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Elections

Trump endorsed Darline Graham in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary to replace her late brother.

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
Trump endorsed Darline Graham, who won the South Carolina GOP Senate primary runoff to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
Jobs

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, confirming Trump's claim.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
Media

Donald Trump joined Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on his new podcast, Lt. Dan, to discuss the upcoming Republican Convention in Dallas, Iran, and other issues.

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
Trump's own Truth Social post and the iHeart podcast listing confirm he joined Dan Patrick's 'Lt. Dan' podcast to discuss the upcoming Republican Convention in Dallas, Iran, and other issues like socialism/communism.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
Technology

The G20 Innovation Ministerial took place over two days in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
The G20 Innovation Ministerial was indeed held over two days in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as confirmed by multiple sources.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
Elections

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in favor of reverting the state's congressional maps to their previous version.

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
The Missouri Supreme Court did block the new GOP-drawn congressional map, effectively reverting the state to its previous district lines for the November election.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026
Media

Maria Bartiromo will no longer have her shows on FoxNews/Business.

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
Multiple outlets confirm Fox News parted ways with Maria Bartiromo, ending her shows on Fox News and Fox Business, matching Trump's Truth Social statement.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026
National Security

Adam Telle, the current Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, will become Acting Secretary of the Army, effective immediately.

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
Trump announced via Truth Social that Adam Telle, the Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, would become Acting Secretary of the Army effective immediately, following Dan Driscoll's resignation.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026
Government

President Trump delivered a eulogy for Lindsey Graham

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
Multiple outlets confirm President Trump delivered the eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham at his funeral in Washington.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026
Media

Jon Voight visited the White House to show support for the American movie and television industry.

Donald Trump

Verdict: True
Multiple sources confirm Jon Voight visited the White House and met with Trump specifically to discuss support for the American movie and television industry, including a federal tax incentive.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 4, 2026
Labor

“The United States is the only wealthy country with no national paid family leave.”

Verdict: True
Among the 38 OECD member countries, the U.S. is the only one with no national paid maternity or parental leave program. Thirteen states and D.C. run their own programs, but there is no federal guarantee.OECD / BPC · Jul 3, 2026
Debt

“Interest on the national debt now costs more than the entire defense budget.”

Verdict: True
CBO’s final tally for fiscal year 2025 puts net interest at $970 billion versus $859 billion in national defense outlays. Interest first crossed above defense in FY2024 and the gap widened in FY2025.CBO / U.S. Treasury · Jul 1, 2026
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