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Seth Moulton stated on March 24, 2026 in an interview on MS NOW:
"Bombing civilian power infrastructure is a war crime.”
By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 2, 2026
Facebook posts stated on May 25, 2023 in a Facebook post:
U.S. destroyer recently fired at an armed Iranian ship.
By Jeff Cercone• May 26, 2023
Chris Wright stated on March 12, 2026 in an interview with Fox News:
The U.S. produces “more oil than we can consume. We’re a net oil exporter.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 13, 2026
Threads posts stated on April 14, 2024 in a post:
“Not even one rocket (from Iran) hit Israel.”
By Sara Swann• April 15, 2024
Facebook posts stated on April 14, 2024 in a Facebook post:
Video shows Iranian drone sent to Israel stuck in a power line in Iraq.
By Jeff Cercone• April 22, 2024
Joe Biden stated on April 21, 2021 in remarks:
Says his administration’s efforts have led to more school reopenings.
By Amy Sherman• April 27, 2021
Mike Huckabee stated on September 16, 2015 in comments on the CNN debate:
"We've just now given over $100 billion" to Iran, "the equivalent in U.S. terms is $5 trillion."  
By Lauren Carroll• September 17, 2015
Marco Rubio stated on March 06, 2021 in a tweet:
In rejecting his amendment, “Democrats voted to send reopening money to schools that refuse to reopen.”
By Jon Greenberg• March 9, 2021
Cliff Stearns stated on March 30, 2010 in a statement on his campaign Web site.:
"Cuba wants to let the Chinese drill in some of the very parts of the gulf that American producers are currently forbidden to touch, as close as 45 miles off the Florida coast."
By Aaron Sharockman• March 31, 2010
Donald Trump stated on August 16, 2015 in an interview on "Meet the Press":
Says "if the (Iran nuclear) deal gets rejected, they still get" $150 billion.
By Lauren Carroll• August 16, 2015
Nikki Haley stated on October 15, 2017 in comments on ABC:
"And I think that his engagement with Congress is something that never happened under President Obama. They were never allowed to debate it. They were never allowed to discuss it. So, now Congress is going to be fully engaged on the threats of Iran."
By Allison Colburn• October 19, 2017
Instagram posts stated on May 19, 2021 in a post on Instagram:
“Businesses cannot legally ask for proof of vaccination and cannot deny entry based on vaccination status.”
By Sasha Hupka• May 26, 2021
Liz Cheney stated on March 22, 2015 in comments on "Fox News Sunday":
The IAEA, or the International Atomic Energy Agency, "last month said the Iranians are not currently living up to their obligations."
By Lauren Carroll• March 22, 2015
Instagram posts stated on July 06, 2021 in an Instagram post:
If COVID-19 was real, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wouldn’t have been “allowed to join 50,000 other football fans inside a stadium."
By Andy Nguyen• July 9, 2021
Donald Trump stated on April 13, 2020 in a tweet:
"It is the decision of the President," not governors, to "open up the states."
By Amy Sherman• April 13, 2020
X posts stated on March 09, 2026 in an X post:
"BREAKING: So the Israeli media reports Itamar Ben‑Gvir died in a 'car crash,' while in fact he’s been obliterated by an Iranian missile strike on his home."
By Maria Briceño• March 11, 2026
Facebook posts stated on June 07, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Gov. Gavin Newsom has “no power or authority” to extend the state of emergency in California because it expired “automatically” on May 6, 2020.
By Sasha Hupka• June 22, 2021
Mike Parson stated on April 27, 2020 in a tweet:
"All Missouri businesses can open Monday, May 4, under our new Order as long as new guidelines are followed."
By Jack Kosowski• May 20, 2020
Pete Snyder stated on February 22, 2021 in a radio interview:
“All of the science and data say it’s perfectly safe to have teachers and students in the classroom.”
By Warren Fiske• March 2, 2021
Independent Voice for Illinois PAC stated on August 09, 2016 in an attack video advertisement of Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth:
"...Secret documents reveal that Iran could obtain a nuclear weapon far sooner than we were told. And Tammy Duckworth voted ‘yes’ (on the Iran nuclear deal)." 
By Marc Filippino• August 23, 2016

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Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

Fact-checking Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026

Not just oil: How the Strait of Hormuz blockage affects US consumers, from fertilizer to helium

By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026

Ask PolitiFact: What is the Strait of Hormuz and how does it affect oil prices?

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes

By Madison Czopek, Ella Moore• June 23, 2025

Will you pay $500 more for gas this year because of the Iran war? Fact-checking Democrat Ed Markey

By Amy Sherman• March 26, 2026

Fact-checking Trump: Did CNN publish a fake statement from Iran and commit a crime?

By Loreben Tuquero• April 10, 2026

Has the US ‘destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability’? Fact-checking President Donald Trump

By Louis Jacobson• March 17, 2026

How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift

By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand• March 30, 2026

Ask PolitiFact: What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices?

By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026

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By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026

Trump's press conference: Fact-checking what he said on Iran’s air defenses, his bin Laden warning

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• April 6, 2026

How Iran and the United States came to the brink

By Jon Greenberg• January 7, 2020

Some research suggests Biden’s school reopening goal has already been achieved

By Ciara O'Rourke• February 25, 2021

Fact-checking the March 22 news shows

By Lauren Carroll, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• March 22, 2015

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By Lauren Carroll, Katie Sanders, Aaron Sharockman• March 22, 2015

Here's what AFT’s Randi Weingarten said about reopening schools during COVID-19

By Madison Czopek• May 2, 2023

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By Amy Sherman• May 25, 2023

Reopening in the COVID era: How to adapt to a new normal

By Julie Appleby• May 11, 2020

After the health care bill failure, what's next for Congress and the Affordable Care Act?

By Louis Jacobson• July 28, 2017