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President Donald Trump shared a claim that former President Barack Obama received millions in Obamacare-related royalties before Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency stepped in to stop it. That claim originated from satire.
Obama is not getting royalties from Obamacare. That’s satire
President Donald Trump shared a claim that former President Barack Obama received millions in Obamacare-related royalties before Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency stepped in to stop it.…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
President Donald Trump shared a claim that former President Barack Obama received millions in Obamacare-related royalties before Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency stepped in to stop it. That claim originated from satire.
Data shows North Carolina’s teacher salaries are among the lowest among neighboring states, but not the lowest. Other southern states have lower average teacher salaries and lower starting teacher salaries than North Carolina.
Does NC offer the South’s lowest teacher pay?
North Carolina Democrats are calling on state legislators to boost public school teacher pay. Arguing its case, the part
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November 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Data shows North Carolina’s teacher salaries are among the lowest among neighboring states, but not the lowest. Other southern states have lower average teacher salaries and lower starting teacher salaries than North Carolina.
The man who fainted Nov. 6 in the Oval Office wasn’t Novo Nordisk’s Gordon Findlay; he was an Eli Lilly guest. RFK Jr. also didn’t flee the scene as some social media users said; he was getting medical assistance, the White House said.
Gordon Findlay didn’t faint Nov. 6 in the Oval Office
The man who fainted Nov. 6 in the Oval Office wasn’t Novo Nordisk’s Gordon Findlay; he was an Eli Lilly guest. RFK Jr. also didn’t flee the scene as some social media users said; he was getting…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The man who fainted Nov. 6 in the Oval Office wasn’t Novo Nordisk’s Gordon Findlay; he was an Eli Lilly guest. RFK Jr. also didn’t flee the scene as some social media users said; he was getting medical assistance, the White House said.
President Donald Trump promised most Americans $2,000 tariff dividends. Experts urged caution because tariffs haven’t raised enough money to do that, and the administration has said it would use the revenue elsewhere.
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What to know about Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend proposal
President Donald Trump promised most Americans $2,000 tariff dividends. Experts urged caution because tariffs haven’t raised enough money to do that, and the administration has said it would use the…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
President Donald Trump promised most Americans $2,000 tariff dividends. Experts urged caution because tariffs haven’t raised enough money to do that, and the administration has said it would use the revenue elsewhere.
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Some congressional Republicans have called to strip New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of his U.S. citizenship. Legal experts said the arguments are flimsy.
Can the US government strip Mamdani of his citizenship?
Some congressional Republicans have called to strip New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of his U.S. citizenship. Legal experts said the arguments are flimsy.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Some congressional Republicans have called to strip New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of his U.S. citizenship. Legal experts said the arguments are flimsy.
Some congressional Republicans have called to strip New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of his U.S. citizenship. Legal experts said the arguments are flimsy.
Can the US government strip Mamdani of his citizenship?
Some congressional Republicans have called to strip New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of his U.S. citizenship. Legal experts said the arguments are flimsy.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Some congressional Republicans have called to strip New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani of his U.S. citizenship. Legal experts said the arguments are flimsy.
Many health influencers blame the ‘90s-era food pyramid for Americans' poor health, even though it was replaced by MyPlate in 2011. What is the history of that triangle, and what actually makes up a “healthy” diet?
How influential was the food pyramid of the 90s?
Many health influencers blame the ‘90s-era food pyramid for Americans' poor health, even though it was replaced by MyPlate in 2011. What is the history of that triangle, and what actually makes up a…
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November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Many health influencers blame the ‘90s-era food pyramid for Americans' poor health, even though it was replaced by MyPlate in 2011. What is the history of that triangle, and what actually makes up a “healthy” diet?
A year after he sued CBS’s “60 Minutes,” President Donald Trump sat down with the network in a wide-ranging interview, discussing ICE raids, the government shutdown, nuclear weapons and Zohran Mamdani.
Fact-checking Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ interview
A year after he sued CBS’s “60 Minutes,” President Donald Trump sat down with the network in a wide-ranging interview, discussing ICE raids, the government shutdown, nuclear weapons and Zohran…
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November 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A year after he sued CBS’s “60 Minutes,” President Donald Trump sat down with the network in a wide-ranging interview, discussing ICE raids, the government shutdown, nuclear weapons and Zohran Mamdani.
On New York City’s Election Day, Elon Musk said it was a ‘scam’ that some candidates were listed more than once on the ballot. There’s nothing improper about it: It’s a longstanding practice in New York called fusion voting.
