Trump calls Iran war 'effectively over' militarily after meeting Qatar's prime minister
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Trump calls Iran war 'effectively over' militarily after meeting Qatar's prime minister
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Al Jazeera reports that President Trump called the Iran war "effectively over" militarily after meeting Qatar's prime minister, and its quotes match what he…
Al Jazeera reports that President Trump called the Iran war "effectively over" militarily after meeting Qatar's prime minister, and its quotes match what he…
Snopes, "Are videos showing Trump announcing 90-day blackout real? Don't be fooled," Jordan Liles, Nov. 10, 2026 (documenting the viral Facebook and Instagram posts)
The clip's footage comes from Trump's Nov. 2 remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and in the White House's full video of that speech the…
Contradicted
The claim: “"Power in America will be down for 90 days. The only Americans who will have electricity during that time will be those who hold the United States Asset Reserve." — words put in Trump's mouth in an AI-altered video posted Nov. 6, 2026, by the Facebook and Instagram account Shythechosen under the caption "TRUMP CONFIRMS NO POWER FOR 90 DAYS"”
Why we rated it this way: The clip's footage comes from Trump's Nov. 2 remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and in the White House's full video of that sp…
Fox News, "Iran-backed terror suspects plotted attack on US troops using vans packed with fuel, DOJ says," Brittany Miller, Nov. 10, 2026
The Justice Department says an eight-count superseding indictment unsealed Nov. 10 charges al-Saadi, Mohajeri and al-Hassani with terrorism offenses tied to…
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The claim: “"Three suspected Iran-backed terrorists plotted an attack on a British air base housing American troops using vans carrying barrels of fuel, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday by the Justice Department (DOJ)." — Fox News, Brittany Miller, Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Justice Department says an eight-count superseding indictment unsealed Nov. 10 charges al-Saadi, Mohajeri and al-Hassani with terrorism …
CNN, "Kennedy family sues to block Trump's arch," Aleena Fayaz, Nov. 10, 2026
The Park Service's revised Assessment of Effects, dated Aug. 28, 2026, found the 250-foot arch would have an adverse effect on historic properties, and the…
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The claim: “"In a review released by the National Park Service in August, the administration acknowledged that the arch would have 'adverse' effects on as many as 42 historic sites." — CNN, Aleena Fayaz, "Kennedy family sues to block Trump's arch," Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Park Service's revised Assessment of Effects, dated Aug. 28, 2026, found the 250-foot arch would have an adverse effect on historic prop…
AAP FactCheck, "Flight data debunks baseless Florida jet crash conspiracy," by William Summers, Nov. 10, 2026
The NTSB's investigation page identifies the aircraft as a Learjet 60 operated by Aurora Aviation (Upper Jet), lost from radar and radio contact en route…
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The claim: “"So it can't be a Learjet. A Learjet would take up half the bloody road. That's not taking up half the road. It is a drone or a missile." — unnamed Facebook user in a Nov. 2, 2026 video, as quoted by AAP FactCheck; the post had been viewed more than 920,000 times”
Why we rated it this way: The NTSB's investigation page identifies the aircraft as a Learjet 60 operated by Aurora Aviation (Upper Jet), lost from radar and radio con…
Fox News, "Sotomayor lets loose on conservative Supreme Court with revealing wish: 'Crazy things'," by Robert Schmad, Nov. 10, 2026
The Court's syllabus holds that a former president is entitled to "absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclusive and…
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The claim: “"In Trump v. United States, the case in question, the court ruled that former presidents have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within their core constitutional powers and at least presumptive immunity for other official acts. The justices ruled that former presidents have no immunity from prosecution for unofficial conduct." — Robert Schmad, Fox News, Nov. 10, 2026, reporting Justice Sonia Sotomayor's wish to see the ruling overturned”
Why we rated it this way: The Court's syllabus holds that a former president is entitled to "absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclu…
CNN, live updates, "Jim Jordan's long, fraught path to lead the House GOP," analysis by Aaron Blake, Nov. 10, 2026
The Clerk's roll calls show Jordan received 200 votes on the first speaker ballot on Oct. 17, 2023, then 199 and 194, so "topped out at 200" is right. But…
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The claim: “"He failed to win the speakership when he topped out at 200 votes – shy of the 218 required – and the conference removed him as its nominee, eventually landing on now-Speaker Mike Johnson." — Aaron Blake, CNN analysis, "Jim Jordan's long, fraught path to lead the House GOP," live updates, Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Clerk's roll calls show Jordan received 200 votes on the first speaker ballot on Oct. 17, 2023, then 199 and 194, so "topped out at 200"…
SmokeScreen, "The post said he failed a background check for classified briefings. The law names members of Congress as exempt from that process," Nov. 9, 2026 (reproducing the @TrumpNews_Baby post on X)
Section 3163 says the classified-access subchapter "shall not apply to the President and Vice President, Members of the Congress, Justices of the Supreme…
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The claim: “"Abdul El Sayed has failed the background check required for classified Senate briefings. The denial blocks him from any session that involves sensitive national security information." — X account @TrumpNews_Baby (posting as "Jonathan Gregory"), Nov. 8, 2026, in a wire-style post viewed about 2.7 million times”
Why we rated it this way: Section 3163 says the classified-access subchapter "shall not apply to the President and Vice President, Members of the Congress, Justices o…
Fox News Digital, live updates, "France summons Iranian ambassador after accusing Tehran of cyberattacks on supermarkets," Nov. 10, 2026
The ministry's Nov. 10 statement says that in the night of Oct. 11 to 12 attacks hit the supermarket refrigeration controls of more than 700 retail sites,…
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The claim: “"Following investigations, France is now in a position to attribute these destructive actions to Iran: they were carried out by SHAHID KAVEH, an offensive cyber unit affiliated with the Electronic Warfare and Cyber Defense Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps," the ministry continued. — Greg Norman-Diamond, Fox News Digital live updates, Nov. 10, 2026, reporting that France's foreign ministry said Oct. 11-12 attacks hit the refrigeration controls of more than 700 retail sites”
Why we rated it this way: The ministry's Nov. 10 statement says that in the night of Oct. 11 to 12 attacks hit the supermarket refrigeration controls of more than 700…
CNN, live updates, "Poll shows 71% of Americans — and 51% of Republicans — want Congress to end Iran war," analysis by Aaron Blake, Nov. 10, 2026
The topline shows 71% of all adults support the new Congress "passing legislation to end the conflict with Iran," including 51% of Republicans and 93% of…
