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Donald Trump

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education

Donald Trump has pledged to “send all education work and needs back to the States.” Here’s what we know about his proposal to transform the education system.
Education

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education

Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. Amending the Constitution would require congressional action and ratification by the states.
Elections

No, Matt Gaetz is not guaranteed to get his House seat back if he isn’t confirmed as AG

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, leaving his House seat open. Here's why he can't automatically get it back if the Senate doesn’t confirm him as attorney general.
Health

Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading

Viral posts are taking a recent report about fluoride and kids’ IQ out of context.
Immigration

No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order

Trump says he will sign an executive order ending automatic citizenship for children of “illegal aliens” in his second term. Experts agree that’s unconstitutional.
Donald Trump

No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order

Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. Amending the Constitution would require congressional action and ratification by the states.
Donald Trump

No, the White House will not appear on a sex offender registry after Trump takes office

Trump has never been convicted of a sex crime and isn’t required to register as a sex offender, contrary to what viral social media posts suggest.
Health

No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions — not the vast majority of apps that track periods and pregnancy.
Health

Data from period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions — not the vast majority of apps that track periods and pregnancy.
National

Yes, elected officials picked for Trump's cabinet will have to resign before taking new role

Rubio, Stefanik, Gaetz and Noem will need to resign due to a Constitutional clause and similar state laws that prevent elected officials from holding dual offices.
Government

Rubio, Stefanik, Noem required to resign to join Trump cabinet

To join the Trump administration’s cabinet, any elected official in Congress will need to resign.