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Facts Matter
"Facts Matter" investigates complex issues based on the principles of traditional journalism: no spin, no favorites. We give you the facts—you decide the rest.
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Facts MatterSupreme Court Sides With Religious Groups in 9–0 Decision
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Wisconsin catholic charity. By doing so, they expanded the rights of all religious…
Facts MatterSupreme Court Overturns Social Security-DOGE Case
Despite the fallout between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, it’s important to note that while Musk was in charge of the efforts at the Department of…
Facts MatterInside Story of the Chinese Scholar Arrested for Smuggling Crop-Killing Fungus in the US
On June 3, federal agents arrested a Chinese researcher who was working at the University of Michigan.The reason for the arrest was that this scholar was…
Facts MatterInside Sources: School Closures and Whistleblower Doctors Reveal New Covid Strain More Severe in China than Reported
A new strain of Covid circulating in China is likely having a much more severe effect on the country than official reports would lead you to believe. Our…
Facts Matter31 Amazing Features of Air Force One | Facts Matter
Last month the royal family of Qatar was offering the United States a brand new $400 million dollar airplane to be used as a new Air Force One jet. It was a…
Facts MatterSupreme Court Steps in, Forces Voting and Speaking Rights to be Returned to State Lawmaker | Facts Matter
In Maine, the U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated the speaking and voting rights of one of its state representatives. Before this decision, the lawmaker was…
Facts MatterState Supreme Court Votes 5-0 for 6-Week Abortion Ban | Facts Matter
In South Carolina, the state Supreme Court just issued an important ruling on abortion—unanimously voting to uphold the state’s six-week abortion ban. This…
Facts MatterFormer NYPD Sergeant Gets 18 Months in Prison for Acting as Chinese Agent in America
Earlier this month, a former police sergeant was sentenced to 18 months in prison after he was found guilty of acting as an agent of the Chinese regime on…
Facts MatterFBI Issues Anti-Child Abuse Update; FDA Hires New Top Vaccine Official; DOGE Cancels 500,000 Credit Cards
The FBI arrests alleged child predators. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hires a new top vaccine official to replace Dr. Peter Marks. And the Department…
Facts MatterNew Report Locates 4 Sites of CCP Spy Stations on Cuba, Construction of New Massive Antenna Structure
Ahead of a classified briefing that was requested by members of Congress from the Department of Homeland Security, I’ll give you the latest update on…
Facts Matter$22 Billion in Contracts Canceled, Museum Closed, Nuclear Waste Cleanup Sped Up: Comprehensive EPA Update
With all that’s happened in the first 100 days of the Trump presidency, it’s easy to miss big developments from various agencies. Therefore, today I’m going to…
Facts Matter$160 Billion Saved, Thousands of Contracts Killed, DEI Grants Lost: DOGE Roundup
One of the first things that President Donald Trump did upon assuming office was to take an agency first established by President Barack Obama and change it…
Facts Matter2 Nuclear-Armed Nations Inch Toward War
After the terror attack in Kashmir on April 22, tensions between India and Pakistan have hit a boiling point, with India suspending a water treaty that’s been…
Facts Matter23 States Endorse New Amendment to Keep Outside Money Out of Local Elections
Within the context of billions of dollars having been spent on national, state, and local elections during the 2024 cycle, an effort is underway to add a new…
Facts MatterSupreme Court Forces Trump Admin to Stop Deporting Gang Members: Explainer
On a previous episode, we discussed how the Supreme Court ruled in Trump’s favor in an immigration case—a case involving the deportation of illegal immigrants…
Facts MatterDOJ Claws Back Authority From ATF to Decide Gun-Rights Restoration for Americans
The attorney general of the United States has just issued a new Justice Department rule, rescinding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’…
Facts MatterState Supreme Court Orders 60,000 Ballots to Be Counted in Tight Election, Despite Missing Info in Registrations | Facts Matter
In North Carolina, the state Supreme Court has just issued a ruling forcing the state to count tens of thousands of votes that are missing crucial details…
Facts MatterSupreme Court Sides with Trump, Allows Deportations to Resume | Facts Matter
Supreme Court Sides with Trump, Allows Deportations to Resume | Facts Matter
Facts MatterShakeup at HHS: Top Vaccine Official Resigns; 10,000 Jobs to Be Eliminated; 53% Reduction in Divisions | Facts Matter
Shakeup at HHS: Top Vaccine Official Resigns; 10,000 Jobs to Be Eliminated; 53% Reduction in Divisions | Facts Matter
Facts MatterSupreme Court Issues Ruling on ‘Ghost Guns’ | Facts Matter
Supreme Court Issues Ruling on ‘Ghost Guns’ | Facts Matter
Facts MatterAppeals Court Rules for DOGE; Trump Admin Announces USAID to Mostly Shutter | Facts Matter
Appeals Court Rules for DOGE; Trump Admin Announces USAID to Mostly Shutter | Facts Matter
