Tag: fact_checking
-
Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Misinformation, Announces 2026 Midterm Fact-Checking Collaboration
Lead Stories is reporting on recent disinformation trends, including a fake photo of athletes and COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, while also announcing a major collaboration to fact-check the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthScience & TechnologyElectionGeneral PoliticsComputers and InternetMedical ScienceDigital and Print Publishing Fact-checkingMisinformation2026 MidtermsDonald TrumpCOVID-19 vaccinesAbdul El-SayedAI-generated contentLead Stories
-
Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Debunks Trump's Latest Vaccine and Economic Claims
FactCheck.org reports President Trump made false claims about childhood vaccines, including the MMR shot and dose requirements. It also found his inflation boast deceptive and clarified other political statements and policy changes.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceElection Donald TrumpVaccinesMMR vaccineFact-checkingHealthcareInflationMedicaidFactCheck.org
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Trump Vaccine Claims, Analyzes President's Focus on Construction, Reports on Midterm Misinformation
PolitiFact is reporting on President Trump's debunked vaccine claims, an analysis of his frequent discussions of construction projects, and fact-checks related to midterm elections and press freedom.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseElectionEconomyMedical ScienceArtificial Intelligence Donald TrumpVaccinesFact-checkingConstruction ProjectsMidterm ElectionsPress FreedomInflationPolitiFact
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Trump Vaccine Claim, Details Midterm Coverage, Explains Gain-of-Function Research
PolitiFact rated President Donald Trump's vaccine fluid claims as 'Pants on Fire,' detailed its 2026 midterm election coverage partnerships, and explained gain-of-function research, noting a federal funding halt.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceRepublican PartyDemocratic Party Donald TrumpVaccinesFact-checkingMidterm ElectionsGain-of-Function ResearchUS PoliticsPublic HealthPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks Michigan Senate race claim and Trump's inflation remarks
PolitiFact reports on Republican Mike Rogers' false claim linking Michigan Senate opponent Abdul El-Sayed to 9/11 comments and President Donald Trump's "Mostly False" statement on falling prices.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyEconomyElectionMiddle EastSocial Issues Mike RogersAbdul El-SayedMichiganU.S. SenateDonald TrumpInflationFact-checkingPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
-
Media Monitor: Lead Stories debunks Trump 2028 hat video, AI judge mugshot, and other viral disinformation
Lead Stories is fact-checking several viral claims, including a digitally altered video of President Donald Trump, an AI-generated image of a judge, and false reports about funeral attire and California law.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseArtificial IntelligenceLegalElection Donald TrumpFact-checkingDisinformationOval OfficePope FrancisCaliforniaLead Stories
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact details fact-checks in Michigan, Massachusetts Senate primaries
PolitiFact is reporting on its fact-checks from the Michigan and Massachusetts Democratic Senate primaries, scrutinizing claims made by candidates Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, Ed Markey, and Seth Moulton.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyFederal GovernmentElectionSocial Issues Michigan Senate RaceMassachusetts Senate RaceAbdul El-SayedHaley StevensEd MarkeySeth MoultonFact-checkingPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
-
Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Trump Hat Hoax, AI Mugshot, and Funeral Photo Edits
Lead Stories fact-checked several viral claims, including a digitally altered video of President Donald Trump, an AI-generated image of Judge Hannah Dugan, and an edited photo from Pope Francis' funeral.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalMedia Crisis Donald TrumpFact CheckingArtificial IntelligenceOval OfficeJudge Hannah DuganPope FrancisCalifornia LawLead Stories
-
US Court Blocks Trump-Era Visa Policy Targeting Fact-Checkers, While South Korea Integrates Fact-Checking Code into Law
A US federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy targeting foreign fact-checkers, citing free speech concerns. Concurrently, South Korea enacted a law incorporating the IFCN's Code of Principles, raising concerns among local fact-checkers.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetElectionLegal South KoreaFact-checkingMisinformationLegislationFree SpeechIFCNThe International Fact-Checking Network
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks US-Israel Military Merger Claim, Reviews Midterm Statements, Fauci's Fifth Amendment Use
PolitiFact is reporting that claims of a US-Israel military merger are false. It also fact-checked midterm election statements, Dr. Anthony Fauci's use of the Fifth Amendment, and President Donald Trump's voter fraud claims.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldMediaFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceMilitaryMiddle EastDigital and Print Publishing PolitiFactUS-Israel MilitaryFact-CheckingAnthony FauciRand PaulElectionsGovernment
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Trump's New Jersey Voting Claims, Venezuelan Immunity Request
PolitiFact is reporting on President Trump's unproven claims of widespread illegal voting in New Jersey and the administration's request for immunity for Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, in a civil lawsuit.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionLegalLatin AmericaSocial Issues Donald TrumpNew JerseyVenezuelaDelcy RodríguezVoter FraudDiplomatic ImmunityFact-checkingPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
-
Media Monitor: Poynter, PolitiFact Launch Health Information Service
Poynter and PolitiFact have introduced "Well Informed," a new program designed to provide reliable health and wellness information to consumers and news organizations, addressing confusion around health claims.
