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Is the War Powers Act unconstitutional, as Trump says?

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 · Fact Checking

After President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to use the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, some lawmakers criticized Trump for ordering it without any authorization from…

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No-Fire Season Is Real—Here’s Why Smart Companies Observe It

November 26, 2025November 27, 2025 · Business

It’s officially no-fire season — that is, unless someone commits an egregious act— you don’t terminate employees from the week before Thanksgiving until January. That’s the rule from…

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The Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Trump’s Tariffs. It Might Not Matter.

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 · Business

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared doubtful about buying into the Trump administration’s rationale to justify its aggressive tariff strategy, with justices on both sides of the political…

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I Ask Candidates Their Salary Expectations, and I Don’t Feel Bad About It

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 · Business

Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues—everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team…

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The Hidden Costs of a Product Recall | Entrepreneur

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 · Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For entrepreneurs, few events are more damaging than a product recall. The immediate image is always financial: refunds, fines and…

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Moulton urges Israel to increase aid to Gaza

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton is leading a group of House Democrats and veterans calling on Israel to allow more food and other aid to enter Gaza…

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Merrick Garland didn’t ‘veto’ attempted assassination charges against Ryan Routh

Merrick Garland didn’t ‘veto’ attempted assassination charges against Ryan Routh

September 20, 2024September 22, 2024 · Fact Checking

Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the Sept. 15 apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged a day later at…

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Merrick Garland didn’t ‘veto’ attempted assassination charges against Ryan Routh

Mucarsel-Powell misleads on Scott’s abortion stance

August 14, 2024August 15, 2024 · Fact Checking

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell recently launched a Spanish-language radio ad across Florida that accused incumbent Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., of supporting limits on abortion without exceptions.…

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Juneau GOP claim planes full of refugees arriving

Juneau GOP claim planes full of refugees arriving

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 · Fact Checking

What’s more, the Facebook post misunderstands the meaning of the word refugee and the process by which refugees are allowed to enter the United States. In short, there…

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What SCOTUS ruling means for Trump, future presidents

What SCOTUS ruling means for Trump, future presidents

July 1, 2024July 2, 2024 · Fact Checking

In a landmark ruling with potentially major impact on the 2024 presidential campaign, a U.S. Supreme Court majority ruled that presidents — including former President Donald Trump —…

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Merrick Garland didn’t ‘veto’ attempted assassination charges against Ryan Routh

No, the 9th Circuit didn’t rule vaccine mandates unconstitut

June 18, 2024June 20, 2024 · Fact Checking

After an appeals court ruled in favor of Los Angeles school employees who opposed COVID-19 vaccination mandates, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., celebrated on social media.…

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Merrick Garland didn’t ‘veto’ attempted assassination charges against Ryan Routh

Felony conviction doesn’t bar Trump from Texas ballot

June 14, 2024June 16, 2024 · Fact Checking

Former President Donald Trump’s felony convictions have led to a lot of questions about what he can and can’t do with a criminal record. He will likely be…

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Evers did veto PFAS bill and is still asking for funding

Evers did veto PFAS bill and is still asking for funding

June 14, 2024June 17, 2024 · Fact Checking

“Forever chemicals” have become a flashpoint for Wisconsin politics.  Although there has been money set aside — a $125 million trust fund — to address the growing number of communities…

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Why Steve Bannon and Hunter Biden’s subpoena disputes differ

Why Steve Bannon and Hunter Biden’s subpoena disputes differ

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 · Fact Checking

After a federal judge ordered Steve Bannon, a political strategist and former adviser to then-President Donald Trump, to serve a four-month prison term for contempt of Congress, social…

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Biden-Hur audio wasn’t leaked; it’s a deepfake

Biden-Hur audio wasn’t leaked; it’s a deepfake

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 · Fact Checking

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for refusing to release an audio recording of Special Counsel Robert…

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Who will hear Donald Trump’s appeal?

Who will hear Donald Trump’s appeal?

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 · Fact Checking

During a May 31 press conference, former President Donald Trump said he plans to appeal his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.  Even before he…

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Fact-check: Trump’s NY post conviction press conference

Fact-check: Trump’s NY post conviction press conference

May 31, 2024June 1, 2024 · Fact Checking

In remarks from Trump Tower almost nine years after he launched his first presidential campaign there, former President Donald Trump lashed out about his Manhattan trial and sought…

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Clinton said 2016 was tainted, but didn’t try to change it

Clinton said 2016 was tainted, but didn’t try to change it

May 31, 2024June 3, 2024 · Fact Checking

As Election Day looms, many Republican politicians are facing the same question from reporters on the campaign trail: Will they accept the results of the 2024 election?  Amid…

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Donald Trump is guilty in NY trial: What’s next?

Donald Trump is guilty in NY trial: What’s next?

May 30, 2024May 31, 2024 · Fact Checking

In a landmark moment in U.S. political and legal history, a Manhattan jury on May 30 found former President Donald Trump guilty of multiple felony counts. A unanimous…

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Does Trump NY verdict need to be unanimous? Yes.

Does Trump NY verdict need to be unanimous? Yes.

May 29, 2024May 30, 2024 · Fact Checking

As the jury in the Manhattan trial of former President Donald Trump headed toward deliberation May 29, Judge Juan Merchan gave jurors their instructions. Once the instructions filtered…

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