We provide context to some of Joe Biden’s claims in his speech accepting the party’s presidential nomination.
Final Night of the Democratic Convention
Stories by Brooks Jackson
Director Emeritus, FactCheck.org
Democratic Convention Night 3
There was news: Sen. Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination. But there was little to fact-check.
Democratic Convention Night 2
We found few factual distortions on the night Joe Biden officially became the party’s presidential nominee.
Democratic Convention Opening Night
A quiet first night for fact-checkers. Only a few quibbles, including on the minimum wage, mail-in voting and Social Security payments.
Trump’s Numbers July 2020 Update
Statistical measures of how things have changed since the president took office.
Trump’s Numbers April 2020 Update
Statistical measures of how things have changed during Trump’s time in office.
FactChecking the South Carolina Debate
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
Six candidates — including debate newcomer Mike Bloomberg — squared off three days before the Nevada caucuses.
FactChecking the State of the Union
The president’s address included false and misleading claims on jobs, wages, energy, immigration and more.
Trump’s Numbers January 2020 Update
Statistical measures of how things have changed during Trump’s first three years.