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All Fact-checks for National

stated on August 29, 2024 in X posts

President Joe Biden “did a campaign ad at the graves in Arlington in 2020.”

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stated on August 28, 2024 in a post on X

“This month alone, more than 16,000 non-citizens have been removed from the voter rolls in 3 states.”

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stated on August 27, 2024 in a Threads post

Charlie Kirk X post about iPhone storage reveals his top app is Grindr.

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Instagram posts

stated on August 25, 2024 in an Instagram post

Video shows helicopter “dropping millions” of mosquitoes in Massachusetts towns hit by eastern equine encephalitis virus.

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stated on August 23, 2024 in a speech in Las Vegas

“Kamala cast the tiebreaking vote to hire 87,000 new IRS agents to go after your tip income.”

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stated on August 7, 2024 in a campaign event in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law that would “take children away from their parents if the parents don’t want to consent to sex changes.”

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stated on August 18, 2024 in X posts

Pallets of bricks were left all over the streets of Chicago before the Democratic National Convention.

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stated on August 19, 2024 in in social media posts

Videos show Kamala Harris intoxicated.

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stated on August 19, 2024 in Threads posts

The Democratic National Convention was “nearly empty” during its first day.

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stated on August 19, 2024 in X posts

The American flag is missing from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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stated on August 14, 2024 in a speech in California

Former President Donald Trump “cut overtime benefits for millions of workers.”

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stated on August 19, 2024 in a post

“Women don't even get their own restroom at the DNC convention.”

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stated on August 18, 2024 in X post

Photo shows “pallets or containers of bricks have been found near locations designated for protests related to the Democratic National Convention”

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stated on August 15, 2024 in a news conference

California law lets you “rob a store as long as it’s not more than $950” and “not get charged.” Kamala Harris “did that.”

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stated on August 11, 2024 in an interview on CNN State of the Union

Gov. Tim Walz delivered paid family leave in Minnesota but “Republicans are blocking” a Biden-Harris proposal.

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Instagram posts

stated on August 13, 2024 in an Instagram post

Videos of media talking about Tim Walz as a "happy warrior" are proof of government propaganda legalized by Barack Obama.

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stated on August 14, 2024 in a TikTok video

Video shows Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran getting a “MASSIVE” ovation after his two-game suspension for homophobic slur.

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Instagram posts

stated on August 12, 2024 in an Instagram post

Kamala Harris posted about banning Barron Trump’s friend from X because he wore a “Biden Loves Minors” shirt.

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stated on August 6, 2024 in a speech

J.D. Vance “literally wrote the foreword for the architect of the Project 2025 agenda."

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stated on August 7, 2024 in a news conference

Says Tim Walz said he carried weapons in war, but “he has not spent a day in a combat zone.”

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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

Tracking Trump's abortion position: Harris says he'll ban it, but he now says it's up to states.

Tracking Trump's abortion position: Harris says he'll ban it, but he now says it's up to states.

By Samantha Putterman • August 28, 2024

PolitiFact reader feedback: ‘Not giving all the context is misleading’

PolitiFact reader feedback: ‘Not giving all the context is misleading’

By Josie Hollingsworth • August 27, 2024

Harris says Trump’s ‘Project 2025 agenda’ would raise mortgage costs by $1,200. What’s that about?

Harris says Trump’s ‘Project 2025 agenda’ would raise mortgage costs by $1,200. What’s that about?

By Jeff Cercone • August 26, 2024

Ron Johnson called Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president a 'coup.' Is that accurate?

Ron Johnson called Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president a 'coup.' Is that accurate?

By Madeline Heim • August 23, 2024

How PolitiFact is covering Election 2024

How PolitiFact is covering Election 2024

By PolitiFact Staff • August 23, 2024

How a political convention speech inspired PolitiFact

How a political convention speech inspired PolitiFact

By Katie Sanders • August 22, 2024

Kamala Harris fact-check: How accurate was her 2024 DNC speech in Chicago?

Kamala Harris fact-check: How accurate was her 2024 DNC speech in Chicago?

By PolitiFact Staff • August 22, 2024

Walz has conflated IVF and IUI when discussing his family. What’s the difference?

Walz has conflated IVF and IUI when discussing his family. What’s the difference?

By Jeff Cercone • August 22, 2024

2024 DNC Night 3 fact-check: What speakers got right, wrong in Chicago speeches

2024 DNC Night 3 fact-check: What speakers got right, wrong in Chicago speeches

By PolitiFact Staff • August 21, 2024

Fact-checking Tim Walz before his 2024 DNC speech – plus the attacks on his record

Fact-checking Tim Walz before his 2024 DNC speech – plus the attacks on his record

By Amy Sherman • August 21, 2024

PolitiFact and Capital B partner to counter election-year misinformation aimed at Black audiences

PolitiFact and Capital B partner to counter election-year misinformation aimed at Black audiences

By PolitiFact Staff • August 20, 2024

Fact-checking DNC Night 2: What Democratic speakers got right, wrong

Fact-checking DNC Night 2: What Democratic speakers got right, wrong

By PolitiFact Staff • August 20, 2024

Fact-checking Joe Biden on Day 1 of 2024 Democratic National Convention

Fact-checking Joe Biden on Day 1 of 2024 Democratic National Convention

By PolitiFact Staff • August 20, 2024

How accurate are warnings by Democrats, Kamala Harris about Donald Trump’s ‘Project 2025 agenda?’

How accurate are warnings by Democrats, Kamala Harris about Donald Trump’s ‘Project 2025 agenda?’

By Samantha Putterman • August 20, 2024

As Joe Biden prepares to speak at the DNC, what has he accomplished as president?

As Joe Biden prepares to speak at the DNC, what has he accomplished as president?

By Louis Jacobson • August 19, 2024

Federal appeals court rules in favor of PolitiFact and Meta against Children’s Health Defense

Federal appeals court rules in favor of PolitiFact and Meta against Children’s Health Defense

By Amy Sherman • August 13, 2024

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s rally in Bozeman, Montana

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s rally in Bozeman, Montana

By Caleb McCullough • August 10, 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

Are Google, Meta AI hiding Trump information? Here’s what companies say happened

Are Google, Meta AI hiding Trump information? Here’s what companies say happened

By Jeff Cercone • August 5, 2024

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Create a National Health Insurance Exchange

Require utilities to reduce electricity demand

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Modernize the nation's electricity grid and use "smart grid" practices

Require production of more biofuels

Require new federal fleet purchases to be half plug-in hybrids or electric vehicles

Modernize air traffic system

Create job training programs for clean technologies

Ask people and businesses to conserve electricity

Support high-speed rail