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Republican congresswoman Miller-Meeks says she doesn’t own individual stocks. True. – PolitiFact

As she navigates a competitive reelection race, U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, has emphasized her personal financial portfolio, stating that she does not hold any individual company stocks. Amid broader national conversations regarding stricter regulations on lawmakers engaging in the stock market, Miller-Meeks shared in a Sept. 2 Facebook post, “I don’t own a single … Read more

Claim NY Democrats fined unvaccinated Amish children $2K per day distorts facts

Claim: New York Democrats are fining unvaccinated Amish children $2,000 per day, as viral social media posts alleged in October 2026. <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/mixture”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-mixture.png” alt=”Mixture”/> </div> </a> </div> <div id=”outer_fact_context” class=”outer_fact_check_context”> <div class=”fact_check_info_wrapper”> <span class=”fact_check_info_title”>What’s True</span> <p class=”fact_check_info_description”>In 2022, the state of New York penalized … Read more

Is Abdul El-Sayed a doctor? Fact-checking Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race – PolitiFact

The U.S. Senate race in Michigan has sparked a debate over Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s medical background, with his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, accusing him of misrepresenting his credentials to voters. During an October debate, Rogers strongly challenged El-Sayed’s status, stating, “He’s not really a doctor. He says he’s a physician. As a matter of … Read more

Did DHS waive New Mexico water laws to access wells for border wall construction?

Claim: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security waived New Mexico water laws to maintain federal access to water wells for border wall construction, despite state officials denouncing the move as “unconstitutional” and pursuing legal action. <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/true”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-true.png” alt=”True”/> </div> </a> </div> </section> <input type=”hidden” … Read more

Did 163 Democrats use same Oklahoma address to vote for Biden in 2020? There’s no proof

Claim: One hundred sixty-three votes for then-Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden in 2020 all originated from a single house in Oklahoma. Rating: A viral meme claims that 163 votes for Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election were cast from the exact same Oklahoma residential address shown in the graphic. A reverse-image search successfully traced … Read more

Ad targeting Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ opponent Troy Jackson ran in wrong state. Who paid?

Claim: A Republican-aligned group accidentally paid for campaign advertisements targeting Troy Jackson—Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate candidate running against incumbent Susan Collins—to run in Portland, Oregon, instead of Portland, Maine. Verdict: Background The mistake originated from a Republican super PAC rather than the Republican National Committee. According to a representative for Defending Main Street Superpac, the … Read more

Trump’s quote about being ‘last Republican president’ is real, but missing context

Claim: U.S. President Donald Trump declared, “I will be the last Republican president” during a 2026 political rally. <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/correct_attribution”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-correctly-attributed.png” alt=”Correct Attribution”/> </div> </a> </div> <div id=”outer_fact_context” class=”outer_fact_check_context”> <div class=”fact_check_info_wrapper”> <span class=”fact_check_info_title”>Context</span> <p class=”fact_check_info_description”>Trump delivered this statement during an extended address at a Republican … Read more

Iowa Senate debate: Fact-checking Hinson, Turek on missed votes, ‘shadow lobbyist’ and farm bill – PolitiFact

During the final showdown for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat, the contenders leaned heavily on familiar friction points. Democrat Josh Turek pressed Republican Ashley Hinson regarding her financial standing, while Hinson fired back by criticizing Turek’s attendance record as a sitting lawmaker. Hinson drew attention to Turek sitting out several critical votes this year in … Read more

Fact Check: Is Markwayne Mullin’s claim that Trump lost money by being president true? 

During an October 1 introductory speech ahead of a Donald Trump rally in Durant, Oklahoma, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin argued that the presidency has resulted in a financial loss for the commander-in-chief. WASHINGTON, DC: A recent assertion by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin—suggesting that holding the presidency has actually cost Donald Trump money—has sparked … Read more