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Fact or Fiction? A Look At Claims About SB 50, One Of California’s Most Controversial Housing Bills

Fact or Fiction? A Look At Claims About SB 50, One Of California’s Most Controversial Housing Bills

By Chris Nichols • January 21, 2020
The Senate impeachment trial is here. So what’s next?

The Senate impeachment trial is here. So what’s next?

By Louis Jacobson • January 15, 2020
Iran’s man in Iraq: Soleimani’s deadly fight against the US

Iran’s man in Iraq: Soleimani’s deadly fight against the US

By Jon Greenberg • January 15, 2020
President Trump's memorable lines at Milwaukee rally fact-checked

President Trump's memorable lines at Milwaukee rally fact-checked

By Mica Soellner • January 15, 2020
Warren and Klobuchar say they can lower drug prices without Congress’ help

Warren and Klobuchar say they can lower drug prices without Congress’ help

By Emmarie Huetteman • January 15, 2020
Why many Democrats have supported the USMCA deal

Why many Democrats have supported the USMCA deal

By Bill McCarthy • January 15, 2020
Fact-checking the seventh Democratic presidential debate in Iowa

Fact-checking the seventh Democratic presidential debate in Iowa

By PolitiFact Staff • January 15, 2020
Live fact-checking the Iowa Democratic presidential debate

Live fact-checking the Iowa Democratic presidential debate

By PolitiFact Staff • January 15, 2020
The leading 2020 Democrats’ climate change plans, explained

The leading 2020 Democrats’ climate change plans, explained

By Sophie Austin • January 14, 2020
Trump, top officials send mixed messages on Soleimani, Iran

Trump, top officials send mixed messages on Soleimani, Iran

By Bill McCarthy • January 13, 2020
Team Trump says administration’s action on health care ‘is working.’ Is it?

Team Trump says administration’s action on health care ‘is working.’ Is it?

By Shefali Luthra • January 13, 2020
Donald Trump's promises Kept, Broken, Stalled as he visits Wisconsin

Donald Trump's promises Kept, Broken, Stalled as he visits Wisconsin

By Mica Soellner • January 13, 2020
One year in, Gov. Gavin Newsom shows bold action, but California’s homelessness crisis deepens

One year in, Gov. Gavin Newsom shows bold action, but California’s homelessness crisis deepens

By Chris Nichols • January 13, 2020
How close is Iran to building a nuclear weapon?

How close is Iran to building a nuclear weapon?

By Louis Jacobson • January 9, 2020
After Iran’s strike on two air bases housing US troops, false photos and videos spread online

After Iran’s strike on two air bases housing US troops, false photos and videos spread online

By Daniel Funke • January 8, 2020
Fact-checking Donald Trump's speech after Iran missile strikes on US troops

Fact-checking Donald Trump's speech after Iran missile strikes on US troops

By Bill McCarthy • January 8, 2020
How Iran and the United States came to the brink

How Iran and the United States came to the brink

By Jon Greenberg • January 7, 2020
If Donald Trump orders the bombing of Iranian cultural sites, would it be a war crime?

If Donald Trump orders the bombing of Iranian cultural sites, would it be a war crime?

By Louis Jacobson • January 6, 2020
Fact-checking misinformation about Iran and a US military draft

Fact-checking misinformation about Iran and a US military draft

By Daniel Funke • January 6, 2020
PolitiFact Wisconsin's 'High Five' for December 2019

PolitiFact Wisconsin's 'High Five' for December 2019

By D.L. Davis • January 6, 2020