Statistical measures of the economy, immigration, oil production and more since Biden became president.
Biden’s Numbers, October 2023 Update
Issues: crime
FactChecking the Second GOP Primary Debate
There were some new clashes, and plenty of claims we’ve heard before, as seven Republican candidates faced off in California.
FactChecking the First GOP Debate
Eight Republicans kicked off the 2024 presidential election debates in Milwaukee.
Biden’s Numbers, July 2023 Update
Our latest update of what’s happened in the U.S. under Biden’s presidency.
FactChecking Haley’s CNN Town Hall
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley — a former governor of South Carolina and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during former President Donald Trump’s administration — made a few false and misleading statements in a June 4 town hall on CNN.
FactChecking Ron DeSantis’ Presidential Announcement
We fact-check Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claims in two public appearances announcing his 2024 presidential candidacy.
Biden’s Numbers, April Update
A quarterly update of statistical measures of the president’s time in office.
The Facts on Manhattan Crime
The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee plans to hold a “field hearing” in Manhattan on April 17 to draw attention to “how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime.” Experts told us it was unlikely Bragg had or could have an impact on crime trends, and crime data for Manhattan don’t match the GOP narrative.
Biden’s Numbers, January 2023 Update
Here’s how the United States has fared since President Joe Biden took office two years ago.
Major Themes of the Midterms
Voters are about to get a respite from the political attack-ad onslaught: Election Day is tomorrow. That means no more messages from Democrats attacking Republicans over abortion rights or the future of Medicare; no more Republicans blaming Democrats for inflation or crime. At least for a little while.