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DeVos Didn’t Try to ‘Defund’ Special Education
2019-04-25T23:24:23Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"DeVos Didn’t Try to ‘Defund’ Special Education"
In a CNN town hall, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democratic candidate for president, went too far when she said Education Secretary Betsy DeVos "not only has tried to defund special education, but she also has tried to get rid of the Special Olympics funding."The post DeVos Didn’t Try to ‘Defund’ Special Education appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/devos-didnt-try-to-defund-special-education/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Viral Claim Blurs Marijuana, Gun Policies
2019-04-25T21:23:44Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Viral Claim Blurs Marijuana, Gun Policies"
Social posts wrongly claim that states legalizing marijuana also have "legislated" that those who use the drug cannot have guns. Actually, a long-standing federal law prohibits marijuana users from possessing or purchasing firearms, regardless of state policies.The post Viral Claim Blurs Marijuana, Gun Policies appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/viral-claim-blurs-marijuana-gun-policies/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )John Delaney - Is most home care paid by government programs?
2019-04-25T20:23:48Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"John Delaney - Is most home care paid by government programs?"
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Is most home care paid by government programs?
For the aging and those with long-term care needs, receiving care at home is more affordable than institutionalized facilities like hospitals or nursing homes. But presidential candidate John Delaney argued on Twitter that even with jobs growing in the home care industry, workers are struggling with low wages because "most of home care is paid by government programs, which don’t pay enough." Is home care really funded mostly by government programs? We decided to check. Delaney, a former Maryland congressman, got his numbers from a factsheet from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, his campaign spokesperson Will McDonald ...
>> More ( Feed URL: http://www.politifact.com/feeds/statements/truth-o-meter/ )8 times the Mueller report shows Trump, White House spread false or misleading claims
2019-04-25T17:23:14Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"8 times the Mueller report shows Trump, White House spread false or misleading claims"
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report provides a behind-the-scenes reconstruction of key events in the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency. The redacted version of the report, released April 18 by Attorney General William Barr, verifies and supports media reports about events that Trump dismissed as "fake news." And it highlights several instances where Trump aides told the press false information, including about the firing of former FBI director James Comey. Here’s an overview of some notable claims from Trump and his administration that turned out to be false. Trump publicly claimed Mueller had conflicts of interest and was turned down ... >>More
( Feed URL: http://www.politifact.com/feeds/articles/truth-o-meter/ )In Context: Comparing Bill Barr’s summary of Mueller's findings to the publicly released report
2019-04-25T17:23:14Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"In Context: Comparing Bill Barr’s summary of Mueller's findings to the publicly released report"
U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr issued a four-page summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s key findings nearly a month before publicly releasing an estimated 400-page redacted version of Mueller’s report. Barr’s March 24 summary outlined what he called Mueller’s "principal conclusions" on the investigation of Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, whether the Trump campaign conspired in those efforts and if President Donald Trump obstructed justice. Barr’s summary included a few direct quotes from Mueller’s report that were enough to prompt Trump to claim "complete vindication," and for Democrats to demand a quick release of the full report. Now that ... >>More
( Feed URL: http://www.politifact.com/feeds/articles/truth-o-meter/ )Mailbag: Presidential Term Limits, Viral Deception
2019-04-25T16:23:13Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Mailbag: Presidential Term Limits, Viral Deception"
One reader sent us a comment about the history of the 22nd Amendment, which limits the number of terms an individual can serve as U.S. president, and another forwarded us an email he sent to friends after reading one of our stories about a viral claim being made about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the email we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.The post Mailbag: Presidential Term Limits, Viral Deception appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/mailbag-presidential-term-limits-viral-deception/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Elizabeth Warren: Does her wealth tax pay for her child care and higher education plans?
2019-04-25T09:23:24Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Elizabeth Warren: Does her wealth tax pay for her child care and higher education plans?"
Elizabeth Warren is unmatched among the Democratic presidential candidates for the depth and breadth of her policy proposals. She has tackled building affordable housing, boosting family farms, breaking up Big Tech, and the list goes on. Many of her ideas come with hefty price tags. To help pay for them, she has her Ultra-Millionaire Tax, which would put a 2 percent levy on wealth above the $50 million mark. "If we put that 2-cent wealth tax in place on the 75,000 largest fortunes in this country, we can do universal child care for every baby zero to 5," Warren told ... >>More
( Feed URL: http://www.politifact.com/feeds/articles/truth-o-meter/ )Kamala Harris’s misfired talking point: ‘Majority of women are minimum wage workers’
2019-04-25T07:23:46Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Kamala Harris’s misfired talking point: ‘Majority of women are minimum wage workers’"
In a CNN town hall, the Democratic presidential hopeful offered a statistic that would be shocking if true.
( Feed URL: http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/rss/rss_fact-checker?noredirect=on )Debunking Mueller’s ‘Conflicts’
2019-04-25T00:23:06Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Debunking Mueller’s ‘Conflicts’"
The Russia report released April 18 contradicts President Donald Trump's claims that special counsel Robert Mueller had two conflicts of interest that prevented him from conducting an impartial investigation.The post Debunking Mueller’s ‘Conflicts’ appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/debunking-muellers-conflicts/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )What the Mueller Report Says About Obstruction
2019-04-25T00:23:06Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"What the Mueller Report Says About Obstruction"
In the hours after the public release of the redacted report from special counsel Robert S. Mueller, President Donald Trump took to Twitter with a message that reads, in part, "NO OBSTRUCTION!" That's not at all what the Mueller report says, though.The post What the Mueller Report Says About Obstruction appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/what-the-mueller-report-says-about-obstruction/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Twisting Stephen Miller’s Words
2019-04-24T23:23:02Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Twisting Stephen Miller’s Words"
A meme posted on a popular progressive Facebook page leaves out several words and important context in a quote from White House adviser Stephen Miller.The post Twisting Stephen Miller’s Words appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/twisting-stephen-millers-words/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Kushner Distorts Scope of Russia Interference
2019-04-24T22:23:09Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Kushner Distorts Scope of Russia Interference"
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report concluded that "[t]he Russian government interfered in the 2016 presidential election in sweeping and systematic fashion" -- contrary to Jared Kushner's claim that Russia's effort amounted to little more than "a couple Facebook ads.”The post Kushner Distorts Scope of Russia Interference appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/kushner-distorts-scope-of-russia-interference/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Pete Buttigieg - Is Pete Buttigieg's time as mayor more executive experience than Mike Pence's time as governor, VP?
