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Aug 18, 2025 The Justice Department and U.S. attorney's office in Washington opened investigations into alleged manipulation of D.C. crime data Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The probes put official public-safety information under political pressure and raised concerns about using law enforcement to shape narratives.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- DOJ Investigates DC Crime Data Manipulation — The Trump DOJ is investigating whether DC police manipulated crime data to make rates appear lower.
- Federal prosecutors launch inquiry into Washington DC police over crime statistics — Federal prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation into the Washington DC police department over allegations of manipulating crime statistics to present a safer image of the city.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 31 – 2025-08-16–2025-08-22
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Mar 4, 2025 President Trump delivered an address to Congress that included multiple false claims Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
False statements in a major presidential address distorted public understanding of policy, spending, and social issues at a key democratic forum.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Associated Press · NPR · CNN · ABC News
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- Trump delivers address to Congress with false claims — President Trump delivered a televised address to Congress filled with false claims about immigration, the economy, and other issues.
- Trump turns Congress speech into a campaign rally — President Donald Trump delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress, which he turned into a campaign-style rally.
- Trump's False Claims in Congress Address — During a recent address to Congress, former President Donald Trump made several false claims, including the assertion that the United States has given Ukraine $350 billion since Russia's invasion in 2022, and that
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 7 – 2025-03-01–2025-03-07
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