Facts MatterNuclear War in Space | Trump’s New Golden Dome Project | Facts Matter
Nuclear War in Space | Trump’s New Golden Dome Project | Facts Matter
Facts MatterNew 7-2 Supreme Court Ruling- Inaction can Be Considered ‘Violence’ | Facts Matter
New 7-2 Supreme Court Ruling- Inaction can Be Considered ‘Violence’ | Facts Matter
Facts MatterTrump Says Pardons of Fauci, Jan. 6 Committee Are Void as They Were Signed by Autopen–But Is This True | Facts Matter
Trump Says Pardons of Fauci, Jan. 6 Committee Are Void as They Were Signed by Autopen–But Is This True | Facts Matter
Facts MatterTrump Confirms Epstein List Release as DOJ Director Gives Update on Files | Facts Matter
Trump Confirms Epstein List Release as DOJ Director Gives Update on Files | Facts Matter
Facts MatterDOGE Announces Suspicious Finding; Shooting in DC Near White House; F-16s Scramble Near Mar-a-Lago | Facts Matter
DOGE Announces Suspicious Finding; Shooting in DC Near White House; F-16s Scramble Near Mar-a-Lago | Facts Matter
Facts MatterThe Man Working to Change the US Constitution to Enable a Trump 3rd Term | Facts Matter
In this gripping episode, we dive into the audacious mission of one individual determined to reshape American democracy. Meet the man pushing to amend the U.S…
Facts MatterTraces of Abortion Pill Active Chemicals Found in US Drinking Water Study | Facts Matter
In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a recent study revealing traces of active chemicals from abortion pills in America’s drinking water. What does this…
Facts MatterStripping Power From Federal Agencies: Interview With Winner of Supreme Court Case | Facts Matter
Stripping Power from Federal Agencies – Interview with Mark Chenoweth of New Civil Liberties AllianceIn this episode, we sit down with Mark Chenoweth from the…
Facts MatterAndrew Klavan on DC Siphoning Off America’s Wealth, and the ‘Make-Believe Value’ of Washington | Facts Matter
In this compelling episode of Facts Matter, we sit down with bestselling author and cultural commentator Andrew Klavan to unpack the hidden dynamics draining…
Facts MatterKT McFarland on Rising Global Populism, ‘Terrorist’ Designation for Cartels, Ending the Ukraine–Russia Quagmire | Facts Matter
In this episode, we sit down with KT McFarland to dive into some of the most pressing issues shaping the world today. From the rise of global populism and its…
Facts MatterDC Plane Crash Black Boxes Show Discrepancy; Contagious Bird Flu Leading to Culling, Soaring Egg Prices
Today on Facts Matter, we break down two major stories making headlines. First, we analyze the conflicting data from the black boxes of the recent DC plane…
Facts MatterTransgender ‘Guaranteed-Income Program’ Ends; Agencies Attempt to Hide From Great Purge of Federal
On today’s episode of Facts Matter, we explore the conclusion of the guaranteed-income program for transgender individuals and dive into the growing attempts…
Facts MatterUS Wins 1st Battle in Larger Tariff War, With All Demands Met
Today on Facts Matter, we dive into the latest developments in the ongoing global tariff battles. The U.S. has secured a significant victory, with all demands…
Facts MatterTrump Fires 4 High-Profile Biden Appointees, Signs Order Targeting Career Federal Managers
On Monday, Jan. 20, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.Almost immediately, he got to work on implementing his…
Facts MatterThe Forgotten Sport: How a Computer Professor Is Working to Bring Home Olympic Gold to America | Facts Matter
The city of Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. And despite still being many years away, the individual athletes and teams are well on their…
Facts MatterA Supreme Court Ruling Cut This State in Half | Facts Matter
Back in the summer of 2020, amidst all the news regarding COVID-19, the lockdowns, the outbreaks, the Black Lives Matter protests and riots, and the…
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How the FBI Smoked Out 2 CCP Agents on American Soil | Facts Matter
The FBI successfully smoked out two agents of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) who were acting on American soil, attempting to bribe and manipulate the IRS…
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What the UN’s New Climate Policy Means for Your Life Under Trump | Facts Matter
Every year, the United Nations holds its annual climate change conference. It’s called the “Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP). This year, the 29th…
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Trump Announces ‘Operation Aurora’: Part of Largest Deportation Plan in US History | Facts Matter
Starting in January, what might begin to unfold in this country is unprecedented. After years of record-breaking illegal immigration, the incoming Trump…
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Winter Survival Guide: Make Your Car Winter Storm Proof | Facts Matter
In some areas, the snowstorm dumped several feet of snow in a matter of a couple of hours. This happened during the height of that year’s holiday travel…
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On Day One, 8 Things Trump Will Do With Executive Orders | Facts Matter
