PolitiFact has been fact-checking races in 16 states this year. Here is our summary of where the races stand in the final days before elections. Arizona Candidates: Republican Rep. Martha McSally vs. Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema The race betwe
Snopes→ Fox and NBC to Stop Airing Trump Immigrant Ad Deemed Racist
CNN had rejected the same ad, declaring it racist.
Snopes→ Was Manure Dumped Outside of Democratic Headquarters in Ohio?
A photograph showing a pile of manure discovered outside a political HQ is real, but the picture is years-old.
Snopes→ Did a Billboard in Missouri Show President Trump Alongside a Gospel Quote?
Some Christians expressed concern that a billboard near St. Louis seemingly equated the 45th president with Jesus Christ himself.
Snopes→ Autopsy Finds Rapper Mac Miller Died from Drugs and Alcohol
His music, which often examined his depression and drug use, won him fans among some of the biggest names in hip-hop.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump on the campaign stump: His most glaring falsehoods
President Donald Trump’s midterm push has few equals in recent American politics. In an effort to energize his base, defy history and stave off congressional losses, he has held rallies across the country — often leaving the truth in the du
PolitiFact→ House Majority PAC – Did Steve Chabot vote to take health care away from kids?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Did Steve Chabot vote to take health care away from kids? The House Majority PAC, a group aligned with Democrats, released a new ad criticizing Republican congressman Steve Chabot’s record. Chabot is locked
PolitiFact→ Mike Braun – Does Mike Braun support the lawsuit to end Obamacare?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Does Mike Braun support the lawsuit to end Obamacare? Throughout the country, Democratic candidates are singing a common tune, warning that their Republican opponents want to end protections for pre-existing c
PolitiFact→ Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee – Who's to blame for almost killing Obamacare? Democrats point to New York's John Faso
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Who's to blame for almost killing Obamacare? Democrats point to New York's John Faso In 2017, as Republicans considered measures to repeal and replace Obamacare, the House Budget Committee took an important pr
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Voter Fraud Ring NOT Caught Rigging 2018 Elections for Democrats in Texas
Was a group of women caught rigging the 2018 elections in Texas for the Democratic party? No, that's not true: a link to a (now deleted) video about a real 2016 voter fraud case is still being shared around social media with many people believ
Snopes→ Iran President Warns of ‘War Situation’ as Sanctions Resume
The sanctions end all economic benefits America had granted Tehran for its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Snopes→ Officials: Driver Was Huffing Before Crash That Killed 4
Colten Treu, 21, sped off after the collision in Lake Hallie, but later surrendered.
Snopes→ Lion Air Jet’s Airspeed Indicator Malfunctioned on 4 Flights
Distraught and angry relatives of those killed when a Lion Air jet crashed last week have confronted the airline's executives during a meeting arranged by Indonesian officials.
Snopes→ Montana Woman Rescues Wandering Llama from Yellowstone Park
"I just had to help him," Susi Huelsmeyer-Sinay with Yellowstone Llamas in Bozeman, Montana, said. "He was abandoned."
Snopes→ ‘Everything’s at Stake’ on Eve of First Trump-Era Elections
The day of reckoning for American politics has nearly arrived.
Snopes→ Parkland Survivors Vote for 1st Time, Months After Massacre
Nine months after 17 classmates and teachers were gunned down at their Florida school, Parkland students are finally facing the moment they’ve been leading up to with marches, school walkouts and voter-registration events throughout the country: thei
Snopes→ Turkey: Saudi Investigators Worked to Remove Evidence
An official said the fact that a clean-up team was dispatched suggests that Khashoggi's killing "was within the knowledge of top Saudi officials."
Snopes→ In Georgia, Online Voting System Problems Alleged
The official office of Georgia Secretary of State said it is investigating the state Democratic Party in connection with what it said was an attempted hack of the state’s online voter database.
Washington Post→ The Fact Checker’s crash course for the 2018 elections
We rounded up 47 fact-checks of Democrats, Republicans and outrageous campaign ads.
Internet Archive→ Campaign 2018 President Trump Rally in Macon, Georgia : CSPAN : November 5, 2018 12:52am-2:07am EST
President Trump delivered remarks at a rally in Macon, Georgia in support of Brian Kemp, the Republican gubernatorial candidate. The president focused much of his speech on immigration and border security, telling the crowd they should vote for Republi
Hoax-Slayer→ SCAM — ‘Kohl’s is Rewarding Each Family with FREE $150 OFF Coupon’
A post that is being shared widely across Facebook claims that US department store chain Kohl’s is giving away $150 off coupons to celebrate Black Friday. The post SCAM — ‘Kohl’s is Rewarding Each Family with FREE $150 OFF Coupon&#
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free 24 Pack of Coors Light Beer’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared via Facebook, the Coors Brewing Company is giving everyone a free 24 pack of Coors Light Beer as a means of celebrating the company's 200th anniversary. The post ‘Free 24 Pack of Coors Light Be
Snopes→ Alec Baldwin Says He Didn’t Punch Man in Parking Dispute
Alec Baldwin is denying that he punched anyone over a parking spot and says an assault allegation is being reported "for the purposes of clickbait entertainment."
