0 People 798 Fact-checks 289 Articles People (0) Fact-checks (798) 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 Jon Brien stated on March 22, 2011 in a news release: Woonsocket needs a garbage-burning power plant because "residents are paying through the nose for electricity that’s fueled by foreign oil, at prices that are skyrocketing." By Peter Lord• March 27, 2011 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 Sheldon Whitehouse stated on December 13, 2011 in a Senate hearing: "[Renewable energy] projects . . . get us off foreign oil and away, step by step, from these foreign entanglements that we have to get into to defend our oil supply." By Alex Kuffner• January 8, 2012 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 Alan Grayson stated on March 23, 2010 in a press release: "On the day that (the Republican) state leader resigned in disgrace, a ‘Shred-It' truck rolled up to Republican headquarters." By Aaron Sharockman• March 30, 2010 Trey Blocker stated on January 24, 2018 in a commentary in the Odessa American: Says the Texas Department of Agriculture didn’t notify over 700 Texas students about a computer hack releasing critical personal information including Social Security numbers until 32 days after the breach. By W. Gardner Selby• February 5, 2018 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 Wisconsin Department of Transportation stated on September 08, 2017 in a news release: "Wisconsin's driver licenses and identification (ID) cards are currently the most secure in the nation." By D.L. Davis• November 24, 2017 Eric Holder stated on December 13, 2011 in a speech: "After filing a lawsuit in Rhode Island, we reached an agreement with state agencies that resulted in more voters being registered in the first full month after our lawsuit than in the entire previous two-year reporting period." By Alex Kuffner• December 29, 2011 Donald Trump stated on August 08, 2017 in a briefing on opioids: "At the end of 2016, there were 23 percent fewer federal prosecutions than in 2011, so (prosecutors) looked at this scourge (opioid deaths) and they let it go by." 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Gardner Selby• May 7, 2012 Why Wolf and the Senate GOP are fighting over unemployment center layoffs By Cassie Owens• November 23, 2016 Read indictment of Donald Trump in the special counsel’s 2020 election, Jan. 6 investigation By PolitiFact Staff • August 1, 2023 Fact-checking claims about race after Ferguson shooting By Jon Greenberg, Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders, Derek Tsang• August 27, 2014 You and your neighbors, a virtual power plant? Growing effort is money-saving and climate friendly By Tom Kertscher• August 8, 2023 Fact-checking claims on guns and gun violence By Becky Bowers• January 24, 2013 Fact-checking claims on guns and gun violence By Becky Bowers• January 24, 2013 Tracking governors' campaign promises By Bill Adair• May 31, 2012
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 Jon Brien stated on March 22, 2011 in a news release: Woonsocket needs a garbage-burning power plant because "residents are paying through the nose for electricity that’s fueled by foreign oil, at prices that are skyrocketing." By Peter Lord• March 27, 2011 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 Sheldon Whitehouse stated on December 13, 2011 in a Senate hearing: "[Renewable energy] projects . . . get us off foreign oil and away, step by step, from these foreign entanglements that we have to get into to defend our oil supply." By Alex Kuffner• January 8, 2012 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 Alan Grayson stated on March 23, 2010 in a press release: "On the day that (the Republican) state leader resigned in disgrace, a ‘Shred-It' truck rolled up to Republican headquarters." By Aaron Sharockman• March 30, 2010 Trey Blocker stated on January 24, 2018 in a commentary in the Odessa American: Says the Texas Department of Agriculture didn’t notify over 700 Texas students about a computer hack releasing critical personal information including Social Security numbers until 32 days after the breach. By W. Gardner Selby• February 5, 2018 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 Wisconsin Department of Transportation stated on September 08, 2017 in a news release: "Wisconsin's driver licenses and identification (ID) cards are currently the most secure in the nation." By D.L. Davis• November 24, 2017 Eric Holder stated on December 13, 2011 in a speech: "After filing a lawsuit in Rhode Island, we reached an agreement with state agencies that resulted in more voters being registered in the first full month after our lawsuit than in the entire previous two-year reporting period." By Alex Kuffner• December 29, 2011 Donald Trump stated on August 08, 2017 in a briefing on opioids: "At the end of 2016, there were 23 percent fewer federal prosecutions than in 2011, so (prosecutors) looked at this scourge (opioid deaths) and they let it go by." By Amy Sherman• August 9, 2017
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 Are 150-year-old Americans receiving Social Security checks, as Elon Musk said? By Louis Jacobson• February 17, 2025 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2023 Read the 34 felony charges in the Donald Trump indictment over the Stormy Daniels payoff By PolitiFact Staff • April 4, 2023 Did South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem break the law by shooting her dog? What legal experts say By Jeff Cercone• May 1, 2024 PunditFact fact-checks the Aug. 24 news shows By Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• August 24, 2014 Fact-checking the Aug. 24 news shows By Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• August 24, 2014 In Miami, safety in numbers By Bill Adair• September 10, 2007 Trump’s indictment, explained: Falsifying business records, prosecutors’ challenges, and what’s next By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 5, 2023 Mailbag, the sequel By Ciara O'Rourke, W. Gardner Selby• June 24, 2011 Mailbag: ‘It is all junk!’ By W. Gardner Selby• May 7, 2012 Why Wolf and the Senate GOP are fighting over unemployment center layoffs By Cassie Owens• November 23, 2016 Read indictment of Donald Trump in the special counsel’s 2020 election, Jan. 6 investigation By PolitiFact Staff • August 1, 2023 Fact-checking claims about race after Ferguson shooting By Jon Greenberg, Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders, Derek Tsang• August 27, 2014 You and your neighbors, a virtual power plant? Growing effort is money-saving and climate friendly By Tom Kertscher• August 8, 2023 Fact-checking claims on guns and gun violence By Becky Bowers• January 24, 2013 Fact-checking claims on guns and gun violence By Becky Bowers• January 24, 2013 Tracking governors' campaign promises By Bill Adair• May 31, 2012