Politics: Fact Check

A Border Patrol vehicle patrols a section of the U.S.-Mexico border fence near Yuma, Ariz.

FACT CHECK: What Has President Trump Done To Fight Illegal Immigration?

9:08pm August 22, 2017

by Joel Rose

One year ago, then-candidate Trump laid out a 10-point plan to fight illegal immigration, including building a wall and suspending visas for some travelers. Here's a look at what he has done so far.

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President Trump rhetorically questioned whether statues of Thomas Jefferson, one of which stands in the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., and George Washington should come down because they were slave-owners.

FACT CHECK: 'Whatabout' Those Other Historical Figures? Trump's Question Answered

2:11pm August 16, 2017

by Steve Inskeep

It's just simply factually wrong to compare Confederate generals to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Despite the high U.S. corporate tax rate, deductions and credits help push down businesses' total tax liability, meaning that many companies end up paying far less than the statutory rate.

FACT CHECK: Does The U.S. Have The Highest Corporate Tax Rate In The World?

10:09am August 07, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Yes, the U.S. does have the highest corporate tax rate ... but that doesn't mean businesses always pay it.

A man walks through a construction site during a training on heavy construction equipment in Conyers, Ga.

FACT CHECK: Have Immigrants Lowered Wages For Blue-Collar American Workers?

9:38am August 04, 2017

by Amita Kelly

White House policy adviser Stephen Miller said the "numbers of low-skilled [immigrant] workers in particular is a major detriment to U.S. workers."

Donald Trump as a candidate on stage with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

FACT CHECK: Newt Gingrich's Scathing Critique Of Trump's Justice Department

9:50am July 27, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Newt Gingrich met with President Trump Tuesday, then went on NPR the next day and blasted the Justice Department.

Deborah Lipstadt on the TEDxSkoll stage.

Deborah Lipstadt: How Do You Stand Up To A Holocaust Denier?

9:24am June 23, 2017

by NPR/TED Staff

After publishing the book Denying the Holocaust, Deborah Lipstadt was sued for libel in the UK by Holocaust denier David Irving. Rather than ignore the case, she chose to fight it — and won.

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Some of President Trump's sources of revenue from hotel-related companies.

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Trump's Business Empire: An Update On His Sources Of Revenue

3:53pm June 20, 2017

by Peter Overby

As a presidential candidate last year, Trump had to disclose his sources of revenues. Now in office, the president has voluntarily updated the information about the Trump Organization's businesses.

President Trump delivers a speech Wednesday in Cincinnati on transportation and infrastructure projects. But his plan still leaves a lot to be desired.

Trump's Infrastructure Plan Still Could Use More Planning

11:30am June 09, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The president's infrastructure proposal still has a few holes to fill in, and it also may not be the job engine he thinks it will be. Here are four questions he may want to think about.

Then-FBI Director James Comey testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on the FBI on May 3.

Did James Comey Lie About Interference In The Russia Investigation?

3:54pm June 02, 2017

by Arnie Seipel

At first glance, it may seem as if the ex-FBI director has given contradictory statements about political pressure on the Russia investigation. That could come up when he testifies publicly next week.

The executive order has drawn concern from liberal groups and praise from some religious groups.

Annotated: Trump's Executive Order On Religious Liberty

10:16pm May 04, 2017

by NPR Staff

The executive order has drawn concern from some for not going far enough. Here's what we know.