Yes, at least 94% of teachers report paying for school supplies out of pocket“I've never known a teacher who didn't spend money. It absolutely is the norm. And sometimes, it is the expectation,” D.C. teacher Dominique Foster told VERIFY. Sep 15 22September 15, 2022Article at VERIFY
Yes, the Defense Intelligence Agency memo announcing a pause to cultural holiday observances is realThe DIA has paused observances of Black History Month and Pride Month in accordance with President Trump’s ban on DEI programs in federal workplaces. Feb 03 25February 03, 2025Article at VERIFY
What we can VERIFY about the deadly DC crashThere are many questions online about how the fatal crash between a passenger jet and Army helicopter. Here’s what we can VERIFY so far. Jan 30 25January 30, 2025Article at VERIFY
What we can VERIFY about whether the federal funding freeze affects MedicaidThe White House confirmed the website for Medicaid payments was down a day after announcing a pause on federal grants and loans. Jan 28 25January 28, 2025Article at VERIFY
What we can VERIFY about the repeal of the 1965 equal employment opportunity executive orderPresident Trump revoked a Civil Rights-era anti-discrimination rule for federal contractors, but the action doesn’t repeal existing workplace discrimination laws. Jan 24 25January 24, 2025Article at VERIFY
VERIFYING changes to the White House website under the new administrationThe Trump administration changed WhiteHouse.gov, which is routine with new presidents. Notably, the Spanish version is offline, though officials say it’s temporary. Jan 24 25January 24, 2025Article at VERIFY
It's true that a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven't been charged withPresident Biden granted a slew of last-minute preemptive pardons on Jan. 20, including to Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of the January 6th committee. Jan 20 25January 20, 2025Article at VERIFY
VERIFYING claims about inmates who fight wildfires in CaliforniaHow much do incarcerated firefighters in California make? Will they be able to get firefighting jobs upon release? Here’s what we can VERIFY. Jan 16 25January 16, 2025Article at VERIFY
VERIFYING what a TikTok ban means for youWhen does the potential ban start? Can you still use TikTok after it takes effect? We VERIFY what users need to know. Jan 14 25January 14, 2025Article at VERIFY
No, California did not reject or delay out-of-state fire trucks for emissions testsFire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute safety checks, not emissions testing. Jan 13 25January 13, 2025Article at VERIFY
No, the Biden administration is not banning all natural gas water heatersA new federal rule sets updated energy efficiency standards for tankless gas water heaters by 2029 — but it doesn’t ban them. Jan 08 25January 08, 2025Article at VERIFY
Yes, post offices will be closed on Jan. 9 in honor of former President Jimmy CarterThe U.S. Postal Service is closing all post office locations and suspending regular mail services on Thursday for the National Day of Mourning honoring Carter. Jan 08 25January 08, 2025Article at VERIFY
Yes, Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department’s budgetThe Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from the previous year. Jan 08 25January 08, 2025Article at VERIFY
Jan. 6 four years later: VERIFYING three claims about the insurrectionSince Jan. 6, 2021, misinformation has continued to spread about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Jan 06 25January 06, 2025Article at VERIFY
No, the U.S. does not have any authority over the Panama Canal“We’re taking it back,” President Donald Trump said of the Panama Canal on Inauguration Day. We VERIFY which country controls the critical waterway. Dec 24 24December 24, 2024Article at VERIFY
Yes, the IRS is sending out unclaimed stimulus paymentsApproximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special stimulus payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS via direct deposit or check by late January 2025. Dec 23 24December 23, 2024Article at VERIFY
Yes, airports will remain open during a government shutdownA partial government shutdown is unlikely to impact flights or airport operations right away, but a prolonged shutdown could lead to travel delays. Dec 20 24December 20, 2024Article at VERIFY
What’s affected if the federal government shuts down? What we can VERIFYWill airports and post offices remain open? We VERIFY what would be impacted during a partial government shutdown. Dec 19 24December 19, 2024Article at VERIFY
No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security paymentsSeveral VERIFY readers asked if they’ll still receive their Social Security checks in the event of a government shutdown. Here’s what we found. Dec 19 24December 19, 2024Article at VERIFY
Yes, Equifax is sending out additional settlement paymentsThe $425 million settlement still has money leftover, so eligible claimants could receive a second payment. Dec 18 24December 18, 2024Article at VERIFY
