Republicans are wrong about Democrats. Democrats are wrong about Republicans. 

It turns out that Americans are not so good at determining how many people with certain characteristics belong to either of the major political parties.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a 5-4 decision upholding President Trump's travel ban. What exactly does that mean? 

Partisan news organizations and politicians had vastly different reactions to the news, leading to a varied understanding of the ruling's ramifications.

Claim: The decision bans all Muslims from entering the country.

Verdict: False

In the midst of recent reports that over 2,000 migrant children have been separated from their parents at the border, it’s been nothing short of chaos in the news cycle this week. Some say the outrage is unwarranted and has been overblown by the media, while others claim that the country has a fully-fledged humanitarian crisis on its hands.

Where does the truth fall? Let’s break down a couple of the claims, step-by-step.

Claim: Former President Obama also separated families at the border.

The Story: With the release of the May jobs report, most publications across the aisle found a rare area of agreement. The numbers, they said, were inherently positive. But opinions decidedly diverge over how long the party will last, and which leader (Trump or Obama?) deserves the credit.

The Questions: How good is the economy actually doing, and who gets acknowledgement for any success?

The Statistics:

It’s been a confusing news cycle this week, with conflicting slants leaving people more confused than informed. Let’s take a look at two big stories — the Supreme Court’s Masterpiece Cakeshop ruling and the Philadelphia Eagles White House visit — which were riddled with inconsistencies across the aisle. 

The Story: The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Christian baker Jack Phillips who refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding.

Claim: Approximately 1,500 immigrant children were lost by U.S. border security after being separated from their parents.

Verdict: False