0 People 197 Fact-checks 101 Articles People (0) Fact-checks (197) Holly Benson stated on July 31, 2010 in a debate.: "Most AGs don't go to court.." By Amy Sherman• August 19, 2010 Josh Hawley stated on August 07, 2018 in a speech: "I am the only (state attorney general) in America fighting to hold the big tech companies accountable for their behavior." By Louis Jacobson• August 14, 2018 Dan Gelber stated on July 26, 2010 in a campaign flier.: Dave Aronberg's career legal experience is "less than two years as Asst. AG/private attorney." By Aaron Sharockman• July 28, 2010 Facebook posts stated on March 10, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Nevada AG admits to changing signature verifications manually for over 200,000 votes.” By Ciara O'Rourke• March 11, 2021 Facebook posts stated on January 29, 2023 in a Facebook post: Video shows Congress “erupting” over U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s remarks. By Ciara O'Rourke• January 31, 2023 Bill McCollum stated on August 05, 2010 in a debate.: "In my attorney general's office, we've cut the budget 18 percent." By Aaron Sharockman• August 6, 2010 Viral image stated on September 18, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says a photo of a woman with multiple bruises on her face is Democrat Keith Ellison’s girlfriend and he is responsible for her injuries. By Samantha Putterman• September 27, 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau stated on January 08, 2015 in a statement on the Georgia Farm Bureau website: Agriculture contributes $71 billion to Georgia’s economy annually, making it the state’s largest industry. By April Hunt• January 9, 2015 Donald Trump stated on February 16, 2024 in a statement to the media: President Joe Biden “directed New York AG Witch Hunt” into Donald Trump’s real estate. By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• February 20, 2024 Hugh Fitzsimons stated on January 19, 2014 in a blog post on campaign website: Female buffalo lead the herd. By Sue Owen• February 11, 2014 Eric Toney stated on April 14, 2022 in News release: The state crime lab under Attorney General Josh Kaul "is testing significantly less items than former AG Brad Schimel and is still taking longer to test many categories of key items in comparison to Schimel, including DNA." By D.L. Davis• May 10, 2022 Pat McCrory stated on August 02, 2016 in a press release: "Roy Cooper's refusal to do his job is costing taxpayers money." By Will Doran• August 16, 2016 Joe Biden stated on July 22, 2020 in a SEIU roundtable discussion: “McDonald’s (makes) you all sign noncompete contracts that you cannot go across town to try to get a job at Burger King.” By Jon Greenberg• July 28, 2020 Robby Mook stated on October 30, 2016 in comments on "Meet the Press": "There are Justice Department policies against" FBI Director James Comey discussing details of a federal investigation "so close to an election." By Linda Qiu• October 30, 2016 Ken Paxton stated on October 25, 2018 in a TV ad: Says Ken Paxton "shut down the world’s largest human trafficking marketplace." By W. Gardner Selby• November 1, 2018 Freedom Partners Action Fund stated on June 27, 2016 in a television ad: "Many Nevadans relied on Uber for work, but after accepting $70,000 from taxi companies, Catherine Cortez Masto went after Uber ... (driving) them out of town." By Riley Snyder• July 7, 2016 Florida Democratic Party stated on May 18, 2010 in an e-mail message: "Last year, (Bill McCollum) spent more than $2.2 million dollars to produce and air campaign-style TV ads where you were featured in almost every frame." By Trenton Daniel• May 25, 2010 Facebook posts stated on August 08, 2023 in a Facebook post: "The federal government has just declared a major food shortage emergency" in six states. By Tom Kertscher• August 16, 2023 Wisconsin Firearms Coalition stated on January 11, 2019 in a Facebook post: "Governor Evers, AG Josh Kaul, and Speaker Robin Vos are demanding ‘Red Flag Gun Seizures’ for Wisconsin, which would allow gun seizures with "no proof, arrest, indictment, conviction or due process at all!" By Mica Soellner• January 30, 2019 Todd Staples stated on April 15, 2010 in a Tea Party rally in El Paso: On the National Animal Identification System. By Ciara O'Rourke• May 20, 2010 Articles (101) What Kept Kamala Harris So ‘Cautious’ As California’s Attorney General? By Chris Nichols• August 