Latest Stories By Angie Drobnic Holan

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When fact-checkers disagree


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?

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Trade agreements don’t have all protections promised

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

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$16 muffins — or incomplete invoices?

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

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Does a secretary pay higher taxes than a millionaire?

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

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Has Social Security stabilized poverty among the elderly?

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

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

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.

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Rick Perry and the Texas economy

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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Fact-checking claims about the Texas economy

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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Last-minute deal gives transparency a beating

The debt deal was not posted online for three days before a vote. Promise Broken on the GOP Pledge-O-Meter.

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