Snopes→ Was a U.S. Border Patrol Officer Killed by Attackers Armed with Rocks?
Questions remain about the November 2017 death of U.S. Border Patrol Officer Rogelio Martinez, but little evidence suggests he was killed by rock-wielding attackers.
Internet Archive→ Campaign 2018 President Trump Rally in Macon, Georgia : CSPAN : November 4, 2018 4:02pm-5:17pm EST
[LIVE] President Trump holds a rally in Georgia to support Republican candidates for U.S. House and Senate seats. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following types: Closed Capti
Lead Stories→ Fake News Website YourNewsWire Renamed NewsPunch (Again) — Possibly To Avoid Filters
YourNewsWire used to be one of the most notorious websites spreading fake news, often by using bits and pieces of real news articles from other websites to create new articles which would then get a headline and introduction that would greatly
Internet Archive→ Campaign 2018 President Trump Rally in Florida : CSPAN : November 4, 2018 5:30am-6:59am EST
President Trump campaigned for Republican candidates at a rally in Pensacola, Florida. Vice President Mike Pence, former Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden, candidate for governor, Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and U.S....This item belongs to:
Washington Post→ Trump’s Four-Pinocchio claim: ‘Democrats let him into our country’
The president's campaign ad ignores the fact cop-killer Luis Bracamontes was deported when Bill Clinton was president. He snuck back in under George W. Bush.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax – ‘Giant Skeleton Discovered In Bulgaria’
Circulating 'news' report claims that archaeologists have unearthed a giant human skeleton in Bulgaria. The report features a picture depicting the skeleton with the archaeologists. The post Hoax – ‘Giant Skeleton Discovered In BulgariaR
Snopes→ Did Andrew Gillum Suspend His Campaign for Governor of Florida?
A small difference between two similar words caused confusion among readers about the Florida governor's race in the wake of a tragic event.
Snopes→ Can Pardoned Felons Vote?
A felon can regain the right to vote via a pardon, but most felons regain that right upon completion of their sentences. Such decisions vary from state to state.
Snopes→ Did Barron Trump Benefit from Birthright Citizenship?
President Trump's children would still be U.S. citizens even if birthright citizenship were revoked, regardless of when or where they were born.
Snopes→ Woman Denies Having Sent Graphic ‘Jane Doe’ Letter Claiming Sexual Assault by Kavanaugh
A woman who claimed credit for writing an anonymous letter accusing the Supreme Court nominee of having raped her later denied being its author.
PolitiFact→ Environmental Defense Fund Action – Did Texas U.S. Rep. John Culberson use campaign money for fossils and collectibles?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Did Texas U.S. Rep. John Culberson use campaign money for fossils and collectibles? As the 2018 campaign comes to a close, the political arm of the Environmental Defense Fund has sent a mailer to homes in Texa
Climate Feedback→ Washington Post accurately describes ocean warming study with potential implications for future carbon budget
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article in The Washington Post covers a new study estimating the amount of heat energy that has accumulated in the ocean in recent decades. Such estimates have been limited because the most complete network of
Lead Stories→ BBC Interviews Christopher Blair And Maarten Schenk in "The Faker and The Fact Checker"
Recently the BBC World Service's "Trending" programme did a two part story about Christopher Blair, the liberal troll and internet hoaxer well known to anybody who has been following Lead Stories' reporting on him. Christopher has made it his
Snopes→ Did Beto O’Rourke’s Staff Use Campaign Money to Help Migrants in El Paso?
A controversial right-wing activist published yet another "sting" video which left out significant relevant information.
Snopes→ Did Guatemalan Authorities Rescue a Group of Minors from Caravan Smugglers?
A report of children rescued from 'human smugglers working inside' the Central American caravan is unsubstantiated.
Internet Archive→ Campaign 2018 President Trump Rally in Indianapolis : CSPAN : November 2, 2018 10:48pm-12:03am EDT
President Trump campaigned for Republican candidates at a rally in Indianapolis. Vice President Mike Pence, Former Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight and U.S. Senate candidate Mike Braun (R-IN) joined the president on stage....This item b
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Navy SEALs STILL Allowed to Wear Black Face Paint
Are the Navy SEALs abandoning black face paint camouflage because it could be considered racist as a form of "blackface"? No, that's not true: the story came from a military satire website mocking political correctness in a humorous story, it