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Fact-checking Chuck Schumer about SAVE America Act, how many Americans register to vote in person

Democrats are fighting hard against the Republican-backed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE America Act, saying it would erect roadblocks for Americans seeking to ...
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You can shovel snow without an ID in NYC, but to get paid for it, you’ll need ID

This covers New York City's professional snow shovelers. See the sources for this fact-check Republican lawmakers advocating for the SAVE America Act — which would require government-issued photo ID ...
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State of the Union fact-check: Trump exaggerates on economy, immigration

Some items have seen price decreases during Trump’s second term, while others have experienced price increases. The price of gasoline has dropped about 6%, and the price of new ...
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Live: Fact-checking Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s DHS secretary confirmation hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., President Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary, testifies during Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing March 18, 2026 on ...
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Fact-checking Donald Trump on inflation rate at State of the Union

President Donald Trump inflated his administration’s success in reducing inflation at his Feb. 24 State of the Union address, falsely claiming he inherited "record levels" from ...