Her comments came one day after Republican Gov. Kay Ivey of Alabama signed into law the nation's strictest abortion ban.
Publication: 2020 election
FactCheck.org→ Social Post Wrong About Obama’s Tax Returns
Quick Take Former President Barack Obama, like many major party presidential nominees before him, released his tax returns — despite a popular social media post that implies otherwise. Full Story As congressional Democrats fight to obtain Presi
FactCheck.org→ Kamala Harris Spins Facts on Truancy Law
Sen. Kamala Harris acknowledges that a 2010 state truancy law she sponsored resulted in some parents being jailed. But she misleadingly claims that jailing parents was an “unintended consequence” of the law. In fact, the law added Section 270
Snopes→ O’Rourke Faces Emotional School Shooting Question in Iowa
"Thank you so much for your question and the way that you asked it."
Snopes→ Microsoft Offers Software Tools to Secure Elections
Dubbed "ElectionGuard," the Microsoft kit will be available this summer, the company says, with early prototypes ready to pilot for next year's general elections.
Snopes→ Cory Booker Proposes National License for All Gun Owners
No such national gun license program currently exists.
Snopes→ Judges Declare Ohio’s Congressional Map Unconstitutional
A panel of federal judges ordered a new map for the 2020 elections.
Snopes→ Preventing 2020 Campaign Cyberattacks Won’t Be Easy or Cheap
The relative ease with which Russian agents penetrated computers underscores the perilous situation facing campaigns.
Snopes→ Who’s Running for President? Meet the Democratic Candidates
The list includes an unprecedented number of women and minorities.
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Campaign Kickoff Claims
Former Vice President Joe Biden kicked off his third campaign for president with a speech in Pittsburgh that contained a few false and misleading statements: Biden said “we have the most productive workers in the world.” U.S. workers are
Snopes→ Stacey Abrams Won’t Run for Senate in 2020
But she told The Associated Press she hasn't ruled out a presidential bid.
Snopes→ Poll: Democrats Have Health Care Edge Ahead of 2020
Among all Americans, 42% support a single-payer plan like the one espoused by Sanders, while 31% express opposition. Another quarter say they are neither in favor nor opposed.
Snopes→ Impeachment, Felons Voting Divides Democrats at CNN Forums
A central question faced candidates throughout the night: Who is best positioned to deny Trump a second term?
Snopes→ Flores Calls Biden’s Jokes About Touching ‘Disrespectful’
Joe Biden has forcefully asserted that he's never touched anyone in a way he believed was inappropriate.
Snopes→ Warren Becomes First 2020 Democrat to Call for Impeachment
Other 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, while supportive of the idea of impeachment, were more circumspect.
Snopes→ Klobuchar Releases Taxes, Urges Trump to Do Same
She called on President Donald Trump to "quit hiding from the American people" and make his returns public.
Snopes→ Dem Activists Eye a 2020 Focus Beyond ‘Getting Rid of Trump’
The creators of Indivisible hope to shape the next incarnation of the "Resistance."
Snopes→ Sanders Quiets His Critics as He Becomes a 2020 Front-Runner
His advisers argue the populist economic message Sanders has espoused for years has now been embraced not only by a slew of his Democratic rivals, but also Trump.
FactCheck.org→ Gillibrand’s Inaccurate Equal Pay Claim
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was wrong when she said it took until April 2 of this year for a female worker to “earn the same as a white man doing the same job” did in 2018. That date actually marked Equal Pay Day for women, a public awareness c
Snopes→ Stacey Abrams Weighs Presidential Decision, Defends Biden
She is also considering whether to run for the Senate.
Snopes→ Sanders Rakes in $18M to Take Early Lead in 2020 Fundraising
Bernie Sanders joins former Vice President Joe Biden atop many polls of prospective Democratic primary voters.
Snopes→ Pelosi Says Biden Should Stop Being Touchy-Feely with Women
Allegations could leave 76-year-old Joe Biden, long known for his affectionate mannerisms, appearing out of touch with the party.
Snopes→ Biden Team Blasts ‘Trolls’ Amid Scrutiny Over Behavior
The move came on a day in which a second woman said Joe Biden had acted inappropriately, touching her face with both hands and rubbing noses with her in 2009.
Snopes→ Wayne Messam Announces Democratic Presidential Bid
He is the mayor of Miramar, Florida and former player for the Florida State Seminoles.
Snopes→ Gerrymandering Lawsuits are Pending in a Dozen States
Gerrymandering is on trial as the U.S. Supreme Court and judges in a dozen states consider whether mapmakers — typically state lawmakers — have gone too far in manipulating the boundaries of legislative districts for their own advantage.
Snopes→ 2020 Democrats’ New Litmus Test: Abolish Electoral College
Critics say the Electoral College focuses attention on a handful of swing states at the expense of candidates campaigning throughout the country.
Snopes→ Trump Targets Biden After Former VP’s Verbal Slip
Joe Biden hasn't announced whether he will launch a third run for the White House.
Snopes→ Hillary Clinton Rules Out 2020 Rematch with Donald Trump
The former secretary of state, senator and first lady ruled out another campaign during an interview.
Snopes→ Sen. Bernie Sanders Says He’s Running for President in 2020
Sanders described his new White House bid as a "continuation of what we did in 2016," noting that policies he advocated for then are now embraced by the Democratic Party.
Snopes→ Trump the Pundit Handicaps 2020 Democratic Contenders
In tweets, public remarks and private conversations, President Trump is making clear he is closely following the campaign to challenge him on the ballot.
Snopes→ Ex-Massachusetts Governor to Challenge Trump for GOP Nod
William Weld, a former governor of Massachusetts, previously ran on the Libertarian party ticket with former Gov. Gary Johnson.
Snopes→ Ex-Astronaut Mark Kelly Announces Run for McCain Senate Seat
Kelly will take on Republican Martha McSally, a former Republican congresswoman who was appointed to McCain's seat last year after she narrowly lost to Democrat Kyrsten Sinema.
Snopes→ In Texas, Trump Backs Wall While O’Rourke Rallies Opponents
Two rallies, across the street from each other, served as a preview of a heated yearslong fight over the direction of the country.
Snopes→ Iowa Democrats Propose ‘Virtual’ Caucuses in 2020
If approved, the measure would allow people to caucus using telephones or smart devices during the days leading up to caucus night.
Snopes→ Trump Campaign Takes Steps to Prevent a Challenge Within GOP
The nascent initiative includes taking steps to change state party rules, crowd out potential rivals and quell any early signs of opposition that could embarrass the president.
Snopes→ Hometown Protest and Fans Greet Schultz as He Eyes 2020 bid
Chris Petzold, a Democratic activist from the Seattle suburb of Issaquah, organized the protest Thursday. She said she remains sad about the Sonics departure, but the protest wasn't about that.
Snopes→ New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker Launches 2020 Bid
Born in the nation's capital but raised in New Jersey, Senator Booker made a name for himself as Newark mayor by personally shoveling the snow of residents.
Snopes→ Republican Jeff Flake Says He Won’t Challenge Trump in 2020
The former Arizona Senator has often said he hoped a Republican would challenge Trump in 2020.
Snopes→ Democrats Uneasy About Potential Howard Schultz Bid
Former Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz told '60 Minutes' he's considering running for president as an independent in 2020.
Snopes→ King Holiday Draws Out Democratic Presidential Hopefuls
Senator Kamala Harris used the holiday to launch a presidential campaign that, if successful, would make her the first woman and the second black candidate to become president.