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The claim: “"A new poll released as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces possible impeachment shows 7 in 10 Americans — and even about half of Republicans — want Congress to vote to end the Iran war. ... The survey also showed that 62% of Americans — including 32% of Republicans — want Congress to pass legislation ending Trump's tariffs." — Aaron Blake, CNN analysis, live updates, Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The topline shows 71% of all adults support the new Congress "passing legislation to end the conflict with Iran," including 51% of Republica…
NBC News, "Trump backs Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Republicans select new congressional leaders: Morning Rundown," Nov. 10, 2026
EIA's weekly series puts regular gasoline at $2.937 on Feb. 23, the last reading before the war began Feb. 28, and $2.796 on Jan. 5, the first reading of…
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The claim: “"Still, gas prices remain up by more than 30% since the war with Iran started on February 28, and around 40% since the beginning of the year." — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, "Morning Rundown," Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: EIA's weekly series puts regular gasoline at $2.937 on Feb. 23, the last reading before the war began Feb. 28, and $2.796 on Jan. 5, the fir…
Fox News, "SCOTUS allows Trump admin to temporarily resume border construction in Texas' Big Bend," Nov. 9, 2026
The Nov. 9 per curiam order grants the government's stay of the preliminary injunction that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas…
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The claim: “"The justices' ruling stays a preliminary injunction issued last month by a federal district judge in El Paso, who had temporarily halted border wall construction in the region designated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as the Big Bend Sector while litigation proceeds. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson indicated she would have denied the stay request but did not file a written dissent." — Louis Casiano, Fox News, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Nov. 9 per curiam order grants the government's stay of the preliminary injunction that the U.S. District Court for the Western District…
CNN, "Thousands of voters in Mississippi Senate race are trying to make their ballots count after state's voter roll changes," Nov. 10, 2026
Miss. Code § 23-15-573 says an affidavit ballot cast without acceptable photo ID is not rejected for that reason if the voter returns to the circuit clerk…
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The claim: “"Tuesday is the deadline for voters who cast provisional ballots because they did not have proper identification to provide the needed documentation to election officials." and "County election officials have until Friday to vet and count all provisional ballots and certify their county-level results." — Annie Grayer and Fredreka Schouten, CNN, Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Miss. Code § 23-15-573 says an affidavit ballot cast without acceptable photo ID is not rejected for that reason if the voter returns to the…
Rep. Thomas Massie, "Rep. Massie Forcing House of Representatives to Vote on Impeaching Secretary Hegseth," press release, Nov. 9, 2026
Congress.gov shows the House adopted H.Con.Res. 86 on June 3, 2026, by 215 to 208 (Roll no. 199), and the Senate agreed to it without amendment on June 23…
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The claim: “"Charges Secretary Hegseth with continuing the Iran war after both Houses of Congress directed the removal of U.S. forces through H. Con. Res. 86." — Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), press release announcing articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Congress.gov shows the House adopted H.Con.Res. 86 on June 3, 2026, by 215 to 208 (Roll no. 199), and the Senate agreed to it without amendm…
Fox News Digital, "Congress returns to brutal lame-duck stretch with shutdown deadline, leadership races," Nov. 9, 2026
Congress.gov shows H.R. 6500 became Public Law 119-103 on Sept. 2, 2026, and its CRS summary says it funds federal agencies through the earlier of Dec. 11,…
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The claim: “"Current federal funding levels run out on Dec. 11, and without another deal in place, Congress risks plunging the government into another shutdown." — Elizabeth Elkind and Alex Miller, Fox News Digital, "Congress returns to brutal lame-duck stretch with shutdown deadline, leadership races," Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Congress.gov shows H.R. 6500 became Public Law 119-103 on Sept. 2, 2026, and its CRS summary says it funds federal agencies through the earl…
CNN, "A record number of women will serve in the next Congress," Nov. 9, 2026
CAWP's Nov. 9 toplines say at least 159 women will serve in the 120th Congress, a new record over the 152 first set in 2024, and that 152 women serve now,…
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The claim: “"The new record — 159 women from both parties — is seven more women than currently serve in the House and Senate, according to data from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University and CNN election projections." — Aleena Fayaz, Renée Rigdon and Amy O'Kruk, CNN, "A record number of women will serve in the next Congress," Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: CAWP's Nov. 9 toplines say at least 159 women will serve in the 120th Congress, a new record over the 152 first set in 2024, and that 152 wo…
Tarrant County's own cumulative report lists Talarico with 427,879 votes, or 58.72 percent, to Ken Paxton's 287,783, or 39.50 percent, in the U.S. Senate…
Contradicted
The claim: “"WHEN THE STEAL IS TOO OBVIOUS AND YOU SCRAMBLE TO FIX IT!" — anonymous user on the forum "The Donald" (patriots.win), Nov. 5, 2026, sharing screenshots of an NBC News board briefly showing James Talarico at 91.9 percent in Tarrant County”
Why we rated it this way: Tarrant County's own cumulative report lists Talarico with 427,879 votes, or 58.72 percent, to Ken Paxton's 287,783, or 39.50 percent, in th…
Fox News, "SCOTUS allows Trump admin to temporarily resume border construction in Texas' Big Bend," Nov. 9, 2026
The Court's Nov. 9 docket entry says the government's stay application was granted, the Western District of Texas injunction in case No. 3:26-cv-01099 is…
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The claim: “"The justices' ruling stays a preliminary injunction issued last month by a federal district judge in El Paso, who had temporarily halted border wall construction in the region designated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as the Big Bend Sector while litigation proceeds. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson indicated she would have denied the stay request but did not file a written dissent." — Louis Casiano, Fox News, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Court's Nov. 9 docket entry says the government's stay application was granted, the Western District of Texas injunction in case No. 3:2…
CNN, "How impeachment of a Cabinet secretary like Hegseth works," Nov. 9, 2026
The House Historian's list of every person the House has impeached includes exactly two Cabinet secretaries: Secretary of War William W. Belknap, impeached…
