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Did Donald Trump make these 27 campaign promises? Fact-checking this viral list
Former President Donald Trump has made dozens of promises to crack down on federal employees, investigate prosecutors, renew his travel ban and end birthright citizenship. Here, we check whether a viral post from a liberal website has described them accurately.
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Facebook posts – Biden did not announce a military draft. This video is AI-generated
A video shows President Joe Biden invoking the Selective Service Act.
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The US freed $6 billion in Iranian money. Did it help fund Hamas’ attack on Israel?
Republicans say Joe Biden’s decision to free $6 billion of Iranian money helped fund Hamas’ attack on Israel. Those funds haven’t been released yet, but experts say confirming where the money ultimately goes is complex.
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Tricia Cotham – Cotham falsely says NC budget includes ‘largest’ ever income tax cut
The North Carolina state budget includes “the largest cut in our personal income tax that we’ve ever seen.”
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Viral image – Video that predates Hamas October 2023 attack mischaracterized amid violence
Video shows Hamas “paraglided amongst Israeli citizens and proceeded to massacre them.”
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Facebook posts – Airstrike video predates October Hamas attack on Israel
Video shows “Israeli Air Force…striking terror targets in Gaza” in October.
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FactChecking Trump’s Economic Speech
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Around Our Network
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In Buffalo, top-notch pastries and perfectly chewy bagels are...
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What to make of an abysmal year for truth? PolitiFact names 2025 the Year of the Lies
PolitiFact names 2025 the Year of the Lies
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