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Donald Trump stated on October 20, 2018 in a rally in Elko, Nev.:

Says Democrats "want to give (undocumented immigrants) cars."

By Louis Jacobson• October 22, 2018

Elizabeth Warren stated on August 28, 2022 in an interview on CNN:

"40% of the folks who have student loans do not have a college diploma, four-year diploma. These are people who are truck drivers and who are nail technicians and nurses’ aides.”

By Jon Greenberg• September 13, 2022

Marsha Blackburn stated on October 11, 2018 in an attack ad:

Says Phil Bredesen "lured illegal immigrants to Tennessee."

By Jon Greenberg• October 25, 2018

Eric Holder stated on July 10, 2012 in a speech to the NAACP convention in Houston.:

Says recent studies indicate that nationally, only 8 percent of white voting-age citizens but 25 percent of African-American voting-age citizens lack government-issued photo IDs.

By Sue Owen, W. Gardner Selby• July 11, 2012

Bob McDonnell stated on December 06, 2012 in a news conference.:

Northern Virginia is the most "heavily trafficked place in the country."

By Sean Gorman• December 20, 2012

Gina Raimondo stated on September 28, 2016 in a television interview:

"In other states (where illegal immigrants have been allowed to get driver's licenses) their insurance premiums for everybody have gone down."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• October 7, 2016

Steny Hoyer stated on December 13, 2011 in an opinion column.:

Says up to a quarter of African Americans don’t have government photo ID.

By Sue Owen• January 14, 2012

Democratic Governors Association stated on October 24, 2013 in an email blast:

"Texas Governor Rick Perry’s voter ID law is a blatant effort to defeat Wendy Davis by disenfranchising tens of thousands of women voters."

By W. Gardner Selby• October 31, 2013

Byron Donalds stated on August 06, 2024 in an interview:

"Tim Walz signed into law driver's licenses for illegal immigrants in Minnesota."

By Maria Briceño, Marta Campabadal Graus• August 9, 2024

Byron Donalds stated on April 10, 2025 in a NewsNation interview:

Under the SAVE Act, “as long as you have a Real ID … it should be easy for you to register to vote.”

By Grace Abels• April 18, 2025

Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence Education Fund stated on May 19, 2013 in a television ad:

A law that mandates fingerprinting for gun purchasers is "a requirement that's reduced gun crimes in the five states where it's the law."

By Louis Jacobson• May 23, 2013

Thomas Anderson stated on December 13, 2018 in in a meeting:

"If the experiences in Colorado and Washington are the experiences we have here, roadway deaths are going to go up, impaired driving is likely to go up."

By Xander Landen, Kit Norton• January 3, 2019

Richard Saslaw stated on January 09, 2013 in an interview:

"One-third of the gasoline is purchased by out-of-state people" in Virginia

By Nancy Madsen• February 5, 2013

Mike Pence stated on March 19, 2017 in remarks in Coral Springs, Fla.:

Says President Donald Trump’s proposal to allow Americans to buy health insurance across state lines would make it the same as "the way you buy car insurance" today.

By Louis Jacobson• March 23, 2017

Susana Martinez stated on August 31, 2010 in a campaign ad:

The Richardson-Denish administration "gave" 50,000 driver's licenses to illegal immigrants in New Mexico.

By Lukas Pleva• September 9, 2010

Charlie Crist stated on February 03, 2022 in Twitter:

“New Jersey and Maryland produce more solar power than Florida, the Sunshine State!”

By Yacob Reyes• February 11, 2022

Vincent Barrella stated on August 22, 2011 in a column published on NJ.com:

"Point Pleasant Beach does not own its beaches; they are privately owned and operated by businesses such as Jenkinson’s"

By Caryn Shinske• September 5, 2011

TikTok posts stated on August 08, 2022 in a TikTok video:

A "Delta Force” seized a shipment of weapons headed to the IRS.

By Jeff Cercone• August 11, 2022

Martin O'Malley stated on November 14, 2015 in a Democratic debate in Des Moines:

"Net immigration from Mexico last year was zero. Fact-check me."

By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg• November 15, 2015

Rush Limbaugh stated on November 01, 2009 in Fox News Sunday:

"That 3.5 percent (increase in the third quarter GDP) came from two things — government spending on Cash for Clunkers — they just moved fourth-quarter auto sales into the third quarter — and the first-time home buyer thing."

By Robert Farley• November 3, 2009

The pros and cons of a gas tax holiday

By Ellie Borst, Louis Jacobson• June 23, 2022

Links to documents involving President Obama

By Robert Farley• April 27, 2011

What Florida’s driver’s license policy change means for transgender people

By Grace Abels• February 12, 2024

Obama's birth certificate: Final chapter

By Amy Hollyfield• June 27, 2008

Can green card, visa holders fly in the US under new Real ID rules? Here's what to know

By Maria Briceño• May 12, 2025

Fact-check: Donald Trump’s false and misleading responses after charges over role in Jan. 6 riot

By Samantha Putterman, Maria Ramirez Uribe• August 2, 2023

Thompson's gun claim low on ammo

By David Baumann• August 28, 2007

High prices and depleted shelves: Here’s why the supply chain is a mess — and will be for a while

By Bill McCarthy• October 15, 2021

Lady Gaga and J.Lo sell ‘well’ building seal, but it’s a payday, not a PSA

By Michael McAuliff• June 1, 2021

Mailbag: Readers celebrate freedom of expression

By Angie Drobnic Holan• July 3, 2009

And the runners-up ...

By Angie Drobnic Holan• December 18, 2009

Looming food shortages? Probably not in the US

By Jon Greenberg• April 18, 2022

Will medical marijuana users in Missouri be able to buy guns?

By Ryan Hanrahan• November 21, 2018

Even missionaries botch their facts

By Amy Hollyfield• May 2, 2008

What is ‘sex’? What is ‘gender’? How these terms changed and why states now want to define them

By Grace Abels• March 22, 2024

Caregiver claims by medical marijuana opponents aren't on the books

By Joshua Gillin• June 12, 2014

Checking Obama's promises on flexible-fuel cars

By Louis Jacobson• February 8, 2012

Trump’s transgender athlete order includes an immigration fraud penalty. Why?

By Grace Abels• February 20, 2025

Supreme Court upholds argument that "penalty" is a tax

By W. Gardner Selby• June 28, 2012

What to know about Scott Perry, Trump’s election plot, and Section 3 of the 14th Amendment

By Jessica Calefati• January 31, 2021