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Joe Biden
No, billionaires don’t pay average of 8.2% in federal taxes
Food
Yes, fast food prices have risen faster than inflation over the last 15 years
Viral posts claim that fast food menu prices have increased faster than the rate of inflation. We VERIFIED whether this holds true dating back to 2009.
Food
Yes, fast food prices have risen faster than inflation over the last 15 years
Prices at fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s have been rising faster than inflation since at least 2009.
Joe Biden
No, billionaires don’t pay average of 8.2% in federal taxes
President Biden claimed during the State of the Union that the “average federal tax rate” for billionaires is 8.2%. But the actual number is higher.
National
Fact-checking claims from Biden's State of the Union address
The VERIFY team fact-checked claims during the 2024 State of the Union address.
Money
Claims the the Biden administration is capping overdraft fees at $3 need context
The proposed rule change may not go into effect until 2025.
Elections
Fact-check: Trump vs. Biden economy ad
Donald Trump’s campaign claims gas prices, mortgage rates, income, and retirement savings were better when he was president.
Economy
Fact-checking Trump's political ad on the economy
A new ad from the Trump campaign claims gas prices were lower and income higher before Biden became president. Here's what we can VERIFY.
Taxes
Newsom’s claims comparing California tax rates to Florida and Texas need context
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed some red states tax the working class more than his state taxes millionaires. Here's what the data says.
Taxes
A claim by Gavin Newsom that Florida taxes their working class more than California needs context
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom claimed some red states tax the working class more than his state taxes millionaires. Here's what the data says.
Money
Thanksgiving meal is a little more affordable this year than last year
Cheaper turkey prices nationwide have helped the overall cost of a Thanksgiving dinner come down slightly from 2022’s record high.
Government
Government Shutdown 2023: What’s open and closed?
We VERIFY if post offices, airports, national parks and museums will remain open or closed during a government shutdown, and whether you can get a passport.
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