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Ask PolitiFact: Did Pete Hegseth’s tattoos bar him from National Guard service in 2021?

Ask PolitiFact: Did Pete Hegseth’s tattoos bar him from National Guard service in 2021?

By Sara Swann • November 19, 2024
Russian influence operations intensified ahead of Election Day. Officials expect it to continue.

Russian influence operations intensified ahead of Election Day. Officials expect it to continue.

By Loreben Tuquero • November 8, 2024
Donald Trump wins 2024 US election for president

Donald Trump wins 2024 US election for president

By Louis Jacobson • November 6, 2024
Overwhelming majority of ballot boxes are secure, rare for ballots to be lost or destroyed

Overwhelming majority of ballot boxes are secure, rare for ballots to be lost or destroyed

By Jill Terreri Ramos • October 31, 2024
Prop 1 would not undermine parental consent for minors’ gender-affirming care, experts say

Prop 1 would not undermine parental consent for minors’ gender-affirming care, experts say

By Jill Terreri Ramos • October 18, 2024
Ron DeSantis dismisses climate change link to stronger hurricanes. Here’s what the science says.

Ron DeSantis dismisses climate change link to stronger hurricanes. Here’s what the science says.

By Samantha Putterman • October 17, 2024
Fact-checking the Pennsylvania Senate debate between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick

Fact-checking the Pennsylvania Senate debate between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick

By Caleb McCullough • October 4, 2024
VP debate fact-check: What JD Vance and Tim Walz got right, wrong on abortion, immigration

VP debate fact-check: What JD Vance and Tim Walz got right, wrong on abortion, immigration

By PolitiFact Staff • October 2, 2024
What was Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Wesley Routh’s connection to Ukraine?

What was Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Wesley Routh’s connection to Ukraine?

By Jeff Cercone • September 16, 2024
Four fact-checks from Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s CNN interview

Four fact-checks from Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s CNN interview

By Matthew Crowley • August 30, 2024
Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ new running mate

Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ new running mate

By Louis Jacobson • August 6, 2024
What to know about claims that Trump rally shooter used ‘encrypted’ messaging, bank accounts

What to know about claims that Trump rally shooter used ‘encrypted’ messaging, bank accounts

By Madison Czopek • August 2, 2024
What Supreme Court’s immunity ruling means for Trump’s cases and, potentially, future presidents

What Supreme Court’s immunity ruling means for Trump’s cases and, potentially, future presidents

By Louis Jacobson • July 2, 2024
Trump guilty in NY trial: Can he still run for president or vote as a convicted felon?

Trump guilty in NY trial: Can he still run for president or vote as a convicted felon?

By Louis Jacobson • May 31, 2024
Trump N.Y. trial countdown: What happens after the jury’s verdict?

Trump N.Y. trial countdown: What happens after the jury’s verdict?

By Louis Jacobson • May 29, 2024
Trump says the FEC saw no merit in Stormy Daniels-related case. Here’s why that’s misleading.

Trump says the FEC saw no merit in Stormy Daniels-related case. Here’s why that’s misleading.

By Amy Sherman • May 8, 2024
Biden won’t be charged in classified documents case, but special counsel report questions his memory

Biden won’t be charged in classified documents case, but special counsel report questions his memory

By Louis Jacobson • February 9, 2024
After New Hampshire primary win, Donald Trump misleads on Democrats voting, immigration, border wall

After New Hampshire primary win, Donald Trump misleads on Democrats voting, immigration, border wall

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • January 24, 2024
Trump’s misleading claim that Haley is seeking Democrats to ‘infiltrate’ New Hampshire’s GOP primary

Trump’s misleading claim that Haley is seeking Democrats to ‘infiltrate’ New Hampshire’s GOP primary

By Amy Sherman • January 18, 2024
Ron DeSantis touted many top rankings for Florida in State of the State. We checked them out.

Ron DeSantis touted many top rankings for Florida in State of the State. We checked them out.

By Louis Jacobson • January 9, 2024