13, 2020 What is Ken Paxton accused of that is leading to his impeachment trial in Texas? By Philip Jankowski• August 31, 2023 Sheila Jackson Lee did not invoke "wrinkly, white-aged has-beens" By W. Gardner Selby• February 25, 2015 In Jan. 6 hearing, former AG Bill Barr discredits ‘2,000 Mules’ voter fraud film By Jon Greenberg, Bill McCarthy, Amy Sherman• June 13, 2022 Unlikely allies: Sarah Palin and Health Care for America Now By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 21, 2009 California Sen. Kamala Harris challenges AG nominee William Barr on border wall, drug trafficking By Chris Nichols• January 15, 2019 Kamala Harris claims she ‘took on Big Oil’ as California AG. How far did she go? By Chris Nichols• September 11, 2019 Gov. Tony Evers' record so far on promises a mixed bag By Eric Litke• March 26, 2019 Were Tulsi Gabbard’s attacks on Kamala Harris’ record as a California prosecutor on target? By Chris Nichols• August 1, 2019 Fact-checking 'the best campaign ad ever' By Robert Farley• May 26, 2010 Here’s what Tucker Carlson got wrong about the Kenosha shootings By Eric Litke• September 23, 2020 Cornyn says investigator earlier pitched in for Obama's election, vetting vice presidential prospects By W. Gardner Selby• June 13, 2012 PolitiFact Texas fact-checks the Texas primary contests By Angie Drobnic Holan, W. Gardner Selby• March 3, 2014 Trump skewed the facts about Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, MS-13 gang and deportation By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• April 23, 2025 Consult your Truth-O-Meter before voting in Texas party primaries By W. Gardner Selby• February 27, 2014 Ask PolitiFact: Can the president intervene in a federal criminal case? By Louis Jacobson• February 19, 2020 Ted Cruz and the Truth-O-Meter Already Hot By W. Gardner Selby• March 22, 2015 Is new Missouri rule a ‘ban’ on transgender adults? It imposes major health care access barriers By Grace Abels• April 24, 2023 What was the fake elector plot by Trump allies following the 2020 election? By Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa, Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• July 27, 2023 Drilling down on the state economy By April Hunt• January 13, 2015
Holly Benson stated on July 31, 2010 in a debate.: "Most AGs don't go to court.." By Amy Sherman• August 19, 2010 Josh Hawley stated on August 07, 2018 in a speech: "I am the only (state attorney general) in America fighting to hold the big tech companies accountable for their behavior." By Louis Jacobson• August 14, 2018 Dan Gelber stated on July 26, 2010 in a campaign flier.: Dave Aronberg's career legal experience is "less than two years as Asst. AG/private attorney." By Aaron Sharockman• July 28, 2010 Facebook posts stated on March 10, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Nevada AG admits to changing signature verifications manually for over 200,000 votes.” By Ciara O'Rourke• March 11, 2021 Facebook posts stated on January 29, 2023 in a Facebook post: Video shows Congress “erupting” over U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s remarks. By Ciara O'Rourke• January 31, 2023 Bill McCollum stated on August 05, 2010 in a debate.: "In my attorney general's office, we've cut the budget 18 percent." By Aaron Sharockman• August 6, 2010 Viral image stated on September 18, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says a photo of a woman with multiple bruises on her face is Democrat Keith Ellison’s girlfriend and he is responsible for her injuries. By Samantha Putterman• September 27, 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau stated on January 08, 2015 in a statement on the Georgia Farm Bureau website: Agriculture contributes $71 billion to Georgia’s economy annually, making it the state’s largest industry. By April Hunt• January 9, 2015 Donald Trump stated on February 16, 2024 in a statement to the media: President Joe Biden “directed New York AG Witch Hunt” into Donald Trump’s real estate. By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• February 20, 2024 Hugh Fitzsimons stated on January 19, 2014 in a blog post on campaign website: Female buffalo lead the herd. By Sue Owen• February 11, 2014 Eric Toney stated on April 14, 2022 in News release: The state crime lab under Attorney General Josh Kaul "is testing significantly less items than former AG Brad Schimel and is still taking