Checking a claim on Facebook about bank bonuses
A statistic was twisted by a game of telephone in its journey from a coroporate annual report to a Facebook post.
A statistic was twisted by a game of telephone in its journey from a coroporate annual report to a Facebook post.
Colbert asked Don McLeroy, a former chairman of the State Board of Education, why he wanted to yank Jefferson from schoolbooks. Not so, McLeroy replied.
The Texan had a point.
MTV will be using our Truth-O-Meter ratings to help power its new game, "Fantasy Politics '12." Players will gain or lose points based on the ratings candidates earn from PolitiFact.
MTV will be using our Truth-O-Meter ratings to help power its new game, "Fantasy Politics '12." Players will gain or lose points based on the ratings candidates earn from PolitiFact.
At an NRA meeting, Rick Perry joked about the demand for the Ruger-made gun inspired by his 2010 coyote killing. Curious, we learned that demand for Ruger’s products in general is so high that all orders are temporarily suspended — though there’s no confirmed Perry factor.
Claims checked about location of Mason-Dixon Line, cost of tolls to New York versus New Jersey income taxes.
As the recall battle over Gov. Scott Walker heats up, PolitiFact Wisconsin is checking the facts. Here's a roundup of some of the most recent claims.
We smelled smoke on a chain email saying the May 12 election features a vital issue affecting elderly residents and people with disabilities. The Texas secretary of state even issued a warning.
In response to the criticism of Mitt Romney's practice of transporting his dog on the roof of the family station wagon, some Republicans have noted that President Barack Obama ate dog when he was a child in Indonesia. Here's a look at what Obama has said about the meals.
Readers sound off about fact-checks on oil rigs, Pat Boone, voter fraud and shark attacks.
An Austin librarian made a dramatic claim about school test dates. Then she realized her misstatement.
The Truth-O-Meter takes a look back at some recent fact-checks concerning marijuana.