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The claim: “"If the impeachment vote in the House is successful, Hegseth would be the third Cabinet secretary to be impeached." — Lauren Chadwick and Michael Williams, CNN, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The House Historian's list of every person the House has impeached includes exactly two Cabinet secretaries: Secretary of War William W. Bel…
The Guardian, "Trump attempts to cast doubt on Democrats' midterm election victory, questioning early vote numbers and ballot machines – live," Nov. 9, 2026
The archived post confirms Trump wrote these words, but it names no state, county, race, ballot batch, vote total or voting machine, so there is nothing in…
Unverifiable
The claim: “"Does anybody really believe that this 'Election' was honest. ... Some early voting 'dumps' were so large that it was impossible to win, no matter how many people went to vote. It's all about the machines, which are far more important than the voter!" — President Donald Trump, Truth Social, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The archived post confirms Trump wrote these words, but it names no state, county, race, ballot batch, vote total or voting machine, so ther…
Fox News Digital, "Trump says he 'can't imagine' Democrats will impeach him a third time," Nov. 9, 2026
House Roll Call 695 shows the House adopted Article I of H.Res. 755 by 230 to 197 on Dec. 18, 2019, and Senate Vote 33 shows the Senate found Trump not…
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The claim: “"During Trump's first term, he was impeached by the House in 2019 but was acquitted by the Senate months later. After the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, the president was impeached again, but was ultimately acquitted by the Senate." — Lindsay Kornick, Fox News Digital, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: House Roll Call 695 shows the House adopted Article I of H.Res. 755 by 230 to 197 on Dec. 18, 2019, and Senate Vote 33 shows the Senate foun…
CNN, "Democrats' red-state wins reverse a trend of polarization in Senate delegations," Nov. 9, 2026
The Senate's Kansas roster lists exactly three Democrats since statehood in 1861: John Martin (1893–1895), William H. Thompson (1913–1919) and George McGill…
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The claim: “"Kansas on Tuesday elected a Democrat to the US Senate for the first time since the Great Depression. ... since Kansas became a state in 1861, Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton will be only the fourth Democrat to represent it in Senate history." — Alex Leeds Matthews and Zachary B. Wolf, CNN, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Senate's Kansas roster lists exactly three Democrats since statehood in 1861: John Martin (1893–1895), William H. Thompson (1913–1919) a…
AFP Fact Check, "AI graphic amplifies US election conspiracies, inflates support for Ilhan Omar," Nov. 9, 2026
The Minnesota Secretary of State's results file for the Nov. 3 election shows Omar with 262,702 of 343,507 votes in the 5th District, or 76.48 percent,…
Contradicted
The claim: “"100 percent election fraud" — caption on an X post shared Nov. 4, 2026, alongside a news-style graphic showing Rep. Ilhan Omar winning Minnesota's 5th District with 99 percent of the vote, as documented by AFP Fact Check”
Why we rated it this way: The Minnesota Secretary of State's results file for the Nov. 3 election shows Omar with 262,702 of 343,507 votes in the 5th District, or 76.…
Fox News Digital, "Congress returns to brutal lame-duck stretch with shutdown deadline, leadership races," Nov. 9, 2026
Section 106 of Public Law 119-103, signed Sept. 2, 2026, makes the stopgap funding available until whichever comes first: enactment of the relevant…
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The claim: “"Current federal funding levels run out on Dec. 11, and without another deal in place, Congress risks plunging the government into another shutdown." — Elizabeth Elkind and Alex Miller, Fox News Digital, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Section 106 of Public Law 119-103, signed Sept. 2, 2026, makes the stopgap funding available until whichever comes first: enactment of the r…
CNN, "A record number of women will serve in the next Congress," Nov. 9, 2026
CAWP's tally, last updated Nov. 7, says at least 159 women will serve in the 120th Congress, counting 141 winners, two undecided races with women on both…
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The claim: “"The new record — 159 women from both parties — is seven more women than currently serve in the House and Senate, according to data from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University and CNN election projections." — Aleena Fayaz, Renée Rigdon and Amy O'Kruk, CNN, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: CAWP's tally, last updated Nov. 7, says at least 159 women will serve in the 120th Congress, counting 141 winners, two undecided races with …
CBS News, "60 Minutes Transcript: Donald Trump, the 2026 post-midterm elections interview," Nov. 8, 2026
The Energy Information Administration's weekly series shows the national average for regular gasoline at $3.109 the week Trump took office (Jan. 20, 2025)…
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The claim: “"They didn't like the war. They didn't like the fact that gasoline went up, 'cause I had it down at a low." — President Donald Trump, CBS "60 Minutes" interview with Ross Douthat, aired Nov. 8, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Energy Information Administration's weekly series shows the national average for regular gasoline at $3.109 the week Trump took office (…
Fox News Digital, "Trump touts 'Task Force Iron Gate' to choke off Iran's weapons supply routes" (live updates), Nov. 8, 2026
Trump's Truth Social post from 2:46 p.m. Central on Nov. 8 reads: "Task Force Iron Gate is in full force and effect in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Coupled…
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The claim: “"'Task Force Iron Gate is in full force and effect in the Islamic Republic of Iran,' Trump said on Truth Social. 'Coupled with history's greatest Naval Blockade, very little gets into, or out of, Iran!' he added. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the formation of Task Force Iron Gate on Saturday, saying the roughly 20-person team will be based in Tampa, Florida." — Fox News Digital live updates, Nov. 8, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Trump's Truth Social post from 2:46 p.m. Central on Nov. 8 reads: "Task Force Iron Gate is in full force and effect in the Islamic Republic …
Kevin Liptak, CNN, "Trump's regrets on immigration enforcement, and other takeaways from his '60 Minutes' interview," Nov. 8, 2026 (syndicated via KESQ)
In CBS's transcript, Ross Douthat asks whether Trump's deportation policy "went too far," and Trump answers "I think it was--" and then "Too tough," and,…
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The claim: “"'It was too tough. I think it might be too tough,' Trump said, citing in particular immigrants who have been in the country for ten years or more without committing serious crimes." — Kevin Liptak, CNN, "Trump's regrets on immigration enforcement, and other takeaways from his '60 Minutes' interview," Nov. 8, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: In CBS's transcript, Ross Douthat asks whether Trump's deportation policy "went too far," and Trump answers "I think it was--" and then "Too…
Misbar's Editorial Team, "Video Does Not Show Military Deployment in Texas Following U.S. Midterm Elections," Nov. 8, 2026
The U.S. Army's own May 22, 2025, release from Fort Cavazos, Texas, documents M1A2 Abrams tanks and dozens of other armored vehicles being loaded onto rail…
