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Donald Trump
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Verifying claims about New York City violent crime
Crime in NYC has ticked up recently. But its violent crime rate is lower than historical peaks, and lower than that of most major U.S. cities.
Medicine
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Education
Florida House Bill 999 won’t ban historically Black fraternities and sororities from state universities
Opponents of the bill, which seeks to bar Florida colleges from funding programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, call it vague and unconstitutional.
Money
No, Biden’s veto does not require pensions to be invested in ESG funds
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Economy
No, there isn’t a limit to how many times the Federal Reserve can adjust interest rates
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Yes, it’s free to search for and claim your unclaimed money
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Donald Trump
Yes, Donald Trump would be the first former president to be indicted
At least two other former presidents came close to being criminally indicted, but they ultimately were not charged.
Donald Trump
Video claiming to show NYC protest ahead of Trump’s expected arrest is from 2020
The video claims to show a pro-Trump crowd in March 2023 ahead of his expected indictment in New York. It’s actually from 2020, when Trump had COVID-19.
Government
Yes, bank regulations were rolled back during the Trump administration
Former President Trump signed a law that rolled back regulations for some banks. But the original rules may not have prevented the SVB and Signature Bank failures.
Government
Dodd-Frank bank regulations rolled back under Trump
Former President Trump signed a law that rolled back regulations for some banks. But the original rules may not have prevented the SVB and Signature Bank failures.
Government
Yes, you can be elected president if you’ve been charged with or convicted of a crime
The eligibility requirements for president are outlined in the Constitution and don't exclude anyone with a criminal conviction or indictment.
Crime
Verifying claims about New York City violent crime
Crime in NYC has ticked up recently. But its violent crime rate is lower than historical peaks, and lower than that of most major U.S. cities.
Medicine
Insulin price is not capped at $35 per month for everyone
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi recently announced plans to cut prices of some of their insulins — but a $35 cap on the medication doesn’t apply to all.
Education
Florida House Bill 999 won’t ban historically Black fraternities and sororities from state universities
Opponents of the bill, which seeks to bar Florida colleges from funding programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, call it vague and unconstitutional.
Money
No, Biden’s veto does not require pensions to be invested in ESG funds
Here’s what Biden’s veto of legislation centered on environmental, social and governance factors means for retirement plans.
Economy
No, there isn’t a limit to how many times the Federal Reserve can adjust interest rates
The Federal Reserve can raise rates as many times as needed in an effort to help solve problems that the U.S. economy faces, such as inflation, experts told VERIFY.
Money
Yes, it’s free to search for and claim your unclaimed money
It is free to search for and claim unclaimed property in the U.S. Here are tips on how to claim unclaimed money, property, or assets in your state, and report scams.
Donald Trump
Yes, Donald Trump would be the first former president to be indicted
At least two other former presidents came close to being criminally indicted, but they ultimately were not charged.
Donald Trump
Video claiming to show NYC protest ahead of Trump’s expected arrest is from 2020
The video claims to show a pro-Trump crowd in March 2023 ahead of his expected indictment in New York. It’s actually from 2020, when Trump had COVID-19.
Government
Yes, bank regulations were rolled back during the Trump administration
Former President Trump signed a law that rolled back regulations for some banks. But the original rules may not have prevented the SVB and Signature Bank failures.
Government
Dodd-Frank bank regulations rolled back under Trump
Former President Trump signed a law that rolled back regulations for some banks. But the original rules may not have prevented the SVB and Signature Bank failures.
Government
Yes, you can be elected president if you’ve been charged with or convicted of a crime
The eligibility requirements for president are outlined in the Constitution and don't exclude anyone with a criminal conviction or indictment.
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