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Trump Embraces RFK Jr.’s Views on Vaccines, Fluoride

Trump Embraces RFK Jr.’s Views on Vaccines, Fluoride

In the waning days of his campaign, former President Donald Trump has further embraced some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s incorrect or controversial views on health, including vaccines and fluoride.

Election Night Expectations

Election Night Expectations

It is possible, even likely, that we will not have a projected winner of the presidential race on Nov. 5 – Election Day. And that doesn’t mean there’s something nefarious going on with the vote-counting.

Video Shows ‘Voter Error,’ Not ‘Election Interference’ in Kentucky

Video Shows ‘Voter Error,’ Not ‘Election Interference’ in Kentucky

A video showing a Laurel County, Kentucky, voter having difficulty marking a ballot for former President Donald Trump was investigated and found to be an “isolated incident” of “voter error,” a spokesperson for the secretary of state said. Social media posts baselessly claimed it was an example of “election interference.”

Trump’s ‘Like It or Not’ Comment and Harris’ Response

Trump’s ‘Like It or Not’ Comment and Harris’ Response

Vice President Kamala Harris wrongly claimed that former President Donald Trump was talking about “reproductive freedom” when he said that he will “protect” women “whether the women like it or not.” Trump was talking about illegal immigration — but, in doing so, he made his own unsupported claims about criminals from prisons and “insane asylums” being “imported” into the country.

Harris vs. Trump on Climate Change

Harris vs. Trump on Climate Change

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different track records on climate change. To shed light on the two candidates’ climate agendas, we sorted through their campaign materials and recent statements on the campaign trail.

Misleading Digital Campaign Created by Conservative Group Distorts Harris’ Positions

Misleading Digital Campaign Created by Conservative Group Distorts Harris’ Positions

A conservative dark money group has fabricated a website and digital ad campaign that purport to share — but often distort — policies supported by Vice President Kamala Harris. As the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris has not proposed a gun buyback program or Medicare coverage for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, contrary to the conservative group’s ads.

Another Deceptive Trump Ad Attacks Harris Using Partial Quotes from News Outlets

Another Deceptive Trump Ad Attacks Harris Using Partial Quotes from News Outlets

Less than a month after we wrote about a misleading ad that used out-of-context quotes to attack Vice President Kamala Harris on taxes, former President Donald Trump’s campaign has released another anti-Harris ad drawing from the same deceptive political playbook. This time, the campaign used distorted quotes from news outlets to criticize Harris on taxes, illegal immigration and other issues.