2019-04-24T22:23:08Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Pete Buttigieg - Is Pete Buttigieg's time as mayor more executive experience than Mike Pence's time as governor, VP?"
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Is Pete Buttigieg's time as mayor more executive experience than Mike Pence's time as governor, VP?
At a CNN town hall, the first question posed to Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., gave him a chance to answer criticism about his qualifications to serve in the Oval Office. The audience member began with a reference to the host of Comedy Central’s "The Daily Show" and to President Donald Trump. Then there was this exchange: Question: "So, in a recent comedy piece, Trevor Noah said that you were the exact opposite of Trump in many regards, going so far as to say that you were the anti-Trump. However, ...
>> More ( Feed URL: http://www.politifact.com/feeds/statements/truth-o-meter/ )The Facts on Medicare for All
2019-04-24T20:23:04Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"The Facts on Medicare for All"
Sen. Bernie Sanders says his Medicare for All plan "would provide comprehensive and cost-effective health care for everyone," while the White House has said it would "mandate a decrease or elimination of choice and competition." Let's look at the details of this proposal.The post The Facts on Medicare for All appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/the-facts-on-medicare-for-all/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Jared Kushner - Jared Kushner wrong on scope of Russia’s interference
2019-04-24T18:22:31Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Jared Kushner - Jared Kushner wrong on scope of Russia’s interference"
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Jared Kushner wrong on scope of Russia’s interference
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, suggested Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Trump campaign ties to Russia and whether the president obstructed justice was more disruptive to the country than Moscow’s election interference. "The whole thing is just a big distraction for the country," Kushner said at a Time magazine event. "You look at what Russia did — buying some Facebook ads to try and sow dissent. And it's a terrible thing, but I think the investigation and all the speculation that's happened over the past two years has had a much harsher impact on our democracy ...
>> More ( Feed URL: http://www.politifact.com/feeds/statements/truth-o-meter/ )Sarah Sanders and the history of press secretary falsehoods
2019-04-24T16:20:13Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Sarah Sanders and the history of press secretary falsehoods"
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told special counsel Robert Mueller’s team that she gave false information during a press briefing. Now, some are calling for her removal. Back in May 2017, Sanders told reporters that "countless" FBI agents expressed their support for former FBI Director James Comey’s firing. She subsequently repeated the talking point. But the redacted Mueller report says her remarks were "not founded on anything." When investigators questioned Sanders, she admitted there was no basis for her statement, blaming the falsehoods on a "slip of the tongue" and "the heat of the moment." White House correspondents ... >>More
( Feed URL: http://www.politifact.com/feeds/articles/truth-o-meter/ )What the Steele dossier said vs. what the Mueller report said
2019-04-24T07:20:52Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"What the Steele dossier said vs. what the Mueller report said"
The "dossier" written by a former British spy had many shocking claims. We compare some key statements with the findings of the Mueller report.
( Feed URL: http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/rss/rss_fact-checker?noredirect=on )Meme Gets an ‘F’ on College Claims
2019-04-24T00:20:43Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Meme Gets an ‘F’ on College Claims"
A popular Facebook post gives readers a false impression about the recent college admissions scandal and the cost of college for immigrants in the United States illegally.The post Meme Gets an ‘F’ on College Claims appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/meme-gets-an-f-on-college-claims/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Donald Trump - No, Donald Trump is not the first president with low approval amid a good economy
2019-04-23T20:21:34Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Donald Trump - No, Donald Trump is not the first president with low approval amid a good economy"
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, Donald Trump is not the first president with low approval amid a good economy
During an hours-long tweetstorm, President Donald Trump complained that he wasn’t getting enough credit for presiding over a strong economy. In an early morning tweet on April 23, Trump wrote, "In the ‘old days’ if you were President and you had a good economy, you were basically immune from criticism. Remember, ‘It’s the economy stupid.’ Today I have, as President, perhaps the greatest economy in history...and to the Mainstream Media, it means NOTHING. But it will!" See Figure 1 on PolitiFact.com We wondered whether Trump was right that historically, "if you were President and you had a good ...
>> More ( Feed URL: http://www.politifact.com/feeds/statements/truth-o-meter/ )Mac Heller - US minorities surpassed 25 percent of electorate when Obama ran in 2008, and it's going up
2019-04-23T19:21:03Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Mac Heller - US minorities surpassed 25 percent of electorate when Obama ran in 2008, and it's going up"
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | US minorities surpassed 25 percent of electorate when Obama ran in 2008, and it's going up
The election of President Barack Obama marked a turning point in the share of the minority electorate. An executive producer of a new documentary said the same year led to more restrictive laws for voting. "Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook" is co-produced by Mac Heller and Tim Smith. It focuses on Republican efforts to pass laws that added voter ID rules or other restrictions after the 2008 election. While supporters of many such laws say they were intended to prevent fraud, voting rights advocates say they were created with the goal of suppressing the vote. "The 2008 election was the first election in ...
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