1 People 1179 Fact-checks 456 Articles People (1) Dr. Drew Pinsky Fact-checks (1179) Facebook posts stated on January 16, 2019 in a Facebook post: When using an ATM, customers should "press the cancel button twice before inserting the card. If anyone has set up the keypad to steal your pin code, this will cancel that set up." By Samantha Putterman• January 22, 2019 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on October 11, 2016 in a TV ad : Says Colorado congressional candidate Morgan Carroll "voted to allow welfare recipients to use your tax dollars at ATMs at strip clubs and pot dispensaries." By Alan Gathright• October 13, 2016 Facebook posts stated on March 18, 2019 in posts online: ATM users in distress can enter their PIN backwards to secretly call the police. By Julianna Rennie• March 26, 2019 Brian Kilmeade stated on January 21, 2014 in a broadcast of "Fox and Friends": Says Colorado food stamp recipients can use ATMs to get cash to buy marijuana. By Jon Greenberg• January 24, 2014 Stephen Ucci stated on March 30, 2011 in a news release: "A [bank] surveillance camera capturing a criminal’s face and other identifiable traits would certainly discourage robbery attempts and serve as a deterrent to robbers." By Richard Salit• May 6, 2011 Facebook posts stated on June 03, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says swabbing a tick with a soap-soaked cotton ball is a "safe, easy way" to remove them from skin. By Samantha Putterman• June 7, 2019 David Dewhurst stated on June 11, 2010 in a speech: "Phoenix, Arizona, I'm told, is now the No. 2 kidnapping capital in the world, right behind Mexico City." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 18, 2010 Facebook posts stated on November 15, 2023 in a Facebook post: Video shows “Elon Musk and the Dubai billionaire have unveiled new software called ‘Quantum AI.’” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 17, 2023 Facebook posts stated on February 19, 2019 in a Facebook post: A photo of Trump having a stroke is really a virus that will wipe out all information on your computer. By Samantha Putterman• February 21, 2019 John McCain stated on June 27, 2010 in comments on 'Meet the Press': "Phoenix, Arizona, is the No. 2 kidnapping capital of the world." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 28, 2010 Wayne LaPierre stated on February 13, 2013 in an op-ed in the Daily Caller: "Phoenix is already one of the kidnapping capitals of the world." By Louis Jacobson, Ciara O'Rourke• February 19, 2013 Facebook posts stated on November 16, 2023 in a Facebook post: "The U.S. is sending everyone a free $6,400 right now.” By Sara Swann• November 29, 2023 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on December 13, 2011 in a news release: Says Rep. Betty Sutton supports allowing "welfare fund withdrawals from strip clubs, casinos and liquor stores." By Sabrina Eaton• January 2, 2012 Mark Lamb stated on December 05, 2023 in a post on X: “We have our government giving people who came into this country illegally $5,000 gift cards.” By Maria Ramirez Uribe• December 19, 2023 Michael Bloomberg stated on January 30, 2020 in a news release: During his tenure as mayor of New York City, “street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.” By Jill Terreri Ramos• March 1, 2020 Viral image stated on March 03, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Schools banning Dr. Seuss books.” By Ciara O'Rourke• March 10, 2021 Bloggers stated on January 31, 2022 in a blog post: Dr. Phil and other celebrities are endorsing CBD gummies. By Ciara O'Rourke• February 3, 2022 Facebook posts stated on October 13, 2024 in una publicación en Facebook: "Se ha desaparecido el famoso Dr. Juan Rivera después de revelar este simple secreto de salud que podría dejar los hospitales vacíos", la ashwagandha. By Maria Briceño• October 24, 2024 Facebook posts stated on March 03, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Biden took down Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head.” By Samantha Putterman• March 5, 2021 Branko Radulovacki stated on October 14, 2013 in an email: I am the only U.S. Senate candidate who spoke out against bombing Syria, and who challenged Georgia’s governor and insurance commissioner over obstruction to the Affordable Care Act. 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By Michelle Andrews• August 2, 2022 Licensed doctors who spread COVID-19 disinformation face no consequences, report shows By Victoria Knight• September 22, 2021 What we know about the health of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• August 16, 2016 United Facts of America: Dr. Anthony Fauci disputes Sen. Rand Paul on Wuhan lab By Angela Fu• May 11, 2021 RFK Jr. fired everyone on a key vaccine panel. Here’s who he replaced them with. By Shefali Luthra, Barbara Rodriguez• June 18, 2025 Donald Trump’s claims about Dr. Anthony Fauci, fact-checked By Miriam Valverde• October 21, 2020 COVID immunity through infection or vaccination: Are they equal? By Arthur Allen• October 11, 2021 When it comes to COVID-19, is it time to change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’? By Victoria Knight• December 6, 2021 Who are the doctors in the viral hydroxychloroquine video? By Daniel Funke• July 29, 2020 Ask KHN-Politifact: Is my cloth mask good enough? 