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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 1d

Amid confusion over this year's updated COVID-19 vaccines, we explain what's different this year and who experts say should get vaccinated.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 1d

Amid confusion over this year's updated COVID-19 vaccines, we explain what's different this year and who experts say should get vaccinated.

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Q&A on the 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccines - FactCheck.org

Amid confusion over this year's updated COVID-19 vaccines, we explain what's different this year and who experts say should get vaccinated.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 2d

The final numbers for Joe Biden’s full term are nearly all in. Here’s our rundown of various statistical measures during his presidency.

Caution: No single number can tell the whole story.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 2d

The final numbers for Joe Biden’s full term are nearly all in. Here’s our rundown of various statistical measures during his presidency.

Caution: no single number can tell the whole story.

You can read #BidensNumbers in full here:

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 2d

The final numbers for Joe Biden’s full term are nearly all in. Here’s our rundown of various statistical measures during his presidency.

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Biden's Final Numbers - FactCheck.org

Statistical indicators of President Biden's four years in office.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 5d

What We Know About Political Violence in America

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

A substantial body of evidence supports the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy, contrary to the suggestions of some members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently reconstituted the committee.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

This week, we posted five articles detailing how President Donald Trump's actions have mirrored proposals from the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 blueprint.

Our full Project 2025 series is available now: www.factcheck.org/issue/projec...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

In this story, which is the last in our five-part series on Project 2025, we look at how Trump implemented the document’s recommendations on divisive cultural issues, including reproductive rights, transgender protections, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

A substantial body of evidence supports the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy, contrary to the suggestions of some members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee.

HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently reconstituted the committee.

Vaccine Advisory Committee Members Mislead About COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy - FactCheck.org

A substantial body of evidence supports the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy, contrary to the suggestions of some members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine ad...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

Lawmakers’ Health Care, Government Shutdown Claims

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

What We Know About Political Violence in America

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

In this story, which is the last in our five-part series on Project 2025, we look at how Trump implemented the document’s recommendations on divisive cultural issues, including reproductive rights, transgender protections, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Trump, Project 2025 and 'Culture Wars' - FactCheck.org

In this story, which is the last in our five-part series on Project 2025, we look at how Trump implemented the document's recommendations on divisive cultural issues, including reproductive rights, tr...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 9d

In our latest installment of the Project 2025 series, we look at some of the social safety net policy changes sought by Project 2025 and proposed or accomplished by Trump.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 9d

What We Know About Political Violence in America

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What We Know About Political Violence in America - FactCheck.org

President Donald Trump and others in his circle have portrayed political violence as a problem exclusively or mostly on the left, which has then been used as justification for proposals that seek to c...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 9d

Lawmakers’ Health Care, Government Shutdown Claims

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 9d

In our latest installment of the Project 2025 series, we look at some of the social safety net policy changes sought by Project 2025 and proposed or accomplished by Trump.

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Trump, Project 2025 and the Social Safety Net - FactCheck.org

In our latest installment of the Project 2025 series, we look at some of the social safety net policy changes sought by Project 2025 and proposed or accomplished by Trump.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 10d

Democrats and Republicans have sparred over Democratic demands to address health care issues in a government funding bill, with the standoff leading to the first government shutdown since 2019.

We’ll provide the facts on two talking points each side is using to blame the other for the shutdown.

Lawmakers' Health Care, Government Shutdown Claims - FactCheck.org

Democrats and Republicans have sparred over Democratic demands to address health care issues in a government funding bill, with the standoff leading to the first government shutdown since 2019. We’ll ...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 10d

Trump, Project 2025 and Climate Change/Fossil Fuels

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 10d

As part of our series on Project 2025, we look at some instances where President Donald Trump and Project 2025 agree on climate change and fossil fuels -- beginning with the rollback of climate change policies.

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Trump, Project 2025 and Climate Change/Fossil Fuels - FactCheck.org

As part of our series on Project 2025, we look at some instances where President Donald Trump and Project 2025 agree on climate change and fossil fuels -- beginning with the rollback of climate change...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 11d

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 25 for lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

In our full story, we cover the few details we know about the indictment and what Comey told Congress.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 11d

Project 2025 and President Donald Trump are largely in sync on immigration.

As part of our series, we examine some of the many actions that Trump has taken that were proposed in the conservative document.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 11d

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 25 for lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

In this story, we cover the few details we know about the indictment and what Comey told Congress.

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Evidence Behind Comey Indictment Is Unclear - FactCheck.org

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 25 for lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. In this story, we cover the few details we know about...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 11d

Project 2025 and President Donald Trump are largely in sync on immigration. As part of our series, we examine some of the many actions that Trump has taken that were proposed in the conservative document.

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Trump, Project 2025 and Immigration - FactCheck.org

Project 2025 and President Donald Trump are largely in sync on immigration. As part of our series, we examine some of the many actions that Trump has taken that were proposed in the conservative docum...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 12d

Trump, Project 2025 and the ‘Dismantling’ of the ‘Administrative State’

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