HealthMediaMedical ScienceDigital and Print PublishingEducationArtificial Intelligence PoynterPolitiFactWell InformedHealth InformationFact-checkingJournalismConsumer EducationKristen Hare | Poynter
-
Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Trump 2028 Hat Hoax, AI Mugshot, and Funeral Photo Edits
Lead Stories is fact-checking several viral claims, including a digitally altered video of U.S. President Donald Trump, an AI-generated mugshot of a judge, and an edited image from Pope Francis' funeral.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetMedia CrisisLegal Donald TrumpFact CheckingArtificial IntelligenceOval OfficeJudge Hannah DuganPope FrancisCaliforniaLead Stories
-
Media Monitor: Time Magazine Analyzes Trump's Election Claims, U.S.-China Relations
Time Magazine reports President Donald Trump's recent speech on election integrity was a 'rhetorical win but a fact-checker’s minefield,' detailing claims of foreign interference and their potential impact on U.S.-China relations and GOP turnout.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsElectionFederal GovernmentAsiaLatin America Donald TrumpElection IntegrityForeign InterferenceChinaSAVE ActU.S. PoliticsFact-checkingTime Magazine
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact scrutinizes President Trump's claims on China and 2020 election
PolitiFact reports on President Donald Trump's July 16 address, fact-checking his assertions about China's alleged interference in the 2020 election and the 'deep state's' role in concealing information.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentElectionAsiaLegal Donald Trump2020 electionChinaElection integrityFact-checkingVoter dataIntelligence communityPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact details Trump's election integrity speech, fact-checks AI energy claims, IRS settlement, and McConnell photo
PolitiFact reports on President Trump's upcoming speech on election integrity, fact-checks his claims on AI energy use and housing costs, and covers the Todd Blanche confirmation hearing and debunked Mitch McConnell photo claims.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceElection Donald TrumpElection IntegrityFact-checkingIRSTodd BlancheMitch McConnellPolitiFact
-
Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Reports Misleading Ads in Alaska, Maine Senate Races and Addresses Trump Drug Speculation
FactCheck.org reports misleading political ads in the Alaska and Maine Senate races regarding military pay and insider trading. It also addresses speculation about President Trump and an unapproved drug.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthGeneral PoliticsElectionFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyRepublican PartySocial Issues Alaska Senate RaceMary PeltolaDan SullivanMilitary PaySusan CollinsInsider TradingDonald TrumpFact-checkingFactCheck.org
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines birth tourism, fact-checks political claims, and debunks earthquake videos
PolitiFact is reporting on the debate surrounding birth tourism, fact-checking claims by politicians like Donald Trump, Susan Collins, and Jon Ossoff, and debunking misleading social media videos related to Venezuela earthquakes.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomyElectionMedia Bias Birthright CitizenshipFact-checkingDonald TrumpSupreme CourtVenezuela EarthquakesHousing PolicyPolitical PromisesPolitiFact
-
Media Monitor: Lead Stories debunks Trump 2028 hat hoax, AI judge mugshot, and funeral photo edits
Lead Stories is fact-checking viral claims, including a digitally altered video of President Donald Trump, an AI-generated mugshot of Judge Hannah Dugan, and edited photos from Pope Francis' funeral.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalElection Donald TrumpFact CheckingArtificial IntelligenceOval OfficeJudge Hannah DuganPope FrancisCaliforniaLead Stories
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Trump's 401(k) Claims, Explores History Myths, and Reports on New Sunscreen Approval
PolitiFact reports President Trump exaggerated 401(k) gains, debunks common U.S. history myths, and covers the FDA's approval of a new sunscreen ingredient, bemotrizinol, according to its latest newsletter.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthScience & TechnologyEconomyFinancial MarketsEducationMedical ScienceFederal Government Donald Trump401(k)Fact-checkingU.S. HistorySunscreenFDABemotrizinolPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact Details Presidential Falsehoods Throughout U.S. History and Current Political Fact-Checks
PolitiFact is reporting on a historical analysis of presidential falsehoods from Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump, alongside recent fact-checks on U.S. political claims, Iran's reconstruction, and AI in advertising.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceElectionSocial Issues Presidential HistoryFact-checkingU.S. PoliticsIran ReconstructionElectionsSocial Security TaxesPolitiFact
-
PolitiFact Uncovers 11 Instances of Presidential Deception Throughout U.S. History
PolitiFact's historical review for the 250th anniversary reveals 11 instances of presidents shading truth or lying, from Jackson's deceptive treaty to Trump's election claims, highlighting evolving transparency and the impact of presidential untruths.
