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Apple committed up to $100 million over three years to purchase titanium from a Pennsylvania-based supplier for products including its new iPhone Duo.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 22, 2026

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden and Ohio Sen. Jon Husted were teammates.

True

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden and Ohio politician Jon Husted were college football teammates at the University of Dayton.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 21, 2026

Voting

In-person early voting is underway in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

True

In-person early voting began in Virginia on September 20, 2024, confirming the claim.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 21, 2026

Voting

In-person early voting is underway in Minnesota

True

In-person early voting has officially begun in Minnesota.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 21, 2026

Melania Trump announced a White House Women's Health Initiative

Mostly True

First Lady Melania Trump participated in announcing and launching a White House initiative and task force on women's health alongside President Donald Trump.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 21, 2026

Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving the off-road requirement for red-dye diesel, allowing farmers, truckers, and others to purchase diesel tax-free.

True

Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving the off-road requirement for red-dye diesel to permit drivers, including farmers and truckers, to buy it tax-free.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 20, 2026

Laura Kelly said Cindy Holscher is too extreme.

True

Governor Laura Kelly did describe Cindy Holscher as too extreme, specifically calling her 'too extreme for Kansas' prior to later endorsing her.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 20, 2026

The United States Department of the Interior wants to take over a golf course and make it into a great, safe, and prestigious course.

True

Donald Trump accurately stated his own quote on Truth Social regarding the Department of the Interior's goals for the East Potomac Golf Course.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 19, 2026

Palm Beach International Airport has been officially named or renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport

True

Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 19, 2026

Newt Gingrich has a new book entitled 'AMERICA’S GOLDEN AGE - TRUMPISM & AN ERA OF LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES.'

True

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich authored a book titled 'America's Golden Age: Trumpism and an Era of Limitless Possibilities.'The Baseline automated desk · Oct 19, 2026

James Talarico recently stated, while wearing a large mask covering his face, that 'FOSSIL FUELS ARE DESTROYING THE PLANET.'

Misleading

While James Talarico did make the remark about fossil fuels, it occurred years earlier in February 2022 rather than recently.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 16, 2026

Courts

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito confirmed he is considering retirement

True

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito stated in an interview that he considers retirement every term at his age.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 16, 2026

Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people, including a pregnant soldier, and injured 32 more people.

True

Donald Trump accurately stated that Nidal Hasan killed 13 people, including a pregnant soldier, and injured 32 others.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 15, 2026

Manufacturing

GlobalFoundries and the Department of Commerce announced a $21 billion investment to build two new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Malta, New York.

Misleading

While GlobalFoundries announced plans for two new chip factories in Malta, New York, the up to $21 billion in financing comes from Japan under a bilateral initiative rather than a Department of Commerce investment.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 15, 2026

People waiting in lines for his rallies stretch for miles.

False

Donald Trump's claim that lines for his rallies stretch for miles is contradicted by reports of dwindling attendance, empty seats, and reduced venue capacities.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 15, 2026

Donald Trump promised a $5,000 adult payment if Republicans win the 2026 midterms.

True

Donald Trump explicitly promised in a video statement to give every adult citizen $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 13, 2026

Senator Roger Marshall was mandated by law to request money owed from patients.

False

Donald Trump's claim that Senator Roger Marshall was legally mandated to collect unpaid debts from patients is false, as no such legal requirement exists.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 13, 2026

The New York Times doctored a photo to artificially put mold all over the building at Donald Trump's Doral property.

False

The New York Times did not doctor the photograph of Trump National Doral; the image was an authentic photo taken by an independent photographer in 2020.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 12, 2026

Jack Smith’s office bent its own rules to rush a software purchase days before indicting Donald Trump.

True

Records released by the Oversight Project show that Jack Smith's office authorized an urgent software purchase before funds were obligated, citing strict internal requirements.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 12, 2026

Katie Bailey assisted in the confirmations of members of Donald Trump's Cabinet.

