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During a CNN interview, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the U.S. had the highest death rate from COVID-19. Peru’s was higher. politifact.com/factchecks/2...
Peru had the highest COVID-19 death rate, not the U.S.
During a CNN interview, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the U.S. had the highest death rate from COVID-19. Peru’s was higher.
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The Biden administration sent weapons to Ukraine, but those aren’t the main types being used in the Iran war, defense experts said. Before leaving office, Joe Biden signed bills to replenish munitions. politifact.com/article/2026...
Did the Biden administration deplete US military stockpiles?
The Biden administration sent weapons to Ukraine, but those aren’t the main types being used in the Iran war, defense experts said. Before leaving office, Joe Biden signed bills to replenish…
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The claim originated from a social media post that has since been deleted, and the group that posted it said it contained “unverified allegations.” politifact.com/factchecks/2...
Did Troy Jackson hit female colleague? News accounts say no
A GOP ad says Maine’s Troy Jackson hit a female lawmaker. He threw a water bottle during an argument, but the bottle didn’t strike anyone, and witnesses said Jackson wasn’t aiming at her..
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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff voted for a bill named after a 22-year-old woman who was murdered in Georgia. U.S. Rep. Mike Collins says Ossoff didn’t. We rated his statement False. politifact.com/factchecks/2...
Ossoff voted for, not against, Laken Riley Act
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff voted for a bill named after a 22-year-old woman who was murdered in Georgia. U.S. Rep. Mike Collins says Ossoff didn’t. We rated his statement False.
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Donald Trump said the Iran war is going “extremely well.” Military attacks have degraded Iran’s conventional forces, but not its ability to attack U.S. troops and allies. And the war has brought new economic and diplomatic challenges. politifact.com/article/2026...
Trump says the Iran war is going ‘extremely well.’ Is it?
Donald Trump said the Iran war is going “extremely well.” Military attacks have degraded Iran’s conventional forces, but not its ability to attack U.S. troops and allies. And the war has brought new…
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President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota for a cyber attack on water plants, but a federal agency warned days earlier Iran could launch such an attack. The FBI also said at least seven states were hit, not just Minnesota. politifact.com/article/2026...
Experts eye Iran in Minnesota water hack; Trump blames state
President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota for a cyber attack on water plants, but a federal agency warned days earlier Iran could launch such an attack. The FBI also said at least seven states were…
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A Super PAC ad said Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the 2024 uncommitted movement helped elect Donald Trump. That overstates the movement’s impact on the race and omits that El-Sayed endorsed Kamala Harris in the general election. politifact.com/factchecks/2...
Fact-checking El-Sayed’s 2024 ‘uncommitted’ stance in MI
A Super PAC ad said Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the 2024 uncommitted movement helped elect Donald Trump. That overstates the movement’s impact on the race and omits that El-Sayed endorsed Kamala…
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Abdul El-Sayed dismissed a recent Michigan Senate poll, describing it as AIPAC-funded. The poll was conducted independently by Tavern Research, and there is no sign it was paid for by the pro-Israel group. politifact.com/factchecks/2...
No evidence AIPAC funded a poll in Michigan Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed dismissed a recent Michigan Senate poll, describing it as AIPAC-funded. The poll was conducted independently by Tavern Research, and there is no sign it was paid for by the pro-Israel…
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U.S. senators and others used Dr. Anthony Fauci’s newly released diary entries to claim that he withheld from the public what he knew privately about COVID-19 and the pandemic response. The claims are largely unsupported. politifact.com/article/2026...
Did Fauci’s diary entries contradict his public words?
U.S. senators and others used Dr. Anthony Fauci’s newly released diary entries to claim that he withheld from the public what he knew privately about COVID-19 and the pandemic response. The claims…
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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens said she did not take donations from two major Michigan utility companies during her U.S. Senate campaign. Their donations were made to her House committee then transferred to the current campaign. politifact.com/factchecks/2...
In Michigan, Haley Stevens blurs lines on utility donations
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens said she did not take donations from two major Michigan utility companies during her U.S. Senate campaign. Their donations were made to her House committee then transferred to…
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Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton faced off Monday, Aug. 3, for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate at WFXT Boston 25. PolitiFact fact-checked the candidates. politifact.com/article/2026...
Fact-check: Markey, Moulton debate ahead of Senate primary
Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton faced off Monday, Aug. 3, for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate at WFXT Boston 25. PolitiFact fact-checked the candidates.
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The Michigan Senate Democratic primary is a battle between Abdul El-Sayed, a self-described progressive, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate. We’ve fact-checked their attacks on campaign finance and AIPAC. politifact.com/article/2026...
Fact-checking Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens in Michigan race
The Michigan Senate Democratic primary is a battle between Abdul El-Sayed, a self-described progressive, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate. We’ve fact-checked their attacks on campaign finance…
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The Michigan Senate Democratic primary is a battle between Abdul El-Sayed, a self-described progressive, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate. We’ve fact-checked their attacks on campaign finance and AIPAC.
Fact-checking Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens in Michigan race
The Michigan Senate Democratic primary is a battle between Abdul El-Sayed, a self-described progressive, and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate. We’ve fact-checked their attacks on campaign finance…
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Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton faced off tonight for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate. PolitiFact fact-checked them: buff.ly/qEJn13T
Fact-check: Markey, Moulton debate ahead of Senate primary
Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton faced off Monday, Aug. 3, for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate at WFXT Boston 25. PolitiFact fact-checked the candidates.
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In a Senate committee faceoff with Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., over his actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. We asked legal scholars why he made that choice.
