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Mike Huckabee stated on February 28, 2011 in an interview on a radio show:
Says Barack Obama grew up in Kenya.
By Angie Drobnic Holan• March 2, 2011
Instagram posts stated on September 26, 2022 in an Instagram post:
“There are giant human caucasian skeletons in Ohio that predate any known civilizations.”
By Madison Czopek• September 30, 2022
Donald Trump stated on September 27, 2017 in a speech in Indianapolis:
Ending the estate tax would "protect millions of small businesses and the American farmer."
By Louis Jacobson• September 28, 2017
Social Media stated on October 22, 2025 in social media posts:
Walmart will close to in-store shoppers and allow only online orders and curbside pickup starting Nov. 1 because of an expected Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding lapse.
By Loreben Tuquero• October 29, 2025
Loretta Weinberg stated on May 11, 2011 in a speech at women’s health roundtable discussion:
Says six of the state’s 58 family planning centers had to close because of Gov. Chris Christie’s budget cuts.
By Erin O'Neill• June 10, 2011
Rick Perry stated on April 15, 2010 in an interview with The Texas Tribune and Newsweek:
Says in 2003 Texas cut "$10 billion out of the entire budget, yet we put $1.8 billion more into public education. We put $800 million more into health and human services."
By Ciara O'Rourke• May 5, 2010
Donald Trump stated on January 14, 2020 in a public forum:
“Very close to 160 million people are now working in the United States. Nobody's ever even come close to that number.”
By Haley BeMiller• February 7, 2020
New Hampshire Democratic Party stated on March 29, 2013 in a tweet:
Says the 2010-11 New Hampshire budget ended with an $18 million surplus, while the Republican-led 2012-13 budget has a $40 million deficit.
By Jake Berry• April 11, 2013
Joseph Cryan stated on May 17, 2011 in a press release:
Says Gov. Chris Christie's decision to close the Elizabeth MVC "saved no money."
By Caryn Shinske• June 14, 2011
Rob Woodall stated on January 25, 2013 in a meeting:
"Forty-seven percent of (members of Congress) are millionaires."
By Eric Stirgus• February 4, 2013
Bryant Gumbel stated on July 21, 2014 in an episode of HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel:
"A golf course closes somewhere in America every 48 hours."
By W. Gardner Selby• December 5, 2014
Facebook posts stated on July 07, 2020 in an image:
Lists eight wealthy politicians and public figures who “got millions (or close to it) in PPP loans.”
By Daniel Funke• July 13, 2020
Donald Trump stated on July 12, 2019 in a speech at Derco Aerospace:
"Mexico, they took 30% of our automobile business."
By Eric Litke• July 23, 2019
Anthony Rendon stated on March 07, 2016 in a news conference:
California "cut about $1.3 billion in child care (during the recession). We’ve only reinvested about $300 million."
By Chris Nichols• March 17, 2016
New Boston Republican Committee stated on July 23, 2012 in a campaign sign in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire:
Says Democrats racked up a $1 billion state deficit, while Republicans under Bill O'Brien balanced the budget.
By Jake Berry• July 29, 2012
Texas House Democratic Caucus stated on May 18, 2011 in a press release:
"Some neighborhood schools are closing."
By Meghan Ashford-Grooms• June 2, 2011
Rick Perry stated on December 15, 2011 in an Iowa TV ad.:
Says Mitt Romney raised business taxes 20 percent in Massachusetts.
By W. Gardner Selby• December 22, 2011
Marco Rubio stated on June 18, 2012 in an interview on Fox News:
"A million people a year come into the U.S. legally. No other country even comes close to that figure."
By Louis Jacobson• June 20, 2012
Steve Rothman stated on February 13, 2012 in a campaign video posted on YouTube:
"They're paying a less rate of tax -- these richest people in America -- than they have in the last 80 years."
By Bill Wichert• March 11, 2012
Grover Norquist stated on March 24, 2011 in a post on Twitter.:
"Withheld union dues fund half of Dem (Democratic) campaigns in Florida."
By Aaron Sharockman• March 25, 2011

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Fact-checking claims by Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein on GOP health bill

By Chris Nichols• July 7, 2017

Bill White mystifies Rick Perry—my friends

By W. Gardner Selby• October 8, 2010

Warren vs. Buttigieg: Why they were fighting about campaign finance and a wine cave at the debate

By Louis Jacobson, Miriam Valverde• December 20, 2019

The facts behind Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address

By Natalie Dunlap, Brian Grace, Lyle Muller, Sarah Watson• January 13, 2021

The ups and downs of small business employment

By Warren Fiske• January 18, 2012

Romney: turning over the turnaround label

By David Baumann• September 27, 2007

Trump vs. Biden: Where the money race stands today

By Louis Jacobson• May 29, 2020

Fact-checking Joe Biden at the 2020 Democratic National Convention

By PolitiFact Staff • August 21, 2020

Florida's Alligator Alcatraz may close. Trump, DeSantis' statements about center clash with facts

By Samantha Putterman• May 18, 2026

Lindsey Graham: 'I've never met an illegal Canadian'

By Miriam Valverde• March 8, 2017

State of vaccine supply is 'opaque,’ ‘hard to pin down,' experts say

By Julie Appleby• February 4, 2021

How much does the government shutdown cost?

By Jon Greenberg• January 18, 2019

Fact-checking Donald Trump's rally in Charleston, W.Va.

By Louis Jacobson• August 22, 2018

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

The Stump Speech Analyzer: Amy Klobuchar

By Jon Greenberg• January 23, 2020

How closely did the tax bill resemble Trump's campaign promises?

By Louis Jacobson• January 2, 2018

Fact-checking Joe Biden’s first White House press conference

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• March 25, 2021

The UW System's "slush fund" -- $1 billion, $207 million or what?

By Tom Kertscher• April 24, 2013