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U.S. President Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office at the White House

Politics Aug 11

Trump talks about the Reflecting Pool and White House ballroom a lot. Here's exactly how much

By Caleb McCullough, Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact

Health Aug 08

Packages of nicotine pouches in a photo illustration in New York City
What are Zyn nicotine pouches and are they safe?

The Food and Drug Administration is allowing the company Zyn to advertise some of its nicotine pouches as safer in some ways than smoking cigarettes.

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact

World Aug 02

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
Fact-checking Trump's claims about how the Iran war is going

Even as a ceasefire was crumbling, leading the U.S. to wage new attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump touted the United States’ war as a success.

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

Politics Jul 25

Precinct official tests voting machines in Raleigh
Fact-checking Mullin's claim that foreign adversaries can access voting machines in U.S. elections

Mullin’s comments about foreign adversaries accessing voting machines reflect concerns that security and election technology experts have long had. But so far, there’s no proof of such attempts.

By Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact

Politics Jul 17

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House in Washington
Fact-checking Trump's address on China, the 2020 election and what documents show

President Donald Trump quoted years-old intelligence community documents, including some that had been declassified or partially redacted, without noting a distinction between what China may have planned versus what analysts say it did.

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

Jul 16

PolitiFact: Live fact-checking Trump's address from the White House

By PolitiFact staff

Our partners at PolitiFact are providing live fact-checking of the president's July 16 address from the White House.

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Jul 16

Trump's address may focus on the 2020 election. Here's what to know about foreign interference, voting security

By Alex Min, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation July 16 with an expected primetime focus on election integrity. Reports from intelligence experts show that the 2020 election was secure and foreign governments’ attempts at interference did not affect voting.

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Jun 28

Fact-checking Trump's claims about 401(k) gains during his second term

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

Fidelity Investments data shows that during the majority of Trump’s second term, average 401(k) account balances have risen by $9,454, or about one-third of the $30,000 figure Trump cited.

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Jun 13

Fact-checking claims about 'unprecedented' demand for World Cup tickets

By Maria Briceño, Alex Min, PolitiFact

Many of the 2026 World Cup matches were not sold out as of Friday — and the existing ticket sales have unfolded amid pricing controversies.

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Jun 06

What's next for the War Powers Resolution on Iran? PolitiFact explains

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

The House and Senate have advanced war powers resolutions aimed at curbing President Donald Trump from continuing the war in Iran. Can a 53-year-old law make a difference? What steps would be required to end the war? PolitiFact explains.

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