True

Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Katie Bailey assisted in confirming several of his Cabinet members.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 11, 2026

Donald Trump achieved a 99% approval rating, the highest ever.

False

Donald Trump did not achieve a 99% approval rating; recent polling shows his approval rating hitting record lows, including 32%.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 11, 2026

Mike Ditka has died

True

Reports confirm that legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has died at age 86.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 10, 2026

John Catsimatidis argues that the American people are 'under attack' by US enemies and allies.

True

Donald Trump accurately reported that John Catsimatidis argued the American people are 'under attack' by US enemies and allies.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 10, 2026

Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Dallas, supports public executions announced by the Pentagon

True

Robert Jeffress, the senior pastor of First Baptist Dallas, publicly expressed support for the Pentagon's plan to broadcast the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 10, 2026

Katie Zacharia currently serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group).

True

Donald Trump accurately stated that Katie Zacharia serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 10, 2026

Melania Trump made history by presiding over the UN Security Council.

True

Melania Trump made history by becoming the first spouse of any world leader to preside over a UN Security Council meeting.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 9, 2026

James Talarico has been missing for 12 days and put out a statement that he has the flu.

Mostly True

Donald Trump accurately claimed that James Talarico was absent from the campaign trail for 12 days due to a reported flu diagnosis.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 8, 2026

National Security

Gavin Newsom said Donald Trump's comments about Los Angeles and San Diego were 'dangerous, if not treasonous'

Gavin Newsom

True

According to reporting by The Guardian, Gavin Newsom described Donald Trump's comments regarding Los Angeles and San Diego as 'dangerous, if not treasonous.'The Baseline automated desk · Oct 8, 2026

Chicago is suffering an unprecedented and particularly violent crime wave that is getting worse by the day.

False

Donald Trump's claim that Chicago is experiencing an unprecedented and worsening violent crime wave is contradicted by data showing violent crime is actually decreasing.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 6, 2026

Dr. Marc Siegel has written a new book titled "The Angels Among Us: How God’s Messengers Play a Role in Healing."

True

Donald Trump accurately stated that Dr. Marc Siegel wrote a new book titled "The Angels Among Us: How God's Messengers Play a Role in Healing."The Baseline automated desk · Oct 4, 2026

Economy

Deportations, not tariffs, impacted small business in the economic fallout.

Howard Lutnick

Mostly True

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick explicitly argued that a government shutdown and mass deportations, rather than tariffs, were responsible for the decline in small business jobs.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 4, 2026

Representative Brian Babin proposed designating an interstate corridor from Port Arthur to Montana as I-47 in honor of Donald Trump

True

Representative Brian Babin introduced legislation to designate the U.S. Route 287 corridor from Port Arthur to Montana as Interstate 47 in honor of Donald Trump.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 4, 2026

Senator Tom Cotton is holding up the Sunshine Protection Act in the Senate.

Mostly True

Senator Tom Cotton has opposed the Sunshine Protection Act and is described as the primary obstacle blocking its advancement in the Senate.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 3, 2026

Donald Trump won all 77 counties in Oklahoma in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections.

True

Donald Trump won all 77 counties in Oklahoma in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 3, 2026

CVS stores in Washington, D.C., are no longer locking up items due to reduced crime resulting from Donald Trump's crime crackdown

True

Reports confirm that CVS locations in Washington, D.C., are no longer locking up items in anti-theft cases following drops in crime from Donald Trump's crime crackdown.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 3, 2026

The last American forces are leaving Iraq.

True

The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command confirmed that the final U.S. troops have completed their orderly departure from Iraq.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 2, 2026

Europe has agreed to immediately begin releasing a massive amount of their stocked diesel oil

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European and G7 leaders confirmed an agreement to immediately begin releasing up to 100 million barrels of reserves, front-loading a substantial release of diesel.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 2, 2026

The Team USA captain thanked Donald Trump after a Presidents Cup comeback, saying 'He gets all the credit'

True

Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker thanked Donald Trump following a Presidents Cup comeback, stating that Trump 'gets all the credit.'The Baseline automated desk · Oct 2, 2026

Federal Budget

Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in funding for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs through a 'pocket' rescission.

