2 People 589 Fact-checks 388 Articles People (2) H. Marlene O'Toole H. Ford Gravitt Fact-checks (589) X posts stated on September 19, 2025 in an X post: Thirty percent of U.S. medical residents are international medical graduates, and 10,000 of 43,000 residency spots are filled by H-1B visa holders. By Maria Briceño• October 2, 2025 Bernie Sanders stated on January 02, 2025 in a statement to the media: H-1B guest workers are “being employed as dog trainers, massage therapists, cooks, and English teachers.” By Amy Sherman• January 9, 2025 Marco Rubio stated on January 30, 2013 in a blog post on RedState.com: The United States does "not have a system through which growers and dairies can bring a workforce legally into the U.S." By Amy Sherman• February 18, 2013 Donald Trump stated on October 28, 2015 in a Republican presidential debate in Boulder, Colo.: "I never said that" Marco Rubio was Mark Zuckerberg’s personal senator. By Louis Jacobson• October 29, 2015 Viral image stated on January 25, 2021 in a Facebook post: H&M advertised a sweatshirt that said, “Koolest Kid in the Klan.” By Ciara O'Rourke• February 2, 2021 Joe Biden stated on December 16, 2022 in a town hall for U.S. veterans: After Joe Biden became vice president, at the behest of his father, he gave his uncle, Frank H. Biden, a Purple Heart for serving in the U.S. military during World War II. By Yacob Reyes• December 20, 2022 Bloggers stated on July 01, 2018 in a fake news blog post: "George H.W. Bush has died at 94." By Jon Greenberg• July 2, 2018 Jeb Bush stated on June 30, 2013 in a Wall Street Journal op-ed: Says "Canada has one-tenth of our population—yet it issues far more high-skilled visas (more than 150,000) yearly than we do (65,000)." By Jon Greenberg• July 10, 2013 Facebook posts stated on July 06, 2015 in a meme on social media: Says Hillary Clinton’s top 10 donors are mainly "banks, corporations and media," while Bernie Sanders’ top 10 donors are labor unions. By Louis Jacobson• July 7, 2015 Michael Bloomberg stated on July 27, 2016 in a speech at the Democratic convention: Says Donald Trump "games the U.S. visa system so he can hire temporary foreign workers at low wages." By Amy Sherman• July 28, 2016 Delia Garza stated on October 21, 2014 in as quoted in a news story: "Families in Del Valle, who are City of Austin residents, have to drive to Bastrop to go to the closest grocery store." By Dylan Baddour• November 6, 2014 Ann McLane Kuster stated on September 19, 2012 in a press release Sept. 19, 2012: Says Rep. Charlie Bass, R-NH voted to "raise his own pay" eight times By Maryalice Gill• September 28, 2012 Citizens for Transportation Mobility stated on April 16, 2012 in an ad: "When housing and transportation costs are combined, Atlanta’s cost of living -- typically perceived as relatively low -- ranks as 7th worst out of 51 metros nationally." By Willoughby Mariano• May 4, 2012 Viral image stated on June 22, 2020 in a viral image: “Joe Biden’s great-grandfather Joseph J. Biden was a slave-owner and fought” for the Confederacy. By Tom Kertscher• June 26, 2020 Scott Beck stated on March 26, 2019 in debate on the House floor: "It is a carbon tax whether it is convenient to say it or not." By Colin Meyn• March 29, 2019 Viral image stated on July 07, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Anthony Fauci “is married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s sister.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 7, 2020 Ted Cruz stated on May 02, 2016 in a TV ad: Says Donald Trump "brings in hundreds of foreign workers to replace Americans." By Joshua Gillin, Amy Sherman• May 6, 2016 Threads posts stated on November 28, 2024 in a photo: “Elon Musk is not a citizen of the United States.” By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• December 5, 2024 George LeMieux stated on October 03, 2011 in a website: Says U.S. Senate candidate Adam Hasner "cited his efforts to weaken pro-life and school choice legislation as unequivocal proof that he’s a moderate." By Amy Sherman• October 12, 2011 Christopher Coyne stated on February 06, 2019 in speech at a public meeting in Rutland: "We’re talking about