Politics: Fact Check

Trying to prove a point that little has changed, White House press secretary Sean Spicer holds up highlighted papers about the National Security Council. But that's not quite true.

FACT CHECK: Spin Aside, Trump's National Security Council Has A Very Big Change

6:03pm January 30, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The White House argues little has changed when it comes to its National Security Council. But the elevation of chief strategist Steve Bannon to the Principals Committee represents a major departure.

Activists stage a rally against President Donald Trump's 90-days ban of entry on 7 Muslim-majority countries at JFK airport in New York on Saturday.

5 Questions About The Law And Trump's Immigration Order

2:13pm January 29, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

President Trump's order on immigration has sparked a number of legal challenges, but the issues involved are far from settled.

On the left, President Trump takes the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20. On the right, protesters attend the Women's March on Washington the next day. Crowd estimates for both events were in the 100,000s but varied considerably.

Politics Aside, Counting Crowds Is Tricky

7:29am January 24, 2017

by Jon Hamilton

Claims about the size of crowds for both President Trump's inauguration and the protests that followed the day after, are being debated. Scientists struggle with how to do that kind of head count.

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White House press secretary Sean Spicer tells reporters "our intention is never to lie to you."

Trump's Press Secretary Tries For A Reset, But Goes On To Lament Negative Narrative

7:16pm January 23, 2017

by Brian Naylor

White House press secretary Sean Spicer, in his first full press briefing, pledges never to lie, although, says, "Sometimes we can disagree with the facts." He called media coverage "demoralizing."

Donald Trump with his eldest children at the grand opening of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Trump says he'll turn over control of his businesses to sons Eric and Donald, Jr.

Who Can Settle Questions About Trump's Conflicts Of Interest?

10:01pm December 18, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

President-elect Trump has financial interests that will conflict with his new job duties. He says having his sons run the business will end the problem. The federal ethics office says no. Now what?

President-elect Donald Trump delivers a victory speech to supporters gathered in New York City during the early hours of Nov. 9.

Politics & Government

FACT CHECK: Trump Claims A 'Massive Landslide Victory' — But History Differs

7:29pm December 11, 2016

by Arnie Seipel

President-elect Donald Trump is pushing back on the conclusion that Russia tried to help him win the election by claiming a historic margin of victory. The results don't stack up against history.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks on Dec. 6 in Fayetteville, N.C., a stop on his postelection "Thank You" tour of swing states that voted for him.

Politics & Government

Trump's Victory Tour Stump Speech, Annotated

12:37pm December 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

The president-elect is giving speeches in swing states he won that hark back to his rallies during the campaign. NPR policy and political experts check the claims Trump is making on his victory tour.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an event in Cincinnati on Thursday.

5 Fact Checks From Trump's Cincinnati 'Thank-You Tour' Kickoff

4:06pm December 02, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump brought out a lot of his greatest hits: slamming trade deals, claiming the economy is failing and touting his poll numbers. But he strayed from the facts several times.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks at his wife, Melania, as they cast their votes at P.S. 59 in New York on Election Day.

Here Are The Problems With The Trump Team's Voter Fraud Evidence

6:48pm November 28, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The Trump transition team pointed to one heavily criticized study, as well as an analysis that didn't count fraud, as evidence that "millions of people" voted illegally.

FACT CHECK: Should Mosul Campaign Have Been A 'Sneak Attack,' As Trump Said?

4:53pm November 01, 2016

by Lauren Hodges

In the last days of the presidential election, experts are questioning whether Donald Trump's public stances on defense strategy present him as a qualified commander in chief.