Inflation has eased somewhat during Trump’s second term, but "plummeting" is an exaggeration. The year-over-year rise in prices for January 2026 was about 2.4%. That’s lower than the year-over-year ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made comments that could lead people to misinterpret her agency’s role in elections as she lobbied for legislation that would require photo ID to vote and ...

New York is at the top, or in second place, of various rankings of individual tax burdens. The Tax Foundation analyzed data from 2022 and found that New York had the highest tax b ...

In his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Donald Trump touted a "roaring" economy that would have a direct impact on Americans' wallets. So, do the numbers back up his claims?

Some North Carolina Republicans say that the man accused of killing a woman on a Charlotte commuter train last year was released from prison early as part of a 2021 COVID-era settlement between civil ...

The SAVE America Act would require people to provide documentary proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, when registering to vote. The bill would also accept a Real ID driver's ...

Asserting 'cheating is rampant' in US elections, the president said in his State of the Union address he wants strict voter ...

PolitiFact is live fact-checking President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress Feb. 24. PolitiFact has fact ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made comments that could lead people to misinterpret her agency’s role in elections as she lobbied for legislation that would require photo ID to vote and ...

Wisconsin Watch has a new partner in the fight for facts. Ahead of another pivotal election year, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin Watch are teaming up to produce more Fact Briefs, ...

Supporters of higher taxes on high-income earners, including advocates and lawmakers, are seeking to change Hochul's position ...