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Facebook posts stated on January 16, 2019 in a Facebook post: When using an ATM, customers should "press the cancel button twice before inserting the card. If anyone has set up the keypad to steal your pin code, this will cancel that set up." By Samantha Putterman• January 22, 2019 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on October 11, 2016 in a TV ad : Says Colorado congressional candidate Morgan Carroll "voted to allow welfare recipients to use your tax dollars at ATMs at strip clubs and pot dispensaries." By Alan Gathright• October 13, 2016 Facebook posts stated on March 18, 2019 in posts online: ATM users in distress can enter their PIN backwards to secretly call the police. By Julianna Rennie• March 26, 2019 Brian Kilmeade stated on January 21, 2014 in a broadcast of "Fox and Friends": Says Colorado food stamp recipients can use ATMs to get cash to buy marijuana. By Jon Greenberg• January 24, 2014 Stephen Ucci stated on March 30, 2011 in a news release: "A [bank] surveillance camera capturing a criminal’s face and other identifiable traits would certainly discourage robbery attempts and serve as a deterrent to robbers." By Richard Salit• May 6, 2011 Facebook posts stated on June 03, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says swabbing a tick with a soap-soaked cotton ball is a "safe, easy way" to remove them from skin. By Samantha Putterman• June 7, 2019 David Dewhurst stated on June 11, 2010 in a speech: "Phoenix, Arizona, I'm told, is now the No. 2 kidnapping capital in the world, right behind Mexico City." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 18, 2010 Facebook posts stated on November 15, 2023 in a Facebook post: Video shows “Elon Musk and the Dubai billionaire have unveiled new software called ‘Quantum AI.’” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 17, 2023 Facebook posts stated on February 19, 2019 in a Facebook post: A photo of Trump having a stroke is really a virus that will wipe out all information on your computer. By Samantha Putterman• February 21, 2019 John McCain stated on June 27, 2010 in comments on 'Meet the Press': "Phoenix, Arizona, is the No. 2 kidnapping capital of the world." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 28, 2010 Wayne LaPierre stated on February 13, 2013 in an op-ed in the Daily Caller: "Phoenix is already one of the kidnapping capitals of the world." By Louis Jacobson, Ciara O'Rourke• February 19, 2013 Facebook posts stated on November 16, 2023 in a Facebook post: "The U.S. is sending everyone a free $6,400 right now.” By Sara Swann• November 29, 2023 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on December 13, 2011 in a news release: Says Rep. Betty Sutton supports allowing "welfare fund withdrawals from strip clubs, casinos and liquor stores." By Sabrina Eaton• January 2, 2012 Mark Lamb stated on December 05, 2023 in a post on X: “We have our government giving people who came into this country illegally $5,000 gift cards.” By Maria Ramirez Uribe• December 19, 2023 Michael Bloomberg stated on January 30, 2020 in a news release: During his tenure as mayor of New York City, “street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.” By Jill Terreri Ramos• March 1, 2020 Viral image stated on March 03, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Schools banning Dr. Seuss books.” By Ciara O'Rourke• March 10, 2021 Bloggers stated on January 31, 2022 in a blog post: Dr. Phil and other celebrities are endorsing CBD gummies. By Ciara O'Rourke• February 3, 2022 Facebook posts stated on October 13, 2024 in una publicación en Facebook: "Se ha desaparecido el famoso Dr. Juan Rivera después de revelar este simple secreto de salud que podría dejar los hospitales vacíos", la ashwagandha. By Maria Briceño• October 24, 2024 Facebook posts stated on March 03, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Biden took down Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head.” By Samantha Putterman• March 5, 2021 Branko Radulovacki stated on October 14, 2013 in an email: I am the only U.S. Senate candidate who spoke out against bombing Syria, and who challenged Georgia’s governor and insurance commissioner over obstruction to the Affordable Care Act. By Janel Davis• November 5, 2013
Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Ronda Storms' food stamp law affects cash assistance, too By Katie Sanders• February 10, 2012 A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2023 Fact-checking ‘Wizard of Lies’ attack on Mehmet Oz over ‘miracle’ claims, immigration, his residency By Tom Kertscher• July 28, 2022 The White House says boosters for all. Here’s what you need to know. By Sarah Jane Tribble• August 18, 2021 No te dejes engañar: El doctor Juan Rivera y estos otros doctores no promueven estos productos By Maria Briceño• December 13, 2024 In Context: How a 2018 vaccine committee meeting video was misleadingly edited By Madison Czopek• June 12, 2025 Everything you need to know about Paxlovid — especially, should you take it? By Michelle Andrews• August 2, 2022 Licensed doctors who spread COVID-19 disinformation face no consequences, report shows By Victoria Knight• September 22, 2021 What we know about the health of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• August 16, 2016 United Facts of America: Dr. Anthony Fauci disputes Sen. Rand Paul on Wuhan lab By Angela Fu• May 11, 2021 RFK Jr. fired everyone on a key vaccine panel. Here’s who he replaced them with. By Shefali Luthra, Barbara Rodriguez• June 18, 2025 Donald Trump’s claims about Dr. Anthony Fauci, fact-checked By Miriam Valverde• October 21, 2020 COVID immunity through infection or vaccination: Are they equal? By Arthur Allen• October 11, 2021 When it comes to COVID-19, is it time to change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’? By Victoria Knight• December 6, 2021 Who are the doctors in the viral hydroxychloroquine video? By Daniel Funke• July 29, 2020 Ask KHN-Politifact: Is my cloth mask good enough? The 2022 edition By Victoria Knight• January 12, 2022 Ask PolitiFact: I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Am I going to be OK? By Bill McCarthy• April 13, 2021 'Dr. No' sometimes votes yes By Bill Adair, Nell Benton• September 17, 2007