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Trump’s False Black Home Ownership Claim
President Donald Trump made the false claim that “black home ownership just hit the highest level it has ever been in the history of our country.” That’s not remotely accurate.
Video: Claims about the GOP Tax Plan
In this video, we highlight six common — and inaccurate — claims from Republicans and Democrats about the GOP tax plans.
Al Franken on GOP Support for Roy Moore
Sen. Al Franken said Republican Roy Moore — who has been accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls — is running for the U.S. Senate “with the full support of his party.” That’s not entirely accurate.
FactChecking Trump’s Criticism of the FBI
President Donald Trump claimed that Hillary Clinton “lied many times to the FBI and nothing happened to her.” In fact, the FBI director told Congress that there was “no basis to conclude she lied to the FBI.”
Michael Flynn’s Russia Timeline
Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Trump’s former national security adviser, pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI, the U.S. Special Counsel’s Office announced on Dec. 1. We outline some key events in the Russia investigation involving Flynn.
Trump’s Claims Don’t Add Up
The president’s speech on the Republican tax plan oversold the benefits of tax cuts and strayed from the facts on other issues.
Cherry-Picking Tax Cut Estimates
Rep. Kevin Brady, the chairman of the House tax-writing committee, made misleading claims about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by the House earlier this month.
Cassidy’s Health Care Premium Spin
Sen. Bill Cassidy claims he has a way to prevent the Senate tax plan from raising health insurance premiums. He doesn’t.
Video: Trump’s Fanciful Plane Tale
This week’s fact-checking video by CNN’s Jake Tapper looks at a fanciful story that President Donald Trump tells about President Barack Obama’s last scheduled meeting with the Philippines president.