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All Fact-checks for Congress

dicho el Agosto 11, 2024 en an interview on CNN State of the Union

Gov. Tim Walz delivered paid family leave in Minnesota but “Republicans are blocking” a Biden-Harris proposal.

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dicho el Julio 17, 2024 en a campaign video

"Unlike Mike Pence, (J.D.) Vance said he would have carried out Trump's plan to overturn the 2020 election."

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dicho el Junio 10, 2024 en a post

Video shows Rep. Nancy Pelosi “takes responsibility for not having the National Guard” at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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dicho el Junio 5, 2024 en a TikTok video

Audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur leaked.

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Instagram posts

dicho el Mayo 9, 2024 en una publicación en Instagram

"La Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos acaba de aprobar... el proyecto Antisemitismo que propone eliminar parte de la biblia".

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Instagram posts

dicho el Mayo 9, 2024 en an Instagram post

“The House of Representatives in the U.S. just passed … the Antisemitism Act that proposes to eliminate part of the Bible.”

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dicho el Marzo 27, 2024 en Public appearance

“We passed 27 bills last year, which is the fewest since the Depression.”

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dicho el Marzo 24, 2024 en remarks on ABC's "This Week"

The current Congress is “the least productive in our lifetime.”

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Instagram posts

dicho el Marzo 21, 2024 en an Instagram post

Video shows legislators “dancing in Congress” while the border is “overrun.”

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dicho el Febrero 16, 2024 en a post on X

The Kids Online Safety Act “would require everyone to upload your government ID in order to use most sites on the internet.”

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dicho el Febrero 12, 2024 en a memo shared with GOP colleagues

“The Ukraine supplemental includes a hidden impeachment clause against President Trump.”

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dicho el Enero 19, 2024 en an impeachment hearing

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' border policy is "personally responsible" for fentanyl crossing the border

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dicho el Enero 28, 2024 en a video

Rep. Ilhan Omar said her "top priority is to put Somalia first and expand its territory.”

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Instagram posts

dicho el Enero 19, 2024 en a video on Instagram

President Joe Biden changed the State of the Union Address from summer to March.

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dicho el Enero 15, 2024 en a video

Congress has passed a $6,400 subsidy for low-income Americans.

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dicho el Octubre 14, 2023 en remarks at the 2023 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner

Republicans in Congress are “trying to wipe out federal funding to end the HIV epidemic.”

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dicho el Octubre 28, 2023 en a TV ad in Iowa

Gov. Ron DeSantis “actually sponsored the bill to make Puerto Rico a state.”

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dicho el Octubre 16, 2023 en a post on X

The Democrats are pushing “to take in a million Palestinian refugees.”

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dicho el Septiembre 1, 2023 en X, formerly Twitter

"Derrick Van Orden is one of the only members of Congress who participated in the deadly January 6th insurrection. He now serves in the building he tried to burn down."

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dicho el Septiembre 28, 2023 en a segment of "The Five" on Fox News

James Biden’s text message to Hunter Biden that says, “I can work with you(r) father alone,” shows that Joe Biden was “in business” with Hunter Biden.

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Why Steve Bannon’s and Hunter Biden’s subpoena disputes differ

Why Steve Bannon’s and Hunter Biden’s subpoena disputes differ

Por Sara Swann • Junio 10, 2024

Did Fauci say he ‘made up’ COVID-19 rules on social distancing, masks? Let’s look at the transcript.

Did Fauci say he ‘made up’ COVID-19 rules on social distancing, masks? Let’s look at the transcript.

Por Jeff Cercone • Junio 6, 2024

Social media claims mislead about Democratic vote for congressional apportionment

Social media claims mislead about Democratic vote for congressional apportionment

Por Sofia Ahmed • Mayo 24, 2024

The Antisemitism Awareness Act: What to know

The Antisemitism Awareness Act: What to know

Por Louis Jacobson • Mayo 10, 2024

A Donald Trump-Marco Rubio ticket? Here are the obstacles

A Donald Trump-Marco Rubio ticket? Here are the obstacles

Por Louis Jacobson • Mayo 7, 2024

Republicans push for noncitizen voting ban in Congress. But a federal ban already exists.