It’s not a ‘scam’ that NYC mayor candidates are listed twice
On New York City’s Election Day, Elon Musk said it was a ‘scam’ that some candidates were listed more than once on the ballot. There’s nothing improper about it: It’s a longstanding practice in New…
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November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
On New York City’s Election Day, Elon Musk said it was a ‘scam’ that some candidates were listed more than once on the ballot. There’s nothing improper about it: It’s a longstanding practice in New York called fusion voting.
North Carolina’s teacher salaries are among the lowest among neighboring states, but not the lowest. Other southern states have lower average teacher salaries and lower starting teacher salaries than North Carolina.
Does NC offer the South’s lowest teacher pay?
North Carolina Democrats are calling on state legislators to boost public school teacher pay. Arguing its case, the part
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November 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
North Carolina’s teacher salaries are among the lowest among neighboring states, but not the lowest. Other southern states have lower average teacher salaries and lower starting teacher salaries than North Carolina.
After the election of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican running for South Carolina governor, said Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” There’s no evidence he seeks to do that.
No, Zohran Mamdani is not ‘bringing Sharia law to America’
After the election of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican running for South Carolina governor, said Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” There’s no…
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November 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
After the election of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican running for South Carolina governor, said Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” There’s no evidence he seeks to do that.
The man who fainted Nov. 6 in the Oval Office wasn’t Novo Nordisk’s Gordon Findlay; he was an Eli Lilly guest. RFK Jr. also didn’t flee the scene as some social media users said; he was getting medical assistance, the White House said.
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Gordon Findlay didn’t faint Nov. 6 in the Oval Office
The man who fainted Nov. 6 in the Oval Office wasn’t Novo Nordisk’s Gordon Findlay; he was an Eli Lilly guest. RFK Jr. also didn’t flee the scene as some social media users said; he was getting…
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November 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The man who fainted Nov. 6 in the Oval Office wasn’t Novo Nordisk’s Gordon Findlay; he was an Eli Lilly guest. RFK Jr. also didn’t flee the scene as some social media users said; he was getting medical assistance, the White House said.
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President Donald Trump said the Nov. 4 California redistricting election was rigged. The White House pointed to the state’s system of sending mail ballots to everyone. That isn’t evidence of fraud.
Trump said California election was rigged. That’s wrong
President Donald Trump said the Nov. 4 California redistricting election was rigged. The White House pointed to the state’s system of sending mail ballots to everyone. That isn’t evidence of fraud.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
President Donald Trump said the Nov. 4 California redistricting election was rigged. The White House pointed to the state’s system of sending mail ballots to everyone. That isn’t evidence of fraud.
PolitiFact has been keeping an eye on Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., almost since our founding in 2007. On the occasion of her retirement announcement, we looked back at the former House speaker’s long and complicated relationship with the Truth-O-Meter.
Looking back at Pelosi and PolitiFact
PolitiFact has been keeping an eye on Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., almost since our founding in 2007. On the occasion of her retirement announcement, we looked back at the former House speaker’s long…
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November 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
PolitiFact has been keeping an eye on Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., almost since our founding in 2007. On the occasion of her retirement announcement, we looked back at the former House speaker’s long and complicated relationship with the Truth-O-Meter.
Stephen Miller said ICE agents have federal immunity. Agents have broad protections when they’re conducting official duties. But they’re not immune from prosecution if they break state or federal law.
Do ICE officers have ‘federal immunity’?
Stephen Miller said ICE agents have federal immunity. Agents have broad protections when they’re conducting official duties. But they’re not immune from prosecution if they break state or federal law.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Stephen Miller said ICE agents have federal immunity. Agents have broad protections when they’re conducting official duties. But they’re not immune from prosecution if they break state or federal law.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is largely right: A majority of Florida’s property tax revenue is from vacation homes and businesses. He leaves out complicating factors that could arise if the tax is eliminated or reduced.
Most FL property tax revenue from vacation homes, businesses
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is largely right: A majority of Florida’s property tax revenue is from vacation homes and businesses. He leaves out complicating factors that could arise if the…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is largely right: A majority of Florida’s property tax revenue is from vacation homes and businesses. He leaves out complicating factors that could arise if the tax is eliminated or reduced.
Donald Trump is not the first U.S. president to undertake White House construction. But Trump supporters who point to Obama-era changes as a point of comparison are overlooking key differences.
Are the White House projects under Trump and Obama similar?
