Author: Linda Qiu

Board of PeaceCustoms and Border Protection (US)Gaza StripGeneral Assembly (UN)IsraelIsrael-Gaza War (2023- )Oil (Petroleum) and GasolinePeace ProcessUnited States International RelationsUnited States Politics and GovernmentUS Strikes on Alleged Drug Traffickers (2025- )US-Venezuela Conflict (2025- )Venezuela

Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech at the United Nations

President Trump’s remarks about oil reserves, the drug trade and his peace efforts contained falsehoods and exaggerations.

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Fact-Checking Trump’s Attacks on Democratic Senate Candidates

The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme.

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Agriculture and FarmingAgriculture DepartmentFederal Aid (US)Government Efficiency Department (US)Government EmployeesLayoffs and Job ReductionsNatural Resources Conservation ServiceRural AreasUnited States Politics and Government

Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.

After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.

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Brown, SherrodCollins, Susan MCrenshaw, Dan (1984- )Democratic PartyEl-Sayed, AbdulHusted, Jon A (1967- )Immigration and EmigrationJackson, Troy D (1968- )Law and LegislationMedicaidMidterm Elections (2026)One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025)Piker, HasanRepublican PartyRogers, Michael J (1963- )SenateSeptember 11 (2001)Social Security (US)United States Politics and Government

Fact-Checking 3 Competitive Senate Races in Maine, Michigan and Ohio

Republican attacks have focused on terrorism and illegal immigration, while Democrats have sought to capitalize on the unpopularity of President Trump’s cuts to Medicaid.

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