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Are there more guns than citizens in the U.S.? Depends on the study
By Warren Fiske February 5, 2020

“There are more guns in this country than there are citizens.”

Irma approaching Florida 9/7 photo
Wisconsin Sen. Baldwin makes point with claim on costs of climate change damage in U.S.
By Nusaiba Mizan February 5, 2020

“Over the past two years, climate and weather disaster damage has cost the U.S. over $400 billion.”

SOTU: Zoomed-out view of Trump at podium
Donald Trump exaggerates costs of health care for undocumented immigrants in State of the Union
By Shefali Luthra February 5, 2020

“Over 130 legislators in this chamber have endorsed legislation that would bankrupt our nation by providing free taxpayer-funded health care to millions of illegal aliens,…

SOTU: Trump at start of speech
Nancy Pelosi deviated from tradition in introducing President Trump at 2020 State of the Union
By Louis Jacobson February 5, 2020

“Traditionally, the Speaker says: ‘Members of Congress, I have the high privilege and distinct honor of presenting to you the President of the United States.’…

SOTU: Behind Trump at podium
Donald Trump wrong again about prescription drug prices
By Shefali Luthra February 5, 2020

Last year, "for the first time in 51 years, the cost of prescription drugs actually went down."

Veronica Escobar, State of the Union
In State of the Union rebuttal, Texas Rep. overstates debt claim
By Louis Jacobson February 5, 2020

“The president has exploded the debt by more than $3 trillion — all to give billion-dollar tax cuts to the wealthiest few.”

Iowa caucus
No evidence Iowa poll or caucus were ‘blocked’ by Democrats
February 4, 2020

Says Democrats "blocked the Iowa poll" and "blocked the Iowa caucus."

Warren in Iowa
Report about potential Iowa voter fraud is false
By Daniel Funke February 3, 2020

Says "EIGHT Iowa counties have more adults registered to vote than voting-aged adults living there.”

Bloomberg Booker
Fact-checking Trump’s claim on Bloomberg and the DNC debate rules change
By Bill McCarthy February 3, 2020

“Cory Booker and all these people couldn't get any of the things that (Michael) Bloomberg's getting now" with respect to DNC debate rules.

Val Demings and Jeffries
Is Ukraine really still waiting on US aid? A small amount is still outstanding
By Amy Sherman February 3, 2020

“All of the aid has not arrived” to Ukraine.

Nancy Pelosi and husband
No, Nancy Pelosi’s net worth is not $196 million
By Louis Jacobson February 3, 2020

Say Nancy Pelosi’s net worth is $196,299,990.

Phil Scott’s claim about OneCare savings leaves out crucial context
By Katie Jickling February 3, 2020

“In 2018, the providers the state paid through the ACO reduced the amount of money spent on healthcare services by $7.7 million.”

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