Democratic Convention Night 2 August 19, 2020 We found few factual distortions on the night Joe Biden officially became the party’s presidential nominee.
Democratic Convention Opening Night August 18, 2020 A quiet first night for fact-checkers. Only a few quibbles, including on the minimum wage, mail-in voting and Social Security payments.
Biden’s Greatest Hits August 17, 2020 A compendium of the top false and misleading claims by the Democratic presidential candidate.
Trump’s Numbers July 2020 Update July 17, 2020 Statistical measures of how things have changed since the president took office.
Trump Misleads on Hydroxychloroquine, Again May 21, 2020 In revealing that he’s taking the drug to prevent COVID-19, the president distorted the facts.
An April Filled with Repeats May 1, 2020 The president has used the coronavirus briefings to repeatedly misstate the facts about his administration’s handling of the pandemic, the economy and trade with China.
Trump’s Numbers April 2020 Update April 13, 2020 Statistical measures of how things have changed during Trump’s time in office.
FactChecking the March Democratic Debate March 16, 2020 While debating 6 feet apart due to the coronavirus outbreak, the two leading contenders offered competing versions of the facts on several key issues.
FactChecking the South Carolina Debate February 26, 2020 In another feisty affair, the Democrats traded barbs over contested quotes, crime and Castro. We referee some of the rhetoric.
FactChecking the Las Vegas Democratic Debate February 20, 2020 Six candidates — including debate newcomer Mike Bloomberg — squared off three days before the Nevada caucuses.