Contradicted
The claim: “"Troubling scene in Texas… this is what I feared after the election! Be prepared people!" — X post by the account "William Munny" (@Willy_Munny), Nov. 5, 2026, with a video of tanks and armored vehicles on rail cars (about 101,000 views; the same text was reposted by @EBSAlertNetwork and others)”
Why we rated it this way: The U.S. Army's own May 22, 2025, release from Fort Cavazos, Texas, documents M1A2 Abrams tanks and dozens of other armored vehicles being l…
Fox News Digital, "Trump orders blockade on Iranian ground transport as Houthis say Saudis killed dozens in air strikes" (live updates), Nov. 8, 2026
Abbas Araghchi's X post from 11:05 a.m. Central on Nov. 8, 2026, reads: "American voters have made their choice. Time for the White House to make its own.…
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The claim: “"Iran's foreign minister issued a stark ultimatum to the White House on Sunday, warning that Tehran's forces would 'rain down hell' if Washington chooses war over a diplomatic proposal aimed at ending the war. 'American voters have made their choice. Time for the White House to make its own,' Abbas Araghchi said ... 'Our 2-day proposal stands: meet the requirements, including end to war on all fronts, and you will see results,' he said on X. 'Or choose war, and see our alert and battle-hardened Warriors rain down hell,' he warned." — Fox News Digital live updates, Nov. 8, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Abbas Araghchi's X post from 11:05 a.m. Central on Nov. 8, 2026, reads: "American voters have made their choice. Time for the White House to…
CNN, Jordan Budney, "Senador electo de Kansas dice que Trump 'redobla su apuesta' con el ascenso de Stephen Miller" (live updates), Nov. 8, 2026
The Senate Historical Office's list of Kansas senators shows Democrat George McGill serving from Dec. 1, 1930, to Jan. 3, 1939, a span that covers his 1930…
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The claim: “"Last week, Hamilton became the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas since 1932." — CNN, Jordan Budney, Nov. 8, 2026 (CNN en Español live coverage; translated from the Spanish "La semana pasada, Hamilton se convirtió en el primer demócrata elegido al Senado de EE.UU. por Kansas desde 1932")”
Why we rated it this way: The Senate Historical Office's list of Kansas senators shows Democrat George McGill serving from Dec. 1, 1930, to Jan. 3, 1939, a span that …
Lead Stories, Maarten Schenk, “Fact Check: NO Uniform '15% Band' Formula Mapping Trump's 2024 Result Exactly Onto 2026 Senate Race -- Results Show Variations,” Nov. 8, 2026
The Federal Election Commission's official 2024 presidential results put Donald Trump at 45.5 percent in Maine (377,977 of 831,375 votes), 71.6 percent in…
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The claim: “"One formula fits all of it: Republican 2026 = 0.85 × Trump 2024 ... What makes it strange: It didn't matter how red the state was. Wyoming, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts: same 15% ... Two sets of races, different candidates, different campaigns, and the same 15% decrease almost everywhere. A pattern this even demands answers at the ballot level" — viral X post by the account "Truth is Freedom" (@TruthAnswersAll), Nov. 6, 2026 (documented by Lead Stories, Nov. 8, 2026)”
Why we rated it this way: The Federal Election Commission's official 2024 presidential results put Donald Trump at 45.5 percent in Maine (377,977 of 831,375 votes), 7…
Fox News, Alec Schemmel, “Democrats’ midterm sweep opens path to bypassing Electoral College by 2028,” Nov. 8, 2026
The National Conference of State Legislatures lists the same 18 states plus D.C. and the same 222 pledged electoral votes, 48 short of the 270 needed for…
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The claim: “"Democrats now control the governor’s office and both chambers of the state legislature in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Nevada. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, already enacted by 18 states and Washington, D.C., has 222 electoral votes pledged to it — 48 short of the 270 needed to take effect. If the four states join, their combined 50 electoral votes would push the compact to 272 and activate it. Arizona could push the total to 283 if Democrats ultimately gain control of both chambers there." — Fox News, Alec Schemmel, Nov. 8, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The National Conference of State Legislatures lists the same 18 states plus D.C. and the same 222 pledged electoral votes, 48 short of the 2…
CNN, Edward-Isaac Dovere, “Hakeem Jeffries has a plan for Donald Trump and for his Democratic critics,” Nov. 8, 2026
Congress.gov's official actions list for H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, shows the bill was presented to the president on June 29, 2026,…
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The claim: “"Jeffries told CNN he wants to use as a model this summer's housing bill, which passed with bipartisan support and became law in July after the president let enough days go by without action." — CNN, Edward-Isaac Dovere, Nov. 8, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Congress.gov's official actions list for H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, shows the bill was presented to the president on J…
New York Post, Geoff Earle, “Trump declares Alaska Senate race ‘over’ in favor of GOP candidate following ‘Decoy Dan’ scandal,” Nov. 7, 2026
Alaska's official results page still lists the November 3 general election as unofficial and says ranked-choice results "will not be available until…
Contradicted
The claim: “"Daniel Sullivan is leading substantially in the Alaska Senatorial Race. When you add Daniel (3,600, 1.68%) into Dan, and Gerald Heikes (4,846, 2.27%), Senator Dan Sullivan is up by thousands of Votes. ... The Alaska Race is OVER. Dan Sullivan WON, BY A LOT!" — President Donald J. Trump, Truth Social, Nov. 7, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Alaska's official results page still lists the November 3 general election as unofficial and says ranked-choice results "will not be availab…
Fox News, Michael Sinkewicz, “Trump highlights NASA nuclear-powered Mars spacecraft mission planned for 2028,” Nov. 6, 2026
Fox accurately quotes remarks Trump delivered November 6 at Kennedy Space Center, and NASA's Space Reactor-1 Freedom page matches the two-year timeline: a…
Missing context
The claim: “"Within the next two years, NASA will launch the first-ever nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars," Trump said. — Fox News, Michael Sinkewicz, Nov. 6, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Fox accurately quotes remarks Trump delivered November 6 at Kennedy Space Center, and NASA's Space Reactor-1 Freedom page matches the two-ye…
CNN, Matt Stiles, Brett Taylor, Curt Merrill, Koko Nakajima, Annette Choi and Renée Rigdon, “How Democrats reshaped the Senate, in charts and maps,” Nov. 8, 2026 (via CNN Newsource)
The same CNN story correctly says Democrats flipped seven Republican-held Senate seats. The list that follows names eight states and includes New Hampshire.…
Contradicted
The claim: “"CNN closely examined county-level votes in seven states where Democrats flipped a Senate seat that had been held by a Republican — Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Iowa, Ohio, Maine and New Hampshire" — CNN, Matt Stiles, Brett Taylor, Curt Merrill, Koko Nakajima, Annette Choi and Renée Rigdon, Nov. 8, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The same CNN story correctly says Democrats flipped seven Republican-held Senate seats. The list that follows names eight states and include…
