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The rapid growth of the fact-checking movement has been accompanied by an equally sharp rise in false claims across social media.
The rapid growth of the fact-checking movement has been accompanied by an equally sharp rise in false claims across social media.
The 60 Plus Association claims the West Virginia Democrat wants to strip $300 billion from Medicare. A lot of that is Washington funny money.
An analysis finds that only about one-third of the 41 gun-related mass killings since 2015 might have been prevented by proposed gun restrictions being debated today. But some provisions might have minimized the bloodshed.
Few people are ever prosecuted for lying on a key form required for gun purchases, according to Justice Department records provided to The Fact Checker.
The president's math adds up — but is he comparing apples and oranges?
In an opinion article, the president cited a figure that barely includes utility savings and is an estimate far in the future.
Academics have investigated whether assault-weapons bans, large-capacity magazine restrictions, universal background checks and other curbs have worked.
Which Afghans actually managed to get on the planes after the fall of Kabul? We have some answers.
The president offered estimates on the cost of corruption, but he's relying on statistics that do not have much validity.
The Wisconsin senator is taking out of context remarks from almost 10 years ago to make his case.