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The facts on George Santos’ House expulsion: What happens next?

The facts on George Santos’ House expulsion: What happens next?

By Louis Jacobson • December 1, 2023
Fact-checking Newsom-DeSantis debate: Immigration, abortion, book bans and a poop map

Fact-checking Newsom-DeSantis debate: Immigration, abortion, book bans and a poop map

By Louis Jacobson • December 1, 2023
Dispelling a common myth about fentanyl as election workers get letters with traces of the substance

Dispelling a common myth about fentanyl as election workers get letters with traces of the substance

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • November 10, 2023
Top 5 fact-checks: Republican candidates take aim at Biden’s foreign policy in Miami debate

Top 5 fact-checks: Republican candidates take aim at Biden’s foreign policy in Miami debate

By Louis Jacobson • November 9, 2023
United Facts of America: What experts say about the Trump trials and the 2024 election

United Facts of America: What experts say about the Trump trials and the 2024 election

By Amy Sherman • November 7, 2023
Fact-checking DeSantis’ first TV ad about Israel evacuations, hurricane recovery and the border

Fact-checking DeSantis’ first TV ad about Israel evacuations, hurricane recovery and the border

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • November 6, 2023
Mike Johnson sought to overturn 2020 election. As House speaker, he'll oversee 2024 certification

Mike Johnson sought to overturn 2020 election. As House speaker, he'll oversee 2024 certification

By Amy Sherman • October 26, 2023
Did Donald Trump make these 27 campaign promises? Fact-checking this viral list

Did Donald Trump make these 27 campaign promises? Fact-checking this viral list

By Louis Jacobson • October 26, 2023
Can the U.S. keep aid to Gaza out of Hamas’ hands?

Can the U.S. keep aid to Gaza out of Hamas’ hands?

By Louis Jacobson • October 23, 2023
Fact-check: What Trump said about ‘$6 billion to Iran,’ immigration, economy at New Hampshire rally

Fact-check: What Trump said about ‘$6 billion to Iran,’ immigration, economy at New Hampshire rally

By Matthew Crowley • October 9, 2023
Tracking Vivek Ramaswamy's shifting stances on Trump, Hunter Biden, TikTok and more

Tracking Vivek Ramaswamy's shifting stances on Trump, Hunter Biden, TikTok and more

By Amy Sherman • September 26, 2023
Fact-check: You can eat a burger and fries for less than $78 at Newark airport

Fact-check: You can eat a burger and fries for less than $78 at Newark airport

By Amy Sherman • September 22, 2023
Las falsedades de Trump en 'Meet the Press' sobre el aborto, el 6 de enero y el precio del tocino

Las falsedades de Trump en 'Meet the Press' sobre el aborto, el 6 de enero y el precio del tocino

By Louis Jacobson • September 19, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy has called for ‘paper ballots.’ Most Americans vote that way already.

Vivek Ramaswamy has called for ‘paper ballots.’ Most Americans vote that way already.

By Amy Sherman • September 19, 2023
Fact-check: Trump’s ‘Meet the Press’ falsehoods about abortion, Jan. 6 security and bacon prices

Fact-check: Trump’s ‘Meet the Press’ falsehoods about abortion, Jan. 6 security and bacon prices

By Louis Jacobson • September 18, 2023
Ask PolitiFact: Can Georgia Republicans oust Fulton County DA Fani Willis?

Ask PolitiFact: Can Georgia Republicans oust Fulton County DA Fani Willis?

By Amy Sherman • August 31, 2023
Checking GOP presidential candidates' attacks on Joe Biden, Democrats ahead of first primary debate

Checking GOP presidential candidates' attacks on Joe Biden, Democrats ahead of first primary debate

By Amy Sherman • August 21, 2023
Fact-check: How accurate are 2024 Republican presidential candidates' attacks on one another?

Fact-check: How accurate are 2024 Republican presidential candidates' attacks on one another?

By Amy Sherman • August 21, 2023
Was Trump indicted for everyday actions, as allies claimed? Not according to Georgia indictment

Was Trump indicted for everyday actions, as allies claimed? Not according to Georgia indictment

By Madison Czopek • August 16, 2023
Fact-check: 8 Pants on Fire statements by Donald Trump about Georgia 2020 election

Fact-check: 8 Pants on Fire statements by Donald Trump about Georgia 2020 election

By Amy Sherman • August 15, 2023