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Facebook posts stated on March 16, 2024 in a video posted on Facebook.:

The Oklahoma National Guard’s assistance for the April 8 eclipse signals something “bigger.”

By Madison Czopek • March 20, 2024

Candace Owens stated on February 22, 2022 in a tweet:

“NATO (under direction from the United States) is violating previous agreements and expanding eastward.”

By Bill McCarthy • February 28, 2022

One Wisconsin Now stated on September 26, 2014 in a news release:

Scott Walker was elected governor on a promise not to take campaign contributions "from the date of his inauguration until the signing of the state budget," but broke it by taking nearly $5.6 million.

By Tom Kertscher • September 29, 2014

Ann Coulter stated on January 22, 2014 in a broadcast of CNN's "Piers Morgan Live":

Says in 2000, Fox News broke the story of George W. Bush’s drunk driving arrest. "Who broke it? Fox News."

By Jon Greenberg • January 27, 2014

Scott Walker stated on September 2, 2011 in a fund-raising letter:

"Wisconsin is broke," and "state government is $3 billion in debt."

By James B. Nelson • September 22, 2011

Jeff Kruse stated on May 25, 2011 in on the Oregon Senate floor:

Michigan and Massachusetts raised their bottle deposit and "could no longer afford the program because the redemptions were so high there was no profit in there."

By Ian K. Kullgren • June 6, 2011

Fred Risser stated on May 19, 2011 in a debate on the Senate floor.:

Says Wisconsin state Senate President Michael Elllis (R-Neenah) broke Senate rules during debate on a photo ID bill for voters.

By James B. Nelson • June 5, 2011

X posts stated on July 12, 2026 in X posts:

A photo showing Mitch McConnell and his wife is from his 2023 hospitalization or is AI generated.

By Caleb McCullough • July 13, 2026

X posts stated on May 6, 2026 in a social media post:

“California only has ‘enough’ oil and gas supply to meet demand for the next six weeks.”

By Louis Jacobson • May 7, 2026

Donald Trump stated on March 29, 2026 in remarks aboard Air Force One:

“We've had regime change.”

By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand • April 1, 2026

Donald Trump stated on March 3, 2026 in remarks at the White House:

The 2015 Iran nuclear agreement “gave (Iran) the right to have top-of-the-line nuclear weapons.”

By Louis Jacobson • March 5, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on January 7, 2026 in a press briefing:

Says “90% of health care spending treats chronic disease.”

By Grace Abels • February 19, 2026

Kash Patel stated on January 25, 2026 in an interview on Fox News "Sunday Morning Futures":

“You cannot bring a firearm loaded with multiple magazines to any sort of protest that you want. It’s that simple.”

By Louis Jacobson • January 27, 2026

Donald Trump stated on September 23, 2025 in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly:

“I have ended seven unendable wars.”

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman • September 23, 2025

Donald Trump stated on July 28, 2025 in an interview:

“I’ve stopped six wars” since taking office in January 2025.

By Samantha Putterman • August 5, 2025

Facebook posts stated on March 10, 2025 in a Facebook post:

Photo shows first lady Melania Trump crying.

By Jeff Cercone • March 10, 2025

Viral image stated on January 27, 2025 in a Facebook post:

Image shows President Donald Trump’s response “to Selena Gomez’ meltdown.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • January 28, 2025

Facebook posts stated on January 21, 2025 in a Facebook post:

Photos show Jeffrey Thomas, a “serial killer on the loose.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • January 24, 2025

Robin Vos stated on January 8, 2025 in News conference:

Voter ID "is supported, if you look at any poll, by 70 to 80% of the public."

By Hope Karnopp • January 23, 2025

Instagram posts stated on January 10, 2025 in a post:

Los Angeles wildfires are part of a Hollywood conspiracy to cover up evidence related to Sean “Diddy” Combs.

By Sara Swann • January 16, 2025

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How broken URLs helped fuel an unfounded conspiracy theory related to biolabs in Ukraine

By Jeff Cercone • March 17, 2022

Kept, Broken and Compromise: Rating 3 Scott Walker promises

By Tom Kertscher • September 27, 2018

Were the Clintons ‘dead broke’ when they left the White House? PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims • June 17, 2014

Q&A: What does it mean to be an organ donor and can family members override the decision?

By Madison Czopek • August 24, 2026

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

By Amy Sherman • March 30, 2026

Markwayne Mullin sworn in before confirmation hearing 03-18-26

Fact-check: What Markwayne Mullin said about Rand Paul, Alex Pretti at DHS confirmation hearing

By Amy Sherman, Maria Ramirez Uribe • March 18, 2026

Adam Raine called ChatGPT his ‘only friend.’ Now his family blames the technology for his death

By Loreben Tuquero • December 19, 2025

More headlines, social photo - medical misinfo - Dr amin portrait with patient

Year of the Lies: How Trump’s talk about Tylenol, autism and vaccines affected one pediatrician

By Samantha Putterman • December 17, 2025

The food pyramid was phased out in 2011, but it still gets hate. We looked back at why

By Grace Abels • November 7, 2025

A box containing MMR vaccines at CVS 09-09-2025

Why the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is combined

By Madison Czopek • October 31, 2025

James Comey testifying to a House committee in 2016

Can James Comey use President Donald Trump’s rhetoric as a legal defense?

By Louis Jacobson • October 1, 2025

Trump speaking to the UN General Assembly Sept 2025

Fact-check: Trump misleads about ending 7 wars, US economy, renewable energy in UN speech

By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe • September 23, 2025

Rescuers after the Texas flood, 07-07-2025

Reports of 2 girls rescued from a tree fueled false hope after Texas storms. Here’s how it spread.

By Angela Fu, Loreben Tuquero • July 7, 2025

Ask PolitiFact: What was the Iran nuclear deal and why did Trump drop out?

By Amy Sherman • June 18, 2025

Trump froze out Project 2025 in his campaign. Now its blueprint is his health care playbook.

By Stephanie Armour • February 24, 2025

Vance at VP debate looking to his right Oct. 1, 2024

Ask PolitiFact: Did JD Vance benefit from DEI initiatives at Yale Law?

By Gideon Hess • February 19, 2025

Donald Trump signing order on tiktok in Oval Office, 1-20-2025

Tracking Donald Trump’s campaign promises: How much progress did he make in Week 1?

By PolitiFact Staff • January 27, 2025

Fact-check: Los Angeles fires fuel falsehoods, including by Trump, about water management

By Caleb McCullough, Jeff Cercone • January 10, 2025

‘They’re eating the pets:’ Trump, Vance earn PolitiFact’s Lie of the Year for claims about Haitians

By Amy Sherman, Maria Ramirez Uribe • December 17, 2024

Ronald and Nancy Reagan outside of plane in Palm Springs, Calif., in November 1980

What’s behind warnings about no-fault divorce under Donald Trump’s presidency?

By Samantha Putterman • November 19, 2024