Trump stokes suspicions about assassination attempt, raising fears of more violence

After an initial period of relative restraint, the former president has begun blaming the shooting on his opponents and amplifying conspiracy theories.

By Isaac ArnsdorfSeptember 12, 2024

Anatomy of a racist smear: How false claims of pet-eating immigrants caught on

How an anti-immigrant rumor spread from a random Facebook post to leadership of the Republican Party and the biggest influencers on social media so quickly.

By Sarah Ellison and Jeremy B. MerrillSeptember 11, 2024

Grieving Ohio father to Trump and Vance: Stop using my son ‘for political gain’

Aiden Clark’s death has been amplified by leading Republicans who have to sought to attack Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration.

By Azi PaybarahSeptember 11, 2024

Trump pushes false claims about migrants eating dogs in Springfield, Ohio

On the debate stage Tuesday, Donald Trump doubled down on baseless and dehumanizing claims pushed by his running mate that immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are stealing and eating pets.

By Amy B Wang and Mariana AlfaroSeptember 11, 2024

As Trump looms, Ukraine turns to its evangelicals to woo the Republicans

Ukraine has the largest evangelical community in Europe and its outreach to Republicans could prove crucial in securing additional American aid.

By David L. SternSeptember 10, 2024

Vance, Republicans elevate false claims about immigrants eating American pets

Vance, in a post on X, cited unnamed “reports” that people in Springfield, Ohio, “have had their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldn’t be in this country.” Police say there have been no reports.

By Mariana AlfaroSeptember 9, 2024

JD Vance calls reality of school shootings a bleak ‘fact of life’

Following the Apalachee High School killings in Georgia, the GOP vice-presidential nominee said schools must beef up security but rebuffed stricter gun laws.

By Frances VinallSeptember 6, 2024

Alexandria park near JD Vance’s house back open on ‘modified’ schedule

Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park in Northern Virginia had become part of a Secret Service setup to guard the nearby home of the GOP vice-presidential candidate.

By Teo ArmusSeptember 4, 2024
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Trump and Vance’s false and misleading rhetoric on tariffs

American consumers, not foreign countries, pay most of the cost of tariffs, though estimates vary on the increase.

By Glenn KesslerAugust 30, 2024

Vance defends telling Harris to ‘go to hell’ for nonexistent cemetery criticism

The GOP vice-presidential candidate said an Arlington cemetery worker pushed aside by a Trump aide does not deserve an apology.

By Meryl KornfieldAugust 29, 2024

Rust Belt swing states saw the most candidate visits this summer

Vice President Kamala Harris, former president Donald Trump and their running mates have blanketed swing states since the race was upended in mid-July.

By Adrián BlancoAugust 29, 2024

Vance tells Harris to ‘go to hell’ for cemetery criticism she didn’t give

Trump and his allies are known to flout political norms, but the crass language Vance used to criticize a political opponent Wednesday is particularly unusual in modern politics.

By Maegan VazquezAugust 29, 2024

Secret Service detail for JD Vance closes an Alexandria park

Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park, frequented by toddlers, dogs and seniors, is now effectively part of the U.S. Secret Service setup. Some neighbors are bummed.

By Teo ArmusAugust 28, 2024
Fact CheckerAnalysis

Vance repeats a bogus Trump claim on ‘factories’ debunked years ago

The figure he cites doesn’t actually refer to factories. And Biden’s record on this front is better anyway.

By Glenn KesslerAugust 28, 2024

JD Vance’s plane makes emergency landing after door malfunction

The plane carrying Vance, a Boeing 737, declared an emergency shortly after it had left the airport in Milwaukee and returned for repairs.

By Meryl KornfieldAugust 16, 2024

Vance, Walz and the bipartisan brew of Diet Mountain Dew

JD Vance and Tim Walz both love Diet Mountain Dew. Welcome to the Cult of Dew.

By Travis M. AndrewsAugust 16, 2024

JD Vance says he’s ‘pro-family.’ Many women say the economy isn’t.

For millions of Americans, the economic and financial toll of raising a family increasingly weighs on one of the most personal life choices.

By Rachel SiegelAugust 16, 2024

Americans’ first impressions are positive for Walz, negative for Vance

First Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos favorable ratings of JD Vance and Tim Walz

By Emily GuskinAugust 16, 2024

Vance, Walz agree to Oct. 1 vice-presidential debate

On Thursday morning, JD Vance said he not only accepted the Oct. 1 invitation but also challenged Tim Walz to another debate in September.

By Amy B WangAugust 15, 2024
Fact CheckerAnalysis

Walz’s false claim that Vance never voted for any pro-worker bills

Walz relies on a dubious metric, which misses at least two pro-worker bills supported by Vance

By Glenn KesslerAugust 15, 2024