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02/11/2024

Ahead of Election Day, Trump claimed there is big “cheating” in Pennsylvania. Some investigations are underway related to suspect voter registration applications – not ballots.

Ahead of Election Day, Trump claimed there is big “cheating” in Pennsylvania. Some investigations are underway related to suspect voter registration applications – not...

02/11/2024

A sketchy website reported that Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff received $500,000 to tip off Sean “Diddy” Combs about a federal raid. Officials said that this claim was manufactured by Russian influence actors.

A sketchy website reported that Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff received money to tip off Sean “Diddy” Combs about a federal raid. Officials said that this claim was man...

02/11/2024

PolitiFact is fact-checking the run-up to Election Day 2024. Follow the latest updates, fact-checks and stories on our live blog:

PolitiFact is fact-checking the run-up to Election Day 2024. Follow along for our latest updates, fact-checks and stories.

02/11/2024

A supposed group of Haitians seemingly admit to committing voter fraud in Georgia. That narrative is fake, and officials say Russian actors are behind it.

02/11/2024

A viral social media post claimed Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold leaked voting machine passwords after trying to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot. Mostly False.

A viral social media post falsely claims Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold leaked voting machine passwords after trying to remove former President Donald Trump...

02/11/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a “closing argument” speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., the same place former President Donald Trump gave a speech that preceded the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. We fact-checked six statements.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a “closing argument” speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., the same place former President Donald Trump gave a speech that ...

02/11/2024

Would a second Donald Trump term result in Medicare and Social Security cuts? What about coverage for preexisting conditions? We fact-checked what could be the final ad from Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign.

Would a second Donald Trump term result in Medicare and Social Security cuts? What about coverage for preexisting conditions? We fact-checked what could be the final a...

02/11/2024

A viral image shows an Ohio ballot with former President Donald Trump’s name misspelled. Ohio voting officials said they have not received reports of any ballots that are misprinted in the same fashion or ballots returned with that issue.

A viral image shows an Ohio ballot with former President Donald Trump’s name misspelled. Ohio voting officials said they have not received reports of any ballots that ...

02/11/2024

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., didn’t predict New York and California are flipping red. A purported statement from her claiming as much was posted on a parody account.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., didn’t predict New York and California are flipping red. A purported statement from her claiming as much was posted on a parod...

02/11/2024

In his last scheduled visit to the battleground state of Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump offered many false and misleading statements. Here’s a fact-check of his Nov. 1 event at the Fiserv Forum.

In his last scheduled visit to the battleground state of Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump offered many false and misleading statements. Here’s a fact-check of ...

02/11/2024

A social media claim that Vice President Kamala Harris’ mother was involved in a secret CIA mind control program is baseless. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, worked as a breast cancer researcher.

A social media claim that Vice President Kamala Harris’ mother was involved in a secret CIA mind control program is baseless. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, worked as a...

02/11/2024

Eight state ballot measures aim to ban all forms of noncitizen voting, including in local elections, which is already rare. Proponents say the measures are necessary to close the door on noncitizen voting, but election experts warn of unintended consequences.

Eight state ballot measures aim to ban all forms of noncitizen voting, including in local elections, which is already rare. Proponents say the measures are necessary t...

02/11/2024

Online ads from a group called Progress 2028 appear to promote Vice President Kamala Harris’ policies. In reality, the group is a pro-Trump super PAC that distorts Harris’ agenda.

Online ads from a group called Progress 2028 appear to promote Vice President Kamala Harris’ policies. In reality, the group is a pro-Trump super PAC that distorts Har...

02/11/2024

Former President Donald Trump claimed his “Right to Try” program, which opened a new pathway for terminal patients to receive experimental drugs, “saved thousands and thousands” of lives. But there’s no evidence the program had that effect.

Former President Donald Trump claimed his “Right to Try” program, which opened a new pathway for terminal patients to receive experimental drugs, “saved thousands and ...

02/11/2024

Election officials face new challenges with attacks on ballot boxes, but they have long been trained in how to handle damaged ballots. That means making sure every vote is counted.

Election officials face new challenges with attacks on ballot boxes, but they have long been trained in how to handle damaged ballots. That means making sure every vot...

02/11/2024

Make the Road Nevada, a Democratic political action committee, said Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown wants to cut Medicaid. Although he’s said he would not cut Medicaid, Brown has previously supported policy that would likely lead to the program’s elimination.

Make the Road Nevada, a Democratic political action committee, said Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown wants to cut Medicaid. Although he’s said he would not c...

02/11/2024

Photos circulated on social media claim to show “Trump funded” signs with sw****kas on them. Although the photos do show a Trump sign with a sw****ka, it was tampered with and not an official sign.

Photos circulated on social media claim to show “Trump funded” signs with sw****kas on them. Although the photos do show a Trump sign with a sw****ka, it was tampered ...

02/11/2024

Former President Donald Trump hammered an anti-immigration theme in his closing pitch to voters at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. We fact-checked him.

We're live fact-checking former President Donald Trump's 5 p.m. ET rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Follow along here.

02/11/2024

Election officials face new challenges with attacks on ballot boxes, but they have long been trained in how to handle damaged ballots. That means making sure every vote is counted.

Election officials face new challenges with attacks on ballot boxes, but they have long been trained in how to handle damaged ballots. That means making sure every vot...

02/11/2024

Former President Donald Trump promised to begin his mass deportation campaign by targeting members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang. Here’s what we know, and don’t know, about the group’s origins and its U.S. presence.

Former President Donald Trump promised to begin his mass deportation campaign by targeting members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang. Here’s what we know, and don’t...

02/11/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris has said former President Donald Trump would “force states to monitor women's pregnancies.” The Project 2025 blueprint has suggested tracking outcomes of pregnancies, but Trump’s position is to let states decide.

Vice President Kamala Harris has said former President Donald Trump would “force states to monitor women's pregnancies.” The Project 2025 blueprint has suggested track...

02/11/2024

A video purportedly showing Puerto Rican supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris following a racist joke at a Donald Trump rally was filmed weeks ago in Brazil.

02/11/2024

An ad from the Senate Leadership Fund — a political action committee backing Senate Republicans — said Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., “voted to let men compete against our girls in their sports.” That’s False.

An ad from the Senate Leadership Fund — a political action committee backing Senate Republicans — said Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., “voted to let men compete against our ...

02/11/2024

Social media posts said data from Michigan’s Qualified Voter File shows some voters cast ballots from multiple addresses. The secretary of state’s office said a data glitch showed multiple addresses for some voters, but only one vote counted.

Social media posts said data from Michigan’s Qualified Voter File shows some voters cast ballots from multiple addresses. The secretary of state’s office said a data g...