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Information on Executive Actions

This guide provides access to resources informing the citizenry of executive actions affecting the country.

News and Fact Checking Sources

News:

The Hill:  Long time staple for news about D.C. politics.

Washington Post - Trump Presidency:  The Post has a column devoted to the Presidency.  (UH has a subscription if you need to sign in.)

Allsides:  Promotes as balanced news from the left, right, and center.

Fact Checking:

AP Fact Checker:  Debunks false and misleading claims with explanation.

Washington Post Fact Checker:  Offers substantive information about claims made in political circles and beyond.

Fact Check: Fact Check monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.

Open Secrets: OpenSecrets is the nation's premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. 

PolitiFacts: Pulitzer Prize winning site that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics.

Snopes:  Unpacks claims made by public figures.  Crowdsourced topics.