Latest Fact Checks

Claims California Gov. Gavin Newsom thwarted Elon Musk’s help amid fires are unfounded

January 29, 2025

“Gavin Newsom directed the removal of Elon Musk from the command post and ordered Cal Fire firefighters to return donated starlinks.”

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No, this isn’t an authentic X post from Eric Trump about the ‘American Golden Age’

January 29, 2025

Says Eric Trump post on X, “Any and all who dare to defy the American Golden Age, heed this warning: You WILL lose. Tow the…

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Roy Cooper says Hurricane Helene relief bill ‘took money’ from hurricane victims. Not exactly.

By Paul Specht

January 29, 2025

North Carolina Republicans “took money out of western North Carolina” with Hurricane Helene relief bill.

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No, we’re not all female under Trump’s executive order

By Grace Abels

January 29, 2025

“Under Trump's executive order, every single person in America is now legally classified as female.”

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No, Trump didn’t expand conceal carry reciprocity, though he’s promised to sign legislation doing so

January 29, 2025

“President Trump just announced full nationwide concealed carry reciprocity.”

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This isn’t an authentic Truth Social post from Donald Trump responding to Selena Gomez

January 28, 2025

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

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No, the Fraternal Order of Police didn’t rescind its endorsement of President Donald Trump

January 28, 2025

“The Fraternal Order of Police, the largest police union in the country, just released a statement rescinding their endorsement of President Trump.”

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Story about purported cop killer Ryan Edward is bait in a scam

January 28, 2025

“Serial killer Ryan Edward … is on the run after killing 3 female police officers.”

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Donald Trump no prohibió la residencia permanente a migrantes que se casen con estadounidenses

By Maria Briceño

January 28, 2025

“El presidente Donald Trump acaba de firmar una orden ejecutiva que prohíbe la residencia permanente a inmigrantes que se casen con un ciudadano estadounidense”.

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No, Elon Musk hasn’t vowed to acquire MSNBC and fire Joy Reid

January 28, 2025

“Elon Musk confirms he will spend a massive amount to acquire MSNBC, vows to fire Joy Reid to ‘end toxicity.’”

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Yes, Wisconsin makes it harder to vote than most other U.S. states

By Madeline Heim

January 28, 2025

Wisconsin makes it more difficult for its citizens to vote than almost any state in the nation.

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No, this proposed constitutional amendment wouldn’t give former President Barack Obama a third term

January 27, 2025

A proposed constitutional amendment “would allow anyone to run for a 3rd term. Including — Barack Obama.”

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