Tag: politifact
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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
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Claim on Laken Riley Act Vote, Details Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
PolitiFact reports U.S. Rep. Mike Collins falsely claimed Sen. Jon Ossoff voted against the Laken Riley Act and provides an update on record-high cyclosporiasis cases linked to lettuce.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionMedical Science Laken Riley ActMike CollinsJon OssoffPolitiFactCyclosporiasisFood SafetyPublic HealthPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines election security claims, launches health initiative
PolitiFact reports on President Trump's election security claims, including noncitizen voting and Chinese interference, while also launching its new 'Well Informed' health journalism initiative and fact-checking various political and health topics.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEconomy Donald TrumpElection SecurityNoncitizen VotingChinaPolitiFactWell InformedDaylight Saving Time
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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.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on New Health Fact-Checking Initiative, Trump Speech Coverage, and World Cup Success
Poynter is reporting on PolitiFact's new "Well Informed" initiative to combat health misinformation, media reactions to President Donald Trump's election integrity speech, and record viewership for the World Cup.
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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.
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Media Monitor: Trump's Wealth Gains Driven by Crypto, Real Estate, Not Just Stock Market, PolitiFact Reports
PolitiFact reports President Trump's wealth increase stems from crypto, real estate, and other ventures, not solely the stock market. It also covered Senate debates, a GI illness outbreak, and the impact of ending TPS for Haitians.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceSocial Issues Donald TrumpFinancial DisclosureCryptocurrencySenate DebatesTemporary Protected StatusCyclosporiasisPoliticsPolitiFact
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Senate Candidate's Lobbyist Claim, Reports on Potential Caregiving Crisis from TPS End
PolitiFact is reporting that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's claim about Mike Rogers being a "pharma lobbyist" is false, and it is also covering concerns about a looming caregiving crisis due to the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborLegalSocial Issues PolitiFactMike RogersAbdul El-SayedMichigan Senate raceTemporary Protected StatusHealthcare workforceCaregiving crisisPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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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: 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: 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 examines claims on Texas Senate race, Trump's tariffs, Cuba, and IRS audits
PolitiFact reports on a false claim about James Talarico's veganism in the Texas Senate race, analyzes Trump's tariffs, U.S.-Cuba relations, and an unprecedented IRS audit halt.
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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…
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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.
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Trump's Claim on Substantially Lower Gas Prices
PolitiFact reports President Donald Trump's claim that gas prices had "come down very substantially" is inaccurate, citing AAA data showing daily increases before a minimal drop. It also covered GLP-1 medications for weight loss.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthWorldEconomyElectionGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceMiddle EastEurope Donald TrumpGas PricesPolitiFactAmerican Automobile AssociationStrait of HormuzGLP-1sWeight LossPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines Spirit Airlines closure, political violence polling and recent partisan claims
PolitiFact is reporting on the political fallout from the Spirit Airlines shutdown, shifting polling on political violence, and recent fact-checks of statements made by President Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders.
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Polling on Political Violence Following Assassination Attempt
PolitiFact is reporting on recent polling regarding political violence after a third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. The outlet examined claims about whether Democrats are growing more accepting of political violence.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseDemocratic PartyRepublican PartySocial IssuesElection PolitiFactDonald TrumpPolitical ViolencePoliticsWhite House Correspondents' AssociationPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks False Claims About Texas Floods, Florida Detention Center
PolitiFact is reporting on false claims that Kerr County Sheriff Larry L. Leitha would apply for green cards for a Mexican rescue team and that Gov. Ron DeSantis' Alligator Alcatraz has 'zero impact' on the Everglades.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentMediaScience & TechnologyMexicoSocial IssuesDisasters PolitiFactKerr CountyLarry L. LeithaRon DeSantisAlligator AlcatrazEvergladesEnvironmental ImpactPolitiFact