Fact-Checking What Gavin Newsom Had To Say On Immigration In His State Of The StateFebruary 12, 2019 | Chris NicholsGiven the continued debate over immigration and President Trump’s focus on building a border wall, PolitiFact California examined Newsom’s claims on the topic.
Gavin Newsom’s Housing Tax Credit Promise Is ‘In The Works’February 11, 2019 | Chris Nichols | Sami SotoOn the campaign trail, Gavin Newsom promised a "Marshall Plan" to confront California's affordable housing crisis. Newsom made clear progress on this in his January budget.
There Are Holes In President Trump’s Claim About The San Diego Border WallFebruary 7, 2019 | Chris NicholsGiven the many arguments for and against Trump’s border wall, PolitiFact California decided to fact-check the president’s claim that the San Diego barrier "almost completely ended illegal crossings." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Kamala Harris: Criminal Justice Reformer, Or Defender Of The Status Quo? The Record Is MixedJanuary 29, 2019 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California examined Harris’ record to see whether it supports the image she’s crafted as a prosecutor, one who stands up for progressive principles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Look At Kamala Harris’ Record On PolitiFact’s Truth-O-MeterJanuary 23, 2019 | Chris NicholsHere's a look at some of the prominent fact checks and articles PolitiFact California has produced on or about 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPolitiFact Keeps Score On Campaign PromisesJanuary 23, 2019PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols and editor Angie Holan check the progress of campaign promises made by President Trump and Gov. Newsom. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PolitiFact California: Who Is Kamala Harris? Meet The California Democrat Running For PresidentJanuary 22, 2019 | Chris NicholsPolitiFact California examined some key facts about Kamala Harris to fill in her biography.
Gavin Newsom Proposes ‘Down Payment’ On Universal Healthcare In CaliforniaJanuary 17, 2019 | Chris NicholsWhen the newly-inaugurated Democratic governor unveiled several budget proposals on universal health care last week, PolitiFact California decided to examine whether they move his pledge forward on the Newsom-Meter and, if so, by how much.
California Sen. Kamala Harris Challenges AG Nominee William Barr On Border Wall, Drug TraffickingJanuary 15, 2019 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Sen. Kamala Harris on Tuesday challenged President Trump’s choice to be Attorney General, William Barr, on whether building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border would really stop or reduce drug trafficking.
Gov. Newsom Takes First Step On Promise Of Free Community College In CaliforniaJanuary 14, 2019 | Chris NicholsDemocratic Gov. Gavin Newsom took his first step toward guaranteeing free community college in California last week, marking early progress on one of his top campaign promises. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.