Fact-checking Trump's speech on election security

President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.

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Georgia officials and voting rights advocates pushed back after President Trump repeated false and misleading claims about election integrity.

• Jul 16

Trump to visit Cobb County high school to promote new investment accounts

President Trump is scheduled to visit a high school in metro Atlanta next week to discuss his administration's new Trump Accounts.

• Jul 16

Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say

Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.

• Jul 16

Ossoff presses DNI nominee Clayton, who won't say Biden won 2020

The Georgia senator accused President Trump's intelligence nominee of failing to be "honest and forthright" after Clayton repeatedly declined to answer who won the 2020 presidential election.

• Jul 15

Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says

President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.

• Jul 10

England's Jarell Quansah suspended two games at World Cup

England defender Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match suspension for his red card offense against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16.

• Jul 9

Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case

The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.

• Jul 8

Fulton County celebrates after judge quashes DOJ subpoena for 2020 data

County leaders say a federal judge's decision Tuesday protects thousands of election workers from what the court described as an "arbitrary fishing expedition."

• Jul 8

Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.

• Jul 7

Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda

President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."

• Jul 7

FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call

Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.

• Jul 7

Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data

The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.

• Jul 6

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Sources: Trump likely to pardon pollution violators; weighing clemency for Diddy

President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.

• Jul 3

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Bessent on Trump's crypto earnings: "I don't think there's an appearance problem"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.

• Jul 2

Supreme Court won't hear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case

A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.

• Jun 29

Warnock slams President Trump for blocking private-equity housing ban

Sen. Rev. Warnock slammed President Trump for refusing to sign the ROAD to Housing Act, which would have banned large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes.

• Jun 24

Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act

President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.

• Jun 24

House approves major housing affordability bill, sending measure to Trump

The legislation aims to increase housing supply and lower costs. It marks a rare bipartisan legislative accomplishment for lawmakers.

• Jun 23

Charlie Kirk murder suspect's ex-roommate can't testify at hearing, judge rules

The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.

• Jun 23

Georgia Democrats oppose bill requiring hand recounts, keeping QR codes

Legislation to keep Georgia's embattled vote-counting method in place for this year's midterm elections is facing strong opposition from state Democrats.

• Jun 22

Trump takes aim at Ossoff after Collins' win; Georgia senator fires back

Georgia's 2026 U.S. Senate race is already heating up after President Donald Trump and Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff traded sharp attacks just one day after Republicans selected U.S. Rep. Mike Collins as their nominee.

• Jun 19

Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.

The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.

• Jun 18

Federal judge steps aside in lawsuit over Georgia voter list

A federal judge has recused herself in a fight over Georgia election records after the U.S. Department of Justice raised questions about her ability to be impartial.

• Jun 16

Trump, Kemp, Cruz make rival endorsements in Georgia runoff races

President Trump, Gov. Brian Kemp and Sen. Ted Cruz are backing rival candidates in Georgia GOP runoffs, underscoring a battle for influence ahead of November.

• Jun 15

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