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Trump Misleads on the Cost of Electric Vehicle Chargers

Trump Misleads on the Cost of Electric Vehicle Chargers

In recent speeches, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the Biden administration has spent $9 billion to build only eight electric vehicle charging stations — or even, just eight chargers. That’s not accurate. 

Trump’s False and Misleading Claims about Harris’ Record on Crime

Trump’s False and Misleading Claims about Harris’ Record on Crime

In a campaign rally in Atlanta and other venues, former President Donald Trump has tried to paint Vice President Kamala Harris, a former California attorney general and San Francisco district attorney, as being soft on crime. Several of his claims go beyond the facts or distort her positions.

Attacks on Walz’s Military Record

Attacks on Walz’s Military Record

In introducing her pick for vice presidential running mate, Kamala Harris has prominently touted Tim Walz’s 24 years of service in the Army National Guard. Now, however, GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance and the Trump campaign are attacking Walz on his military record, accusing the Minnesota governor of “stolen valor.”

FactChecking the First Harris/Walz Rally

FactChecking the First Harris/Walz Rally

Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic nominee for president, introduced her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, for the first time at a rally in Philadelphia on Aug. 6. We found some misleading claims and assertions that required context in their remarks.

Harris Has Always Identified as Indian American and Black

Harris Has Always Identified as Indian American and Black

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris has only recently begun identifying as Black, and that until a few years ago “she was only promoting Indian heritage.” That’s nonsense.

FactChecking Vance’s Attacks on Harris

FactChecking Vance’s Attacks on Harris

In his first two solo rallies as the Republicans’ vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris. But in several instances, Vance twisted Harris’ words or her record.

Biden’s Numbers, July 2024 Update

Biden’s Numbers, July 2024 Update

As Biden enters the final months of his presidency, we look at various statistical measures of what’s happened during his term.

Online Rumors Baselessly Claim Biden Experienced Medical Emergency After COVID-19 Diagnosis

Online Rumors Baselessly Claim Biden Experienced Medical Emergency After COVID-19 Diagnosis

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 17. His symptoms remained mild and have since resolved, according to his treating physician. But fueled by days without a public sighting and Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, social media posts have baselessly claimed that Biden was gravely ill or had a medical emergency.

FactChecking Vice President Kamala Harris

FactChecking Vice President Kamala Harris

In about 48 hours, Vice President Kamala Harris went from No. 2 on the Democratic presidential ticket to the presumptive presidential nominee, after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her. Here, we fact-check some of Harris’ recent speeches — before and after Biden dropped out.