Experts say it’s unlikely the Venezuelan government is trafficking drugs to the U.S. The country plays a minor role in trafficking drugs that reach the U.S. Most fentanyl in the U.S. comes from Mexico, and most cocaine comes from Colombia.

President Donald Trump’s talking point of ending seven wars, which he repeated at the U.N. General Assembly, remains misleading. www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...

In his speech at the United Nations, President Donald Trump offered misleading claims about ending 7 wars, renewable energy and his economic record. buff.ly/D0LWYRL

President Donald Trump said he will be designating antifa as a “major terrorist organization,” but national security experts say he lacks authority to do so. There is no legal process to label domestic groups as terrorist organizations.

President Trump said “there's no downside” to avoiding Tylenol use while pregnant. That's Pants on Fire! Tylenol is one of the only safe and studied options for treating pain and fever during pregnancy. Untreated fevers can harm a baby and mother. buff.ly/wnsTIZN

President Donald Trump shared a video in which a supporter asked him to resurrect the 1948 Smith-Mundt Act to hold the media “accountable for lying.” But it was only amended, not repealed, and that’s not what the law did.

President Donald Trump, standing alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned pregnant women to avoid Tylenol or else risk giving their babies autism. Scientific evidence does not back him. www.politifact.com/article/2025...

In August, President Donald Trump said Washington, D.C.’s homicide rate is higher than "the worst places on Earth." He stretched an outdated homicide rate into an inaccurate blanket statement.

President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 23, 2025, in a broad speech touching on foreign policy, immigration, climate change and more. PolitiFact fact-checked the speech on our live blog. buff.ly/vgmkNaU

Trump said, “I believe we lost 300,000 people last year to drugs, 300,000.” That’s Pants on Fire! Fentanyl deaths continue to be a national problem, but this figure far exceeds data. buff.ly/Tg9VY5T

Trump described a U.S. bombing that “completely and totally obliterated” three Iran nuclear facilities, just hours after the U.S.' June 22 attack. At the time, experts told PolitiFact that a few hours was far too soon for Trump to know the extent of the damage with any certainty. buff.ly/7qZy9mY

Trump said last year there were “millions and millions of people pouring in from all over the world, from prisons, from mental institutions, drug dealers all over the world.” buff.ly/WDESRb9

Trump said at the U.N.: “I have ended seven unendable wars. They said they were unendable. You're never going to get them solved.” This is misleading. buff.ly/7qZy9mY

Addressing the U.N. General Assembly, President Trump said, “We are rapidly reversing the economic calamity we inherited from the previous administration.” He’s repeatedly said the US economy is the hottest in the world. The numbers don’t necessarily back that up. buff.ly/7qZy9mY

Why vaccinate babies for hepatitis B when the most at risk for infection include health care workers, IV users and people having sex? Anyone can get it, it’s often undetected, and 90% of infected infants develop a lifelong and sometimes fatal liver disease.

President Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 23, two days after key allies recognized a Palestinian state, despite U.S. and Israel opposition. Follow along with our live fact-checks:

Does new North Carolina law allow doctors to practice without completing U.S. exams?

Experts say it’s unlikely the Venezuelan government is trafficking drugs to the U.S. The country plays a minor role in trafficking drugs that reach the U.S. Most fentanyl in the U.S. comes from Mexico, and most cocaine comes from Colombia. buff.ly/7kgYeiK

During pregnancy, acetaminophen — the main ingredient in Tylenol — is generally considered a safe painkiller and fever reducer. Research hasn’t shown that it causes autism.

At a Monday press conference, President Donald Trump issued a warning: “Don’t take Tylenol if you’re pregnant.” Doctors say it’s safe to use acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, to reduce fever and pain during pregnancy. 🧵https://buff.ly/YY9G6hW

President Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly tomorrow, two days after key allies recognized a Palestinian state, despite U.S. and Israel opposition. Follow along with our live fact-checks:

Sean Hannity said he couldn’t find a top conservative who hoped for Jimmy Kimmel’s firing. In July, President Donald Trump said that Kimmel was next after Stephen Colbert, and said “It’s really good to see them go.”

President Donald Trump criticized the NFL’s new kickoff rules, calling it “sissy football.” After the NFL introduced the rule in 2024, concussions decreased 17% compared with the previous season, per the league’s data.

President Trump said at Charlie Kirk’s funeral that he will be making an announcement about autism today. Trump campaigned on a promise to create a task force on health including autism, one of 75 promises we are tracking on our MAGA-Meter.