Republicans push for noncitizen voting ban in Congress. But a federal ban already exists.

Por Louis Jacobson • Abril 12, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse: Why the federal government is paying upfront to fix it

Baltimore bridge collapse: Why the federal government is paying upfront to fix it

Por Jeff Cercone • Abril 2, 2024

More immigrants equal better odds for Democrats after the next census? Why those claims are flawed

More immigrants equal better odds for Democrats after the next census? Why those claims are flawed

Por Jeff Cercone • Marzo 25, 2024

Lawmakers shared misleading claims at Robert Hur hearing on Biden classified documents

Lawmakers shared misleading claims at Robert Hur hearing on Biden classified documents

Por Matthew Crowley • Marzo 12, 2024

Yes, George Santos can attend the State of the Union, walk House floor despite being expelled

Yes, George Santos can attend the State of the Union, walk House floor despite being expelled

Por Louis Jacobson • Marzo 8, 2024

Is Donald Trump’s NATO talk a warning or a negotiating tactic? Here’s what he has said

Is Donald Trump’s NATO talk a warning or a negotiating tactic? Here’s what he has said

Por Matthew Crowley • Marzo 6, 2024

Who is Alexander Smirnov, and what does his indictment mean for the GOP impeachment inquiry?

Who is Alexander Smirnov, and what does his indictment mean for the GOP impeachment inquiry?

Por Madison Czopek • Febrero 26, 2024

Explaining Ron DeSantis’ effort to call a convention of states and amend the US Constitution

Explaining Ron DeSantis’ effort to call a convention of states and amend the US Constitution

Por Louis Jacobson • Febrero 1, 2024

Here are three Ron DeSantis proposals that the Supreme Court has frowned upon

Here are three Ron DeSantis proposals that the Supreme Court has frowned upon

Por Louis Jacobson • Enero 18, 2024

With Biden impeachment probe now authorized, what’s next?

With Biden impeachment probe now authorized, what’s next?

Por Louis Jacobson • Diciembre 14, 2023

The facts on George Santos’ House expulsion: What happens next?

The facts on George Santos’ House expulsion: What happens next?

Por Louis Jacobson • Diciembre 1, 2023

What’s behind Republicans’ claim that Joe Biden received $40,000 of ‘laundered Chinese money’?

What’s behind Republicans’ claim that Joe Biden received $40,000 of ‘laundered Chinese money’?

Por Madison Czopek • Noviembre 14, 2023

Did Mike Johnson work for a hate group? SPLC and Christian law firm have sparred over label

Did Mike Johnson work for a hate group? SPLC and Christian law firm have sparred over label

Por Grace Abels • Octubre 27, 2023

Mike Johnson sought to overturn 2020 election. As House speaker, he'll oversee 2024 certification

Mike Johnson sought to overturn 2020 election. As House speaker, he'll oversee 2024 certification

Por Amy Sherman • Octubre 26, 2023

Could Trump take McCarthy's place as House speaker? Technically, yes, but don't count on it

Could Trump take McCarthy's place as House speaker? Technically, yes, but don't count on it

Por Louis Jacobson • Octubre 4, 2023

Latest promises about Congress

Enact term limits

Reduce earmarks to 1994 levels

Require more disclosure and a waiting period for earmarks

Fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

No signing statements to nullify instructions from Congress

Fully fund the Combating Autism Act and Federal Autism Research Initiatives

Bring Democrats and Republicans together to pass an agenda

Seek independent watchdog agency to investigate congressional ethics violations

Tougher rules against revolving door for lobbyists and former officials

Allow five days of public comment before signing bills