A nonprofit trade group that advocates a pro-business agenda.
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Video: Trump’s WHO Announcement
In this video, we look at some of the claims that President Donald Trump made when he announced his administration would halt funding for the World Health Organization.
The White House Coronavirus Briefings
FactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson spoke with WHYY radio in Philadelphia about fact-checking the White House’s daily coronavirus task force briefings.
Mailbag: Face Masks
A reader sent us a comment about our article on the research behind face masks and whether people who aren’t sick should use them to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Video: Trump’s Exaggerated COVID-19 Drug Claims
In this video, we look at President Donald Trump’s misleading claim that there’s “very strong evidence” to support his hope that a malaria drug can treat COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Q&A on the Coronavirus Pandemic
We answer some key questions about what is known so far about the outbreak and the virus.
A Guide to Our Coronavirus Coverage
We launched a new Coronavirus Coverage page to help readers navigate our website and more easily find the articles they want to read.
FactChecking the March Democratic Debate
While debating 6 feet apart due to the coronavirus outbreak, the two leading contenders offered competing versions of the facts on several key issues.
Viral Meme Misrepresents Sanders’ Stance During Iran Hostage Crisis
A viral meme falsely claims Sen. Bernie Sanders “supported” Iran during the 1979 hostage crisis and “accused” the hostages of “being CIA spies.” Sanders was affiliated with a political party that criticized U.S. policy on Iran, but there’s no evidence he expressed those beliefs.
Senate Majority PAC
A super PAC “solely dedicated to building a Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate.”