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Donald Trump

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to use the military to support mass deportations

Social Security

No, the president cannot change Social Security

VERIFY readers asked if the president can change Social Security. Its tax rate and benefits are set by law, so it would take an act of Congress to change them.
Elections

No, Matt Gaetz is not guaranteed to get his House seat back after withdrawing from AG consideration

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, leaving his House seat open. Here's why he can't automatically get it back after bowing out as Trump's attorney general pick.
Medicare

What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams

Many readers have asked us about ads that tout extra benefits for people on Medicare Advantage plans. Here’s what you need to know about how the plans actually work.
Government

Gaetz can't automatically get House seat back after withdrawing

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, which means he can’t automatically get his open House seat back after withdrawing as Trump’s attorney general pick.
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.
Elections

No, it’s not unusual for vote counting to take this long

States have until Dec. 11 to certify their election results, and the fact that many haven't yet is not a sign of fraud.
Elections

Many states are still counting votes. That’s normal.

Even though the 2024 election was called for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris weeks ago, there remain a few million ballots left to be tabulated.
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.
Education

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education

Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. Amending the Constitution would require congressional action and ratification by the states.
Health

Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading

Viral posts are taking a recent report about fluoride and kids’ IQ out of context.
Immigration

No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order

Trump says he will sign an executive order ending automatic citizenship for children of “illegal aliens” in his second term. Experts agree that’s unconstitutional.

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What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to use the military to support mass deportations

No, the president cannot change Social Security

No, Matt Gaetz is not guaranteed to get his House seat back after withdrawing from AG consideration

What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams

Gaetz can't automatically get House seat back after withdrawing

Yes, elected officials picked for Trump's cabinet will have to resign before taking new role

No, it’s not unusual for vote counting to take this long

Many states are still counting votes. That’s normal.

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education

Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading

No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order

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