FactCheck.org clarifies that an opinion piece citing a Treasury report about liabilities exceeding assets doesn’t mean insolvency — this has been the case for decades.
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Trump’s Claim That Climate Scientists Admitted Projections Were Wrong Is Misleading
Fact-checkers at FactCheck.org found Trump’s claim that experts admitted climate projections were wrong misrepresented updated IPCC scenario analysis.
Post Claiming US Treasury Declared Government Insolvent Found to Be Misleading
FactCheck.org debunked the claim that the US Treasury declared insolvency explaining that while government liabilities exceed assets this has been the standard position for decades.
Claim DHS Pays Agents Per Arrest Found to Have No Policy Basis Confirmation
FactCheck.org found no confirmed policy linking ICE agent compensation to individual arrest numbers despite a Wall Street Journal report that agents receive vague performance rewards.
RFK Jr Overstated FDA Drug Approval Speed in Misleading Comparisons
FactCheck.org found the Health Secretary made misleading comparisons when touting speed of recent approvals.
10% Serious Side Effects Claim for Mifepristone Pill Is an Exaggeration Says FactCheck
Republican lawmakers have overstated the complication rate for the medication abortion pill mifepristone.
Republicans’ $1 Billion Ballroom Claim Requires Important Context About White House Funding Bill
FactCheck confirmed congressional Republicans did propose $1 billion for White House security and upgrades.
US Treasury Has Not Declared Insolvency Despite Viral Facebook Posts
FactCheck confirmed the viral claim is based on misreading an opinion piece and has no basis in official documents.