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Fact-checking ‘Plandemic’: A documentary full of false conspiracy theories about the coronavirus

Fact-checking ‘Plandemic’: A documentary full of false conspiracy theories about the coronavirus

By Daniel Funke • May 8, 2020
Ad Watch: Fact-checking a video about Biden’s academic record

Ad Watch: Fact-checking a video about Biden’s academic record

By Daniel Funke • May 7, 2020
Donald Trump’s 4 biggest falsehoods on ABC News

Donald Trump’s 4 biggest falsehoods on ABC News

By Katie Sanders • May 6, 2020
Coronavirus testing: What we know, all in one place

Coronavirus testing: What we know, all in one place

By Samantha Putterman • May 5, 2020
Ad Watch: Trump’s ‘American Comeback’ ad uses words of media, Democrats out of context

Ad Watch: Trump’s ‘American Comeback’ ad uses words of media, Democrats out of context

By Amy Sherman • May 4, 2020
PolitiFact Wisconsin's 'High Five' for April 2020

PolitiFact Wisconsin's 'High Five' for April 2020

By D.L. Davis • May 4, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis says New Yorkers fueled coronavirus in Florida. Experts say it’s hard to tell

Gov. Ron DeSantis says New Yorkers fueled coronavirus in Florida. Experts say it’s hard to tell

By Miriam Valverde • May 4, 2020
How to get your news during the time of coronavirus

How to get your news during the time of coronavirus

By Angie Drobnic Holan • May 1, 2020
The week in fact-checking: Biden's accuser, coronavirus testing

The week in fact-checking: Biden's accuser, coronavirus testing

By Angie Drobnic Holan • May 1, 2020
Examining projected COVID-19 deaths in Texas

Examining projected COVID-19 deaths in Texas

By Madlin Mekelburg • May 1, 2020
Tara Reade has accused Joe Biden of sexual assault. Here’s what we know

Tara Reade has accused Joe Biden of sexual assault. Here’s what we know

By Ciara O'Rourke • April 30, 2020
What is remdesivir? Why experts are hopeful but cautious about its use for COVID-19

What is remdesivir? Why experts are hopeful but cautious about its use for COVID-19

By Louis Jacobson • April 30, 2020
Reports of 88% death rate for COVID-19 patients on ventilators leave out a big caveat

Reports of 88% death rate for COVID-19 patients on ventilators leave out a big caveat

By Louis Jacobson • April 28, 2020
The international supply chain behind coronavirus testing

The international supply chain behind coronavirus testing

By Samantha Putterman • April 28, 2020
Why Trump’s comments on using disinfectants, sunlight to treat COVID-19 are wrong

Why Trump’s comments on using disinfectants, sunlight to treat COVID-19 are wrong

By Daniel Funke • April 24, 2020
What a government study suggests about sunlight and COVID-19

What a government study suggests about sunlight and COVID-19

By Amy Sherman • April 24, 2020
Can states file for bankruptcy? Should they? What you need to know

Can states file for bankruptcy? Should they? What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson • April 24, 2020
The week in fact-checking: Swabs & reagents, stay-at-home protests

The week in fact-checking: Swabs & reagents, stay-at-home protests

By Angie Drobnic Holan • April 24, 2020
In Context: What Donald Trump said about disinfectant, sun and coronavirus

In Context: What Donald Trump said about disinfectant, sun and coronavirus

By Daniel Funke • April 24, 2020
Introducing the Truth-O-Meter Minute, PolitiFact's new YouTube show

Introducing the Truth-O-Meter Minute, PolitiFact's new YouTube show

By Katie Sanders • April 24, 2020