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Holiday
Biden didn’t turn Easter into Transgender Day of Visibility
Government
Yes, the government spending bill bans flying pride flags over U.S. embassies
The federal government’s $1.2 trillion spending package bans U.S. embassies from flying pride flags, but it doesn’t limit other pride flag displays.
Immigration
No, Biden didn’t completely stop building border wall
The Biden administration paused border wall construction when the president entered office, but has since resumed because Biden says he legally can’t stop it.
Government
Yes, presidential nominees receive intelligence briefings
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump will likely be briefed on national security issues, despite concerns about his handling of classified documents.
Government
Yes, presidential nominees receive intelligence briefings
What we know about the kinds of access presidential nominees have to classified information.
Immigration
No, Biden didn't sign an executive order that gives gift cards to migrants entering the U.S. illegally
Executive Order 9066 was issued 82 years ago by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and has nothing to do with border crossings or Biden, like social posts claim.
Immigration
Claims that Biden has deported more migrants than Trump need context
A VERIFY reader asked if it’s true Biden deported a higher percentage of migrants than Trump. It is, but pandemic-era restrictions like Title 42 skew the data.
Elections
No, presidential candidates can’t do whatever they want with leftover campaign funds
Presidential candidates have to follow many of the same rules other federal candidates do when it comes to campaign funds, but they do have a few unique exceptions.
AI
VERIFIED ways to spot AI in political calls
The VERIFY team breaks down tips on how to spot audio generated AI.
Student Loans
No, the Biden administration’s latest $4.9 billion student debt relief isn’t a new program
The latest round of debt relief is primarily from adjustments to preexisting income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) plans.
Elections
VERIFYING claims from the fifth Republican presidential debate and Trump’s town hall
VERIFY fact-checked claims from the Republican presidential primary debate between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, and Donald Trump’s town hall on Jan. 10.
Elections
No, not all presidential candidates receive Secret Service protection
Here are the factors the Department of Homeland Security considers when assigning security details.
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