FalseJune 10, 2026
Are U.S. elections actually rigged? What the evidence shows.
Repeated audits and court rulings have found no evidence of widespread fraud in recent federal elections.
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Elections
Elections & Voting
Fact-checking claims about election integrity, ballot access, and the mechanics of American democracy.
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VerifiedMay 28, 2026
How many states require photo ID to vote?
As of 2026, 35 states have some form of voter ID requirement, ranging from strict photo ID to signature matching.
FalseApril 14, 2026
Did mail-in voting increase fraud in 2020?
Election officials and federal courts found mail-in ballot fraud rates remained below 0.0025% in 2020.
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Voting Rights
Voting Rights
Tracking legislation, court decisions, and policy changes that affect Americans' access to the ballot.
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VerifiedJune 18, 2026
What does the Voting Rights Act actually protect?
The VRA prohibits voting practices that discriminate on the basis of race, color, or language minority status.
TrueMay 5, 2026
Have voter roll purges removed eligible voters?
Multiple states have removed eligible voters through aggressive purge programs, according to court findings.
MixedMarch 22, 2026
Is early voting being restricted across the country?
Some states have expanded early voting while others have reduced hours or locations since 2020.
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Breaking down what bills actually say versus how they are described by politicians and the media.
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VerifiedJuly 10, 2026
What does the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' actually cut?
The CBO estimates the bill reduces SNAP benefits for millions and cuts Medicaid by hundreds of billions over a decade.
TrueJune 30, 2026
Did Congress approve $95 billion for military operations?
The administration requested $95 billion in supplemental military funding, including for operations against Iran.
MixedJune 5, 2026
Are work requirements for SNAP new?
Work requirements existed before, but the 2026 bill significantly expands their scope and removes many exemptions.
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Misinformation Watch
Identifying and debunking viral falsehoods, misleading statistics, and coordinated disinformation campaigns.
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FalseJuly 1, 2026
No, immigrants are not 'taking' Social Security benefits.
Undocumented immigrants are ineligible for Social Security. The claim misrepresents how the program works.
FalseJune 12, 2026
Viral post claims crime is at an all-time high. Is it?
FBI data shows violent crime rates remain well below their 1990s peak, despite recent year-over-year increases.
FalseMay 20, 2026
Did the government 'hide' inflation data?
CPI methodology is publicly documented and has not changed in ways that would conceal inflation from the public.