The most well-researched creatine supplements can help you build a bit of muscle and increase your strength — mostly when combined with exercise. But anyone promoting dramatic muscle gains is likely…

In New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race, Democrat Chris Pappas said his Republican opponent John Sununu “led efforts to privatize Social Security.” That’s Mostly True.

President Donald Trump said “the overall numbers” for the Republican midterm convention audience “beat the NFL.” That’s not true for TV ratings, and it’s unlikely for social media impressions.

Sherrod Brown says Jon Husted “led the push” to bring data centers to Ohio and gave billions in tax dollars to the industry. Husted promoted data center expansion and tax incentives, while the Ohio…

In Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson says her Democratic opponent, Josh Turek, missed 58% of floor votes in the statehouse during the 2026 session. We rated it True.

In Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson says her Democratic opponent, Josh Turek, missed 58% of floor votes in the statehouse during the 2026 session. We rated it True.

The Trump administration said its new TV ads are public service announcements. But law experts said unlike PSAs, the ads don’t inform viewers about how to access, benefit from or understand…

Abdul El-Sayed backed defunding police in 2020 and urged reducing incarceration. As a current Michigan Senate candidate, he’s supported funding for some police services and prison safety.

President Trump famously has a lot to say when he’s campaigning for Republicans on midterm ballots. Here’s a fact-checked guide to dozens of his go-to talking points.

Do you snore? If so, your online algorithm might slip videos into your feed promoting mouth taping. Doctors caution taping your mouth can be risky and mask sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.

Do you snore? If so, your online algorithm might slip videos into your feed promoting mouth taping. Doctors caution taping your mouth can be risky and mask sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.

President Trump famously has a lot to say when he’s campaigning for Republicans on midterm ballots. Here’s a fact-checked guide to dozens of his go-to talking points.

Abdul El-Sayed backed defunding police in 2020 and urged reducing incarceration. As a current Michigan Senate candidate, he’s supported funding for some police services and prison safety.

The Trump administration said its new TV ads are public service announcements. But law experts said unlike PSAs, the ads don’t inform viewers about how to access, benefit from or understand…

Los centros de datos son un tema polémico en este ciclo de elecciones de medio término. ¿Quién tiene la última palabra sobre su aprobación y por qué algunas ciudades están pausando su construcción?

In Ohio's governor race, a pro-Vivek Ramaswamy ad says Dr. Amy Acton’s medical knowledge was deemed “insufficient” and she told the medical board she was “clean” before a 2019 police incident.…

An ad in Maine’s U.S. Senate race distorted Sen. Susan Collins’ voting record on releasing the Epstein files. She cast one vote against releasing the files under specific circumstances but another…

Comments from President Trump and his allies fueled fear among some voters that the president could deploy ICE to the polls during the midterm elections. That would face legal and practical…

President Donald Trump and some Republicans invoked Chinese influence to claim that U.S. opposition to data centers is inauthentic. That exaggerates China-based influence campaigns' impact on a…

Abdul El-Sayed backed defunding police in 2020 and urged reducing incarceration. As a current Michigan Senate candidate, he’s supported funding for some police services and prison safety.

The Republican National Committee claimed that 54% of North Carolina commercial driver’s licenses were issued illegally to noncitizens. That number is based on a sampling — not a full accounting — of…

The Trump administration said its new TV ads are public service announcements. But law experts said unlike PSAs, the ads don’t inform viewers about how to access, benefit from or understand…

In Iowa’s governor’s race, Democrat Rob Sand said Iowa used to have the best public schools and is now “in the bottom half.” Iowa placed highly in the past, but not number one. By one metric, Iowa’s…

Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign said that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the 2022 Uvalde, Texas, mass school shooting was part of a “plan” by “God.” In his longer…

Data centers are a contentious point this midterm cycle. Who has the final say on their approval, and why are some cities pausing construction?

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Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign said that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the 2022 Uvalde, Texas, mass school shooting was part of a “plan” by “God.” In his longer…

Trump said warnings about AI are from “the same people” who warned of climate change and advocated investigations of him. Alarms over AI are not confined to one group of people, and the loudest…

Sherrod Brown says Jon Husted “led the push” to bring data centers to Ohio and gave billions in tax dollars to the industry. Husted promoted data center expansion and tax incentives, while the Ohio…

In New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race, Democrat Chris Pappas said his Republican opponent John Sununu “led efforts to privatize Social Security.” That’s Mostly True.

Florida gubernatorial candidates Democrat David Jolly and Republican U.S Rep. Byron Donalds spoke at WLRN’s Sept. 23 Sunshine Economy Summit. PolitiFact fact-checked some of their statements.

The most well-researched creatine supplements can help you build a bit of muscle and increase your strength — mostly when combined with exercise. But anyone promoting dramatic muscle gains is likely…

President Donald Trump and some Republicans invoked Chinese influence to claim that U.S. opposition to data centers is inauthentic. That exaggerates China-based influence campaigns' impact on a…

The Republican National Committee claimed that 54% of North Carolina commercial driver’s licenses were issued illegally to noncitizens. That number is based on a sampling — not a full accounting — of…

In Iowa’s governor’s race, Democrat Rob Sand said Iowa used to have the best public schools and is now “in the bottom half.” Iowa placed highly in the past, but not number one. By one metric, Iowa’s…

An ad in Texas’ U.S. Senate race misleads about James Talarico’s position on gender-affirming care for children.

President Donald Trump rebranded his proposed 250-foot arch in D.C. as a “military complex” to be fit with drones and snipers. Here’s how his justification evolved into a national security matter and…

In a speech to the U.N. General Assembly, President Donald Trump defended the United States’ use of military power abroad and criticized the international community for inaction. PolitiFact…

Trump said warnings about AI are from “the same people” who warned of climate change and advocated investigations of him. Alarms over AI are not confined to one group of people, and the loudest…

Sherrod Brown says Jon Husted “led the push” to bring data centers to Ohio and gave billions in tax dollars to the industry. Husted promoted data center expansion and tax incentives, while the Ohio…

In New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race, Democrat Chris Pappas said his Republican opponent John Sununu “led efforts to privatize Social Security.” That’s Mostly True.

Florida gubernatorial candidates Democrat David Jolly and Republican U.S Rep. Byron Donalds spoke at WLRN’s Sept. 23 Sunshine Economy Summit. PolitiFact fact-checked some of their statements.

The most well-researched creatine supplements can help you build a bit of muscle and increase your strength — mostly when combined with exercise. But anyone promoting dramatic muscle gains is likely…

President Donald Trump banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House. His defenders say that’s no different than what Joe Biden did in 2023. Is that true?

President Donald Trump and some Republicans invoked Chinese influence to claim that U.S. opposition to data centers is inauthentic. That exaggerates China-based influence campaigns' impact on a…

Florida gubernatorial candidates Democrat David Jolly and Republican U.S Rep. Byron Donalds spoke at WLRN’s Sept. 23 Sunshine Economy Summit. PolitiFact fact-checked some of their statements.

In New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race, Democrat Chris Pappas said his Republican opponent John Sununu “led efforts to privatize Social Security.” That’s Mostly True.

Sherrod Brown says Jon Husted “led the push” to bring data centers to Ohio and gave billions in tax dollars to the industry. Husted promoted data center expansion and tax incentives, while the Ohio…

A reader asked PolitiFact whether President Donald Trump can legally tear down the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Memorial or the Washington Monument. There are legal hurdles.

Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Jolly proposes shifting hurricane wind coverage to a state fund. GOP nominee U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds calls it a “hurricane tax.” We fact-checked the…