longer to test many categories of key items in comparison to Schimel, including DNA." By D.L. Davis• May 10, 2022 Pat McCrory stated on August 02, 2016 in a press release: "Roy Cooper's refusal to do his job is costing taxpayers money." By Will Doran• August 16, 2016 Joe Biden stated on July 22, 2020 in a SEIU roundtable discussion: “McDonald’s (makes) you all sign noncompete contracts that you cannot go across town to try to get a job at Burger King.” By Jon Greenberg• July 28, 2020 Robby Mook stated on October 30, 2016 in comments on "Meet the Press": "There are Justice Department policies against" FBI Director James Comey discussing details of a federal investigation "so close to an election." By Linda Qiu• October 30, 2016 Ken Paxton stated on October 25, 2018 in a TV ad: Says Ken Paxton "shut down the world’s largest human trafficking marketplace." By W. Gardner Selby• November 1, 2018 Freedom Partners Action Fund stated on June 27, 2016 in a television ad: "Many Nevadans relied on Uber for work, but after accepting $70,000 from taxi companies, Catherine Cortez Masto went after Uber ... (driving) them out of town." By Riley Snyder• July 7, 2016 Florida Democratic Party stated on May 18, 2010 in an e-mail message: "Last year, (Bill McCollum) spent more than $2.2 million dollars to produce and air campaign-style TV ads where you were featured in almost every frame." By Trenton Daniel• May 25, 2010 Facebook posts stated on August 08, 2023 in a Facebook post: "The federal government has just declared a major food shortage emergency" in six states. By Tom Kertscher• August 16, 2023 Wisconsin Firearms Coalition stated on January 11, 2019 in a Facebook post: "Governor Evers, AG Josh Kaul, and Speaker Robin Vos are demanding ‘Red Flag Gun Seizures’ for Wisconsin, which would allow gun seizures with "no proof, arrest, indictment, conviction or due process at all!" By Mica Soellner• January 30, 2019 Todd Staples stated on April 15, 2010 in a Tea Party rally in El Paso: On the National Animal Identification System. By Ciara O'Rourke• May 20, 2010
What Kept Kamala Harris So ‘Cautious’ As California’s Attorney General? By Chris Nichols• August 13, 2020 What is Ken Paxton accused of that is leading to his impeachment trial in Texas? By Philip Jankowski• August 31, 2023 Sheila Jackson Lee did not invoke "wrinkly, white-aged has-beens" By W. Gardner Selby• February 25, 2015 In Jan. 6 hearing, former AG Bill Barr discredits ‘2,000 Mules’ voter fraud film By Jon Greenberg, Bill McCarthy, Amy Sherman• June 13, 2022 Unlikely allies: Sarah Palin and Health Care for America Now By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 21, 2009 California Sen. Kamala Harris challenges AG nominee William Barr on border wall, drug trafficking By Chris Nichols• January 15, 2019 Kamala Harris claims she ‘took on Big Oil’ as California AG. How far did she go? By Chris Nichols• September 11, 2019 Gov. Tony Evers' record so far on promises a mixed bag By Eric Litke• March 26, 2019 Were Tulsi Gabbard’s attacks on Kamala Harris’ record as a California prosecutor on target? By Chris Nichols• August 1, 2019 Fact-checking 'the best campaign ad ever' By Robert Farley• May 26, 2010 Here’s what Tucker Carlson got wrong about the Kenosha shootings By Eric Litke• September 23, 2020 Cornyn says investigator earlier pitched in for Obama's election, vetting vice presidential prospects By W. Gardner Selby• June 13, 2012 PolitiFact Texas fact-checks the Texas primary contests By Angie Drobnic Holan, W. Gardner Selby• March 3, 2014 Trump skewed the facts about Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, MS-13 gang and deportation By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• April 23, 2025 Consult your Truth-O-Meter before voting in Texas party primaries By W. Gardner Selby• February 27, 2014 Ask PolitiFact: Can the president intervene in a federal criminal case? By Louis Jacobson• February 19, 2020 Ted Cruz and the Truth-O-Meter Already Hot By W. Gardner Selby• March 22, 2015 Is new Missouri rule a ‘ban’ on transgender adults? It imposes major health care access barriers By Grace Abels• April 24, 2023 What was the fake elector plot by Trump allies following the 2020 election? By Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa, Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• July 27, 2023 Drilling down on the state economy By April Hunt• January 13, 2015
