Latest Fact-Checks

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No, there is no vaccine for the Wuhan coronavirus
January 23, 2020

Says a coronavirus patent expired just as there is a "sudden outbreak" and, despite "media fear-mongering," there is already a vaccine available.

Iowa Dem Debate: Sanders alone at podium
Major environmental groups opposed the new USMCA trade deal
By Rylee Wilson January 22, 2020

"The Machinists Union does not (support the USMCA trade deal). And every environmental organization in this country (also) opposes it."

US Capitol
Yes, Congress has disproportionate share of millionaires, but claim’s numbers are off
By Amy Sherman January 22, 2020

The percent of millionaires in Congress is 50% while the percent among the U.S. public is 1 percent

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No, Joe Biden didn’t say you have to eat the wooden stick on a corn dog
January 22, 2020

Says Joe Biden talked about eating wooden corn dog sticks.

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No, this isn’t a photo of groomsmen holding up a paralyzed groom
January 22, 2020

Says an image shows a paralyzed groom being held up by his groomsmen so he could kiss his bride.

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Satirical ‘fact check’ headline on Pelosi, impeachment costs spreads online
By Samantha Putterman January 22, 2020

Says a "fact check" shows that Nancy Pelosi moved "billions of Social Security funds to cover impeachment costs."  

Thom Tillis says Cunningham and Smith support sanctuary policies. Not quite.
By Paul Specht January 22, 2020

Says Democratic opponents Cal Cunningham and Erica Smith support sanctuary policies.

Cipollone
In Senate trial, Pat Cipollone was wrong on GOP access to SCIF depositions
By Louis Jacobson January 21, 2020

"Not even (House Intelligence Chairman Adam) Schiff’s Republican colleagues were allowed into the SCIF" during the House impeachment investigation.

baldwin on impeachment witnesses
Yes, every past impeachment trial included witnesses. Baldwin hits mark with Trump-related claim
By Eric Litke January 21, 2020

Witnesses have been part of "every other impeachment trial the Senate has ever had."

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House did not impeach Trump for third time or for criticizing NFL
By Madeline Heim January 21, 2020

Says the House impeachment vote was the third by Democrats — "They tried to impeach Trump for criticizing the NFL and for some other things." 

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Facebook post makes false comparison on viewership for Democratic debate, Donald Trump rally
By Miriam Valverde January 21, 2020

"CNN reports DemDebate had 2.3 million viewers. Trump rally had 6.7 million last night!"

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No, Adam Schiff didn’t pay witnesses to testify against President Trump
By Samantha Putterman January 21, 2020

Adam Schiff Paid Witnesses Over $40 Million To Testify Against Trump  

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