Did a Landlord Tell Tenants That the Government Shutdown Could Cause Them to Be Evicted?

Written by:

Arturo Garcia

Jan 18, 2019 As a federal government shutdown ran on for weeks, concerns mounted over its effects on renters ...

Has the FDA Halted Food Inspections Because of the Government Shutdown?

Written by:

Bethania Palma

Jan 15, 2019 Some inspectors have returned to resume their duties, but it's unclear for how long.

Did a Group of Migrant Men With a Kidnapped Mexican Girl Hold a Texas Rancher in El Indio at Gunpoint?

Written by:

Bethania Palma

Jan 21, 2019 We sought to corroborate an incident described in a social media post that went viral in early 2019.

Can Federal Government Workers Be Fired After 30 Days of Shutdown?

Written by:

Bethania Palma

Jan 17, 2019 The law varies depending on the type of shutdown.

Did the IRS Admit It 'Encourages Illegals' to Steal Social Security Numbers for Taxes?

Written by:

Bethania Palma

Jan 16, 2019 With tax season looming and the federal government in a partial shutdown, an old story gained ne ...

Did Clifford Walker Say at a 1924 KKK Rally That He Would Build a 'Wall of Steel' Against Immigrants?

Written by:

Bethania Palma

Jan 14, 2019 A presidential biographer drew a comparison to then-Georgia Gov. Walker's comments and steel bor ...

Trump Denied He Said Mexico Would Write a Check for the Wall — But He Did

Written by:

Bethania Palma

Jan 11, 2019 President Trump's comments on how border wall construction would be funded shifted as it became ...

Did Visitors to Joshua Tree National Park Cut Down Trees During the Government Shutdown?

Written by:

Dan MacGuill

Jan 11, 2019 The iconic wilderness area fell victim to staff shortages caused by the budget standoff in Washi ...

Does Congress Get Paid While Military Personnel Do Not During a Government Shutdown?

Written by:

David Emery

Jan 22, 2018 Unlike military pay, which is appropriated annually, paychecks for House and Senate members are ...