Why Anthony Fauci took the Fifth in Senate hearing
In a Senate committee faceoff with Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., over his actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. We asked…
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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens said she did not take donations from two major Michigan utility companies during her U.S. Senate campaign. Their donations were made to her House committee then transferred to the current campaign.
In Michigan, Haley Stevens blurs lines on utility donations
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens said she did not take donations from two major Michigan utility companies during her U.S. Senate campaign. Their donations were made to her House committee then transferred to…
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Markey in 2025 voted to confirm Rubio as secretary of state, but Moulton omitted that Rubio was confirmed 99-0. None of the nominations that Moulton has highlighted on his website would have been blocked if Markey had voted no. Follow our live blog for real-time updates and context: buff.ly/1wjinWL
Live fact-check: Markey vs. Moulton in MA Senate debate
Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate at Boston 25 studios. PolitiFact will live fact-check the event:
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After a woman’s emotional testimony about SSRIs went viral, we looked into what is known and unknown about “post-SSRI sexual dysfunction.” It’s not a formal diagnosis and research is sparse.
What we know about sexual function after antidepressants
After a woman’s emotional testimony about SSRIs went viral, we looked into what is known and unknown about “post-SSRI sexual dysfunction.” It’s not a formal diagnosis and research is sparse.
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In a debate with Rep. Seth Moulton, Sen. Ed Markey highlighted affordability in his opening statement, saying “Working families continue to struggle.” Here are the numbers: politifact.com/article/2026...
Live fact-check: Markey vs. Moulton in MA Senate debate
Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate at Boston 25 studios. PolitiFact will live fact-check the event:
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Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate at Boston 25 studios. PolitiFact will live fact-check the event.
Live fact-check: Markey vs. Moulton in MA Senate debate
Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate at Boston 25 studios. PolitiFact will live fact-check the event:
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Donald Trump said the Iran war is going “extremely well.” Military attacks have degraded Iran’s conventional forces, but not its ability to attack U.S. troops and allies. And the war has brought new economic and diplomatic challenges.
Trump says the Iran war is going ‘extremely well.’ Is it?
Donald Trump said the Iran war is going “extremely well.” Military attacks have degraded Iran’s conventional forces, but not its ability to attack U.S. troops and allies. And the war has brought new…
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U.S. senators and others used Dr. Anthony Fauci’s newly released diary entries to claim that he withheld from the public what he knew privately about COVID-19 and the pandemic response. The claims are largely unsupported. politifact.com/article/2026...
Did Fauci’s diary entries contradict his public words?
U.S. senators and others used Dr. Anthony Fauci’s newly released diary entries to claim that he withheld from the public what he knew privately about COVID-19 and the pandemic response. The claims…
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President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota for a cyber attack on water plants, but a federal agency warned days earlier Iran could launch such an attack. The FBI also said at least seven states were hit, not just Minnesota.
Experts eye Iran in Minnesota water hack; Trump blames state
President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota for a cyber attack on water plants, but a federal agency warned days earlier Iran could launch such an attack. The FBI also said at least seven states were…
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Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate at Boston 25 studios. PolitiFact will live fact-check the event.
Live fact-check: Markey vs. Moulton in MA Senate debate
Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate at Boston 25 studios. PolitiFact will live fact-check the event:
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A Super PAC ad said Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the 2024 uncommitted movement helped elect Donald Trump. That overstates the movement’s impact on the race and omits that El-Sayed endorsed Kamala Harris in the general election.
Fact-checking El-Sayed’s 2024 ‘uncommitted’ stance in MI
A Super PAC ad said Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the 2024 uncommitted movement helped elect Donald Trump. That overstates the movement’s impact on the race and omits that El-Sayed endorsed Kamala…
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After a woman’s emotional testimony about SSRIs went viral, we looked into what is known and unknown about “post-SSRI sexual dysfunction.” It’s not a formal diagnosis and research is sparse.
What we know about sexual function after antidepressants
After a woman’s emotional testimony about SSRIs went viral, we looked into what is known and unknown about “post-SSRI sexual dysfunction.” It’s not a formal diagnosis and research is sparse.
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Did the U.S. try yearlong daylight saving time before and hate it? Yes. Polling showed it wasn’t popular, and what was meant to be a two-year trial ended in a few months.
What happened the last time daylight saving became yearlong?
Did the U.S. try yearlong daylight saving time before and hate it? Yes. Polling showed it wasn’t popular, and what was meant to be a two-year trial ended in a few months.
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Many Americans support switching to year-round daylight saving time to see more sunshine. But doctors and sleep experts say that schedule can disrupt our circadian rhythms and long-term health. Here’s why.
Why doctors say permanent daylight saving time is a bad idea
Many Americans support switching to year-round daylight saving time to see more sunshine. But doctors and sleep experts say that schedule can disrupt our circadian rhythms and long-term health.…
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President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota for a cyber attack on water plants, but a federal agency warned days earlier Iran could launch such an attack. The FBI also said at least seven states were hit, not just Minnesota.
Experts eye Iran in Minnesota water hack; Trump blames state
President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota for a cyber attack on water plants, but a federal agency warned days earlier Iran could launch such an attack. The FBI also said at least seven states were…
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A Super PAC ad said Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the 2024 uncommitted movement helped elect Donald Trump. That overstates the movement’s impact on the race and omits that El-Sayed endorsed Kamala Harris in the general election. politifact.com/factchecks/2...
Fact-checking El-Sayed’s 2024 ‘uncommitted’ stance in MI
A Super PAC ad said Abdul El-Sayed’s support for the 2024 uncommitted movement helped elect Donald Trump. That overstates the movement’s impact on the race and omits that El-Sayed endorsed Kamala…
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