Lie of the Year 2016: Readers’ Choice poll
PolitiFact will soon announce our Lie of the Year -- the most significant falsehood of 2016, as chosen by our editors and reporters. We're also inviting readers to vote for the Readers' Choice award.
Russia and its influence on the presidential election
One of the most pervasive narratives of the presidential race was that Russian President Vladimir Putin was trying to upend the election — in a way that helped President-elect Donald Trump.
High Five: Reince Priebus, Amy Schumer, Jill Stein among most clicked
'Electoral landslide,' public shaming and 'outlawed' voting machines drew notice.
Trump’s pick for health chief rides the Truth-O-Meter
By Jim Tharpe
November 30, 2016
Trump's pick for health chief, Georgia Congressman Tom Price of metro Atlanta, has long record of critical statements about Obamacare and federal debt.
Why Wolf and the Senate GOP are fighting over unemployment center layoffs
By Cassie Owens
November 23, 2016
Maybe you’ve read about it.
Trump security adviser pick Michael Flynn repeated wildly wrong claim about FL Democrats, Sharia law
By Amy Sherman
November 22, 2016
The retired lieutenant general made the claim in a speech at a temple in August and CNN publicized it Nov. 22.
What’s known, not known on Hillary Clinton’s emails?
If Donald Trump moves to prosecute Hillary Clinton, what's known/unknown on email security?
Also: Our file on Reince Priebus, Trump's pick for chief of staff
PolitiFact’s guide to navigating politics on Thanksgiving
Be honest with yourself: Politics is on the table this holiday season, like it or not. The best advice we have is to try keeping the conversation rooted in reality. Here’s PolitiFact’s guide to navigating politics on Thanksgiving.
Exploring the facts as California braces for Trump’s immigration policies
Donald Trump’s promises to make hard-line immigration reforms have raised numerous concerns and questions in California. PolitiFact California spoke with immigration experts to sort through the facts and answer some of the most pressing questions.
Coming 2017: the Trump-O-Meter!
A lot of you have asked, so we won’t hold back the news any longer: Yes, absolutely, we’ll be tracking the campaign promises of Donald Trump.
The electoral college vs. the popular vote: Could states do an end-run around the current system?
By Amy Sherman
November 17, 2016
After Hillary Clinton won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote, some advocates have renewed efforts to change how we elect the president. We explore some of the legal issues.
Let’s fight back against fake news
We're fighting back against fake news.