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Congress

6 checks on the record, newest first.

Verdict mix: 4 True · 1 Mostly True · 1 Misleading

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

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

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

Verdict: 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
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John McGuire served in the U.S. Navy SEALs

Verdict: True
John McGuire served in the U.S. Navy SEALs for 10 years.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 18, 2026
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Rep. Massie moved to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over the Iran war

Verdict: True
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth citing his actions regarding the Iran war.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 17, 2026
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Democrats voted against denouncing Socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America platform

Verdict: Misleading
While 192 House Democrats did vote against the resolution denouncing socialism and the DSA, eight Democrats voted for it and two voted present, so Trump's claim ignoring these dissenters oversimplifies the vote.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 5, 2026
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