Rep. James Clyburn has called on the Democratic National Committee to cancel presidential primary debates to avoid damaging attacks on the eventual nominee. Clyburn did not say, as a conservative website falsely claimed, that he wanted to protect Joe Biden “from saying something that he ‘cannot overcome.'”
A nonprofit that advocates for gun rights and claims more than 5 million members.
An environmental group launched in 1969 that targets a “Dirty Dozen” list of politicians for defeat.
A Democratic super PAC formed in 2011.
A traditional political action committee and super PAC hybrid that supports President Donald Trump.
A fiscally conservative super PAC chaired by TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts.
Affiliated Republican groups formed with the help of Republican power players Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie.
Q: Has the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as a “major planet”?
A: No. That claim was originally published years ago as an April Fool’s joke.
President Donald Trump repeated some misleading claims this week as he made the rounds on conservative radio talk shows, delivered a speech to a conservative group and held a press conference with the Senate Republican leader.
Q: Is the Clinton Foundation charging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to send supplies to victims of Hurricane Harvey?
A: No. That claim originated on a satirical news site. The Clinton Foundation has not charged FEMA for bottled water or other relief items.