President Donald Trump criticized the NFL’s new kickoff rules, calling it “sissy football.” After the NFL introduced the rule in 2024, concussions decreased 17% compared with the previous season, per the league’s data. buff.ly/srAiyDA

In the fight over preventing an Oct. 1 government shutdown, a key point of debate is whether a funding extension should include renewal of Affordable Care Act subsidies. Are Democrats correct that if the subsidies disappear, premiums will rise 75%?

Why vaccinate babies for hepatitis B when the most at risk for infection include health care workers, IV users and people having sex? Anyone can get it, it’s often undetected, and 90% of infected infants develop a lifelong and sometimes fatal liver disease.

President Donald Trump shared a video in which a supporter asked him to resurrect the 1948 Smith-Mundt Act to hold the media “accountable for lying.” But it was only amended, not repealed, and that’s not what the law did.

President Donald Trump said he will be designating antifa as a “major terrorist organization,” but national security experts say he lacks authority to do so. There is no legal process to label domestic groups as terrorist organizations.

ABC indefinitely suspended its late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel, after Federal Communications Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel’s comments. Did Carr overstep his agency’s authority and the First Amendment?

Sean Hannity said he couldn’t find a top conservative who hoped for Jimmy Kimmel’s firing. In July, President Donald Trump said that Kimmel was next after Stephen Colbert, and said “It’s really good to see them go.”

In the fight over preventing an Oct. 1 government shutdown, a key point of debate is whether a funding extension should include renewal of Affordable Care Act subsidies. Are Democrats correct that if the subsidies disappear, premiums will rise 75%?

Why vaccinate babies for hepatitis B when the most at risk for infection include health care workers, IV users and people having sex? Anyone can get it, it’s often undetected, and 90% of infected infants develop a lifelong and sometimes fatal liver disease.

Sean Hannity said he couldn’t find a top conservative who hoped for Jimmy Kimmel’s firing. In July, President Donald Trump said that Kimmel was next after Stephen Colbert, and said “It’s really good to see them go.” www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...

President Donald Trump shared a video in which a supporter asked him to resurrect the 1948 Smith-Mundt Act to hold the media “accountable for lying.” But it was only amended, not repealed, and that’s not what the law did.

ABC indefinitely suspended its late-night host, Jimmy Kimmel, after Federal Communications Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel’s comments. Did Carr overstep his agency’s authority and the First Amendment?

President Donald Trump said he will be designating antifa as a “major terrorist organization,” but national security experts say he lacks authority to do so. There is no legal process to label domestic groups as terrorist organizations. buff.ly/he0sTr2

Trump extended an order that has allowed him to work around the TikTok ban signed by Congress. News reports say a deal’s in the works with new TikTok investors, including Oracle.

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. can’t unilaterally ban COVID-19 vaccines, although access may be more limited this fall. Federal rules outline the vaccine license revocation process, and experts said a ban attempt would likely face legal challenge.

Wondering about this season’s COVID-19 vaccine? Who can get them? When? Will insurance pay? We have (some) answers!

President Donald Trump shared a video in which a supporter asked him to resurrect the 1948 Smith-Mundt Act to hold the media “accountable for lying.” But it was only amended, not repealed, and that’s not what the law did.

President Trump extended an order that has allowed him to work around the TikTok ban signed by Congress. News reports say a deal’s in the works with new TikTok investors, including Oracle. buff.ly/BN4RH5D

A book titled, “The Shooting of Charlie Kirk” briefly appeared on Amazon with a publication date predating conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. But it was created using AI after the fact.

Why vaccinate babies for hepatitis B when the most at risk for infection include health care workers, IV users and people having sex? Anyone can get it, it’s often undetected, and 90% of infected infants develop a lifelong and sometimes fatal liver disease. buff.ly/ex12B71

Whatley falsely accuses Cooper of bearing ‘direct responsibility’ for Charlotte stabbing

Does new North Carolina law allow doctors to practice without completing U.S. exams?

During pregnancy, acetaminophen — the main ingredient in Tylenol — is generally considered a safe painkiller and fever reducer. Research hasn’t shown that it causes autism.

The Energy Department recently echoed President Donald Trump’s distaste for wind power, saying wind and solar power are “essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and when the wind is not blowing.” Energy experts disagree.

When he ran for reelection, President Donald Trump promised to end taxation for Social Security. In July, he said the reconciliation bill will do just that. PolitiFact found that’s not accurate.

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo defended his proposal to end school vaccine requirements, calling the whooping cough vaccine ineffective. The vaccine is not a perfect barrier, but it significantly lowers the risk of severe disease.