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All Fact-checks for Congress

stated on March 27, 2024 in Public appearance

“We passed 27 bills last year, which is the fewest since the Depression.”

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stated on March 24, 2024 in remarks on ABC's "This Week"

The current Congress is “the least productive in our lifetime.”

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Instagram posts

stated on March 21, 2024 in an Instagram post

Video shows legislators “dancing in Congress” while the border is “overrun.”

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stated on February 16, 2024 in a post on X

The Kids Online Safety Act “would require everyone to upload your government ID in order to use most sites on the internet.”

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stated on February 12, 2024 in a memo shared with GOP colleagues

“The Ukraine supplemental includes a hidden impeachment clause against President Trump.”

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stated on January 19, 2024 in an impeachment hearing

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' border policy is "personally responsible" for fentanyl crossing the border

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stated on January 28, 2024 in a video

Rep. Ilhan Omar said her "top priority is to put Somalia first and expand its territory.”

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Instagram posts

stated on January 19, 2024 in a video on Instagram

President Joe Biden changed the State of the Union Address from summer to March.

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stated on January 15, 2024 in a video

Congress has passed a $6,400 subsidy for low-income Americans.

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stated on October 14, 2023 in remarks at the 2023 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner

Republicans in Congress are “trying to wipe out federal funding to end the HIV epidemic.”

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stated on October 28, 2023 in a TV ad in Iowa

Gov. Ron DeSantis “actually sponsored the bill to make Puerto Rico a state.”

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stated on October 16, 2023 in a post on X

The Democrats are pushing “to take in a million Palestinian refugees.”

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stated on September 1, 2023 in X, formerly Twitter

"Derrick Van Orden is one of the only members of Congress who participated in the deadly January 6th insurrection. He now serves in the building he tried to burn down."

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stated on September 28, 2023 in a segment of "The Five" on Fox News

James Biden’s text message to Hunter Biden that says, “I can work with you(r) father alone,” shows that Joe Biden was “in business” with Hunter Biden.

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stated on October 1, 2023 in an interview on ABC's "This Week"

"Since the mid-'90s, this country has been governed by revolving continuing resolution and omnibus spending bill(s). … That is the reason we're $33 trillion in debt."

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Instagram posts

stated on September 22, 2023 in an Instagram post

U.S. aid to Ukraine will continue during a government shutdown, but programs for food stamps, transportation, education, justice, environmental protection and homelessness will not.

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stated on September 23, 2023 in a post

Image shows Sen. Rand Paul in a bathrobe on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

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stated on September 12, 2023 in a news conference

“We know the bank records show that nearly $20 million in payments were directed to the Biden family members and associates through various shell companies.”

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stated on September 12, 2023 in a speech

On moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden with a House vote.

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Vivek Ramaswamy

stated on August 27, 2023 in an interview on Meet the Press

Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 6, 2021, could have approved the 2020 electoral votes on the condition that Congress pass an overhaul of election law.

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Republicans push for noncitizen voting ban in Congress. But a federal ban already exists.

Republicans push for noncitizen voting ban in Congress. But a federal ban already exists.

By Louis Jacobson • April 12, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse: Why the federal government is paying upfront to fix it

Baltimore bridge collapse: Why the federal government is paying upfront to fix it

By Jeff Cercone • April 2, 2024

More immigrants equal better odds for Democrats after the next census? Why those claims are flawed

More immigrants equal better odds for Democrats after the next census? Why those claims are flawed

By Jeff Cercone • March 25, 2024

Lawmakers shared misleading claims at Robert Hur hearing on Biden classified documents

Lawmakers shared misleading claims at Robert Hur hearing on Biden classified documents

By Matthew Crowley • March 12, 2024

Yes, George Santos can attend the State of the Union, walk House floor despite being expelled

Yes, George Santos can attend the State of the Union, walk House floor despite being expelled

By Louis Jacobson • March 8, 2024

Is Donald Trump’s NATO talk a warning or a negotiating tactic? Here’s what he has said

Is Donald Trump’s NATO talk a warning or a negotiating tactic? Here’s what he has said

By Matthew Crowley • March 6, 2024

Who is Alexander Smirnov, and what does his indictment mean for the GOP impeachment inquiry?

Who is Alexander Smirnov, and what does his indictment mean for the GOP impeachment inquiry?

By Madison Czopek • February 26, 2024

Explaining Ron DeSantis’ effort to call a convention of states and amend the US Constitution

Explaining Ron DeSantis’ effort to call a convention of states and amend the US Constitution

By Louis Jacobson • February 1, 2024

Here are three Ron DeSantis proposals that the Supreme Court has frowned upon

Here are three Ron DeSantis proposals that the Supreme Court has frowned upon

By Louis Jacobson • January 18, 2024

With Biden impeachment probe now authorized, what’s next?

With Biden impeachment probe now authorized, what’s next?

By Louis Jacobson • December 14, 2023

The facts on George Santos’ House expulsion: What happens next?

The facts on George Santos’ House expulsion: What happens next?

By Louis Jacobson • December 1, 2023

What’s behind Republicans’ claim that Joe Biden received $40,000 of ‘laundered Chinese money’?

What’s behind Republicans’ claim that Joe Biden received $40,000 of ‘laundered Chinese money’?

By Madison Czopek • November 14, 2023

Did Mike Johnson work for a hate group? SPLC and Christian law firm have sparred over label

Did Mike Johnson work for a hate group? SPLC and Christian law firm have sparred over label

By Grace Abels • October 27, 2023

Mike Johnson sought to overturn 2020 election. As House speaker, he'll oversee 2024 certification

Mike Johnson sought to overturn 2020 election. As House speaker, he'll oversee 2024 certification

By Amy Sherman • October 26, 2023

Could Trump take McCarthy's place as House speaker? Technically, yes, but don't count on it

Could Trump take McCarthy's place as House speaker? Technically, yes, but don't count on it

By Louis Jacobson • October 4, 2023

Matt Gaetz’s motion to vacate the House speakership: what to know

Matt Gaetz’s motion to vacate the House speakership: what to know

By Louis Jacobson • October 3, 2023

Here we go again: what to know about government shutdowns

Here we go again: what to know about government shutdowns

By Louis Jacobson • September 20, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy orders impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden: What to know

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy orders impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden: What to know

By Matthew Crowley • September 13, 2023

A possible House impeachment investigation of Joe Biden: What to know

A possible House impeachment investigation of Joe Biden: What to know

By Louis Jacobson • September 11, 2023

Transcript of Devon Archer testimony doesn’t back key claims about Joe and Hunter Biden

Transcript of Devon Archer testimony doesn’t back key claims about Joe and Hunter Biden

By Maria Briceño • August 4, 2023

Latest promises about Congress

Enact term limits

Reduce earmarks to 1994 levels

Require more disclosure and a waiting period for earmarks

Fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

No signing statements to nullify instructions from Congress

Fully fund the Combating Autism Act and Federal Autism Research Initiatives

Bring Democrats and Republicans together to pass an agenda

Seek independent watchdog agency to investigate congressional ethics violations

Tougher rules against revolving door for lobbyists and former officials

Allow five days of public comment before signing bills