a law that would allow a child to be aborted right up to the moment of birth." By Colin Meyn• February 16, 2019 Articles (388) What are H-1B visas and how does the Trump administration propose changing them? By Amy Sherman• August 13, 2025 Florida immigration law: Do new employment rules affect workers in seasonal, agricultural jobs? By Maria Ramirez Uribe• July 12, 2023 Tracking Ted Cruz fact checks By W. Gardner Selby• March 15, 2016 Martial law in Texas? Hold that thought By W. Gardner Selby• April 29, 2015 ¿Cómo afecta la nueva ley de inmigración de Florida a los trabajadores temporales y agrícolas? By Maria Ramirez Uribe• July 17, 2023 Links to documents involving President Obama By Robert Farley• April 27, 2011 Wisniewski, Buono claims checked on Truth-O-Meter By Caryn Shinske• December 4, 2012 Fact-checking a viral graphic critical of Bernie Sanders By Louis Jacobson, Clayton Youngman• September 22, 2015 The Truth-O-Meter on health care: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 By Angie Drobnic Holan• August 13, 2009 Mailbag: 'Be real journalists!' By Louis Jacobson• October 20, 2015 PolitiFact Natonal's Lie of the Year: Government 'takeover of health care' By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• December 17, 2010 The misinformation trap: the business of misleading migrants By Daniela Mendoza, Patricia Mercado Sánchez, Julie Ricard• July 3, 2023 Texas governor Perry earns Pants on Fire By Meghan Ashford-Grooms• April 7, 2010 Donald Trump issues order to pause TikTok ban for 75 days By Amy Sherman• January 21, 2025 Rick Perry airs 2010 "lie of year" in fund-raising pitch By W. Gardner Selby• August 25, 2011 A sign of hope in Iran talks? By Katie Sanders• December 17, 2013 Texan Pete Gallego: This Congress the least productive, least popular in U.S. history By W. Gardner Selby• December 18, 2014 Health promises stall By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• November 10, 2009 Fact-checking Florida’s Legislature at the halfway point By Joshua Gillin, Amy Sherman• April 1, 2015 Rick Perry said Obama aided drilling in Brazil By Martha M. Hamilton• September 1, 2011
X posts stated on September 19, 2025 in an X post: Thirty percent of U.S. medical residents are international medical graduates, and 10,000 of 43,000 residency spots are filled by H-1B visa holders. By Maria Briceño• October 2, 2025 Bernie Sanders stated on January 02, 2025 in a statement to the media: H-1B guest workers are “being employed as dog trainers, massage therapists, cooks, and English teachers.” By Amy Sherman• January 9, 2025 Marco Rubio stated on January 30, 2013 in a blog post on RedState.com: The United States does "not have a system through which growers and dairies can bring a workforce legally into the U.S." By Amy Sherman• February 18, 2013 Donald Trump stated on October 28, 2015 in a Republican presidential debate in Boulder, Colo.: "I never said that" Marco Rubio was Mark Zuckerberg’s personal senator. By Louis Jacobson• October 29, 2015 Viral image stated on January 25, 2021 in a Facebook post: H&M advertised a sweatshirt that said, “Koolest Kid in the Klan.” By Ciara O'Rourke• February 2, 2021 Joe Biden stated on December 16, 2022 in a town hall for U.S. veterans: After Joe Biden became vice president, at the behest of his father, he gave his uncle, Frank H. Biden, a Purple Heart for serving in the U.S. military during World War II. By Yacob Reyes• December 20, 2022 Bloggers stated on July 01, 2018 in a fake news blog post: "George H.W. Bush has died at 94." By Jon Greenberg• July 2, 2018 Jeb Bush stated on June 30, 2013 in a Wall Street Journal op-ed: Says "Canada has one-tenth of our population—yet it issues far more high-skilled visas (more than 150,000) yearly than we do (65,000)." By Jon Greenberg• July 10, 2013 Facebook posts stated on July 06, 2015 in a meme on social media: Says Hillary Clinton’s top 10 donors are mainly "banks, corporations and media," while Bernie Sanders’ top 10 donors are labor unions. By Louis Jacobson• July 7, 2015 Michael Bloomberg stated on July 27, 2016 in a speech at the Democratic convention: Says Donald Trump "games the U.S. visa system