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How much does the Mueller investigation cost?

How much does the Mueller investigation cost?

By Louis Jacobson • November 30, 2018
Lie of the Year 2018: Readers' Choice Poll

Lie of the Year 2018: Readers' Choice Poll

By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 30, 2018
How much has been spent so far on Donald Trump's border wall?

How much has been spent so far on Donald Trump's border wall?

By Matthew Gold • November 29, 2018
Fact-checking Donald Trump's statement on Saudi Arabia, Khashoggi murder

Fact-checking Donald Trump's statement on Saudi Arabia, Khashoggi murder

By Jon Greenberg • November 27, 2018
It's #GivingNewsDay! Every dollar you donate to PolitiFact is now tripled

It's #GivingNewsDay! Every dollar you donate to PolitiFact is now tripled

By Aaron Sharockman • November 27, 2018
Is it legal for tear gas to be used against migrants?

Is it legal for tear gas to be used against migrants?

By Miriam Valverde • November 26, 2018
A closer look at Donald Trump’s record on military, veterans

A closer look at Donald Trump’s record on military, veterans

By John Kruzel • November 26, 2018
Midterm Facebook misinformation: Pipe bombs, menacing caravans and rampant voter fraud

Midterm Facebook misinformation: Pipe bombs, menacing caravans and rampant voter fraud

By Jon Greenberg • November 21, 2018
Mailbag: Post-election edition

Mailbag: Post-election edition

By Louis Jacobson • November 21, 2018
Pumpkin pies, pilgrims and pre-existing conditions: PolitiFact’s 2018 Thanksgiving dinner guide

Pumpkin pies, pilgrims and pre-existing conditions: PolitiFact’s 2018 Thanksgiving dinner guide

By Kyra Haas • November 18, 2018
Is Donald Trump’s pick of Matthew Whitaker for acting attorney general legal?

Is Donald Trump’s pick of Matthew Whitaker for acting attorney general legal?

By John Kruzel • November 15, 2018
Donald Trump and Rick Scott allege fraud in Broward, Palm Beach vote counting without any evidence

Donald Trump and Rick Scott allege fraud in Broward, Palm Beach vote counting without any evidence

By Amy Sherman • November 13, 2018
Fact-checking distorted video Sarah Sanders used to bar a CNN White House reporter

Fact-checking distorted video Sarah Sanders used to bar a CNN White House reporter

By Manuela Tobias • November 8, 2018
So the Democrats won the House. What legislation might follow?

So the Democrats won the House. What legislation might follow?

By Louis Jacobson • November 7, 2018
Is the migrant caravan an invasion?

Is the migrant caravan an invasion?

By Miriam Valverde • November 7, 2018
PolitiFact is not biased -- here’s why

PolitiFact is not biased -- here’s why

By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 6, 2018
What's at stake in the midterms: A primer on 8 key issues for 2018

What's at stake in the midterms: A primer on 8 key issues for 2018

By Louis Jacobson • November 5, 2018
The 2018 midterms: 16 senate races we’ve been tracking

The 2018 midterms: 16 senate races we’ve been tracking

By PolitiFact Staff • November 5, 2018
Donald Trump on the campaign stump: His most glaring falsehoods

Donald Trump on the campaign stump: His most glaring falsehoods

By Jon Greenberg • November 5, 2018
Here’s the latest on the migrant caravans

Here’s the latest on the migrant caravans

By Miriam Valverde • November 2, 2018