tagesschau faktenfinder, “Welche Fakes rund um die Midterms kursieren,” Nov. 7, 2026
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon's statement says the voting equipment “does not tell voters which candidates are more popular, nor does it discourage voters…
Contradicted
The claim: “"People are not typically choosing this person!" — message a Streamwood, Ill., TikTok user (@bauerbabe21) said a Cook County voting machine showed her after she picked Republican candidates; reposted on X as proof voting is "rigged" and, per tagesschau's Nov. 7, 2026 report, viewed more than 1.4 million times”
Why we rated it this way: Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon's statement says the voting equipment “does not tell voters which candidates are more popular, nor does it d…
Fox News, James Cirrone, “Trump orders DOJ probe into Democrats over alleged threats against administration officials,” Nov. 7, 2026
Trump's Nov. 7 post says Democrats are “threatening a lot of people, including the Attorney General of the United States” with impeachment, names Sen.…
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The claim: “"President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation into instances of Democratic lawmakers 'threatening' to impeach Attorney General Todd Blanche, among others." — Fox News, James Cirrone, Nov. 7, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Trump's Nov. 7 post says Democrats are “threatening a lot of people, including the Attorney General of the United States” with impeachment, …
CNN, Jillian Ward, “Trump tells ‘60 Minutes’ he has confidence in Hegseth,” Nov. 7, 2026
In the CBS clip, as transcribed by Mediaite and Tommy Christopher, Trump answers “Yeah” and “A little bit” when Douthat asks if he expects to fire anyone,…
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The claim: “"During an interview with 60 Minutes on CBS, President Donald Trump told Ross Douthat he expects to fire people as a result of Republicans' sweeping midterm losses, while expressing confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth." — CNN, Jillian Ward, Nov. 7, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: In the CBS clip, as transcribed by Mediaite and Tommy Christopher, Trump answers “Yeah” and “A little bit” when Douthat asks if he expects t…
Factly, Sushmitha Ponnala, “The viral video claiming that Trump vandalised his office following the Republican Party’s defeat in 2026 Midterms is AI-generated,” Nov. 7, 2026
Factly traced the viral clip back to a Nov. 4, 2026 post by the Iranian Embassy in Lebanon on X, and that video carries an “AI Generated” label in the…
Contradicted
The claim: “"Visuals showing US President Trump vandalizing his office after the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections of 2026." — claim attached to a video widely shared on social media after Nov. 4, 2026 (as documented by Factly, Nov. 7, 2026)”
Why we rated it this way: Factly traced the viral clip back to a Nov. 4, 2026 post by the Iranian Embassy in Lebanon on X, and that video carries an “AI Generated” la…
Fox News Digital, Michael Sinkewicz, “DeSantis blasts Washington Post over report he's preparing 2028 presidential bid,” Nov. 7, 2026
DeSantis’s Nov. 6 post on his @RonDeSantis account reads “The Washington Post is fabricating this out of whole cloth. I have not reached out to anybody…
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The claim: “"'The Washington Post is fabricating this out of whole cloth,' DeSantis wrote on X. 'I have not reached out to anybody about running for anything.'" — Fox News Digital, Michael Sinkewicz, Nov. 7, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: DeSantis’s Nov. 6 post on his @RonDeSantis account reads “The Washington Post is fabricating this out of whole cloth. I have not reached out…
CNN, Kaitlan Collins and Isabelle D'Antonio, “UFC CEO Dana White declines Trump’s offer to become press secretary, source says,” Nov. 7, 2026
Trump’s Nov. 7 Truth Social post says Dana White “has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States,” names six UFC figures as “assistants,”…
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The claim: “"'I am pleased to announce that the Great Dana White, a violent Fighter and Warrior, has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States,' Trump posted Saturday on Truth Social." — CNN, Kaitlan Collins and Isabelle D'Antonio, Nov. 7, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Trump’s Nov. 7 Truth Social post says Dana White “has been offered the job of Press Secretary of the United States,” names six UFC figures a…
Lead Stories, Ed Payne, “Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Post On Truth Social The ‘CLARITY Act’ Is Canceled Alongside The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” Nov. 6, 2026
The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve exists by Executive Order 14233, and the Federal Register lists no revoking or amending order as of Nov. 7, 2026, so nothing…
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The claim: “"The CLARITY Act is CANCELLED! The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is CANCELLED! No more deals, no more meme coins. The crypto people wanted this, and now they have it. SAD!" — text presented as a @realDonaldTrump Truth Social post in an X post by @Defi_Warhol, Nov. 5, 2026 (documented by Lead Stories, Nov. 6, 2026)”
Why we rated it this way: The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve exists by Executive Order 14233, and the Federal Register lists no revoking or amending order as of Nov. 7, 20…
Fox News Digital, “Trump says US military carried out ‘minor strikes’ as Iran reports attack on Qeshm Island” (live updates), Nov. 7, 2026
CENTCOM’s Nov. 7 release says Adm. Brad Cooper directed the formation of Task Force Iron Gate to “support ongoing U.S. government efforts to prevent Iran…
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The claim: “"U.S. Central Command announced Saturday that it launched a task force 'that will support ongoing U.S. government efforts to prevent Iran from using ground routes to transport advanced weapons and other materials.'" — Fox News Digital, Iran war live updates, Nov. 7, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: CENTCOM’s Nov. 7 release says Adm. Brad Cooper directed the formation of Task Force Iron Gate to “support ongoing U.S. government efforts to…
CNN, Davis Winkie, “60 years of denial about Israel’s nuclear weapons program confronts a new reality,” Nov. 7, 2026
House Document 119-191 shows the agreement was formally transmitted to Congress and referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Aug. 27, 2026,…
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The claim: “"A nuclear deal between the US and the Saudis currently under congressional review would provide a pathway for the kingdom to enrich uranium on its own soil if specific conditions, including US approval, are met." — CNN, Davis Winkie, Nov. 7, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: House Document 119-191 shows the agreement was formally transmitted to Congress and referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Aug. …
NBC News, Jonathan Allen and Rebecca Shabad, “Trump names Stephen Miller his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles,” Nov. 6, 2026
The White House’s Nov. 6 release announces Miller’s appointment as the 33rd White House chief of staff, “succeeding Susie Wiles after her highly successful…
