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No, the Biden administration is not selling off sections of the border wall

Immigration

No, the Biden administration is not selling off sections of the border wall

The National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 requires the U.S. Department of Defense to dispose of unused border wall materials — not parts of the wall itself.
World

No, Trump can’t legally withdraw the U.S. from NATO by executive order

Federal law requires congressional approval to leave the North Atlantic Treaty.
World

Can Trump withdraw from NATO?

Federal law says the president can’t pull out of NATO by executive order; he needs congressional approval.
Government

No, Voice of America is not a new government organization

We VERIFY what Kari Lake’s position could entail at Voice of America after Donald Trump tapped the former Senate candidate to lead the broadcast network.
Donald Trump

No, Voice of America is not a new government organization

Donald Trump tapped Kari Lake as Voice of America director in his second term. Many people online questioned whether VOA was a new organization created by Trump.
Immigration

Yes, it is unconstitutional to deport U.S. citizens

Donald Trump suggested he would be open to deporting families with mixed immigration status, including U.S. citizens. But experts say that would be unconstitutional.
Immigration

Can Donald Trump deport U.S. citizens?

Donald Trump suggested he would be open to deporting families with mixed immigration status, including U.S. citizens. But experts say that would be unconstitutional.
Courts

Yes, Trump will have the authority to pardon Jan. 6 rioters

After Trump made many comments throughout his campaign about pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, people are wondering if it's possible for him to do so once he’s president.
Courts

Once he takes office, Trump will be able to pardon Jan. 6 rioters

After Trump made many comments throughout his campaign about pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, people are wondering if it's possible for him to do so once he’s president.
Immigration

No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order

Trump says he will sign an executive order ending automatic citizenship for children of “illegal aliens” in his second term. Experts agree that’s unconstitutional.
Donald Trump

No, the president cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order

Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. Amending the Constitution would require congressional action and ratification by the states.