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Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana

January 31, 2014

Discussions about legalizing marijuana have kept PolitiFact and PunditFact busy. Since the start of 2013, we’ve tackled claims related to pot 15 times, with 10 coming in the past six months. Here are seven claims that capture the ongoing debate.

Revisiting George W. Bush’s DUI arrest

January 29, 2014

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter recently brought up the story of George W. Bush's DUI arrest to draw a distinction between Fox News and MSNBC.

State of the Union address takes center stage on Sunday shows

January 24, 2014

The politicians and pundits assess President Barack Obama's opportunity to shape the 2014 agenda - the issues he'll raise and how much he's likely to be able to get done. Plus, concern over potential terrorist attacks at the Winer Olympics in Sochi.

National security to top Sunday shows

January 17, 2014

President Barack Obama's plans to rein in the National Security Agency get lots of attention. ABC sits down with Russian President Vladimir Putin, plus there will be more discussion of the troubles of New Jersey governor Chris Christie and "Bridgegate."

Fact-checking claims about income inequality

January 15, 2014

People have been talking about things other than New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. We analyzed two recent claims about income inequality.

What’s coming up on the Sunday talk shows

January 10, 2014

Look for much discussion about New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, poverty in America and foreign policy setbacks for President Obama.

What’s coming up on the Sunday talk shows

December 20, 2013

The Sunday shows look at the the National Security Agency and recommendations from a presidential panel. Plus, it's never too early to talk about the next presidential election. 

Previewing the Dec. 15 Sunday shows

December 13, 2013

A bipartisan budget compromise and sanctions against North Korea are on the agenda.

What do baby names say about a shift in American politics?

December 11, 2013

Univision anchor Jorge Ramos said that Jose, Camilo and Maria are now more popular names in the United States than John or Steven. PunditFact decided to investigate further.

Flip-flopping on the filibuster

November 22, 2013

Senate Democrats went forward with a "nuclear option" to defuse Republican opposition to President Barack Obama’s nominees. We found a lot of switching sides from where the debate was back in 2005, when the shoe was on the other foot.

James Carville says Barack Obama ‘saved the auto industry’

November 12, 2013

Democratic strategist and professional pundit James Carville defended President Barack Obama on Monday's Morning Joe, claiming Obama saved the auto industry. We take a look under the hood.

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