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Experts on civil discourse weigh in on what to do when political topics come up and how to engage in more productive conversations. buff.ly/Xb0pldZ
But we're also here to help prevent clashes with loved ones this holiday season.
Experts on civil discourse weigh in on what to do when political topics come up and how to engage in more productive conversations. buff.ly/Xb0pldZ
How to talk politics civilly during the holidays
Civil discourse refers broadly to discussions in which people genuinely try to understand one another
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November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
At PolitiFact, we believe words matter and facts matter.
But we're also here to help prevent clashes with loved ones this holiday season.
Experts on civil discourse weigh in on what to do when political topics come up and how to engage in more productive conversations. buff.ly/Xb0pldZ
But we're also here to help prevent clashes with loved ones this holiday season.
Experts on civil discourse weigh in on what to do when political topics come up and how to engage in more productive conversations. buff.ly/Xb0pldZ
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said immigration agents haven’t arrested or detained U.S. citizens. But dozens of lawsuits, news reports and DHS statements show otherwise.
Immigration agents have detained dozens of US citizens
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said immigration agents haven’t arrested or detained U.S. citizens. But dozens of lawsuits, news reports and DHS statements show otherwise.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said immigration agents haven’t arrested or detained U.S. citizens. But dozens of lawsuits, news reports and DHS statements show otherwise.
Doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media age.
Nuance needed on birth control research study results
Doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media age.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media age.
The Trump administration’s deployment of Border Patrol agents in North Carolina’s largest cities prompted a range of claims about the operation from all parts of the political spectrum. Some of the claims about "Operation Charlotte’s Web" were misleading. We fact-checked them.
Fact-checking claims about Border Patrol’s NC operation
The Trump administration’s deployment of Border Patrol agents in North Carolina’s largest cities prompted a range of claims about the operation from all parts of the political spectrum. Some of the…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The Trump administration’s deployment of Border Patrol agents in North Carolina’s largest cities prompted a range of claims about the operation from all parts of the political spectrum. Some of the claims about "Operation Charlotte’s Web" were misleading. We fact-checked them.
President Donald Trump recently wrote, “I have just gotten the highest poll numbers of my ‘political career.’” The opposite is true: His best poll numbers came when he began his second term, and they’ve fallen to near career lows.
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Trump doesn’t have the highest poll numbers of his career
President Donald Trump recently wrote, “I have just gotten the highest poll numbers of my ‘political career.’” The opposite is true: His best poll numbers came when he began his second term, and…
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November 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
President Donald Trump recently wrote, “I have just gotten the highest poll numbers of my ‘political career.’” The opposite is true: His best poll numbers came when he began his second term, and they’ve fallen to near career lows.
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It’s time for PolitiFact’s readers to make their case for the 2025 Lie of the Year. And this year, we’re changing things up.
2025 Lie of the Year: Readers’ Choice poll vote
It’s time for PolitiFact’s readers to make their case for the 2025 Lie of the Year. And this year, we’re changing things up.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It’s time for PolitiFact’s readers to make their case for the 2025 Lie of the Year. And this year, we’re changing things up.
Elon Musk said he instructed Grok to take Wikipedia’s articles and “modify” them to create Grokipedia. The results are largely the same, or worse — Grokipedia removes or reduces sources, or introduces bad information.
Grokipedia copies Wikipedia, but omits references
Elon Musk said he instructed Grok to take Wikipedia’s articles and “modify” them to create Grokipedia. The results are largely the same, or worse — Grokipedia removes or reduces sources, or…
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November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Elon Musk said he instructed Grok to take Wikipedia’s articles and “modify” them to create Grokipedia. The results are largely the same, or worse — Grokipedia removes or reduces sources, or introduces bad information.
After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.
Trump said Democratic video is seditious. Experts doubt that
After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.
The Trump administration hopes to increase the number of biologic medications available to Americans by speeding up FDA approval for competitors. That alone won’t drive down the high cost of these medications, experts said.
What are biologics and why are they so expensive?
The Trump administration hopes to increase the number of biologic medications available to Americans by speeding up FDA approval for competitors. That alone won’t drive down the high cost of these…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Trump administration hopes to increase the number of biologic medications available to Americans by speeding up FDA approval for competitors. That alone won’t drive down the high cost of these medications, experts said.
President Donald Trump touts a roughly 25% price decline for a Walmart Thanksgiving dinner package as evidence that grocery prices are falling. A detailed comparison shows that the price drop is not from lower food prices.
Trump misleads on Thanksgiving dinner price comparison
President Donald Trump touts a roughly 25% price decline for a Walmart Thanksgiving dinner package as evidence that grocery prices are falling. A detailed comparison shows that the price drop is not…
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November 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
President Donald Trump touts a roughly 25% price decline for a Walmart Thanksgiving dinner package as evidence that grocery prices are falling. A detailed comparison shows that the price drop is not from lower food prices.
A White House social media post misleadingly framed the Trump administration’s tariffs as essential for tackling federal deficits, saying they’ve cut the deficit by 25%. At best, tariffs have reduced the deficit by 2.3% since 2024.
No, tariff revenues haven’t slashed US deficit by 25%
A White House social media post misleadingly framed the Trump administration’s tariffs as essential for tackling federal deficits, saying they’ve cut the deficit by 25%. At best, tariffs have …
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November 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A White House social media post misleadingly framed the Trump administration’s tariffs as essential for tackling federal deficits, saying they’ve cut the deficit by 25%. At best, tariffs have reduced the deficit by 2.3% since 2024.
