The two presidential contenders had the stage to themselves just days before the Iowa caucuses.
FactChecking the Haley-DeSantis GOP Debate
Stories by Eugene Kiely
Former Director, FactCheck.org
Pro-Haley PAC Misattributes Quote to DeSantis
A TV ad from a political action committee that supports Nikki Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, accuses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of “lying” — but then the ad goes on to make one false and another exaggerated claim about him.
A Video Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary
We celebrate our 20th anniversary with a video that looks back at some noteworthy televised mentions of FactCheck.org — including citations from politicians, such as Sens. John Kerry and John McCain, and comedians Bill Maher, John Oliver and Jon Stewart. We hope you enjoy it.
FactChecking the Fourth GOP Primary Debate
We referee several disputes between the candidates.
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FactChecking DeSantis-Newsom Debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — who head two of the largest states in the country — squared off in a debate on Nov. 30 on Fox News. The governors spun, mangled and exaggerated some of the facts on issues including COVID-19, migration, abortion, book bans and gasoline prices.
Cruz Distorts Facts on Biden Support for Israel
In a Fox News interview about the Israel-Hamas war, Sen. Ted Cruz said “literally from within minutes of when this horrific attack began on Oct. 7, the Biden White House has been telling Israel, do not retaliate, cease-fire, stop, do not kill the terrorists.” But the Texas Republican has thin support for his claim.
What’s in the Ethics Report on George Santos?
The investigative subcommittee of the House Committee on Ethics released a 56-page report on Nov. 16 that found Rep. George Santos of New York “placed his desire for private gain above his duty to uphold the Constitution, federal law, and ethical principles.” Here we recap the findings of the ethics committee.
FactChecking the Third GOP Primary Debate
Five candidates took the stage in Miami and twisted the facts on China, abortion and U.S. life expectancy.
Biden’s Numbers, October 2023 Update
Statistical measures of the economy, immigration, oil production and more since Biden became president.