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All Fact-checks for Congress

Marjorie Taylor Greene

stated on July 18, 2023 in a tweet

Prosecutor Jack Smith “only targets Republicans.”

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stated on July 12, 2023 in una publicación en Facebook

"Congreso de EEUU autoriza” congelar 3 mil millones de Rusia para defensa de Ucrania.

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stated on June 12, 2023 in a social media posts

“The White House Gift Shop is putting out a commemorative coin for Donald Trump's indictment.”

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stated on June 6, 2023 in campaign announcement speech

Donald Trump “never changed one immigration law.”

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Pramila Jayapal

stated on May 28, 2023 in in an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union”

The average amount of assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is $6 a day.

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stated on May 27, 2023 in a post

"F.ight BREAKS as C.omer SHUTS UP Biden's lawyer with B0MBSHELL."

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Instagram posts

stated on May 17, 2023 in a post

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called for the immediate “expulsion and prosecution of Rep. Adam Schiff for committing crimes of treason against the United States.”

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stated on May 25, 2023 in a caption

“Adam Schiff just got served” with a $16 million fine for Russia collusion investigation.

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stated on May 25, 2023 in a Facebook post

“50 U.S. politicians who received satellite phones were taken to an undisclosed government bunker facility to ensure a Continuation of Government.”

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stated on May 16, 2023 in a post

Video shows “Pelosi CRIES LIKE KID after McCarthy kicked her out as speaker.”

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Brian Tyler Cohen

stated on May 3, 2023 in a Facebook post

House Speaker “Kevin McCarthy has quietly implemented a pay raise for members (of Congress) that could be $30,000+ per person. It circumvents the Constitution by instead reimbursing their rent, utilities, & meals.”

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stated on April 24, 2023 in a Fox News segment

Democrats “introduced a bill that would ban detaining gay illegal immigrants.”

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Charles Schumer

stated on March 28, 2023 in a Senate floor speech

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is preventing military promotions “because he objects to women within the military getting access to reproductive care.”

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stated on April 19, 2023 in a Facebook post

"Adam Schiff will be impeached.”

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stated on April 19, 2023 in a video

Video shows Nancy Pelosi saying, “I’ve given a shoot-to-kill order for any breach of the speaker’s lobby,” on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Instagram posts

stated on April 11, 2023 in an Instagram reel

The RESTRICT Act would allow the U.S. government to “charge you with a felony and $1 million for having a VPN.”

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stated on April 13, 2023 in a Facebook post

A video shows Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., playing a phone conversation between Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Hunter Biden.

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stated on April 10, 2023 in a Facebook post

Video shows Sen. Chris Murphy running away because Sen. Ted Cruz said “just shut your mouth.”

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stated on March 28, 2023 in a speech

In the U.S., “you’re not allowed to own a machine gun.”

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stated on February 27, 2023 in An address at the White House

“We cut Black child poverty in half in 2021 because of the child tax credit.”

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Trump and some in GOP are promoting a Biden bribery allegation. It is from 2020 and unverified.

Trump and some in GOP are promoting a Biden bribery allegation. It is from 2020 and unverified.

By Jeff Cercone • June 16, 2023

House Republicans’ findings about the Biden family’s foreign business practices, explained

House Republicans’ findings about the Biden family’s foreign business practices, explained

By Madison Czopek • May 16, 2023

Rep. George Santos has been indicted. Will he face consequences in Congress?

Rep. George Santos has been indicted. Will he face consequences in Congress?

By Louis Jacobson • May 15, 2023

Could President Biden use the 14th Amendment to head off a debt default?

Could President Biden use the 14th Amendment to head off a debt default?

By Louis Jacobson • May 12, 2023

Tracking the shift after Joe Biden’s same-sex marriage ‘epiphany’

Tracking the shift after Joe Biden’s same-sex marriage ‘epiphany’

By Matthew Crowley • March 17, 2023

What does it mean to be ‘woke’?

What does it mean to be ‘woke’?

By Matthew Crowley • March 7, 2023

When will Social Security sunset? Barring congressional changes, money will deplete by 2034

When will Social Security sunset? Barring congressional changes, money will deplete by 2034

By Jon Greenberg • February 22, 2023

This statistic on police indictments is misleading. Here's why.

This statistic on police indictments is misleading. Here's why.

By Amy Sherman • February 10, 2023

What does the '1870' pin mean at the State of the Union?

What does the '1870' pin mean at the State of the Union?

By Samantha Putterman • February 8, 2023

Fact-checking Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union address

Fact-checking Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union address

By PolitiFact Staff • February 7, 2023

Live fact-checking Joe Biden's State of the Union 2023

Live fact-checking Joe Biden's State of the Union 2023

By PolitiFact Staff • February 7, 2023

Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union: How to watch, what he'll talk about, who's responding

Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union: How to watch, what he'll talk about, who's responding

By Ellen Hine • February 6, 2023

Joe Biden is halfway through his term. Here's how many campaign promises he's kept so far.

Joe Biden is halfway through his term. Here's how many campaign promises he's kept so far.

By Louis Jacobson • January 19, 2023

In context: What Biden said about migrants at the southern US border and Jews fleeing the Holocaust

In context: What Biden said about migrants at the southern US border and Jews fleeing the Holocaust

By Amy Sherman • January 6, 2023

Why ousting the House speaker could be easy in 118th Congress

Why ousting the House speaker could be easy in 118th Congress

By Louis Jacobson • January 5, 2023

Who is Byron Donalds, the Florida politico in the House speaker scramble?

Who is Byron Donalds, the Florida politico in the House speaker scramble?

By Kirby Wilson • January 5, 2023

What could be next for George Santos in the House?

What could be next for George Santos in the House?

By Louis Jacobson • January 4, 2023

What we know about the Jan. 6 committee's criminal referrals

What we know about the Jan. 6 committee's criminal referrals

By Yacob Reyes • December 19, 2022

How a House speaker could kick some lawmakers off committees

How a House speaker could kick some lawmakers off committees

By Louis Jacobson • December 19, 2022

What the Jan. 6 hearings revealed about Trump’s actions before and after the Capitol attack

What the Jan. 6 hearings revealed about Trump’s actions before and after the Capitol attack

By Jon Greenberg • December 9, 2022

Latest promises about Congress

Enact term limits

Reduce earmarks to 1994 levels

Require more disclosure and a waiting period for earmarks

Fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

No signing statements to nullify instructions from Congress

Fully fund the Combating Autism Act and Federal Autism Research Initiatives

Bring Democrats and Republicans together to pass an agenda

Seek independent watchdog agency to investigate congressional ethics violations

Tougher rules against revolving door for lobbyists and former officials

Allow five days of public comment before signing bills