Tag: fact_checking
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Examines Texas GOP Runoff Ad Targeting Cornyn
FactCheck.org reports on a Texas GOP runoff ad from Ken Paxton's campaign that misrepresents Sen. John Cornyn's remarks on immigration, linking him to 'radical Islam' ahead of the May 26 election.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMedia TexasGOP RunoffJohn CornynKen PaxtonImmigrationFact-checkingPolitical AdvertisingFactCheck.org
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Trump's Proposed $1.8 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund and Other Key Fact-Checks
PolitiFact reports on President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of judicial 'weaponization,' rating his claims of precedent as false. The outlet also fact-checked Florida's KidCare policy, San Diego shooting claims, and the history of 'In God We…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomySocial IssuesComputers and Internet Donald TrumpJudicial WeaponizationPolitiFactLegal PrecedentFact-checkingRaúl CastroVaping
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Media Monitor: Hantavirus Outbreak Not Expected to Mirror COVID-19; Trump Proposes Gas Tax Suspension
PolitiFact is reporting that experts do not expect a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship to become a pandemic like COVID-19, citing low human-to-human transmission. It also covers President Donald Trump's proposal to suspend the federal gasoline tax.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMediaMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal HantavirusCOVID-19MV HondiusDonald TrumpGasoline TaxVisa PolicyFact-checkingPolitiFact
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UK Fact-Checking AI to Aid US Newsrooms in Combating Misinformation
Full Fact, a UK fact-checking charity, is offering its AI tools to US newsrooms to combat AI-driven misinformation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, following Google's withdrawal of funding for the charity's AI work.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaEuropeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceMedia BiasMedia Crisis Full FactAIFact-checkingMisinformationAndy DudfieldKate WilkinsonThe International Fact-Checking Network