Claim: Donald Trump claims his proposed economic policies will reduce inflation if he is re-elected for a second term this November.
Rating: This claim is FALSE.
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Second-Generation Americans: What to Do When Loved Ones Are Sharing Misinformation
Don’t get into a political argument. Talk about misinformation instead. This guide focuses on tips for second-generation Americans, but it can be helpful for anyone who wants to have productive conversations with their loved ones about misinformation.
Meet the Vietnamese Grandmother Fighting Misinformation One YouTube Video at a Time
“I don’t think the Vietnamese people in the U.S. get enough credible news. And I don’t know how to help them get credible news, except that I do the best I can with my videos.”
Explainer: The new Speaker of the House
On October 25, Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Eight different Republicans ran for this position. The House of Representatives was leaderless for 22 days after Kevin McCarthy was ousted on October 3. McCarthy made history as the only Speaker of the House to ever be ousted, forced by a group of hard-right Republicans, signaling a divide in the House Majority Republican party.
Are Israeli airstrikes only bombing military targets?
Claim: In an Oct. 26 interview about the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely said: “We are not bombing civilians. We are bombing military targets according to Geneva Convention, we have absolutely right to do that.”
Rating: This claim is FALSE.
Explainer: A brief history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas, the organization that governs the Gaza Strip, launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing over 1,400 people. The Israeli military retaliated by ordering a complete siege and bombarding Gaza, killing at least 5,000 Palestinians as of Oct. 23. To summarize the complicated history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, here is a timeline of major events.