With Donald Trump now officially being the president-elect, the big question becomes: what will he actually do? While it might be impossible to map out what…
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America Gains 1 Million Square Kilometers After 20-Year Exploration | Facts Matter
You probably didn’t know it, but in December 2023, the United States got a lot bigger. Specifically, the United States added about 1 million square kilometers…
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Trump Wins Election; Senate Flips to Republican; New Coalitions Forming | Facts Matter
The 2024 election has officially been decided and President-elect Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States—becoming only the second…
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How Social Security Will Run Dry by 2035 | Facts Matter
The Social Security program is quickly approaching the point of insolvency. According to a new analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget…
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5 Big Changes to Social Security Benefits in 2025 | Facts Matter
The Social Security Administration just released a statement announcing five key changes that will be made to the Social Security program starting in 2025…
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The Coming Inflation Re-Acceleration–Regardless of Who Wins Election | Facts Matter
We are just less than three weeks out from the 2024 election. Meaning that in about three and a half weeks—or however long it takes to count the votes—we’re…
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Florida County Goes ‘Constitutional’: Growing List of Counties Moving to Protect Bill of Rights | Facts Matter
For a while now, there have been two competing trends in the United States. At the federal level, there has been more centralization, the introduction of more…
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November Surprise: A Tie in the Electoral College? Here’s What it Would Mean | Facts Matter
One of the odd things about the electoral college system is that it’s possible to produce an actual tie. Perhaps even odder than that, however, is that this…
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Why an EMP Attack Is Worse Than You Think | Facts Matter
With less than two months to go until Election Day, there’s a threat worth discussing that cuts across party lines. Regardless of whether a Democrat or…
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Can You Form Your Own, Local Militia? | Facts Matter
Earlier this year, Democratic lawmakers introduced a new piece of legislation to Congress that would make it illegal for Americans to form militias.🇺🇸 Epoch…
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Police Versus Homeless Camps: Supreme Court’s Pivotal Decision | Facts Matter
In a monumental ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, local governments are now, once again, allowed to prosecute homeless people for sleeping on public…
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Major Supreme Court Ruling Is Slowly Weakening Federal Agencies | Facts Matter
In this week’s episode we dive into the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a doctrine known as Chevron deference. The ruling has far reaching…
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The Rise of AI-Influencers: Fake ‘People’ Endorse Candidates, Get Rich, and Push Agendas | Facts Matter
Fake, AI-generated people (that do not exist in the real world) are amassing huge social media followings, making millions of dollars in brand deals, appearing…
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FBI Warns: Chinese Hackers Are Preparing to Wreak Havoc on US Water System | Facts Matter
Tap water is one of those things that many of us take for granted. Typically, as long as you pay the bill, you turn the faucet, and the water flows. 🇺🇸 Epoch…
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The $1.2 Trillion Debt Bomb at the Center of the US Economy | Facts Matter
Right now there is a debt bomb at the center of the U.S. economy, with commercial real estate in this country in total free fall. 🇺🇸 Epoch Times 25¢ Sale…
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The Rise of Edible Bioplastics | Facts Matter
In an unexpected development, companies are now developing something called bioplastic due to the skyrocketing amount of microplastics in both the environment…
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Louisiana State Legislature Imposes New Penalties for Pedophiles | Facts Matter
Earlier this week, Louisiana's state Legislature passed a new bill that will approve surgical castration as a punishment option for those who are found guilty…
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Court Issues Order in Trump Case, Delays Trial Until After Election | Facts Matter
After the guilty verdict was handed down against him in the New York case, former President Donald Trump was handed some good news in two of his other cases…
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Outbreak of Measles Across US; CDC Reports 100 Percent Spike in Cases Over Just 2 Weeks | Facts Matter
Seemingly all of a sudden, we’re beginning to see outbreaks of diseases that we assumed were defeated decades ago. On a previous episode, we already discussed…