Latest Stories By Angie Drobnic Holan

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Fact-checking Solyndra

November 17, 2011

The company's unique solar cells once attracted private investors. Now taxpayers could lose millions. We check the facts.

When fact-checkers disagree

October 21, 2011


We gave Biden a Mostly True for his claim about crime in Flint, Mich. FactCheck called it a Whopper and the FactChecker gave him four Pinocchios. What's up with that?

Trade agreements don’t have all protections promised

October 13, 2011

Obama earned a Compromise for his campaign promise to include environmental and labor protections in trade agreements.

$16 muffins — or incomplete invoices?

October 5, 2011

We examine the federal government's alleged purchase of $16 muffins. It's Mostly False.

Does a secretary pay higher taxes than a millionaire?

September 21, 2011

Not usually, but it can happen. We review the president's recent comments on tax policy.

Has Social Security stabilized poverty among the elderly?

September 20, 2011

Rachel Maddow touts Social Security's track record in keeping senior citizens out of poverty. We found her applause is mostly deserved.

What’s the deal with Gail Collins and Romney’s dog?

September 14, 2011

The New York Times columnist has mentioned Seamus' trips on the roof of the Romney station wagon an amazing 19 times. We check the dog's tale to see if it's true.

Rick Perry and the Texas economy

August 16, 2011

With Texas Gov. Rick Perry now running for president, we review our fact-checking on claims about jobs and the Texas economy.

Fact-checking claims about the Texas economy

August 16, 2011

With Texas Gov. Rick Perry now running for president, we review our fact-checking on claims about jobs and the Texas economy.

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