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Donald Trump
No, Trump didn’t lose more manufacturing jobs than any other president, like Walz claimed
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Whether it’s immigration, the economy or even Project 2025 – Brandon Lewis and Ariane Datil answer questions on some of the biggest topics for voters in our special
Kamala Harris
Claim that Kamala Harris’ first-time homebuyer assistance plan excludes buyers whose relatives own a home is false
The plan ‘prioritizes’ first-generation homebuyers, but first-time buyers whose parents own homes could still qualify for up to $25K in assistance.
National
Yes, the president can intervene in the dockworkers’ strike
The Taft-Hartley Act authorizes the president to temporarily prevent strikes so bargaining parties can try to settle. Biden has said he won’t intervene.
Social Media
No, most toilet paper is the U.S. is not imported
Panic buying toilet paper due to the strike is unnecessary because toilet paper is made in the U.S.
Taxes
Biden-Harris unrealized gains tax would not tax most Americans
Biden’s proposed unrealized gains tax only targets Americans worth at least $100 million. Most Americans wouldn’t be taxed when their home’s value increases.
Economy
Bill Clinton’s claim that since 1989, Democratic presidents have created 50 times more jobs than Republican presidents is true
“Since the end of the Cold War in 1989, America has created about 51 million new jobs,” Clinton said. “What’s the score? Democrats 50, Republicans 1.”
Donald Trump
Trump quote about cereal prices being $100 a pound is fake
Trump recently spoke about rising food prices but didn't say cereal costs “at least $100 a pound.” An X user taking credit for making up the quote says it's parody.
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.
Taxes
Claim Trump can make tips tax-free needs context
Former President Trump says if he wins the 2024 election, there will be “no taxes on tips.” Here’s what would need to happen for tips to be tax-free.
Taxes
Could Trump make tips tax-free?
Former President Trump says if he wins the 2024 election, there will be “no taxes on tips.” But that would only happen if Congress passes a law.
Money
Are surprise restaurant fees illegal? It depends on where you are
There’s no federal law banning unexpected “hospitality fees,” “service fees,” “kitchen fees” and the like. But some diners may have other protections.
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