Latest Fact Checks By Louis Jacobson

Social media post on pending GOP bills is largely accurate

By Louis Jacobson

March 7, 2017

"It's important to pay attention to the Russian spy drama, but let's not ignore the fact that the following (10) bills have been introduced" in…

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In Texas, do you have to drive 120 miles for a voter ID?

By Louis Jacobson

February 24, 2017

"If you're in Texas, you have got to drive 120 miles to get an ID."

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Trump’s flip-flop on leaks and the release of secret information

By Louis Jacobson

February 16, 2017

On leaks and the release of secret information.

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Benjamin Netanyahu largely correct on Iranian missiles with Hebrew-language threats

By Louis Jacobson

February 15, 2017

In the "past few weeks," President Donald Trump pointed out "Iranian violations on ballistic missile tests. By the way, these ballistic missiles are inscribed in…

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West Virginia uninsured rate has declined, though not as fast as Bernie Sanders said

By Louis Jacobson

February 14, 2017

"Before the Affordable Care Act, (West Virginia’s) uninsured rate for people 64 to 19 was 29 percent. Today, it is 9 percent."

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Did court find no indication of terrorism from seven nations in Trump order?

By Louis Jacobson

February 14, 2017

"I'm calling into question the accuracy of the ruling. The district judge in Seattle said there was no indication of terrorism from these seven countries…

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No, Coretta Scott King didn’t thank Jeff Sessions in video clip

By Louis Jacobson

February 9, 2017

Says a video shows "Coretta Scott King thanking Jeff Sessions for Rosa Parks library."

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Donald Trump wrong that murder rate is highest in 47 years

By Louis Jacobson

February 8, 2017

"The murder rate in our country is the highest it’s been in 47 years."

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Donald Trump wrong to say Kuwait followed his lead on visa ban

By Louis Jacobson

February 7, 2017

"Smart! 'Kuwait issues its own Trump-esque visa ban for five Muslim-majority countries.' "

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Donald Trump wrong that media is not reporting on terrorism any more

By Louis Jacobson

February 6, 2017

Terrorism and terrorist attacks in the United States and Europe have "gotten to a point where it's not even being reported."

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Fact-checking Kellyanne Conway on the ‘Bowling Green massacre’

By Louis Jacobson , Steve Contorno

February 3, 2017

"Two Iraqis came here to this country, were radicalized and they were the masterminds behind the Bowling Green massacre. … It didn't get covered"

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Nancy Pelosi overstates Wall Street refusal to support Democrats

By Louis Jacobson

February 1, 2017

"Wall Street comes out en masse with its money against House Democrats every election."

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