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The claim: “"President Donald Trump has turned to MAGA favorite Stephen Miller to lead the White House" / Trump named Miller chief of staff replacing Susie Wiles — NBC News, Jonathan Allen and Rebecca Shabad, Nov. 6, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The White House’s Nov. 6 release announces Miller’s appointment as the 33rd White House chief of staff, “succeeding Susie Wiles after her hi…
Fox News, Hannah Brennan, “Democrats set sights on Elon Musk probe after midterm wins, but Pritzker draws a surprising line,” Nov. 7, 2026
GAO-26-108583 does report that the civilian workforce across 22 CFO Act agencies that provided data declined by nearly 256,000 employees—close to Fox’s…
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The claim: “"DOGE's efforts included deferred resignations and buyouts of employees at federal agencies and contributed to a significant downsizing of the federal workforce, which contracted by about 250,000 employees during 2025, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO)." — Fox News Digital, Hannah Brennan, Nov. 7, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: GAO-26-108583 does report that the civilian workforce across 22 CFO Act agencies that provided data declined by nearly 256,000 employees—clo…
CNN, Patrick Svitek, “Inside the Democratic effort to turn outrage over data centers against Ken Paxton and other Republicans,” Nov. 7, 2026
Early CNN Voter Poll results reported from the SSRS survey show 76% of voters rejecting data centers in their local community—about a 3.2-to-1 opposition…
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The claim: “"when voters were asked about building data centers in their communities, they were overwhelmingly opposed by a roughly 3-to-1 margin, according to CNN’s Voter Poll." — CNN, Patrick Svitek, Nov. 7, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Early CNN Voter Poll results reported from the SSRS survey show 76% of voters rejecting data centers in their local community—about a 3.2-to…
Viral social posts (Facebook and X), documented by Snopes
An FAA spokesperson told Snopes there is "absolutely no truth to this rumor," and a Space Force spokesperson said the claims are false. Snopes found no…
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The claim: “"The Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control system was transferred to the United States Space Force" — viral Facebook and X posts this week, first traced by Snopes to X user @looP_rM_3117211”
Why we rated it this way: An FAA spokesperson told Snopes there is "absolutely no truth to this rumor," and a Space Force spokesperson said the claims are false. Snop…
Blanche's own X post on Nov. 6 says he accepted Eisenberg's resignation as head of the National Security Division and contains the exact sentence Fox…
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The claim: “"He has served with distinction, strengthening our nation's ability to address threats, both foreign and domestic" — Attorney General Todd Blanche on John Eisenberg's resignation, as quoted by Fox News, Nov. 6, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Blanche's own X post on Nov. 6 says he accepted Eisenberg's resignation as head of the National Security Division and contains the exact sen…
The BLS release says nonfarm payrolls rose by 165,000 in October and the unemployment rate was 4.1%, and it confirms CNN's revisions of August to +186,000…
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The claim: “"The US economy added 165,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate fell" to 4.1% from 4.2% — CNN Business (Alicia Wallace), Nov. 6, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The BLS release says nonfarm payrolls rose by 165,000 in October and the unemployment rate was 4.1%, and it confirms CNN's revisions of Augu…
The White House release dated Nov. 6 states that President Trump appointed Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House chief of staff, succeeding Susie Wiles.…
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The claim: “"Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House Chief of Staff, succeeding Susie Wiles" — White House release, Nov. 6, 2026; reported across major outlets including NBC News”
Why we rated it this way: The White House release dated Nov. 6 states that President Trump appointed Stephen Miller as the 33rd White House chief of staff, succeeding…
Fox quotes Schumer saying he will be re-elected as majority leader at his post-election news conference. C-SPAN archived that Nov. 4 conference, and…
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The claim: “"OK, again, to repeat the answer, the issue is not me. I'll be re-elected as majority leader. But the issue is focusing on the American people and what they want," Schumer said — Fox News, James Cirrone, Nov. 4, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Fox quotes Schumer saying he will be re-elected as majority leader at his post-election news conference. C-SPAN archived that Nov. 4 confere…
CNN attributes to Trump a promise of a "big, beautiful" agreement that might involve all of Europe after he met Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev. The Nov. 5…
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The claim: “"It's going to be a big agreement…It's going to involve more than Ukraine, and I could even say it might involve all of Europe. It's going to be a big, beautiful agreement, and everyone's going to be thrilled," Trump told reporters — CNN, Ivana Kottasová, Nov. 6, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: CNN attributes to Trump a promise of a "big, beautiful" agreement that might involve all of Europe after he met Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev.…
Snopes, Jack Izzo, "Did Trump post about 'consequences' after midterm losses?," Nov. 6, 2026
Snopes reports the viral screenshot omits timestamp and engagement metrics and matches no post on Trump's Truth Social account or in archives that retain…
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The claim: “"You failed me. There's consequences since you are an enemy of the greatest president to ever live." / "Hope you like cancel culture." — fabricated Truth Social screenshot circulated as a Donald Trump post after the 2026 midterms (documented by Snopes, Nov. 6, 2026)”
Why we rated it this way: Snopes reports the viral screenshot omits timestamp and engagement metrics and matches no post on Trump's Truth Social account or in archive…
Fox News, "Republicans begin post-election reckoning after Democrats surge to power" live updates, Nov. 5, 2026
Vance's Nov. 4 X post is a long diagnosis of the midterm loss that repeatedly centers the Iran war, including the line "The reason we lost is the war" and a…
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The claim: “"Vice President JD Vance wrote a lengthy social media post on Wednesday blaming the Iran war for the GOP's ill fortunes this election cycle." — Fox News Digital live updates, Nov. 5, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Vance's Nov. 4 X post is a long diagnosis of the midterm loss that repeatedly centers the Iran war, including the line "The reason we lost i…
CNN Politics, Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, "Three Justice Department officials, including man behind Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe, resign since brutal midterm losses," Nov. 6, 2026
Blanche's Friday X post announces that Quiñones submitted his resignation and thanks him with the grateful-for-leadership language CNN quotes. Quiñones's…
