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VERIFYING claims from the second Republican presidential primary debate

Shutdown

Yes, you are still responsible for paying your student loans during a government shutdown

Student loan repayments will resume in October — and interest will continue to accrue — even if the federal government shuts down.
Shutdown

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Shutdown

Yes, veterans will still get disability, pension benefits during government shutdown

While much of the government will run out of funding without a new budget, several veterans programs are still funded for another year.
Shutdown

During a shutdown, veterans will still continue to get their benefits

While much of the government will run out of funding without a new budget, several veterans programs are still funded for another year.
Shutdown

No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments

Several VERIFY readers asked if they’ll still receive their Social Security checks in the event of a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Shutdown

Yes, food stamps could run out during a government shutdown

The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
Shutdown

Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? What about other federal workers? VERIFY answers 5 top questions.
Government

Government Shutdown 2023: What’s open and closed?

We VERIFY if post offices, airports, national parks and museums will remain open or closed during a government shutdown, and whether you can get a passport.
Government

Every federal worker impacted by the shutdown will get paid eventually

Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? Do furloughed federal workers get back pay? VERIFY answers your top questions.
Coronavirus

Yes, the government is sending out free COVID-19 tests again

Starting Sept. 25, all U.S. households will be able to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests through the website COVIDTests.gov.
Social Media

Video of a mom tearing down a pride flag isn’t real. It was a skit

A video appearing to show an angry mom ripping a pride flag off a classroom wall was actually a pre-planned skit.