PolitiFact’s top 10 fact-checks of 2018
Some fact-checks draw more readers than others. See the most popular ones here.
Man behind viral border wall GoFundMe fundraiser also peddled false news
A veteran from Florida started a now-viral GoFundMe fundraiser to help fund Trump's border wall, but his past includes running conspiracy theory news sites often cited for promoting false and inflammatory content.
Scorecard on how many campaign promises Scott Walker kept
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Pot 101 Update: What are the laws surrounding second-hand marijuana smoke?
By Sami Soto
December 20, 2018
Laws around second-hand marijuana smoke can be a bit hazy and even cause some disputes between neighbors.
PolitiFact California examined what local governments in California are doing to address the issue.
What can we expect during a government shutdown?
A government shutdown looms, as President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders in Congress skirmish over how much funding to allocate to a border wall between the United States and Mexico. If a shutdown occurs, it would be the third in the span of a year, following two brief shutdowns in January 2018 that stemmed from a dispute over immigration policy. Here’s what could happen if the government shuts down in the coming days.
Most viewed 2018 fact checks by PolitiFact Wisconsin
Also: As Paul Ryan prepares to leave office, a look at his record on the Truth-O-Meter.
As Paul Ryan leaves Congress, a look at his record on the Truth-O-Meter
By D.L. Davis
December 19, 2018
Paul Ryan on tax reform law, Florida school shooting, support for Trump and more.
The VA’s private care program gave companies billions and vets longer waits
An exclusive PolitiFact-ProPublica investigation: Private sector care was supposed to make care better for veterans. They still met long waits while the private program administrators got $1.9 billion, a quarter of the money that went through the program.
Veterans Choice: How we reported this story
The taxpayer dollars spent on fees to private Veterans Choice administrators was lumped in with medical care spending. The answer came from bringing together a handful of separate federal data sources.
Donald Trump says tariffs will make America rich again. Economists disagree
For years before he became president, Donald Trump has been intrigued by the idea of tariffs.
Wisconsin’s newly signed lame-duck legislation: What to know
The Scott Walker-signed bills, which have drawn national controversy, on the Truth-O-Meter and Flip-O-Meter.
How much is the Mueller investigation costing? (updated)
President Donald Trump has periodically taken shots at the cost of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russia’s impact on the 2016 presidential election. A new document released by the Justice Department details just how much it has cost -- and it isn’t as high as the $40 million that Trump has alleged. Here’s a rundown.