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Fact check on Donald Trump's town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania

Donald Trump's Monday town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania, made headlines for its impromptu 30-minute listening party and several medical emergencies that derailed conversations with supporters. Moderated by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, the proceedings were paused while two participants received medical attention. Trump then jokingly asked if “anyone else wants to faint?” Then he said, […]

Fact check on the debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance: Who lied, who told the truth? |

During a recent debate, politicians made numerous claims on issues ranging from U.S. energy production to health care to gun violence, prompting scrutiny over their veracity. While some claims, such as the U.S.'s maintenance of record oil production and Trump's influence on the trade deficit, stand up to scrutiny, others—such as claims about Iran's access […]

Vice President Debate Fact Check: What JD Vance and Tim Walz Got Right and Wrong About Abortion and Immigration

PolitiFact fact-checked the first 2024 vice presidential debate in New York City between Republican Senator JD Vance and Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. CBS News hosted the debate, moderated by “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O'Donnell and “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan. PolitiFact has fact-checked Vance 20 times since 2018 and Walz 6 times […]