Politics Oct 31 When will we know 2026 midterm election results? It may take some time, but that's normal In past elections, elected leaders, candidates and social media users have spread falsehoods that “late night” arrivals of “ballot dumps” or “suitcases” of ballots are signs of fraud, or that only Democratic-led cities take days to count votes. By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact
Health Oct 13 Does a Russian lab worker's death carry pandemic risk? Experts say it's unlikely, with one caveat Some details surrounding a Russian lab worker’s death of an unknown pneumonia parallel COVID-19 news that unfolded seven years ago, but health security experts say they don’t see signs this is a precursor to another pandemic. By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact
Politics Oct 01 A fact-checked guide to Trump's talking points and falsehoods at midterm rallies President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail to support Republican candidates in toss-up races that will determine which party controls Congress for the final two years of his presidency. Here’s a list of more than two dozen go-to Trump… By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact
Politics Sep 22 Fact-checking Trump's speech to the 2026 United Nations General Assembly In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump defended the United States’ robust use of military force in Iran, Venezuela and elsewhere, saying the international community is incapable of handling threats from those countries. Here are… By Caleb McCullough, Louis Jacobson, Loreben Tuquero, Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact
Sep 10 Live fact check: Night 2 of the Republican Midterm Convention By PolitiFact staff Vice President JD Vance will speak Thursday at the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas. Continue reading
Sep 10 WATCH: What Trump told reporters near Ground Zero in 2001 By Bryan Gallion Donald Trump talked to reporters near Ground Zero two days after the Twin Towers were attacked, unearthed archival footage from PBS News shows. Continue reading
Sep 09 Live fact check: Night 1 of the Republican Midterm Convention By PolitiFact staff President Donald Trump will appear Wednesday at an unconventional national convention thrown by the Republican Party in Dallas. Continue reading
Sep 08 Fact-checking Trump's stories about his own 9/11 response By Caleb McCullough, PolitiFact President Donald Trump recounted his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in an interview and event leading up to the 25th anniversary this week, repeating statements that lack evidence about aiding in the recovery. Continue reading
Sep 05 U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't reduce domestic gasoline prices anytime soon, experts say By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact Oil experts told PolitiFact gains for consumers will not materialize any time soon, and would likely take years — long after November’s midterm elections. Continue reading