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New information doesn't fix Donald Trump's 9/11 claim

New information doesn't fix Donald Trump's 9/11 claim

By Lauren Carroll • December 2, 2015
Our 5 most-read fact-checks from November

Our 5 most-read fact-checks from November

By Lauren Carroll • November 30, 2015
Yes, Donald Trump, Chevys are a rare sight in Japan, but why?

Yes, Donald Trump, Chevys are a rare sight in Japan, but why?

By Katie Sanders • November 27, 2015
Mailbag: Readers call out our recent turkeys

Mailbag: Readers call out our recent turkeys

By Louis Jacobson • November 25, 2015
In Context: Donald Trump's comments on a database of American Muslims

In Context: Donald Trump's comments on a database of American Muslims

By Lauren Carroll • November 24, 2015
Mailbag: A few readers say they're with Trump on 9/11 celebrations

Mailbag: A few readers say they're with Trump on 9/11 celebrations

By Louis Jacobson • November 23, 2015
PunditFact fact-checks the Sunday shows

PunditFact fact-checks the Sunday shows

By Lauren Carroll • November 22, 2015
PolitiFact Sheet: 5 questions about Syrian refugees

PolitiFact Sheet: 5 questions about Syrian refugees

By Lauren Carroll • November 19, 2015
Is ISIS an 'existential threat' to the United States?

Is ISIS an 'existential threat' to the United States?

By Louis Jacobson • November 16, 2015
Fact-checking the Iowa Democratic presidential debate

Fact-checking the Iowa Democratic presidential debate

By Lauren Carroll • November 14, 2015
Political group takes aim at Ben Carson’s past statements on women's issues

Political group takes aim at Ben Carson’s past statements on women's issues

By Joshua Gillin • November 13, 2015
Fact-checking the Republican Fox Business Network debate

Fact-checking the Republican Fox Business Network debate

By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 11, 2015
Fact-checking the Republican Fox Business Network debate

Fact-checking the Republican Fox Business Network debate

By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 9, 2015
The Truth-O-Meter arrives in Iowa

The Truth-O-Meter arrives in Iowa

By Amalie Nash • November 8, 2015
A look back at the battle over Keystone XL

A look back at the battle over Keystone XL

By Jon Greenberg • November 6, 2015
PolitiFact’s guide to the Republican tax plans (so far)

PolitiFact’s guide to the Republican tax plans (so far)

By Linda Qiu • November 5, 2015
Our top 5 most-read fact-checks from October

Our top 5 most-read fact-checks from October

By Lauren Carroll • November 4, 2015
Introducing PolitiFact California

Introducing PolitiFact California

By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 3, 2015
PunditFact: Fact-checking the Nov. 1 news shows

PunditFact: Fact-checking the Nov. 1 news shows

By Lauren Carroll • November 1, 2015
Fact-checking the Republican CNBC debate

Fact-checking the Republican CNBC debate

By Linda Qiu • October 29, 2015