Tag: Iran
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Fact-Check: Roger Marshall’s Claims on Iran Deal, Sanctions, Gas Prices
This fact-check reviews claims made by Sen. Roger Marshall in a June 17, 2026 CNN interview, including statements about the Iran nuclear agreement, sanctions relief, gas prices, grocery prices, and Iran’s economy.
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Trump Signs Pacific Fishing Proclamation, Announces Imminent Iran Nuclear Deal in Wide-Ranging White House Event
Trump used a June 11 fishing ceremony to announce an Iran ceasefire MOU — including an Iranian nuclear pledge — and to disclose covert U.S. ship operations through the Strait of Hormuz. Full fact-checked transcript inside.
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Trump on Meet the Press: Iran War, Nuclear Deals, and Election Lies — A Complete Fact-Checked Breakdown
President Trump sat down with NBC’s Kristen Welker for a combative Meet the Press interview covering the 100-day Iran war, nuclear deal terms, the economy, and January 6. We fact-checked every major claim — and several don’t hold up.
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Trump Cabinet Meeting May 2026: Full Breakdown & Fact Check
President Trump’s 12th Cabinet meeting ranged from Iran nuclear talks to a $200 billion fraud crackdown to a Reflecting Pool renovation. This complete breakdown includes every press Q&A — plus seven claims fact-checked against government data.
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Trump Ballroom Tour: Iran Strike Disclosure & Fact-Check
Trump revealed he was one hour from ordering a new Iran strike — then stood down at Gulf allies’ request. This breakdown of his May 19 White House tour covers every topic, with inline fact-checks on Massie, drug prices, and more.
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TrumpRx Expansion Fact-Checked: Drugs, Iran & More — 2026
Trump announced a sevenfold expansion of TrumpRx.gov on May 18, 2026 — adding 600+ generic drugs and home delivery through Cost Plus Drugs, Amazon, and GoodRx. This complete breakdown fact-checks every major claim, from drug pricing to Iran.
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Hegseth Senate Hearing Fact-Check: Iran War, Recruiting & War Powers Claims
Six claims from the April 30 Senate hearing fact-checked against primary sources — Hegseth’s recruiting figures, the $25B Epic Fury cost, the officer firing pattern, Iran’s remaining military capability, and the War Powers 60-day clock.
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Hegseth Senate Hearing: FY2027 Defense Budget, Iran War & Officer Purge
Hegseth defended Trump’s $1.535T defense budget before the Senate Armed Services Committee while senators demanded answers on Epic Fury’s stalling Strait of Hormuz, the purge of senior officers, frozen Ukraine funding, and insider trading.
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Consumer Confidence Craters in April: War Fears and Inflation Anxiety Drive Sentiment to Multi-Year Lows
Consumer sentiment fell 11% in April 2026 to 47.6 as the Iran conflict rattled households. Inflation expectations surged to 4.8%. Here’s what it means.
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FACT-CHECK: Trump White House Press Conference on Operation Epic Fury
We fact-checked 16 claims from Trump’s April 6 White House press conference on Operation Epic Fury. Key findings: “defeated ISIS in four weeks” is false; the JCPOA “road to a nuclear weapon” framing is disputed by experts; “ended eight wars” is exaggerated.
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Trump Celebrates Dual Iran Rescue, Issues April 7 Nuclear Ultimatum | White House Press Conference
President Trump held a dramatic White House press conference on April 6, 2026, celebrating the rescue of two U.S. airmen downed inside Iran during Operation Epic Fury, while issuing a hard 8 p.m. April 7 deadline: make a nuclear deal or face devastating strikes on Iran’s bridges and power plants.
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Trump Claims Iran Nearly Defeated in Prime-Time Address, Threatens Power Grid If No Deal
President Trump marked one month of Operation Epic Fury, declaring Iran’s military decimated — navy gone, air force destroyed, nuclear sites obliterated. He acknowledged 13 American deaths and warned Iran’s power grid faces strikes if no deal is reached.