The economy, immigration and China’s president lead our roundup of Biden’s claims.
FactChecking Biden’s Address to Congress
Stories by Eugene Kiely
Former Director, FactCheck.org
SciCheck and Our Commitment to Transparency
Contrary to Rep. Thomas Massie’s suggestion, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation — as is the case with all of our funders — has no control over our editorial content.
Q&A on the Rare Clotting Events That Caused the J&J Pause
We look at what is known about the rare clotting conditions associated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, their frequency and the risks of COVID-19.
Tucker Carlson Misleads on COVID-19 Vaccines, Masks
All of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing symptomatic disease. Yet Fox News host Tucker Carlson baselessly casts doubt on the effectiveness of the vaccines, because federal officials urge fully vaccinated people to wear masks in public settings.
The Facts on the Recommended J&J Vaccine ‘Pause’
Nearly 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the U.S., including 7.2 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The CDC and FDA recommended “a pause in the use” of the J&J vaccine “out of an abundance of caution” because of six cases of a rare type of blood clot.
Biden’s Missteps on Gun Policies
In outlining steps his administration would take on gun regulations, President Joe Biden misstated the facts on three existing policies.
MLB All-Star Lineup: Colorado vs. Georgia
After pulling its All-Star game out of Georgia because of the state’s new voting law, Major League Baseball picked Colorado for its summer classic — setting off an error-filled debate over which state has more restrictive voting laws.
FactChecking Claims About the Georgia Voting Law
A new voting law in Georgia has sparked a rebuke from Major League Baseball and political spin from both parties. We’ll fact-check claims from President Joe Biden and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
TV Ad Distorts Facts on Federal Voting Rights Bill
A TV ad from a conservative group distorts the facts about the “For the People Act,” a voting rights bill approved by the Democratic-controlled House and now in the Senate.
FactChecking Biden’s First Press Conference
In his first press conference since being inaugurated 64 days ago, President Joe Biden got some facts wrong.