so he can hire temporary foreign workers at low wages." By Amy Sherman• July 28, 2016 Delia Garza stated on October 21, 2014 in as quoted in a news story: "Families in Del Valle, who are City of Austin residents, have to drive to Bastrop to go to the closest grocery store." By Dylan Baddour• November 6, 2014 Ann McLane Kuster stated on September 19, 2012 in a press release Sept. 19, 2012: Says Rep. Charlie Bass, R-NH voted to "raise his own pay" eight times By Maryalice Gill• September 28, 2012 Citizens for Transportation Mobility stated on April 16, 2012 in an ad: "When housing and transportation costs are combined, Atlanta’s cost of living -- typically perceived as relatively low -- ranks as 7th worst out of 51 metros nationally." By Willoughby Mariano• May 4, 2012 Viral image stated on June 22, 2020 in a viral image: “Joe Biden’s great-grandfather Joseph J. Biden was a slave-owner and fought” for the Confederacy. By Tom Kertscher• June 26, 2020 Scott Beck stated on March 26, 2019 in debate on the House floor: "It is a carbon tax whether it is convenient to say it or not." By Colin Meyn• March 29, 2019 Viral image stated on July 07, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Anthony Fauci “is married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s sister.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 7, 2020 Ted Cruz stated on May 02, 2016 in a TV ad: Says Donald Trump "brings in hundreds of foreign workers to replace Americans." By Joshua Gillin, Amy Sherman• May 6, 2016 Threads posts stated on November 28, 2024 in a photo: “Elon Musk is not a citizen of the United States.” By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• December 5, 2024 George LeMieux stated on October 03, 2011 in a website: Says U.S. Senate candidate Adam Hasner "cited his efforts to weaken pro-life and school choice legislation as unequivocal proof that he’s a moderate." By Amy Sherman• October 12, 2011 Christopher Coyne stated on February 06, 2019 in speech at a public meeting in Rutland: "We’re talking about a law that would allow a child to be aborted right up to the moment of birth." By Colin Meyn• February 16, 2019
What are H-1B visas and how does the Trump administration propose changing them? By Amy Sherman• August 13, 2025 Florida immigration law: Do new employment rules affect workers in seasonal, agricultural jobs? By Maria Ramirez Uribe• July 12, 2023 Tracking Ted Cruz fact checks By W. Gardner Selby• March 15, 2016 Martial law in Texas? Hold that thought By W. Gardner Selby• April 29, 2015 ¿Cómo afecta la nueva ley de inmigración de Florida a los trabajadores temporales y agrícolas? By Maria Ramirez Uribe• July 17, 2023 Links to documents involving President Obama By Robert Farley• April 27, 2011 Wisniewski, Buono claims checked on Truth-O-Meter By Caryn Shinske• December 4, 2012 Fact-checking a viral graphic critical of Bernie Sanders By Louis Jacobson, Clayton Youngman• September 22, 2015 The Truth-O-Meter on health care: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 By Angie Drobnic Holan• August 13, 2009 Mailbag: 'Be real journalists!' By Louis Jacobson• October 20, 2015 PolitiFact Natonal's Lie of the Year: Government 'takeover of health care' By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• December 17, 2010 The misinformation trap: the business of misleading migrants By Daniela Mendoza, Patricia Mercado Sánchez, Julie Ricard• July 3, 2023 Texas governor Perry earns Pants on Fire By Meghan Ashford-Grooms• April 7, 2010 Donald Trump issues order to pause TikTok ban for 75 days By Amy Sherman• January 21, 2025 Rick Perry airs 2010 "lie of year" in fund-raising pitch By W. Gardner Selby• August 25, 2011 A sign of hope in Iran talks? By Katie Sanders• December 17, 2013 Texan Pete Gallego: This Congress the least productive, least popular in U.S. history By W. Gardner Selby• December 18, 2014 Health promises stall By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• November 10, 2009 Fact-checking Florida’s Legislature at the halfway point By Joshua Gillin, Amy Sherman• April 1, 2015 Rick Perry said Obama aided drilling in Brazil By Martha M. Hamilton• September 1, 2011