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The claim: “"Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Quiñones departure in a social media post Friday, saying that the department is 'grateful for Jason's leadership.'" — CNN, Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, Nov. 6, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Blanche's Friday X post announces that Quiñones submitted his resignation and thanks him with the grateful-for-leadership language CNN quote…
AFP Fact Check, “Claims of FBI raid uncovering 'fraudulent ballots' in Texas are fabricated,” Nov. 4, 2026
FBI Houston told both AFP and KHOU that the raid claim is false and that no election-related operation took place. AFP also found the post's images were…
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The claim: “"OVER TWENTY THOUSAND FRAUDULENT BALLOTS UNCOVERED IN FBI RAID OF HOUSTON STORAGE LOCKER WAREHOUSE ALL FOR DEMOCRATS." — viral X/Facebook posts attributed to "Jonathan Gregory" / TrumpNews.Baby account, Nov. 3, 2026 (documented by AFP Fact Check; shared thousands of times)”
Why we rated it this way: FBI Houston told both AFP and KHOU that the raid claim is false and that no election-related operation took place. AFP also found the post's…
Fox News, Elaine Mallon, “Democrats ‘divorced from voters’ as 5 states back citizen-only voting, bolstering GOP push,” Nov. 5, 2026
AP-fed NBC tallies show yes (or "for") shares of 69.6% in Alaska, 69.1% in Arkansas, 63.6% in Kansas, 61.5% in South Dakota, and 79.6% in West Virginia —…
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The claim: “"Kansas, Alaska, Arkansas, South Dakota and West Virginia each passed noncitizen voting bans with more than 60% support" — Fox News Digital dek/lede, Elaine Mallon, Nov. 5, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: AP-fed NBC tallies show yes (or "for") shares of 69.6% in Alaska, 69.1% in Arkansas, 63.6% in Kansas, 61.5% in South Dakota, and 79.6% in We…
CNN, Stephen Collinson, “Hegseth’s ‘fight, fight, fight’ video pours fuel on impeachment flames,” Nov. 6, 2026
The official @SecWar account posted the video on Nov. 5 with the caption “At the War Department: We Stand. We Fight. We Defend the Republic,” which matches…
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The claim: “"In an ardent social media video Thursday, Hegseth vowed, 'We Stand, We Fight'" — CNN, Stephen Collinson, Nov. 6, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The official @SecWar account posted the video on Nov. 5 with the caption “At the War Department: We Stand. We Fight. We Defend the Republic,…
AAP FactCheck, "Flight data debunks baseless Florida jet crash conspiracy," by William Summers, Nov. 10, 2026
The NTSB's investigation page identifies the aircraft as a Learjet 60 operated by Aurora Aviation (Upper Jet), lost from radar and radio contact en route…
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The claim: “"So it can't be a Learjet. A Learjet would take up half the bloody road. That's not taking up half the road. It is a drone or a missile." — unnamed Facebook user in a Nov. 2, 2026 video, as quoted by AAP FactCheck; the post had been viewed more than 920,000 times”
Why we rated it this way: The NTSB's investigation page identifies the aircraft as a Learjet 60 operated by Aurora Aviation (Upper Jet), lost from radar and radio con…
Fox News, "Sotomayor lets loose on conservative Supreme Court with revealing wish: 'Crazy things'," by Robert Schmad, Nov. 10, 2026
The Court's syllabus holds that a former president is entitled to "absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclusive and…
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The claim: “"In Trump v. United States, the case in question, the court ruled that former presidents have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within their core constitutional powers and at least presumptive immunity for other official acts. The justices ruled that former presidents have no immunity from prosecution for unofficial conduct." — Robert Schmad, Fox News, Nov. 10, 2026, reporting Justice Sonia Sotomayor's wish to see the ruling overturned”
Why we rated it this way: The Court's syllabus holds that a former president is entitled to "absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclu…
CNN, live updates, "Jim Jordan's long, fraught path to lead the House GOP," analysis by Aaron Blake, Nov. 10, 2026
The Clerk's roll calls show Jordan received 200 votes on the first speaker ballot on Oct. 17, 2023, then 199 and 194, so "topped out at 200" is right. But…
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The claim: “"He failed to win the speakership when he topped out at 200 votes – shy of the 218 required – and the conference removed him as its nominee, eventually landing on now-Speaker Mike Johnson." — Aaron Blake, CNN analysis, "Jim Jordan's long, fraught path to lead the House GOP," live updates, Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Clerk's roll calls show Jordan received 200 votes on the first speaker ballot on Oct. 17, 2023, then 199 and 194, so "topped out at 200"…
NBC News, "Trump backs Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Republicans select new congressional leaders: Morning Rundown," Nov. 10, 2026
EIA's weekly series puts regular gasoline at $2.937 on Feb. 23, the last reading before the war began Feb. 28, and $2.796 on Jan. 5, the first reading of…
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The claim: “"Still, gas prices remain up by more than 30% since the war with Iran started on February 28, and around 40% since the beginning of the year." — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, "Morning Rundown," Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: EIA's weekly series puts regular gasoline at $2.937 on Feb. 23, the last reading before the war began Feb. 28, and $2.796 on Jan. 5, the fir…
Fox News, "SCOTUS allows Trump admin to temporarily resume border construction in Texas' Big Bend," Nov. 9, 2026
The Nov. 9 per curiam order grants the government's stay of the preliminary injunction that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas…
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The claim: “"The justices' ruling stays a preliminary injunction issued last month by a federal district judge in El Paso, who had temporarily halted border wall construction in the region designated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as the Big Bend Sector while litigation proceeds. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson indicated she would have denied the stay request but did not file a written dissent." — Louis Casiano, Fox News, Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Nov. 9 per curiam order grants the government's stay of the preliminary injunction that the U.S. District Court for the Western District…
CNN, "Thousands of voters in Mississippi Senate race are trying to make their ballots count after state's voter roll changes," Nov. 10, 2026
Miss. Code § 23-15-573 says an affidavit ballot cast without acceptable photo ID is not rejected for that reason if the voter returns to the circuit clerk…
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The claim: “"Tuesday is the deadline for voters who cast provisional ballots because they did not have proper identification to provide the needed documentation to election officials." and "County election officials have until Friday to vet and count all provisional ballots and certify their county-level results." — Annie Grayer and Fredreka Schouten, CNN, Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Miss. Code § 23-15-573 says an affidavit ballot cast without acceptable photo ID is not rejected for that reason if the voter returns to the…
