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Does a graphic showing use of words about racism prove media manipulation? There’s more to the story

Does a graphic showing use of words about racism prove media manipulation? There’s more to the story

By Jeff Cercone • May 16, 2023
House Republicans’ findings about the Biden family’s foreign business practices, explained

House Republicans’ findings about the Biden family’s foreign business practices, explained

By Madison Czopek • May 16, 2023
Rep. George Santos has been indicted. Will he face consequences in Congress?

Rep. George Santos has been indicted. Will he face consequences in Congress?

By Louis Jacobson • May 15, 2023
Ask PolitiFact: Will Donald Trump need to register as a sex offender?

Ask PolitiFact: Will Donald Trump need to register as a sex offender?

By Loreben Tuquero • May 12, 2023
Could President Biden use the 14th Amendment to head off a debt default?

Could President Biden use the 14th Amendment to head off a debt default?

By Louis Jacobson • May 12, 2023
Texas congressman says some immigration appointments in NYC’s ICE office are for 2033. Is that true?

Texas congressman says some immigration appointments in NYC’s ICE office are for 2033. Is that true?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • May 11, 2023
Fact-checking Donald Trump’s CNN town hall claims on Jan. 6, abortion, Mar-a-Lago documents

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s CNN town hall claims on Jan. 6, abortion, Mar-a-Lago documents

By Matthew Crowley • May 10, 2023
George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods.

George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods.

By Louis Jacobson • May 10, 2023
‘No idea who this woman is’: Looking at Trump’s familiar defense in light of E. Jean Carroll case

‘No idea who this woman is’: Looking at Trump’s familiar defense in light of E. Jean Carroll case

By Jeff Cercone • May 10, 2023
Tracking misinformation about the Allen, Texas, mass shooting and response

Tracking misinformation about the Allen, Texas, mass shooting and response

By Michael Williams • May 9, 2023
PolitiFact and WLRN form Florida partnership with statewide public media

PolitiFact and WLRN form Florida partnership with statewide public media

By PolitiFact Staff • May 9, 2023
Expira Título 42: ¿Qué sigue para los migrantes que piden asilo en la frontera de EEUU?

Expira Título 42: ¿Qué sigue para los migrantes que piden asilo en la frontera de EEUU?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • May 8, 2023
Title 42 expiration: What's next for migrants applying for asylum at US’ southern border?

Title 42 expiration: What's next for migrants applying for asylum at US’ southern border?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • May 8, 2023
Successful program finds voters who moved or died. Why are states leaving it before 2024 elections?

Successful program finds voters who moved or died. Why are states leaving it before 2024 elections?

By Amy Sherman • May 4, 2023
No, Florida can’t ‘kidnap’ trans kids under proposed law, but it does affect custody disputes

No, Florida can’t ‘kidnap’ trans kids under proposed law, but it does affect custody disputes

By Grace Abels • May 4, 2023
How much economic impact do film and TV production tax credits yield for states?

How much economic impact do film and TV production tax credits yield for states?

By David Scibilia • May 3, 2023
Why are banks like First Republic and Silicon Valley failing? And how unusual is this?

Why are banks like First Republic and Silicon Valley failing? And how unusual is this?

By Louis Jacobson • May 3, 2023
Here's what AFT’s Randi Weingarten said about reopening schools during COVID-19

Here's what AFT’s Randi Weingarten said about reopening schools during COVID-19

By Madison Czopek • May 2, 2023
New electric vehicle tax credit rules aim to reduce dependence on China, but present new obstacles

New electric vehicle tax credit rules aim to reduce dependence on China, but present new obstacles

By Matthew Crowley • May 1, 2023
The battle over the debt limit: What to know after the House GOP passed its bill

The battle over the debt limit: What to know after the House GOP passed its bill

By Louis Jacobson • April 28, 2023