Obama promised to kill Bin Laden
With the announcement that Osama Bin Laden is dead, PolitiFact readers pointed out President Barack Obama's October 2008 vow to kill him. Is this the president's most significant Promise Kept?
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In 2008, Obama vowed to kill Osama bin Laden
With the announcement that Osama Bin Laden is dead, many PolitiFact readers have pointed out President Obama's vow to kill him from October 2008. Is it the president's most significant Promise Kept?
From whispers to the White House briefing room: the tale of the birth certificate
It was an extraordinary moment: President Barack Obama strode into the White House briefing room Wednesday to reassure Americans he was born in the United States.
PolitiFact’s guide to Obama’s birth certificate
Allegations from Donald Trump have prompted new interest in President Barack Obama's birth records. Here's a guide to our coverage.
Obama’s remarks on the release of his birth certificate
The president spoke with reporters at the White House.
Obama releases birth certificate
After years of speculation, Obama releases his original birth certificate and says "We do not have time for this kind of silliness." Donald Trump takes credit and says he's "honored" Obama responded to Trump's request.
A scorecard on Obama’s environmental promises
On Earth Day, we examine President Barack Obama's campaign promises involving the environment. There's a lot of green.
Debate over Planned Parenthood funding moves to Florida
Planned Parenthood, a group that gets federal money to provide health services, has been a focal point of the Washington debate for several months. And now, the debate has filtered down to Tallahassee.
Fact-checking claims about Planned Parenthood
The group has been a topic of debate for weeks. We put some of the claims to the Truth-O-Meter.
Putting Donald Trump to the Truth-O-Meter
With a new NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll showing Trump tied for second for the Republican nomination for president, we'll be checking his claims more often.
Flip-O-Meter bounces back to life
It was a slow winter for our Flip-O-Meter. But it is back in action with recent flips by Obama, Gingrich and a Half Flip by Tim Kaine.
Fact-checking the (possible) presidential candidates
The 2012 presidential campaign is just getting underway, with several possible candidates exploring whether to become official candidates. We put some of their recent statements to the Truth-O-Meter and Flip-O-Meter.