PolitiFact
PolitiFact is a United States fact-checking site run by the Poynter Institute. It rates claims by politicians and viral posts on its Truth-O-Meter, from True to Pants on Fire.
“Photo shows Kamala Harris pretending to board an official plane.”
“Photos show a photojournalist crying while capturing pictures of the Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.”
“Poll shows that men are more likely to do chores than women in U.S. households.”
“Pope Francis kissing the hands of David Rockefeller & John Rothschild.”
“Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee removed more than $8 billion in spending increases from Gov. Evers' budget proposal.”
“The entire Database of Maricopa County in Arizona has been DELETED!”
PolitiFact says: Three days after Trump’s statement, the head of a firm helping do an audit of the 2020 election in Maricopa County essentially walked back the database claim. There's no evidence any database was deleted illegally.
“There is no law that deals specifically with the term ‘partial-birth abortion.’”
PolitiFact says: Congress passed the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act in 2003, and the Supreme Court upheld it in 2007. Becerra was a member of Congress and voted against the law when it came up in the House.
“University of Miami researchers have found that the COVID-19 vaccine affects sperm production.”
“Video shows Palestinians faking a funeral procession for a child.”
“About 40% to 50% of CDC, FDA employees are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, according to” Anthony Fauci and FDA’s Peter Marks.”
PolitiFact says: The officials did not say anything about employees who refused to be vaccinated. They estimated 50% to 60% of workers in the two agencies have been vaccinated.
“COVID-19 Jab: They skipped all animal trials because all animals were dying and went directly to people.”
“New York's 1,200+ homeless veterans are ineligible for these $15,600 payments.”
PolitiFact says: Cotton’s tweet refers to a budgetary provision in New York state that would provide aid to immigrants who are in the country illegally, but it leaves a misleading impression about its intent.
“Video shows U.S. Capitol Police gave protesters OK to enter.”
PolitiFact says: A video clip from inside of the Capitol on Jan. 6 shows officers speaking to one group of rioters who are already in the building. It is not evidence that the mob was given the OK to enter the Capitol.
“Says photos show a “boneyard” of electric cars abandoned in France because the cars’ batteries were too expensive to replace.”
PolitiFact says: Electric cars shown in a field in France are from a fleet of a car-sharing service that failed. The cars are being resold or sold for parts.
“On supporting Liz Cheney for House Republican leadership position”
“Exxon sign says drivers “must show proof of a job for gas purchase.”
“Photos show gas costs nearly $10 in the Carolinas.”
“Says Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech to Hamas leaders thanking them for uniting Israel.”
“The research showed … that confidence overall in the vaccines increased after the pause” to review the safety of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine.”
PolitiFact says: Some polls show gains in confidence or at least no erosion in confidence after the paused, but others suggest concerning trends in public opinion.