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PolitiFact Wisconsin highlights 2018 True and Pants on Fire ratings

PolitiFact Wisconsin highlights 2018 True and Pants on Fire ratings

By D.L. Davis • December 27, 2018
PolitiFact's top 10 fact-checks of 2018

PolitiFact's top 10 fact-checks of 2018

By Jon Greenberg • December 27, 2018
Man behind viral border wall GoFundMe fundraiser also peddled false news

Man behind viral border wall GoFundMe fundraiser also peddled false news

By Samantha Putterman • December 21, 2018
Scorecard on how many campaign promises Scott Walker kept

Scorecard on how many campaign promises Scott Walker kept

By Tom Kertscher • December 21, 2018
Pot 101 Update: What are the laws surrounding second-hand marijuana smoke?

Pot 101 Update: What are the laws surrounding second-hand marijuana smoke?

By Sami Soto • December 20, 2018
What can we expect during a government shutdown?

What can we expect during a government shutdown?

By Louis Jacobson • December 20, 2018
Most viewed 2018 fact checks by PolitiFact Wisconsin

Most viewed 2018 fact checks by PolitiFact Wisconsin

By Tom Kertscher • December 20, 2018
As Paul Ryan leaves Congress, a look at his record on the Truth-O-Meter

As Paul Ryan leaves Congress, a look at his record on the Truth-O-Meter

By D.L. Davis • December 19, 2018
The VA’s private care program gave companies billions and vets longer waits

The VA’s private care program gave companies billions and vets longer waits

By Isaac Arnsdorf • December 18, 2018
Veterans Choice: How we reported this story

Veterans Choice: How we reported this story

By Isaac Arnsdorf • December 18, 2018
Donald Trump says tariffs will make America rich again. Economists disagree

Donald Trump says tariffs will make America rich again. Economists disagree

By Louis Jacobson • December 17, 2018
Wisconsin's newly signed lame-duck legislation: What to know

Wisconsin's newly signed lame-duck legislation: What to know

By Tom Kertscher • December 14, 2018
How much is the Mueller investigation costing? (updated)

How much is the Mueller investigation costing? (updated)

By Louis Jacobson • December 14, 2018
PolitiFact’s 2018 Lie of the Year coverage

PolitiFact’s 2018 Lie of the Year coverage

By Angie Drobnic Holan • December 13, 2018
Why PolitiFact doesn’t use the word ‘lie’ — except once a year

Why PolitiFact doesn’t use the word ‘lie’ — except once a year

By Angie Drobnic Holan • December 13, 2018
2018 Lie of the Year: Slams after Parkland shooting

2018 Lie of the Year: Slams after Parkland shooting

By Tom Kertscher • December 12, 2018
Fact-checking Trump, Pelosi and Schumer’s White House fight over the border wall, shutdown

Fact-checking Trump, Pelosi and Schumer’s White House fight over the border wall, shutdown

By Louis Jacobson • December 11, 2018
2018 Lie of the Year: Smears after Parkland shooting

2018 Lie of the Year: Smears after Parkland shooting

By Tom Kertscher • December 11, 2018
PolitiFact California’s Top 10 Most Popular Fact Checks of 2018

PolitiFact California’s Top 10 Most Popular Fact Checks of 2018

By Chris Nichols • December 11, 2018
The Trump file: Trump's 10 top falsehoods of 2018

The Trump file: Trump's 10 top falsehoods of 2018

By Katie Sanders • December 11, 2018