Politics and GovernmentMediaConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMilitarySocial Issues PolitiFactPresidential falsehoodsUS historyAndrew JacksonDonald TrumpFact-checkingPolitical Science
-
Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Challenges Trump's Claims on Drug Smuggling, Pardons, and Immigration
FactCheck.org reports President Trump's claims about a 97% reduction in drug smuggling by water are unsupported. It also details inaccuracies regarding a pardon, drug prices, and immigrant murder statistics.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementMedia Donald TrumpDrug SmugglingFact-checkingPresidential PardonsPrescription Drug PricesImmigrationU.S. PoliticsFactCheck.org
-
Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Trump Hat Hoax, AI Mugshot, and Funeral Photo Edits
Lead Stories debunks a digitally altered video of President Donald Trump, an AI-generated mugshot of a judge, and an edited photo from Pope Francis' funeral, alongside a false claim about California law.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegal Fact-checkingDisinformationDonald TrumpOval OfficePope FrancisCaliforniaLead Stories
-
Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on Fact-Checking Conference, US-Iran Deal Reactions, and World Cup Coverage Dispute
Poynter is reporting on the GlobalFact 2026 conference, media reactions to a US-Iran agreement, and a dispute between Fox Sports and ESPN over World Cup coverage, alongside an invitation for reader questions on journalism practices.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentSportWorldDigital and Print PublishingGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastEuropeArtificial IntelligenceEconomy Poynter InstituteJournalism EthicsFact-CheckingGlobalFact 2026US-Iran RelationsWorld Cup CoverageMedia IndustryPoynter.org
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines Collins' voting record with Trump, fact-checks election fraud claims and Senate race ads
PolitiFact is reporting on its fact-checks, including Sen. Susan Collins' voting record with Donald Trump, claims of California election fraud, and ads in Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio Senate races.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceSocial Issues Susan CollinsDonald TrumpU.S. SenateFact-checkingElectionsJeffrey EpsteinPancreatic CancerPolitiFact
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact debunks Trump's California election claims, L.A. mayoral race misinformation
PolitiFact is reporting on false claims surrounding California's June 2 primary election, including President Donald Trump's assertions of a rigged election and misinformation about the Los Angeles mayoral race.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Donald TrumpCalifornia primary electionElection integrityLos Angeles mayoral raceNithya RamanSpencer PrattFact-checkingPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
-
PolitiFact Checks Michigan Democratic Senate Candidates' Debate Claims
PolitiFact scrutinizes claims by Michigan Democratic Senate candidates El-Sayed, McMorrow, and Stevens on campaign finance, trade war impact, and job creation from the SOAR fund, revealing nuances and inaccuracies in their debate statements.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyElection Michigan Senate RaceDemocratic PrimaryFact-checkingCampaign FinanceTrade PolicyEconomic DevelopmentMichigan
-
Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Examines RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Statements, Trump's Claims
FactCheck.org reports on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s mixed messages on the measles vaccine and President Donald Trump's repeated claims about murderers and Maryland's primary ballot mix-up.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceElectionSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing RFK Jr.Measles VaccineDonald TrumpMaryland PrimaryFact-checkingMisinformationPublic HealthFactCheck.org
-
Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks Trump's Reflecting Pool claims, Paxton's ad on border comments
PolitiFact reports President Trump exaggerated the Reflecting Pool's size and renovation timeline. It also fact-checked a Ken Paxton ad that omitted context from James Talarico's border comments, rating it 'Mostly False'.
Politics and GovernmentMediaWhite HouseFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegalSocial Issues Donald TrumpReflecting PoolNational MallFact-checkingKen PaxtonJames TalaricoU.S. Senate racePolitiFact's Ellen Hine