Tag: factcheck_org
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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: FactCheck.org details screwworm blame game, Bolton plea, and Supreme Court citizenship ruling
FactCheck.org reports on the political blame surrounding the return of the screwworm to the U.S., John Bolton's guilty plea for retaining national defense information, and a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyAgricultureLegal ScrewwormTexasPolitical BlameJohn BoltonNational SecurityBirthright CitizenshipU.S. Supreme CourtFactCheck.org
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Examines Trump's Claims on Reflecting Pool, Iran Deal, and 'Right to Try' Law
FactCheck.org is reporting on President Trump's claims regarding vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, discrepancies in his Iran peace deal rhetoric, and unsupported assertions about the 'Right to Try' law.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaConflictGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyMiddle East Donald TrumpLincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolFactCheck.orgIran Peace DealRight to Try LawVandalismPrescription Drugs
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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: FactCheck.org details Trump's 'Meet the Press' claims, Ohio Senate race, and spending exaggerations
FactCheck.org reports on President Trump's unsubstantiated election fraud claims during a "Meet the Press" interview, the Ohio Senate race's focus on Jeffrey Epstein-linked donations, and Trump's exaggerated claims about Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool spending.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionEconomyDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Donald TrumpMeet the PressElection FraudCalifornia PrimaryOhio Senate RaceJeffrey EpsteinFactCheck.org
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Examines Trump's Claims on Fraud and Climate, Reports on Bolton Plea
FactCheck.org is reporting on President Donald Trump's exaggerations regarding federal program fraud and climate change scenarios, the reported plea agreement of John Bolton, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine messaging.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentMedical ScienceLegal Donald TrumpFederal ProgramsSocial SecurityClimate ChangeJohn BoltonRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Measles VaccineFactCheck.org
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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: 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: Republicans Repeat Problematic Estimate of Medication Abortion Harms
FactCheck.org reports that Republican lawmakers are repeating a problematic estimate of serious side effects from the medication abortion pill mifepristone, despite peer-reviewed studies showing a much lower rate.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceLegalSocial Issues MifepristoneMedication abortionSupreme CourtRepublican lawmakersFactCheck.orgSide effectsReproductive health