SmokeScreen, "The post said he failed a background check for classified briefings. The law names members of Congress as exempt from that process," Nov. 9, 2026 (reproducing the @TrumpNews_Baby post on X)
Section 3163 says the classified-access subchapter "shall not apply to the President and Vice President, Members of the Congress, Justices of the Supreme…
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The claim: “"Abdul El Sayed has failed the background check required for classified Senate briefings. The denial blocks him from any session that involves sensitive national security information." — X account @TrumpNews_Baby (posting as "Jonathan Gregory"), Nov. 8, 2026, in a wire-style post viewed about 2.7 million times”
Why we rated it this way: Section 3163 says the classified-access subchapter "shall not apply to the President and Vice President, Members of the Congress, Justices o…
Fox News Digital, live updates, "France summons Iranian ambassador after accusing Tehran of cyberattacks on supermarkets," Nov. 10, 2026
The ministry's Nov. 10 statement says that in the night of Oct. 11 to 12 attacks hit the supermarket refrigeration controls of more than 700 retail sites,…
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The claim: “"Following investigations, France is now in a position to attribute these destructive actions to Iran: they were carried out by SHAHID KAVEH, an offensive cyber unit affiliated with the Electronic Warfare and Cyber Defense Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps," the ministry continued. — Greg Norman-Diamond, Fox News Digital live updates, Nov. 10, 2026, reporting that France's foreign ministry said Oct. 11-12 attacks hit the refrigeration controls of more than 700 retail sites”
Why we rated it this way: The ministry's Nov. 10 statement says that in the night of Oct. 11 to 12 attacks hit the supermarket refrigeration controls of more than 700…
CNN, live updates, "Poll shows 71% of Americans — and 51% of Republicans — want Congress to end Iran war," analysis by Aaron Blake, Nov. 10, 2026
The topline shows 71% of all adults support the new Congress "passing legislation to end the conflict with Iran," including 51% of Republicans and 93% of…
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The claim: “"A new poll released as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces possible impeachment shows 7 in 10 Americans — and even about half of Republicans — want Congress to vote to end the Iran war. ... The survey also showed that 62% of Americans — including 32% of Republicans — want Congress to pass legislation ending Trump's tariffs." — Aaron Blake, CNN analysis, live updates, Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The topline shows 71% of all adults support the new Congress "passing legislation to end the conflict with Iran," including 51% of Republica…
Snopes, "Are videos showing Trump announcing 90-day blackout real? Don't be fooled," Jordan Liles, Nov. 10, 2026 (documenting the viral Facebook and Instagram posts)
The clip's footage comes from Trump's Nov. 2 remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and in the White House's full video of that speech the…
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The claim: “"Power in America will be down for 90 days. The only Americans who will have electricity during that time will be those who hold the United States Asset Reserve." — words put in Trump's mouth in an AI-altered video posted Nov. 6, 2026, by the Facebook and Instagram account Shythechosen under the caption "TRUMP CONFIRMS NO POWER FOR 90 DAYS"”
Why we rated it this way: The clip's footage comes from Trump's Nov. 2 remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and in the White House's full video of that sp…
Fox News, "Iran-backed terror suspects plotted attack on US troops using vans packed with fuel, DOJ says," Brittany Miller, Nov. 10, 2026
The Justice Department says an eight-count superseding indictment unsealed Nov. 10 charges al-Saadi, Mohajeri and al-Hassani with terrorism offenses tied to…
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The claim: “"Three suspected Iran-backed terrorists plotted an attack on a British air base housing American troops using vans carrying barrels of fuel, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday by the Justice Department (DOJ)." — Fox News, Brittany Miller, Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Justice Department says an eight-count superseding indictment unsealed Nov. 10 charges al-Saadi, Mohajeri and al-Hassani with terrorism …
CNN, "Kennedy family sues to block Trump's arch," Aleena Fayaz, Nov. 10, 2026
The Park Service's revised Assessment of Effects, dated Aug. 28, 2026, found the 250-foot arch would have an adverse effect on historic properties, and the…
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The claim: “"In a review released by the National Park Service in August, the administration acknowledged that the arch would have 'adverse' effects on as many as 42 historic sites." — CNN, Aleena Fayaz, "Kennedy family sues to block Trump's arch," Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Park Service's revised Assessment of Effects, dated Aug. 28, 2026, found the 250-foot arch would have an adverse effect on historic prop…
Fox News, "Iran-backed terror suspects plotted attack on US troops using vans packed with fuel, DOJ says," Brittany Miller, Nov. 10, 2026
The Justice Department says an eight-count superseding indictment unsealed Nov. 10 charges al-Saadi, Mohajeri and al-Hassani with terrorism offenses tied to…
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The claim: “"Three suspected Iran-backed terrorists plotted an attack on a British air base housing American troops using vans carrying barrels of fuel, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday by the Justice Department (DOJ)." — Fox News, Brittany Miller, Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Justice Department says an eight-count superseding indictment unsealed Nov. 10 charges al-Saadi, Mohajeri and al-Hassani with terrorism …
CNN, "Kennedy family sues to block Trump's arch," Aleena Fayaz, Nov. 10, 2026
The Park Service's revised Assessment of Effects, dated Aug. 28, 2026, found the 250-foot arch would have an adverse effect on historic properties, and the…
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The claim: “"In a review released by the National Park Service in August, the administration acknowledged that the arch would have 'adverse' effects on as many as 42 historic sites." — CNN, Aleena Fayaz, "Kennedy family sues to block Trump's arch," Nov. 10, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: The Park Service's revised Assessment of Effects, dated Aug. 28, 2026, found the 250-foot arch would have an adverse effect on historic prop…
Fox News, "Sotomayor lets loose on conservative Supreme Court with revealing wish: 'Crazy things'," by Robert Schmad, Nov. 10, 2026
The Court's syllabus holds that a former president is entitled to "absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclusive and…
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The claim: “"In Trump v. United States, the case in question, the court ruled that former presidents have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within their core constitutional powers and at least presumptive immunity for other official acts. The justices ruled that former presidents have no immunity from prosecution for unofficial conduct." — Robert Schmad, Fox News, Nov. 10, 2026, reporting Justice Sonia Sotomayor's wish to see the ruling overturned”
Why we rated it this way: The Court's syllabus holds that a former president is entitled to "absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclu…
