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Government

Claim that only 6% of federal employees work in the office is false

Government

No, Voice of America is not a new government organization

We VERIFY what Kari Lake’s position could entail at Voice of America after Donald Trump tapped the former Senate candidate to lead the broadcast network.
Social Security

Yes, it’s safe to use Login.gov to access Social Security accounts online

VERIFY readers asked if notifications about setting up accounts with a new website to access their Social Security accounts were legitimate.
Donald Trump

No, Voice of America is not a new government organization

Donald Trump tapped Kari Lake as Voice of America director in his second term. Many people online questioned whether VOA was a new organization created by Trump.
Immigration

Yes, it is unconstitutional to deport U.S. citizens

Donald Trump suggested he would be open to deporting families with mixed immigration status, including U.S. citizens. But experts say that would be unconstitutional.
Health

No, zinc supplements are not proven to prevent or treat colds

Some studies suggest zinc supplements may reduce cold length, but the evidence remains inconclusive. Long-term zinc use in high doses can also lead to health issues.
Food

No, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has not announced plans to ban Diet Coke

Some people were recently fooled by an announcement on an RFK Jr. parody account.
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.
Government

What we can VERIFY about the ‘TikTok ban’ bill

A federal appeals court panel unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S. as soon as mid-January.
Crime

No, presidential pardons cannot be revoked once finalized

After President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, some VERIFY readers asked if Donald Trump could undo that pardon. Here’s why he can’t.
Gigafact

Yes, it is taking longer to confirm presidential Cabinet nominees now than in the past

Senate confirmation times have risen steadily over the years. Today’s process takes nearly three times longer than it did during the Reagan administration.