Donald Trump is not the first U.S. president to undertake White House construction. But Trump supporters who point to Obama-era changes as a point of comparison are overlooking key differences.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Donald Trump is not the first U.S. president to undertake White House construction. But Trump supporters who point to Obama-era changes as a point of comparison are overlooking key differences.
In the U.S., the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is offered only as a combination vaccine. That was done to make it easier for people to get vaccinated, which ultimately increases overall vaccination rates and decreases cases of these diseases.
Why the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is combined
In the U.S., the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is offered only as a combination vaccine. That was done to make it easier for people to get vaccinated, which ultimately increases overall…
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November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In the U.S., the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is offered only as a combination vaccine. That was done to make it easier for people to get vaccinated, which ultimately increases overall vaccination rates and decreases cases of these diseases.
Congress’ nonpartisan number cruncher says between $7 billion and $14 billion in economic activity could be permanently lost because of the shutdown. Depending on the Trump administration’s actions, it could be an even bigger hit.
How much could the federal shutdown cost?
Congress’ nonpartisan number cruncher says between $7 billion and $14 billion in economic activity could be permanently lost because of the shutdown. Depending on the Trump administration’s actions,…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Congress’ nonpartisan number cruncher says between $7 billion and $14 billion in economic activity could be permanently lost because of the shutdown. Depending on the Trump administration’s actions, it could be an even bigger hit.
The Trump administration’s recent actions could affect voters in the 2026 midterms, threatening to eliminate mail-in voting and review state voter rolls. Trump doesn’t have the power to alter voting rules and processes, but his influence over the 2026 midterms looms large.
How could midterm elections change under Trump?
The Trump administration’s recent actions could affect voters in the 2026 midterms, threatening to eliminate mail-in voting and review state voter rolls. Trump doesn’t have the power to alter voting…
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November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Trump administration’s recent actions could affect voters in the 2026 midterms, threatening to eliminate mail-in voting and review state voter rolls. Trump doesn’t have the power to alter voting rules and processes, but his influence over the 2026 midterms looms large.
From KFF Health News: Federal health authorities have taken the "unprecedented" step of instructing states to investigate certain individuals on Medicaid to determine whether they are ineligible because of their immigration status.
HHS orders state Medicaid find immigrants in US illegally
From KFF Health News: Federal health authorities have taken the "unprecedented" step of instructing states to investigate certain individuals on Medicaid to determine whether they are ineligible…
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November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
From KFF Health News: Federal health authorities have taken the "unprecedented" step of instructing states to investigate certain individuals on Medicaid to determine whether they are ineligible because of their immigration status.
X posts said the majority of SNAP recipients are not U.S. citizens. That’s a vast undercount, according to federal data. Almost 90% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens.
Majority of SNAP recipients are US citizens
X posts said the majority of SNAP recipients are not U.S. citizens. That’s a vast undercount, according to federal data. Almost 90% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
X posts said the majority of SNAP recipients are not U.S. citizens. That’s a vast undercount, according to federal data. Almost 90% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens.
As the political parties battle for the upper hand in the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump has a new target: the Senate filibuster. What would it take to get rid of it?
The federal shutdown and the Senate filibuster: What to know
As the political parties battle for the upper hand in the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump has a new target: the Senate filibuster. What would it take to get rid of it?
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November 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
As the political parties battle for the upper hand in the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump has a new target: the Senate filibuster. What would it take to get rid of it?
PolitiFact has been keeping an eye on Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., almost since our founding in 2007. On the occasion of her retirement announcement, we looked back at the former House speaker’s long and complicated relationship with the Truth-O-Meter.
Looking back at Pelosi and PolitiFact
PolitiFact has been keeping an eye on Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., almost since our founding in 2007. On the occasion of her retirement announcement, we looked back at the former House speaker’s long…
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November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
PolitiFact has been keeping an eye on Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., almost since our founding in 2007. On the occasion of her retirement announcement, we looked back at the former House speaker’s long and complicated relationship with the Truth-O-Meter.
On New York City’s Election Day, Elon Musk said it was a ‘scam’ that some candidates were listed more than once on the ballot. There’s nothing improper about it: It’s a longstanding practice in New York called fusion voting.
It’s not a ‘scam’ that NYC mayor candidates are listed twice
On New York City’s Election Day, Elon Musk said it was a ‘scam’ that some candidates were listed more than once on the ballot. There’s nothing improper about it: It’s a longstanding practice in New…
buff.ly
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
On New York City’s Election Day, Elon Musk said it was a ‘scam’ that some candidates were listed more than once on the ballot. There’s nothing improper about it: It’s a longstanding practice in New York called fusion voting.