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PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – No, Pope Leo XIV does not support nuclear weapons in Iran, or anywhere, despite Trump’s statement
Pope Leo XIV “thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon.”
FactCheck.org→ No Broad Autism Approval for Leucovorin, Despite FDA Commissioner’s Prior Suggestions
The Food and Drug Administration on March 10 changed the approval for a version of the prescription drug leucovorin to include people with a very rare genetic condition. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary had previously implied that the drug
PolitiFact→ Social Media – Iran did not release a list of U.S. targets, despite social media claims
Iran released a list of U.S. cities it will target.
PolitiFact→ X posts – Iran has not claimed responsibility for deadly strike on girls’ school, despite social media claims
“The regime in Iran has now confessed that the (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) mistakenly bombed an Iranian school yesterday.”
Full Fact→ Vaccines do not cause autism, despite reported rises
A social media post seems to imply that increasing vaccine doses have caused increases in autism cases, but that’s not true.
FactCheck.org→ Americans Don’t Need ‘Dramatically’ More Protein, Despite Officials’ Claims
In unveiling new dietary guidelines, federal health officials have claimed they are correcting past guidance that created a “generation of kids low in protein” and that Americans should get “dramatically” more of the nut
PolitiFact→ Doctors still recommend flu shot despite sneaky new strain
Doctors still recommend flu shot despite sneaky new strain
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, North Carolina didn’t just ban cellphone use in cars, despite AI aggregators saying it did
A new North Carolina law “prohibits the use of wireless communication devices while driving.”
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – No, small children don’t receive ‘80 different vaccines,’ despite President Donald Trump’s statement
Small children are given "80 different vaccines."
AllSides→ COVID Vaccines Are Harder to Get, Despite Claims from HHS, RFK Jr.
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/09/covid-vaccines-are-harder-to-get-despite-claims-from-hhs-rfk-jr/ Heat
AllSides→ COVID Vaccines Are Harder to Get, Despite Claims from HHS, RFK Jr.
COVID Vaccines Are Harder to Get, Despite Claims from HHS, RFK Jr. jbhicks Thu, 09/11/2025 - 06:15 Heated exchanges between some senators and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a Sept. 4 hearing amplified con
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Rock Formations In Video Are NOT Giant Tree Stumps — Despite Book Of Enoch Myths
Do images described as tree stumps provide proof that there were once giant ancient trees which were felled by angels? No, that's not true: The photos show natural geological features around the world which came to be through several geol
FactCheck.org→ COVID Vaccines Are Harder to Get, Despite Claims from HHS, RFK Jr.
Heated exchanges between some senators and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a Sept. 4 hearing amplified confusion about the availability of COVID-19 vaccinations for the fall, with Kennedy misleadingly claiming that
News Facts Network→ India Says It Will Keep Buying Russian Oil Despite Trump Tariff Threat
India says it will continue purchasing oil from Russia, pushing back against President Donald Trump‘s... The post India Says It Will Keep Buying Russian Oil Despite Trump Tariff Threat appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Michigan Democrats Sink Cell Phone Ban in Schools Despite Governor’s Support
A Republican-backed bill to restrict cell phone use in Michigan classrooms failed in the state... The post Michigan Democrats Sink Cell Phone Ban in Schools Despite Governor’s Support appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Poll: Most Americans Oppose Eliminating FEMA Despite Trump’s Proposal
A new Economist/YouGov poll finds limited public support for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency... The post Poll: Most Americans Oppose Eliminating FEMA Despite Trump’s Proposal appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Utah Inmate Set for Execution by Firing Squad Despite Defense Claims of Dementia
A Utah judge on Wednesday scheduled the execution of death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies... The post Utah Inmate Set for Execution by Firing Squad Despite Defense Claims of Dementia appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Trump Immigration Policy Blocked Despite Supreme Court Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions
The fight over presidential power and judicial oversight escalated this week as a federal judge... The post Trump Immigration Policy Blocked Despite Supreme Court Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Praise Mamdani’s Debate Focus Despite Policy Disagreements
Zohran Mamdani, who recently won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, received unexpected... The post Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene Praise Mamdani’s Debate Focus Despite Policy Disagreements appeared first on News Facts Netwo
News Facts Network→ CDC Vaccine Panel Recommends Banning Thimerosal Despite Lack of Evidence of Harm
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted 5-1 to recommend banning thimerosal—a preservative... The post CDC Vaccine Panel Recommends Banning Thimerosal Despite Lack of Evidence of Harm appeared first on News Facts Netwo
News Facts Network→ Despite U.S. Escalation With Iran, Oil Traders Signal Low Concern Over Global Supply
The global oil market reacted modestly to U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the...
