In this week’s fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper examines Jared Kushner’s claim that Russia’s 2016 election interference amounted to little more than “a couple Facebook ads.”
Video: Kushner Downplays Russia’s 2016 Actions
DeVos Didn’t Try to ‘Defund’ Special Education
In a CNN town hall, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democratic candidate for president, went too far when she said Education Secretary Betsy DeVos “not only has tried to defund special education, but she also has tried to get rid of the Special Olympics funding.”
Viral Claim Blurs Marijuana, Gun Policies
Social posts wrongly claim that states legalizing marijuana also have “legislated” that those who use the drug cannot have guns. Actually, a long-standing federal law prohibits marijuana users from possessing or purchasing firearms, regardless of state policies.
Mailbag: Presidential Term Limits, Viral Deception
One reader sent us a comment about the history of the 22nd Amendment, and another sent us an email about a viral claim being made about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Twisting Stephen Miller’s Words
A meme posted on a popular progressive Facebook page leaves out several words and important context in a quote from White House adviser Stephen Miller.
Kushner Distorts Scope of Russia Interference
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report concluded that “[t]he Russian government interfered in the 2016 presidential election in sweeping and systematic fashion” — contrary to Jared Kushner’s claim that Russia’s effort amounted to little more than “a couple Facebook ads.”
The Facts on Medicare for All
Sen. Bernie Sanders says his Medicare for All plan “would provide comprehensive and cost-effective health care for everyone,” while the White House has said it would “mandate a decrease or elimination of choice and competition.” Let’s look at the details of this proposal.
Meme Gets an ‘F’ on College Claims
A popular Facebook post gives readers a false impression about the recent college admissions scandal and the cost of college for immigrants in the United States illegally.
Our Sixth Straight Webby Award
The 2019 Webby Award for News & Politics website goes to … FactCheck.org. This is the sixth consecutive year — and 10th overall — that we have won the award voted on by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
Giuliani’s Obstruction Distortions
In an interview about the Mueller report, Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, distorted the facts in repeatedly making the case that there was “no obstruction” by Trump.