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Trump’s Greatest Hits
A compendium of the top false and misleading claims by the Republican presidential candidate.
Obama on Access to Guns
President Obama said “it is easier for a teenager to buy a Glock than get his hands on a computer or even a book.” But the White House couldn’t provide anything more than anecdotal evidence to support his claim.
GMOs in Organic Food?
In opposition to a controversial GMO labeling bill, a senator falsely claimed, “You could literally have a GMO plant be raised under organic conditions, and I believe because of this bill, it could be certified organic.”
Killed in the Line of Duty
Donald Trump says there has been “a substantial rise in the number of officers killed in the line of duty — a very big rise.” There has been an increase in firearms-related deaths in the last six months compared to a year ago. But the number of police fatalities has substantially declined in recent years.
Obama’s Numbers July 2016 Update
Our quarterly update of statistical indicators on jobs, wages, debt, energy, illegal immigration, food stamps and more.
A Guide to Clinton’s Emails
We provide answers to common questions about Clinton’s emails.
The Benghazi Timeline, Clinton Edition
Now that the last of the Benghazi reports have been issued, we look at some key public and private statements made by Hillary Clinton and others in the State Department following the 2012 attacks, which resulted in the loss of four Americans.
Trump’s Attack on Clinton’s Character
Donald Trump’s once delayed, and much anticipated, speech on Hillary Clinton’s character, included numerous false and misleading statements.
Donald Trump on Orlando Shooting
The GOP candidate distorts the facts on the Orlando and San Bernardino shootings and Syrian refugees.