News Facts Network→ Kansas Officials Block Trans Residents from Updating Licenses Despite Court Ruling
Kansas officials are refusing to allow gender marker changes on driver’s licenses despite a recent...
News Facts Network→ Experts Say Trump’s New Smartphone Likely Made in China Despite U.S. Claims
The Trump Organization unveiled its new $499 T1 smartphone Monday, claiming it will be “built...
News Facts Network→ Rubio Pushes Ahead With Mass Firings at USAID Despite Legal Challenge
Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed all U.S. embassies on Tuesday to proceed with firing... The post Rubio Pushes Ahead With Mass Firings at USAID Despite Legal Challenge appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Louisiana Lawmakers Push ‘Chemtrail’ Ban Despite Scientific Consensus
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a bill inspired by the debunked “chemtrail”... The post Louisiana Lawmakers Push ‘Chemtrail’ Ban Despite Scientific Consensus appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Republicans Push Trump’s Economic Vision Despite Deficit Fears
Donald Trump‘s “big, beautiful bill” faces growing resistance from within the GOP, as concerns mount... The post Republicans Push Trump’s Economic Vision Despite Deficit Fears appeared first on News Facts Network.
PolitiFact→ Scott Bessent – Gasoline prices haven’t “collapsed” under Donald Trump, despite what Scott Bessent said
“Gasoline prices have collapsed under President Trump."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Kentucky Weather Service DID Send Out Tornado Warning Despite Trump Funding Cuts
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: As of May 9, 2025, Shiloh Hendrix’s Fundraising Campaign Was NOT Frozen, Despite Criticism
Was Shiloh Hendrix's campaign to raise $1,000,000 frozen, as of midday May 9, 2025? No, that's not true: The crowd-funding platform told Lead Stories that the money is still available to the campaign owner. While working on this article,
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Audio Shows Spirit 861 Pilot Landing Donor Heart Despite President on Runway
Did a video shared widely in April 2025 contain an authentic audio recording of a Spirit Airlines Flight 861 pilot landing at an airport despite orders from an air traffic controller to cede the runway to the U.S. president? No, that's no
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Ukraine President Zelenskyy didn’t buy a controlling stake in mining company, despite online claims
Video shows South African news outlet reporting Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “purchased a controlling stake” in a mine.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Satirical Meme Said George Floyd’s Family Listed $1,900 In Assets On Welfare Application Despite $50 Million Payout
Did the story that George Floyd's family listed "$1,900 in assets on a welfare application" despite receiving $50 million four years ago originate on an actual news site? No, that's not true:A meme making that claim originated on a Facebo
The Dispatch→ PEPFAR Funding Problems Persist Despite Rubio’s Waivers
Organizations administering the anti-HIV/AIDS program are still struggling to access money to operate.
Health Feedback→ New study contained methodological limitations and failed to show that COVID-19 vaccines increase disease burden, despite claims by Patrick Flynn
REVIEW In a Facebook post from February 2025, chiropractor Patrick Flynn claimed that people vaccinated against COVID-19 were “sicker” than those who were unvaccinated. He cited a December 2024 study by Harald Walach and Rainer Klement as eviden
Climate Feedback→ Cattle have numerous impacts on Earth’s climate and natural environments, despite misconceptions
Key Takeaways: There were 1.5 billion cattle on Earth in 2022 – that’s more cattle than there are people in any single country right now; Cattle production emits greenhouse gases both through enteric fermentation (i.e., gas produced from digestion
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump Jr. – Los Angeles wildfires were worsened by climate change, despite claim to the contrary
California wildfires have “nothing to do with climate change.”
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Is Trump giving Staten Island to New Jersey? He didn’t say that, despite what social media posts say
Says President-elect Donald Trump posted on X that he will “be giving Staten Island to New Jersey.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – You can’t buy a $7,000 solar-powered Tesla. Despite social media claims, Elon Musk didn’t make one
“Elon Musk: 'I Am Releasing Tesla's $7,000 NEW Car That Runs On PURE Solar Power!’”
The Dispatch→ Despite Trump Wins, GOP Sees Handful of Senate Races Slip Away
Plus: How the Democrats’ miscalculation on abortion cost them.