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Where the coronavirus pandemic stands, holiday edition

Where the coronavirus pandemic stands, holiday edition

By Louis Jacobson • December 21, 2020
Ask PolitiFact: How hard will it be for Joe Biden to get his Cabinet confirmed?

Ask PolitiFact: How hard will it be for Joe Biden to get his Cabinet confirmed?

By Louis Jacobson • December 14, 2020
Casting and counting the electoral votes: What to expect

Casting and counting the electoral votes: What to expect

By Louis Jacobson • December 10, 2020
Donald Trump has lost dozens of election lawsuits. Here’s why

Donald Trump has lost dozens of election lawsuits. Here’s why

By Louis Jacobson • December 10, 2020
In context: The Medal of Freedom clip that went viral on Twitter

In context: The Medal of Freedom clip that went viral on Twitter

By Louis Jacobson • December 8, 2020
What happened to the 2018 swing seats this year?

What happened to the 2018 swing seats this year?

By Louis Jacobson • December 4, 2020
Mute buttons and more: The 2020 debate moderators on what worked, what didn’t

Mute buttons and more: The 2020 debate moderators on what worked, what didn’t

By Louis Jacobson • December 1, 2020
Ask PolitiFact: Can Donald Trump pardon himself?

Ask PolitiFact: Can Donald Trump pardon himself?

By Louis Jacobson • November 24, 2020
The Trump-to-Biden transition process: How it’s gone off the rails

The Trump-to-Biden transition process: How it’s gone off the rails

By Louis Jacobson • November 20, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine update: What to know about Pfizer and Moderna’s announcements

COVID-19 vaccine update: What to know about Pfizer and Moderna’s announcements

By Louis Jacobson • November 16, 2020
How narrow was Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump?

How narrow was Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump?

By Louis Jacobson • November 13, 2020
What does Pfizer’s COVID-19 announcement mean for you?

What does Pfizer’s COVID-19 announcement mean for you?

By Louis Jacobson • November 12, 2020
The media have called the presidential race for Joe Biden. Here's what's next

The media have called the presidential race for Joe Biden. Here's what's next

By Louis Jacobson • November 7, 2020
COVID-19 surged as US election results dragged on

COVID-19 surged as US election results dragged on

By Louis Jacobson • November 6, 2020
Fact-checking Trump’s election fraud falsehoods in White House remarks

Fact-checking Trump’s election fraud falsehoods in White House remarks

By Daniel Funke • November 6, 2020
Why is 2020 not like 2016? Fewer undecideds, for one

Why is 2020 not like 2016? Fewer undecideds, for one

By Louis Jacobson • October 31, 2020
Fact-checking the Michigan Senate race between James, Peters

Fact-checking the Michigan Senate race between James, Peters

By Clara Hendrickson • October 30, 2020
Fact-checking Joe Biden’s closing arguments of the 2020 campaign

Fact-checking Joe Biden’s closing arguments of the 2020 campaign

By Louis Jacobson • October 27, 2020
What do presidents denied a second term have in common? A poor economy

What do presidents denied a second term have in common? A poor economy

By Louis Jacobson • October 25, 2020
Joe Biden takes lead in money race over Donald Trump

Joe Biden takes lead in money race over Donald Trump

By Louis Jacobson • October 22, 2020