Mostly True

Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved spending targeting immigrant services and diversity-related programs using a rare rescission authority.The Baseline automated desk · Oct 1, 2026

He is considering a ban on diesel exports to ease high U.S. prices

True

Donald Trump explicitly confirmed that his administration is very seriously considering a ban on diesel exports to help ease high domestic fuel prices.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 30, 2026

Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary reveals he was alarmed that the U.S. had aerosolized the Ebola virus and stated it 'never should have been done'.

True

Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries reveal he privately voiced alarm over U.S. Army experiments aerosolizing the Ebola virus, writing that it 'never should have been done in the first place.'The Baseline automated desk · Sep 28, 2026

The Justice Department charged four aliens in Pennsylvania with election fraud.

True

The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against four noncitizens in Pennsylvania for election-related offenses such as illegal voting and fraudulent registration.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 28, 2026

Trade

US and Chinese officials are considering lowering tariffs on noncritical items.

Scott Bessent

True

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States and China are considering lowering tariffs on noncritical items ahead of the summit between Trump and Xi.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 27, 2026

Jobs

More people are working in the United States right now than at any point in the history of the country

Misleading

While raw U.S. employment hit an all-time peak in January 2026, it slightly dropped by February, and the raw figure is largely driven by ongoing population growth rather than robust economic expansion.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 27, 2026

Animal welfare groups praised the Trump administration for moves to reduce animal testing.

True

Animal welfare groups commended initiatives by the Trump administration's Health and Human Services to reduce animal testing.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 26, 2026

James Copenhaver has died.

True

James Copenhaver, who was wounded during the 2024 Butler rally shooting, has passed away at age 76.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 25, 2026

He is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House.

True

Reports confirm that Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering the White House.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 25, 2026

Jim Copenhaver passed away.

True

Jim Copenhaver passed away at age 76 after having been wounded at the July 2024 Butler rally.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 25, 2026

Politico received an $8 million contribution from the U.S. government to keep it afloat.

False

Politico did not receive an $8 million government contribution to keep it afloat; the sum represents payments across federal agencies for news subscriptions.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 22, 2026

An agent involved in Jack Smith's case said he was kept in the dark that subpoenaed phone data belonged to Congress.

True

Congressional testimony confirms that a federal agent assigned to Jack Smith's investigation stated he was kept in the dark that subpoenaed phone records belonged to members of Congress.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 22, 2026

Biden-era inspection reports exposed disrepair and safety hazards at the Kennedy Center.

True

Reports and evaluations conducted during the Biden administration detailed extensive maintenance issues, disrepair, and safety hazards at the Kennedy Center.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 21, 2026

Donald Trump pledged $5,000 payouts tied to Republican election wins.

True

Donald Trump explicitly pledged to give adult Americans a $5,000 payout if Republicans win or retain control of Congress in the midterm elections.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 21, 2026

Technology

Donald Trump claimed that we don’t need AI regulation and instead just need a "high IQ" president.

True

Donald Trump stated on social media that AI does not need guardrails and that the only control needed is a strong and smart '(High IQ!)' president.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 19, 2026

Surging gas costs are a 'very inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war

True

Donald Trump explicitly described rising gas prices as a 'very inexpensive price to pay' for the war in Iran during a campaign rally in North Carolina.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 19, 2026

RFK Jr. promised anti-vaccine advocates that they have a 'friend at the White House.'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

True

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told attendees at a Children's Health Defense conference that they have a 'strong and steadfast friend at the White House.'The Baseline automated desk · Sep 18, 2026

Karol Nawrocki is the President of Poland

True

Karol Nawrocki was inaugurated as the President of Poland following his election victory.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 18, 2026

John McGuire served in the U.S. Navy SEALs

True

John McGuire served in the U.S. Navy SEALs for 10 years.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 18, 2026