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Elections
No evidence that Elon Musk’s Starlink technology was used to interfere with the election
Government
No, the Department of Government Efficiency is not a new government agency
Trump has announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead "DOGE," but it’s not a new federal agency and the two men won't be government employees.
Government
Trump is not creating a new government agency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
Trump has announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead "DOGE," but it’s not a new federal agency and the two men won't be government employees.
Donald Trump
No, a president cannot unilaterally appoint most Cabinet members
As speculation increases about who Donald Trump’s Cabinet members might be, people are wondering if Trump can approve those members himself.
National
Yes, elected officials picked for Trump's cabinet will have to resign before taking new role
Rubio, Stefanik, Gaetz and Noem will need to resign due to a Constitutional clause and similar state laws that prevent elected officials from holding dual offices.
Donald Trump
What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education
Donald Trump has pledged to “send all education work and needs back to the States.” Here’s what we know about his proposal to transform the education system.
Israel-Hamas War
Did Hamas call for end to war after Trump’s election?
Hamas called for an end to Israeli fighting in Gaza, but did not offer surrender. It’s also done this before Trump was elected, when Biden was president.
Donald Trump
No, Donald Trump cannot run for president again in 2028
The 22nd Amendment of the Constitution establishes that an elected president can only serve two terms in office for a total of eight years.
Israel-Hamas War
Claims Hamas called for end to war because of Trump’s election are misleading
Hamas issued a generic statement calling for an end to violence against Palestinians in November, but it has said something similar several other times this year.
Social Security
House Republicans haven’t introduced a bill to lower Social Security payments for some people
Readers asked us to VERIFY claims that House Republicans introduced a bill to cut Social Security payments for people who get pensions or disability. That's false.
Government
Yes, a FEMA employee told workers to skip homes with Trump signs, but it wasn’t an agency-wide directive
According to FEMA, the employee was fired for her violation of the agency's principles while surveying Hurricane Milton's damage in Florida.
Donald Trump
No, a president cannot unilaterally appoint most cabinet members
Donald Trump’s possible cabinet secretary appointments, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or Elon Musk, must be approved by the Senate in a simple majority vote.
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