President Trump addressed questions from reporters Wednesday following a news conference with Norway's Prime Minister. PolitiFact Staff Writer Jon Greenberg fact-checks the comments from politicians surrounding the immigration debate.
One of the big themes in all of the government spending discussions coming up involves Trump's plan for a border wall. The Department of Homeland Security estimates the real cost between $21 and $22 billion. "Frankly until you have a design you don't know," says Greenberg.
Back in July Attorney General Jeff Sessions cited a study by the University of California that found crime was higher in sanctuary cities. PolitiFact rates this statement as mostly false. "The reality is the authors of that study said no, you can't say that because you can't draw strong conclusions," says Greenberg.
The Biden administration and major consumer technology players on Tuesday launched an effort to put a nationwide cybersecurity certification and labeling program in place to help consumers choose smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacking.
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department's investigation into efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election, an indication that he could soon be indicted by federal prosecutors.
The court’s ruling applies to higher education institutions and other entities that receive federal funding and doesn’t directly change private employer obligations, but business leaders might pull back diversity, equity and inclusion programs to avoid lawsuits.
