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Video: Day 2 of GOP Convention

Video: Day 2 of GOP Convention

FactCheck.org’s Lori Robertson discusses fact-checking Day 2 of the Republican National Convention with USA Today’s Paul Singer.

GOP Convention, Day 2

GOP Convention, Day 2

The speakers went too far in their claims on guns, Benghazi, coal jobs, Keystone and more.

Trump ‘Recommended’ Ohio for Convention?

Trump ‘Recommended’ Ohio for Convention?

Donald Trump said he “recommended” that the Republican National Convention be held in Ohio. But Trump announced his campaign for president nearly one year after Cleveland was selected.

Video: GOP Convention, Day 1

Video: GOP Convention, Day 1

FactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson discusses some of the false and misleading claims made on the first day of the Republican National Convention, which focused on public safety.

Trump Surrogates Deny Plagiarism

Trump Surrogates Deny Plagiarism

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says there is “no way that Melania Trump was plagiarizing Michelle Obama’s speech.” Paul Manafort, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, called the allegation “absurd.”

Our Convention Coverage

Our Convention Coverage

FactCheck.org will be covering both the Republican and Democratic conventions, beginning today in Cleveland.

Trump’s Greatest Hits

Trump’s Greatest Hits

A compendium of the top false and misleading claims by the Republican presidential candidate.

Overstating Lincoln’s Convention Comeback

Overstating Lincoln’s Convention Comeback

John Kasich said, “I think old honest Abe went into the convention either third or fourth and came out the winner.” No. Abraham Lincoln started with the second most delegates at the 1860 Republican convention.