This year, Thanksgiving turkeys might need a prayer, not a pardon, as bird flu cases rise. But you don’t need to fret about Thanksgiving dinner. As long as you cook your turkey to 165°F, you will be safe.
Turkey safe to eat despite bird flu
This year, Thanksgiving turkeys might need a prayer, not a pardon, as bird flu cases rise. But you don’t need to fret about Thanksgiving dinner. As long as you cook your turkey to 165°F, you will be…
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November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This year, Thanksgiving turkeys might need a prayer, not a pardon, as bird flu cases rise. But you don’t need to fret about Thanksgiving dinner. As long as you cook your turkey to 165°F, you will be safe.
In announcing a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said 1 in 25 women who take abortion pills are hospitalized. That’s inaccurate.
Fact-checking Florida AG on abortion pill hospitalizations
In announcing a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said 1 in 25 women who take abortion pills are hospitalized. That’s inaccurate.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In announcing a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said 1 in 25 women who take abortion pills are hospitalized. That’s inaccurate.
A video showing President Donald Trump patting former President Bill Clinton’s crotch was generated with artificial intelligence using a 2000 still photo taken at the U.S. Open. The photographer said Trump didn’t grope Clinton.
Video of Trump patting Clinton’s crotch is AI made
A video showing President Donald Trump patting former President Bill Clinton’s crotch was generated with artificial intelligence using a 2000 still photo taken at the U.S. Open. The photographer said…
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November 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A video showing President Donald Trump patting former President Bill Clinton’s crotch was generated with artificial intelligence using a 2000 still photo taken at the U.S. Open. The photographer said Trump didn’t grope Clinton.
President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against accusations he ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the crown prince "knew nothing about it.” But a U.S. intelligence report says the opposite.
Trump contradicts US intelligence on Khashoggi murder
President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against accusations he ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the crown prince "knew nothing about it.” But a…
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November 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against accusations he ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the crown prince "knew nothing about it.” But a U.S. intelligence report says the opposite.
Millions of U.S. adults take prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, to treat depression and anxiety each year. Mass violence, meanwhile, is rare.
What data tells us about antidepressants and mass violence
Millions of U.S. adults take prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, to treat depression and anxiety each year. Mass violence, meanwhile, is rare.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Millions of U.S. adults take prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, to treat depression and anxiety each year. Mass violence, meanwhile, is rare.
The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment.
Patient guide to menopause HRT, must-knows after FDA change
The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment.
A Democratic Congress member cited an email exchange to assert that Donald Trump spent his first Thanksgiving as president with Jeffrey Epstein in 2017. We did not find proof of that.
No proof Trump spent Thanksgiving with Epstein in 2017
A Democratic Congress member cited an email exchange to assert that Donald Trump spent his first Thanksgiving as president with Jeffrey Epstein in 2017. We did not find proof of that.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A Democratic Congress member cited an email exchange to assert that Donald Trump spent his first Thanksgiving as president with Jeffrey Epstein in 2017. We did not find proof of that.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved a record number of executions in 2025, the highest ever in both the state and the U.S. Florida also has the highest number of exonerations.
How Florida compares with other states on the death penalty
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved a record number of executions in 2025, the highest ever in both the state and the U.S. Florida also has the highest number of exonerations.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved a record number of executions in 2025, the highest ever in both the state and the U.S. Florida also has the highest number of exonerations.
After the election of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican running for South Carolina governor, said Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” There’s no evidence he seeks to do that.
No, Zohran Mamdani is not ‘bringing Sharia law to America’
After the election of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican running for South Carolina governor, said Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” There’s no…
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November 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
After the election of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican running for South Carolina governor, said Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” There’s no evidence he seeks to do that.
The CDC’s website asserted the false claim that vaccines may cause autism, sparking a torrent of anger from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking agency's scientific credibility.
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What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism
CDC’s website asserted the false claim that vaccines may cause autism, sparking a torrent of anger from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
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November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The CDC’s website asserted the false claim that vaccines may cause autism, sparking a torrent of anger from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking agency's scientific credibility.
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President Donald Trump said health insurance companies’ stock prices have increased 1,000% “over a short period of time.” One company’s did, over 15 years. Several others did not.
Trump exaggerates growth in health insurers’ stock prices
President Donald Trump said health insurance companies’ stock prices have increased 1,000% “over a short period of time.” One company’s did, over 15 years. Several others did not.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
President Donald Trump said health insurance companies’ stock prices have increased 1,000% “over a short period of time.” One company’s did, over 15 years. Several others did not.
Social media users are warning about the use of private data by tech companies such as Google, LinkedIn and Meta to train their AI models. We sought clarity. Here’s what we learned.
Are tech companies training their AI with private data?
Social media users are warning about the use of private data by tech companies such as Google, LinkedIn and Meta to train their AI models. We sought clarity. Here’s what we learned.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Social media users are warning about the use of private data by tech companies such as Google, LinkedIn and Meta to train their AI models. We sought clarity. Here’s what we learned.
Vice President JD Vance blamed immigrants and a home shortage for a spike in housing costs. He misrepresents the number of immigrants in the country illegally, and experts said illegal immigration is not a primary factor.
Vance misleads on immigration’s effect on US housing crisis
Vice President JD Vance blamed immigrants and a home shortage for a spike in housing costs. He misrepresents the number of immigrants in the country illegally, and experts said illegal immigration is…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Vice President JD Vance blamed immigrants and a home shortage for a spike in housing costs. He misrepresents the number of immigrants in the country illegally, and experts said illegal immigration is not a primary factor.
After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.
Trump said Democratic video is seditious. Experts doubt that
After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.