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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
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho currently only allows lethal injection for the death penalty; a proposed bill would allow firing squads if the state is unable to obtain the right drugs.
Government
Teenagers can be paid less than federal minimum wage, but only for 90 days
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay workers under 20 $4.25 an hour during their first 90 days of employment unless prohibited by state or local law.
Business
Yes, teens can be paid less than the federal minimum wage
Under federal law, employers are allowed to pay workers under the age of 20 less than the federal minimum wage during the first 90 days after initial employment.
Technology
Senate bill backed by Biden could ban TikTok
Despite repeated attempts, TikTok has never been fully banned in the United States. The RESTRICT Act could, theoretically, change that.
Medicare
No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Fact-checking ads about Biden cuts to Medicare Advantage
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
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
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho currently only allows lethal injection for the death penalty; a proposed bill would allow firing squads if the state is unable to obtain the right drugs.
Government
Teenagers can be paid less than federal minimum wage, but only for 90 days
The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to pay workers under 20 $4.25 an hour during their first 90 days of employment unless prohibited by state or local law.
Business
Yes, teens can be paid less than the federal minimum wage
Under federal law, employers are allowed to pay workers under the age of 20 less than the federal minimum wage during the first 90 days after initial employment.
Technology
Senate bill backed by Biden could ban TikTok
Despite repeated attempts, TikTok has never been fully banned in the United States. The RESTRICT Act could, theoretically, change that.
Medicare
No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Fact-checking ads about Biden cuts to Medicare Advantage
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
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