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Donald Trump
What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to use the military to support mass deportations
Social Security
No, the president cannot change Social Security
VERIFY readers asked if the president can change Social Security. Its tax rate and benefits are set by law, so it would take an act of Congress to change them.
Elections
No, Matt Gaetz is not guaranteed to get his House seat back after withdrawing from AG consideration
Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, leaving his House seat open. Here's why he can't automatically get it back after bowing out as Trump's attorney general pick.
Medicare
What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams
Many readers have asked us about ads that tout extra benefits for people on Medicare Advantage plans. Here’s what you need to know about how the plans actually work.
Government
Gaetz can't automatically get House seat back after withdrawing
Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, which means he can’t automatically get his open House seat back after withdrawing as Trump’s attorney general pick.
National
Yes, elected officials picked for Trump's cabinet will have to resign before taking new role
Rubio, Stefanik, Gaetz and Noem will need to resign due to a Constitutional clause and similar state laws that prevent elected officials from holding dual offices.
Elections
No, it’s not unusual for vote counting to take this long
States have until Dec. 11 to certify their election results, and the fact that many haven't yet is not a sign of fraud.
Elections
Many states are still counting votes. That’s normal.
Even though the 2024 election was called for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris weeks ago, there remain a few million ballots left to be tabulated.
Donald Trump
What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education
Donald Trump has pledged to “send all education work and needs back to the States.” Here’s what we know about his proposal to transform the education system.
Education
What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education
Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. Amending the Constitution would require congressional action and ratification by the states.
Health
Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading
Viral posts are taking a recent report about fluoride and kids’ IQ out of context.
Immigration
No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order
Trump says he will sign an executive order ending automatic citizenship for children of “illegal aliens” in his second term. Experts agree that’s unconstitutional.
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