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FactChecking the Debates

FactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson regularly discusses false and misleading debate claims on USA Today‘s website.
Click on the links below to view her interviews:

Fact check: The Flint Democratic debate, March 7, 2016
Fact check: The Texas Republican debate, Feb. 26, 2016
Fact check: The ninth Republican debate, Feb. 14, 2016
Fact check: The sixth Democratic debate, Feb. 12, 2016
Fact check: The eighth Republican debate, Feb. 7, 2016
Fact check: Clinton,

FactChecking the 10th GOP Debate

FactChecking the 10th GOP Debate

In a Texas showdown, Republican presidential candidates stretched the truth in the last debate before Super Tuesday.

Videos: FactChecking Cruz and Clinton

Videos: FactChecking Cruz and Clinton

This week, CNN’s Jake Tapper and FactCheck.org bring you two fact-checking videos featuring claims made by Sen. Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton.

FactChecking the Ninth GOP Debate

FactChecking the Ninth GOP Debate

Six remaining Republican candidates misrepresent the facts on the Supreme Court, immigration, abortion and other issues.

Video: Trump on Unemployment

Video: Trump on Unemployment

This week, CNN’s Jake Tapper, in collaboration with FactCheck.org, examines Donald Trump’s claim that he “heard” that the unemployment rate is 42 percent.

Facts on Rubio’s Immigration Record

Facts on Rubio’s Immigration Record

In his latest fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper looks at the facts behind Ted Cruz’s attacks on Marco Rubio’s immigration record.