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Senate Democrats speak to gathering opposed to the SAVE America legislation at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Politics Mar 21

Fact-checking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the effects of the SAVE America Act

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

Health Mar 14

FILE PHOTO: Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London
What are peptides, and are they safe? Here's what to know

Lots of people are talking about peptides. But what are they? Here’s a quick primer on the health trend and what we know about peptides’ safety.

By Grace Abels, PolitiFact

Politics Mar 10

USS Thomas Hudner supports Operation Epic Fury
Fact-checking Trump's claim that Iran has Tomahawk missiles

Although a few countries other than the U.S. have Tomahawks, none of them is engaged in fighting Iran. Tomahawk cruise missiles are manufactured by Raytheon, a U.S. company, for use by the U.S. military and international partners.

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

World Mar 07

U.S. President Trump hosts a round table on collegiate sports in Washington
Fact-checking Trump's comments that a 2015 deal gave Iran the right to nuclear weapons

President Donald Trump repeatedly said the 2015 nuclear deal he pulled out of gave Iran the right to secure nuclear weapons. PolitiFact rated the statement False.

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

Economy Mar 04

Workers evacuate area around Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery as smoke rises following a reported Iranian drone stri...
Experts analyze what the Iran war could mean for U.S. gasoline prices

It’s impossible to predict what will happen to gasoline prices in the near to medium term. But in the short term, experts widely expect them to rise.

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

Mar 01

Trump said he's pro legal immigration, his policies say otherwise

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact

President Donald Trump said during the State of the Union that he “will always allow people to come in legally.” His policies stripping people’s legal status and limiting legal immigration contradict that.

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Feb 28

Fact-checking statements made by Trump to justify U.S. strikes on Iran

By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

President Donald Trump's accusation that Iran is building nuclear weapons that could "soon" reach the U.S. is contradicted by a 2025 federal government assessment that said Iran is years away from the ability to produce long-range missiles.

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Feb 25

Fact-checking Democrats' responses to Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

By Grace Abels, Madison Czopek, Samantha Putterman, Zoe Weyand, PolitiFact

In a move that reflected the party’s divisions, Democrats offered a range of responses to President Donald Trump’s Feb. 24 State of the Union address. PolitiFact fact-checked some of those remarks.

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Feb 23

Trump says he's kept all of his campaign promises. PolitiFact's MAGA-Meter shows otherwise

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

President Donald Trump has said he already delivered on all he returned to office to do. The truth? Trump fulfilled a decent chunk of his domestic agenda in his first year, but many promises remain undelivered.

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Feb 22

What to know about protein in your diet, according to dietitians

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

From popcorn to Pop-Tarts, protein-packed food is everywhere, and politicians want you to eat more of it. What’s the right amount for you?…

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