politifact

Experts analyze what the Iran war could mean for U.S. gasoline prices

By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?…

Fact-checking DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on her agency's role in elections

By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made comments that could lead people to misinterpret her agency’s role in elections as she lobbied for legislation that would require photo ID to vote and documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Fact-checking speculation that Nancy Guthrie's abduction is linked to the Epstein files

By Maria Briceño, PolitiFact

Social media users speculated that Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is related to Savannah Guthrie’s husband, Michael Feldman, being listed as a “co-conspirator” in the Epstein files. Neither Feldman nor his company, FGS Global, are listed in the files.

Here's what to know about the constitutional right to record immigration agents in public

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact

Recording on-duty immigration agents in public is a First Amendment right, but obstructing agents’ work is a crime. Whether something constitutes as obstruction can be subjective. Here’s what legal experts say you should know.

A parent's guide to preventing measles infection and what to look for

By Grace Abels, PolitiFact

Measles cases are rising in the U.S., and for many parents, it’s a never-before-seen disease. Here's how to spot the rash, and protect your family against this dangerous infection.