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Economy
Viral post listing store closures in blue states is misleading
Business
Viral post listing store closures in blue states is misleading
A viral post claims 25 national chains closed stores due to the economy. We VERIFY what’s accurate, what’s outdated and what’s false.
Government
Fact checking posts that claim spending bill funds drag shows, holiday parade and kayaking
We VERIFY the claims made on Facebook regarding the “top 10 worst items in the new $1.2 trillion spending bill.”
Joe Biden
No, billionaires don’t pay average of 8.2% in federal taxes
President Biden claimed during the State of the Union that the “average federal tax rate” for billionaires is 8.2%. But the actual number is higher.
Food
Yes, fast food prices have risen faster than inflation over the last 15 years
Viral posts claim that fast food menu prices have increased faster than the rate of inflation. We VERIFIED whether this holds true dating back to 2009.
Food
Yes, fast food prices have risen faster than inflation over the last 15 years
Prices at fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s have been rising faster than inflation since at least 2009.
Joe Biden
No, billionaires don’t pay average of 8.2% in federal taxes
President Biden claimed during the State of the Union that the “average federal tax rate” for billionaires is 8.2%. But the actual number is higher.
National
Fact-checking claims from Biden's State of the Union address
The VERIFY team fact-checked claims during the 2024 State of the Union address.
Money
Claims the the Biden administration is capping overdraft fees at $3 need context
The proposed rule change may not go into effect until 2025.
Elections
Fact-check: Trump vs. Biden economy ad
Donald Trump’s campaign claims gas prices, mortgage rates, income, and retirement savings were better when he was president.
Economy
Fact-checking Trump's political ad on the economy
A new ad from the Trump campaign claims gas prices were lower and income higher before Biden became president. Here's what we can VERIFY.
Taxes
Newsom’s claims comparing California tax rates to Florida and Texas need context
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed some red states tax the working class more than his state taxes millionaires. Here's what the data says.
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