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New reports show backing for lab leak theory, but government agencies remain divided

New reports show backing for lab leak theory, but government agencies remain divided

By Jeff Cercone • March 2, 2023
The top claims about abortion, fact-checked

The top claims about abortion, fact-checked

By Samantha Putterman • March 2, 2023
Ask PolitiFact: How does Joe Biden’s proposed asylum rule differ from Donald Trump’s ‘transit ban’?

Ask PolitiFact: How does Joe Biden’s proposed asylum rule differ from Donald Trump’s ‘transit ban’?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • March 2, 2023
Fact-checking Ron DeSantis' book: What 'The Courage to Be Free' glosses over about his record

Fact-checking Ron DeSantis' book: What 'The Courage to Be Free' glosses over about his record

By Yacob Reyes • March 2, 2023
A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more

A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more

By Louis Jacobson • March 1, 2023
What role does natural gas play in a ‘clean energy’ future? Separating spin from science in TV ads

What role does natural gas play in a ‘clean energy’ future? Separating spin from science in TV ads

By Tom Kertscher • February 28, 2023
Fact-checking Trump’s ‘I had nothing to do with it’ remarks after the Ohio train derailment

Fact-checking Trump’s ‘I had nothing to do with it’ remarks after the Ohio train derailment

By Amy Sherman • February 24, 2023
Did Ohio train derailment cause CDC to update its vinyl chloride toxicology info? No

Did Ohio train derailment cause CDC to update its vinyl chloride toxicology info? No

By Madison Czopek • February 24, 2023
Joe Biden welcomed thousands of Ukrainians; many are in immigration limbo

Joe Biden welcomed thousands of Ukrainians; many are in immigration limbo

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • February 23, 2023
One year into Russia’s war in Ukraine: A look at U.S. aid, and why the U.S. is involved

One year into Russia’s war in Ukraine: A look at U.S. aid, and why the U.S. is involved

By Louis Jacobson • February 23, 2023
Ohio train derailment: How FEMA and other federal agencies are aiding East Palestine

Ohio train derailment: How FEMA and other federal agencies are aiding East Palestine

By Sara Swann • February 22, 2023
When will Social Security sunset? Barring congressional changes, money will deplete by 2034

When will Social Security sunset? Barring congressional changes, money will deplete by 2034

By Jon Greenberg • February 22, 2023
How an antisemitic conspiracy theory amplified by Ye, Kyrie Irving divides Black, Jewish people

How an antisemitic conspiracy theory amplified by Ye, Kyrie Irving divides Black, Jewish people

By Salvador Rodriguez-Ruiz • February 21, 2023
Ask PolitiFact: We’ve seen reports of three train derailments this month. Is this normal?

Ask PolitiFact: We’ve seen reports of three train derailments this month. Is this normal?

By Madison Czopek • February 16, 2023
The Ohio train derailment: What we know about health, environmental concerns

The Ohio train derailment: What we know about health, environmental concerns

By Louis Jacobson • February 15, 2023
Ohio derailment is just the latest serious industrial accident in the U.S.

Ohio derailment is just the latest serious industrial accident in the U.S.

By Louis Jacobson • February 15, 2023
What counts as a “mass shooting”? The definition varies

What counts as a “mass shooting”? The definition varies

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • February 14, 2023
Era of ‘free’ COVID-19 vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

Era of ‘free’ COVID-19 vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

By Julie Appleby • February 13, 2023
This statistic on police indictments is misleading. Here's why.

This statistic on police indictments is misleading. Here's why.

By Amy Sherman • February 10, 2023
What’s the ‘determinant’ in police use-of-force cases: The civilian’s race or the officer’s?

What’s the ‘determinant’ in police use-of-force cases: The civilian’s race or the officer’s?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • February 9, 2023