Trump's Truth Social statement about retaliating for a failed Iranian mine-laying attempt is accurately quoted, but he also cited a separate reason for the strikes that the claim omits.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 6, 2026
The 2026 trustees report does project the retirement trust fund’s reserves run out in late 2032 — but “bankrupt” implies zero. Payroll taxes keep flowing, and incoming revenue would still cover 78% of scheduled benefits unless Congress acts first.SSA Trustees · Jul 3, 2026
Literally true - about 158.6 million people were employed in January, a record - but that is expected as the population grows. The share of the population working actually slipped from 60.1% to 59.8% over Trump's first year.FactCheck.org, Bureau of Labor Statistics · Feb 19, 2026
The House passed a 14-bill package (267–117) that includes a revised KOSA — but with the “duty of care” enforcement provision stripped out. That removal is the core of the coming Senate fight, and it changes what the bill actually does.Congress.gov / Axios · Jul 1, 2026
Congress passed war powers resolutions in 2019 (Yemen) and 2020 (Iran) too — both were vetoed. What is genuinely new in 2026 is the form: a concurrent resolution that does not go to the president and cannot be vetoed.Congress.gov / PolitiFact · Jun 25, 2026
