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What We Know About Political Violence in America

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A substantial body of evidence supports the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy, contrary to the suggestions of some members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently reconstituted the committee.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 5d

This week, we posted five articles detailing how President Donald Trump's actions have mirrored proposals from the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 blueprint.

Our full Project 2025 series is available now: www.factcheck.org/issue/projec...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 5d

In this story, which is the last in our five-part series on Project 2025, we look at how Trump implemented the document’s recommendations on divisive cultural issues, including reproductive rights, transgender protections, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 5d

A substantial body of evidence supports the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy, contrary to the suggestions of some members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee.

HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently reconstituted the committee.

Vaccine Advisory Committee Members Mislead About COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy - FactCheck.org

A substantial body of evidence supports the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy, contrary to the suggestions of some members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine ad...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 5d

Lawmakers’ Health Care, Government Shutdown Claims

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 5d

What We Know About Political Violence in America

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 5d

In this story, which is the last in our five-part series on Project 2025, we look at how Trump implemented the document’s recommendations on divisive cultural issues, including reproductive rights, transgender protections, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Trump, Project 2025 and 'Culture Wars' - FactCheck.org

In this story, which is the last in our five-part series on Project 2025, we look at how Trump implemented the document's recommendations on divisive cultural issues, including reproductive rights, tr...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 6d

In our latest installment of the Project 2025 series, we look at some of the social safety net policy changes sought by Project 2025 and proposed or accomplished by Trump.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 6d

What We Know About Political Violence in America

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What We Know About Political Violence in America - FactCheck.org

President Donald Trump and others in his circle have portrayed political violence as a problem exclusively or mostly on the left, which has then been used as justification for proposals that seek to c...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 6d

Lawmakers’ Health Care, Government Shutdown Claims

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 6d

In our latest installment of the Project 2025 series, we look at some of the social safety net policy changes sought by Project 2025 and proposed or accomplished by Trump.

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Trump, Project 2025 and the Social Safety Net - FactCheck.org

In our latest installment of the Project 2025 series, we look at some of the social safety net policy changes sought by Project 2025 and proposed or accomplished by Trump.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 7d

Democrats and Republicans have sparred over Democratic demands to address health care issues in a government funding bill, with the standoff leading to the first government shutdown since 2019.

We’ll provide the facts on two talking points each side is using to blame the other for the shutdown.

Lawmakers' Health Care, Government Shutdown Claims - FactCheck.org

Democrats and Republicans have sparred over Democratic demands to address health care issues in a government funding bill, with the standoff leading to the first government shutdown since 2019. We’ll ...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 7d

Trump, Project 2025 and Climate Change/Fossil Fuels

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 7d

As part of our series on Project 2025, we look at some instances where President Donald Trump and Project 2025 agree on climate change and fossil fuels -- beginning with the rollback of climate change policies.

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As part of our series on Project 2025, we look at some instances where President Donald Trump and Project 2025 agree on climate change and fossil fuels -- beginning with the rollback of climate change...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 25 for lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

In our full story, we cover the few details we know about the indictment and what Comey told Congress.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

Project 2025 and President Donald Trump are largely in sync on immigration.

As part of our series, we examine some of the many actions that Trump has taken that were proposed in the conservative document.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 25 for lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

In this story, we cover the few details we know about the indictment and what Comey told Congress.

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Evidence Behind Comey Indictment Is Unclear - FactCheck.org

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 25 for lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. In this story, we cover the few details we know about...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 8d

Project 2025 and President Donald Trump are largely in sync on immigration. As part of our series, we examine some of the many actions that Trump has taken that were proposed in the conservative document.

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Trump, Project 2025 and Immigration - FactCheck.org

Project 2025 and President Donald Trump are largely in sync on immigration. As part of our series, we examine some of the many actions that Trump has taken that were proposed in the conservative docum...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 9d

Trump, Project 2025 and the ‘Dismantling’ of the ‘Administrative State’

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 9d

Q&A on Changes to Recommendations for Combined MMR and Chickenpox Vaccine (2/2)

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 9d

Q&A on Changes to Recommendations for Combined MMR and Chickenpox Vaccine (1/2)

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 9d

In a series of stories over the coming days, we will lay out numerous examples of how President Donald Trump has implemented Project 2025 proposals and how at times he diverged from the document.

We start today with the document’s promise to “dismantle the administrative state.”

Trump, Project 2025 and the 'Dismantling' of the 'Administrative State' - FactCheck.org

In a series of stories over the coming days, we will lay out numerous examples of how President Donald Trump has implemented Project 2025 proposals and how at times he diverged from the document. We s...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 12d

On Sept. 18, the CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted to change its recommendation on the combined vaccine for chickenpox and measles, mumps and rubella, called the MMRV vaccine. We spoke to experts about claims made at the meeting as well as the implications of the vote.

Q&A on Changes to Recommendations for Combined MMR and Chickenpox Vaccine - FactCheck.org

On Sept. 18, the vaccine advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to change its recommendation on the combined vaccine for chickenpox and measles, mumps and rubella,...

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · 12d

Trump Misleads on Climate Change and Renewables at U.N.

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