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Did Andrew Yang break the law? We may never know

Did Andrew Yang break the law? We may never know

By Libby Stanford • September 20, 2019
No, the New York Times has not admitted to peddling ‘fake news’ about most recent Kavanaugh claim

No, the New York Times has not admitted to peddling ‘fake news’ about most recent Kavanaugh claim

By John Kruzel • September 18, 2019
Donald Trump’s complaints about light bulbs, fact-checked

Donald Trump’s complaints about light bulbs, fact-checked

By Tom Kertscher • September 16, 2019
Sen. Ted Cruz targets PolitiFact; here's our response

Sen. Ted Cruz targets PolitiFact; here's our response

By Angie Drobnic Holan • September 16, 2019
The cost of Medicare for All: Sticker shock or bill relief?

The cost of Medicare for All: Sticker shock or bill relief?

By Jon Greenberg • September 13, 2019
Despite repeated calls for unity, Democrats throw some debate punches on health plans

Despite repeated calls for unity, Democrats throw some debate punches on health plans

By Emmarie Huetteman • September 13, 2019
Cory Booker’s claim that 17,000 people are ‘unjustly incarcerated,’ explained

Cory Booker’s claim that 17,000 people are ‘unjustly incarcerated,’ explained

By Bill McCarthy • September 13, 2019
Fact-checking the Democratic presidential debate in Houston

Fact-checking the Democratic presidential debate in Houston

By PolitiFact Staff • September 12, 2019
Live fact-checking the Houston Democratic presidential debate

Live fact-checking the Houston Democratic presidential debate

By PolitiFact Staff • September 12, 2019
Revisions to jobs data: What you need to know

Revisions to jobs data: What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson • September 12, 2019
Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren: A short guide to big differences

Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren: A short guide to big differences

By Jon Greenberg • September 12, 2019
Kamala Harris claims she ‘took on Big Oil’ as California AG. How far did she go?

Kamala Harris claims she ‘took on Big Oil’ as California AG. How far did she go?

By Chris Nichols • September 11, 2019
Fact-checking a mixed bag of accusations on Trump and 9/11

Fact-checking a mixed bag of accusations on Trump and 9/11

By Sophie Austin • September 11, 2019
The latest on US health insurance coverage, income and poverty

The latest on US health insurance coverage, income and poverty

By Louis Jacobson • September 11, 2019
Is Milwaukee's 53206 ZIP code really tops in incarceration rates?

Is Milwaukee's 53206 ZIP code really tops in incarceration rates?

By D.L. Davis • September 10, 2019
Fact-check: Bahamas evacuees without visas ordered off US-bound ferry

Fact-check: Bahamas evacuees without visas ordered off US-bound ferry

By Amy Sherman • September 10, 2019
Democrats target Republicans, Donald Trump on military money used for wall: A rundown of projects

Democrats target Republicans, Donald Trump on military money used for wall: A rundown of projects

By Jon Greenberg • September 10, 2019
Fact-checking figures about gun violence in Texas

Fact-checking figures about gun violence in Texas

By Madlin Mekelburg • September 6, 2019
By the numbers: Is college worth the cost?

By the numbers: Is college worth the cost?

By Bill McCarthy • September 5, 2019
Looking back on our U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner fact-checks

Looking back on our U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner fact-checks

By Mica Soellner • September 4, 2019