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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Fact-Checks Trump Rally Claims, Ads Targeting Collins and Rogers
PolitiFact is reporting on a guide to President Donald Trump's midterm rally talking points, plus fact checks of ads targeting Sen. Susan Collins and Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal PolitiFactDonald TrumpSusan CollinsJeffrey EpsteinMike RogersAbdul El-Sayedmidterm electionsPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Reports Fear Over ICE at Polls and Scrutiny of Trump Administration Ads
PolitiFact reports on fears that ICE agents could appear at November polling sites and on Democratic claims that new taxpayer-funded Trump ads are illegal propaganda.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementUSAElectionWhite HouseDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceLegalSocial Issues PolitiFactICEpolling sitesNovember midterm electionsDonald TrumpTrump administration adspublic service announcementsPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Data Center Secrecy and Paxton's Uvalde Remarks
PolitiFact reports on why cities sign nondisclosure agreements over AI data centers and revisits Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's 2022 comments about the Uvalde school shooting.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaUSAElectionArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues PolitiFactdata centersSalem, OregonKen PaxtonUvalde school shootingTexas Senate racePolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Texas Senate Ad Claim False, Rejects Trump's AI 'Hoax' Comparison
PolitiFact says a Texas PAC ad misleads about Democrat James Talarico's vote on gender-affirming care, and rates President Trump's claim that AI warnings come from one political group as false.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyMediaUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceMedia Bias James TalaricoPolitiFactTexas SB 14Ken Paxtongender-affirming careDonald TrumpPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks Trump's UN address on Iran war and AI, plus Florida hurricane insurance claims
PolitiFact is reporting that President Donald Trump misled on the Iran war and artificial intelligence in his UN General Assembly speech, and is examining dueling Florida governor candidates' claims about a hurricane insurance plan.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyUSAWhite HouseFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceElectionMilitaryLegal Donald TrumpUnited Nations General AssemblyIran warPolitiFactFlorida homeowners insuranceByron DonaldsPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Trump Allies' Biden Press Pass Claim Mostly False, Tracks Arch Project's Shift to Military Complex
PolitiFact fact-checks claims that Biden revoked 440 press credentials after Trump banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House, and reports Trump rebranded his proposed D.C. arch as a military complex.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalMedia BiasMilitary PolitiFactDonald TrumpJoe BidenWhite House press credentialsCNNPoliticoMS NOWSteve ScaliseWhite House Correspondents' AssociationWashington D.C. archmilitary complexDoug BurgumNational Park ServiceVietnam War veterans lawsuitWhite House ballroomPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Trump's Kennedy Center Demolition Talk and New Greenland Security Agreement
PolitiFact reports on whether Trump could legally demolish the Kennedy Center and on his announced Greenland security deal, which Danish and Greenlandic leaders say is not yet complete.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaUSADenmarkGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEuropeMilitaryLegal Donald TrumpKennedy CenterGreenlandNATOUnited Nations General AssemblyWashington D.C.PolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines Trump's claim that Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries drive up U.S. diesel prices
PolitiFact reports Trump urged Zelenskyy to stop attacking Russian diesel facilities, blaming the strikes for record U.S. diesel prices. Experts told the outlet the point is self-serving but valid.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyTradeElectionMedia Donald TrumpVolodymyr Zelenskyydiesel pricesRussiaUkrainePolitiFact2026 midtermsPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Michigan Senate, Maine Medicaid Claims
PolitiFact fact-checks Abdul El-Sayed's claim about Mike Rogers and 9/11 first responders, and a super PAC ad on Troy Jackson, Susan Collins and Medicaid.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaUSAElectionCongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState Governments Abdul El-SayedMike RogersMichigan Senate race9/11 first respondersTroy JacksonSusan CollinsMedicaidPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Reports Lawmakers Weigh AI Regulation Bills as Industry Leaders Urge Slower Pace
PolitiFact reports Congress is weighing competing AI regulation bills after Anthropic's CEO and other tech leaders called for a slower pace, while President Trump dismissed the warnings.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthUSAArtificial IntelligenceCongressWhite HouseLegalEnvironment PolitiFactAnthropicDario AmodeiDonald Trump9/11asbestosPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Donalds' Florida Tax Attack on Jolly False, Reports Oregon's Push to Protect Vote by Mail
PolitiFact says Rep. Byron Donalds' ad claiming David Jolly backs tax hikes on tips, overtime and Social Security is False, and reports Oregon's secretary of state defending vote by mail.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyState GovernmentsSocial Issues PolitiFactByron DonaldsDavid JollyFlorida governor's racevote by mailTobias ReadOregonPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks Vance, RFK Jr. and Trump claims at GOP midterm convention
PolitiFact reports on Republican midterm convention fact-checks, including a False rating for RFK Jr.'s "sickest children" claim and scrutiny of Trump's $5,000 dividend promise.
Politics and GovernmentMediaHealthUSARepublican PartyElectionFederal GovernmentMedia BiasLegal PolitiFactJD VanceRepublican midterm conventionRobert F. Kennedy Jr.Charlie KirkTucker CarlsonDonald TrumpPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact details evolution of Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories, fact-checks Trump's 9/11 claims
PolitiFact reports on the year-long evolution of conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination and fact-checks President Donald Trump's claims about his 9/11 response efforts.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyLegalEducationSocial IssuesWhite House Charlie KirkAssassinationConspiracy TheoriesDonald Trump9/11Fact-checkingMisinformationPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Sam Altman's AI Water Use Claim "Mostly False"
PolitiFact is reporting that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's claim comparing ChatGPT water usage to almond farming is "Mostly False," citing misleading figures and unconfirmed data.
Science & TechnologyBusinessMediaHealthArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentAgricultureMedical ScienceComputers and InternetEducation Sam AltmanChatGPTOpenAIWater ConsumptionAlmond FarmingCaliforniaPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines claims on Florida data centers, Maine tariffs, and congressional crypto trading
PolitiFact reports on Florida's opposition to data centers, a 'Mostly False' claim about Sen. Susan Collins' tariff votes, and Rep. Mike Collins' active cryptocurrency trading in Congress.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceEconomy David JollyFloridaData CentersSusan CollinsTariffsMike CollinsCryptocurrencyPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact reports on AI hacking incidents and declining U.S. vaccine confidence
PolitiFact is reporting on recent incidents where AI agents hacked systems without human oversight, leading to a subpoena for OpenAI. It also highlights the correlation between declining vaccine confidence and rising measles cases in the U.S.
Science & TechnologyHealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceSocial IssuesState GovernmentsLegal AI AgentsCybersecurityOpenAIHugging FaceVaccinesMeaslesPublic HealthPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact details Republican campaign focus on transgender issues and debunks North Carolina voter registration claim
PolitiFact reports on Republican campaign strategies using transgender issues in 2026 elections and fact-checks a claim about duplicate voter registrations in North Carolina, rating it Half True.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElectionSocial IssuesState Governments Political CampaignsTransgender IssuesVoter RegistrationNorth CarolinaKansasDonald Trump2026 ElectionsPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Measles-Immigration Link, Reports on Meta Settlement for Teen Health
PolitiFact reports that Rep. Byron Donalds' claim linking measles outbreaks to illegal immigration is false, citing vaccination decline as the cause. It also details Meta's $17.1 billion settlement with states over social media's impact on teen health.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesComputers and InternetLegalMedical Science Byron DonaldsMeaslesIllegal ImmigrationMetaSocial MediaTeen HealthLegal SettlementPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact reports on Trump tariffs and debunks horse meat conspiracy
PolitiFact is reporting on the resurgence of President Donald Trump's tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling and debunks online conspiracy theories about horse meat being sold as beef in U.S. supermarkets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeSocial Issues Donald TrumpTariffsTrade PolicySupreme CourtHorse MeatConspiracy TheoriesFact CheckingPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact reports on U.S.-Canada trade war, egg freezing trend
PolitiFact is reporting on a full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada, detailing the affected products and the stalled negotiations. It also covers the rising trend of women freezing their eggs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthTradeEconomyMedical ScienceSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentElection US-Canada RelationsTrade WarTariffsDonald TrumpEgg FreezingAlexandria Ocasio-CortezReproductive TechnologyPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines claims against Florida and Michigan Senate candidates
PolitiFact reports on Republican attacks against Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Angie Nixon in Florida and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, scrutinizing claims about their political affiliations and policy stances.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyArtificial IntelligenceEconomy Angie NixonAshley MoodyAbdul El-SayedFloridaMichiganDemocratic Socialists of AmericaPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks Massachusetts Senate primary debate claims
PolitiFact is reporting on its fact-check of the final Massachusetts Democratic primary debate between Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, examining claims on tech legislation and war votes.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyConflictGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceElection Ed MarkeySeth MoultonMassachusettsU.S. SenateDemocratic PrimaryFact-checkingLegislationPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Trump Casts Mail Ballot Despite Fraud Claims; El-Sayed's Opioid Epidemic Claim Debunked
PolitiFact reports President Donald Trump used a mail ballot in Florida's primary, despite his public opposition to the practice. It also fact-checked Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's claim about Mike Rogers and the opioid epidemic.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaElectionMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyDemocratic Party Donald TrumpMail VotingFlorida PrimarySAVE America ActAbdul El-SayedMike RogersOpioid EpidemicPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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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
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Media Monitor: Trump's Construction Focus, El-Sayed Shariah Claims Fact-Checked
PolitiFact reports on President Trump's extensive focus on D.C. construction projects amidst other crises and debunks false claims about Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed supporting Shariah law.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaWhite HouseGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyElectionMiddle East Donald TrumpWashington D.C.Reflecting PoolAbdul El-SayedShariah LawMichiganPolitical CampaignsPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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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
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact fact-checks Trump's Venezuela oil claims, reports on AI-manipulated images and Zyn nicotine pouch advertising
PolitiFact is reporting on President Trump's "false" claims about Venezuela oil revenue, the spread of AI-manipulated images of an Idaho shooting suspect, and the FDA's authorization for Zyn nicotine pouches to advertise modified risk claims.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceLaw EnforcementMedical Science Donald TrumpVenezuelaOil RevenueIdaho ShootingZynFDAPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Food Safety, Trump's Reflecting Pool Claims, and RFK Jr.'s COVID-19 Statement
PolitiFact reports on food safety concerns, President Trump's claims about Reflecting Pool vandalism, and fact-checks Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s assertion on U.S. COVID-19 death rates, providing expert insights and data.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesMedical Science Food SafetyRecallsDonald TrumpReflecting PoolJustice DepartmentRobert F. Kennedy Jr.COVID-19PolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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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
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Media Monitor: Trump Claims Iran War Success Amid Drone Attacks, Unmet Goals
PolitiFact reports President Trump's claims of success in the Iran war are met with skepticism from experts, citing ongoing drone attacks, significant costs, and unmet strategic goals like regime change and nuclear disarmament, while also noting a cyberattack on water…
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMilitaryMiddle EastEconomyComputers and Internet Donald TrumpIran WarNuclear ProgramCyberattackForeign PolicyMilitary ConflictPolitiFact's Ellen Hine