The Social Security Expansion Act included a $200 monthly increase to benefits. But it didn’t pass in 2022 and hasn’t been reintroduced in the...
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Government officials confirmed a surveillance balloon from the People’s Republic of China is flying over the U.S. Here’s what we know.
Here’s what you need to know so you don’t lose coverage for Medicaid or CHIP.
A viral video of the CDC's safety director talking about unverified data on COVID-19 vaccine side effects was taken out of context.
Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
The expanded child tax credit included in the American Rescue Plan is no longer in effect. Here’s what that means for families’ tax returns...
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5...
Iowa Republicans introduced a bill that would make staples like fresh meat ineligible for SNAP benefits. But the proposal would not affect other states.
Several VERIFY readers asked if a vice president can declassify documents. They can – here’s why.
The FairTax Act, introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), would repeal all federal taxes, including income tax, and replace it with a national sales...
Rep. George Santos has said he won’t resign despite revelations he lied about his background. We VERIFY how an elected House member can be...
Some U.S. cities have banned natural gas hookups on new construction, but there is no federal ban on the purchase of gas stoves.
A photo of a man dressed up as a ‘Q shaman’ has gone viral, with claims he was seen at recent political protests in...
The majority of IRS hires would fill positions of people leaving the agency over the next decade. That includes staff across departments, not just...
Presidential audits have been official IRS policy since 1977, but they aren’t mandated by law.
The federal minimum wage isn’t changing and remains $7.25 an hour.
The speaker of the House can technically be anybody – as long as they are nominated and receive a majority of votes by House...
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives cannot be sworn in, engage in floor proceedings or introduce legislation until a speaker is elected.
Congress would need to pass legislation authorizing another stimulus check in 2023, which hasn’t happened.
Here’s what you need to know about payment apps and taxes after the latest IRS announcement.