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fact-checking2 months ago

Fact Check: Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Prices

President Trump made numerous false claims about inflation and prices, including asserting that prices have fallen under his administration, which is contradicted by official data showing inflation and rising costs in various sectors like groceries, drugs, and energy. His claims about gas prices, drug costs, and inflation rates are also misleading or incorrect, with some exaggerations and inaccuracies highlighted by fact-checkers.

politics3 months ago

Community Reacts to ICE Detention and Disputed Child Arrest in Everett

A police chief in Everett, Massachusetts, contradicted claims made by DHS officials that a 13-year-old boy detained by ICE possessed a firearm and had an extensive criminal record, revealing instead that no firearm was found and that police did not contact ICE about his arrest. The DHS official, Tricia McLaughlin, falsely claimed the boy posed a safety threat with weapons and a criminal history, which local officials and police dispute. The incident has sparked protests and criticism of DHS's credibility and tactics.

politics5 months ago

Trump Highlights Persistent Crime Issues in Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump has repeatedly made false claims about Washington DC's crime rates, praised an executive order allowing police to notify ICE about undocumented immigrants, and engaged in international diplomacy with a call to Norway's finance minister about the Nobel Peace Prize. The article also covers political tensions over immigration policies, international summits, and academic censorship related to Palestine.

politics5 months ago

Macron Sues Candace Owens Over Claims About First Lady's Birth

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron filed a defamation lawsuit against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, accusing her of spreading false and defamatory claims that Brigitte Macron was born a man, which Owens continued to promote despite requests for retraction. The lawsuit seeks damages and aims to stop the spread of these allegations, which the Macrons say have caused them significant harm.