enforcement agencies have received tens of millions in funding for body camera programs, which the Trump administration proposed cutting — until recently.
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