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Publication: PolitiFact

PolitiFact has ^3.2% among publications. BS Score: 1%. Articles analyzed: 18. Words analyzed: 66,722.

Top reasoning patterns

Negativity Bias - 4.8% (3,222 hits)
Appeal to Authority - 4% (2,672 hits)
Framing Effect - 3.4% (2,289 hits)
Hasty Generalization - 2.9% (1,912 hits)
Availability Heuristic - 2.7% (1,803 hits)
Appeal to Emotion - 2.7% (1,789 hits)
Confirmation Bias - 2.1% (1,397 hits)
Quote-first Misdirection - 1.9% (1,276 hits)

Analyzed articles

Will the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians mean a caregiving crisis? ^27.6%

PolitiFact - By Samantha Putterman - 7/2/2026, 12:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 31.7% - Pessimism Bias 23.8% - Negativity Bias 22.6%

The U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could create a caregiving crisis, lawmakers from both political parties said. "Of the 350,000+ lawful Haitian TPS holders, roughly 1/3 work in our healthcare system. Immediately shutting off TPS will create a crisis in our... more

From Johnny Appleseed to Claudette Colvin: 5 surprisingly true American history facts ^3.3%

PolitiFact - By Grace Abels - 7/2/2026, 12:00 AM

Framing Effect 11.3% - Halo Effect 7.8% - Availability Heuristic 5.4%

Many of America’s most popular founding myths aren’t factual. George Washington didn’t chop down a cherry tree. Betsy Ross probably didn’t sew the first flag. And Paul Revere didn’t shout, "The British are coming!" But other times, the truth is stranger than fiction. Here are five true stories from American history that may make your... more

A patient got the weight loss medication retatrutide before FDA approval. How does that work? ^6.2%

PolitiFact - By Madison Czopek - 7/1/2026, 12:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 15.2% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 9.7% - Hasty Generalization 9.4%

Eli Lilly's experimental weight loss drug retatrutide is in the news after an unidentified 79-year-old got early access. Although the U.S Food and Drug Administration has not approved the drug, the agency and drugmaker Eli Lilly allowed one patient to get the drug early through a method commonly called "compassionate use," the health... more

‘Let facts be submitted to a candid world’: Thoughts on journalism, fact-checking and the US at 250 ^13.8%

PolitiFact - By Rebecca Catalanello - 7/1/2026, 12:00 AM

Negativity Bias 17.1% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 9.7% - Hindsight Bias 9.4%

Over 17 days in June 1776, a 33-year-old man bent over his lap desk, putting ink on paper, scratching out words, revising. His countrymen were at war with their government. His mission was clear: Write a case for separating 13 English colonies from monarchical rule. Thomas Jefferson had advocated a year earlier to take up arms against... more

No existe una orden de Trump que mande a los bancos a cerrar las cuentas de inmigrantes ^8%

PolitiFact - By Maria Briceño - 7/1/2026, 12:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 10.1% - Quote-first Misdirection 9% - Appeal to Emotion 8.6%

Some immigrants are worried that starting July 19, banks will close their bank accounts. A Facebook post with more than a million views warns immigrants illegally in the U.S. to withdraw their money from banks. "Starting July 19, they will prevent immigrants who do not have documents from having their bank account," the June 4 video... more

Trump allies blame birthright citizenship for ‘birth tourism.’ How often does it happen? ^7.9%

PolitiFact - By Alex Min, Amy Sherman - 7/1/2026, 12:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 17.8% - Negativity Bias 13% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 12.8%

Criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship, some of President Donald Trump’s allies said having that right has opened the doors to "birth tourism." That’s a reference to pregnant women traveling from outside the U.S. to give birth here in order for their babies to gain citizenship. House Speaker Mike... more

Verificamos 5 videos que muestran falsas escenas de los terremotos en Venezuela ^14.6%

PolitiFact - By Maria Briceño - 6/30/2026, 12:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 27.6% - Negativity Bias 14.9% - Confirmation Bias 13.4%

Usuarios en redes sociales están compartiendo varios videos de edificios que se derrumban y personas atrapadas bajo los escombros, afirmando que muestran la destrucción causada por dos terremotos de gran magnitud en Venezuela. Aunque muchos de los videos son auténticos, no corresponden a la destrucción que ocurrió el 24 de junio de 2026... more

America 250: Why do Florida officials call the state ‘the 14th colony’? ^3.7%

PolitiFact - By Samantha Putterman - 6/29/2026, 12:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 15.4% - Representativeness Heuristic 13.2% - Unattributed Quote 10.8%

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Florida officials highlighted a nickname for the state with a Revolution-era ring: "the 14th colony." The moniker, used by academics and historians for years, appeared in an "America 250" exhibit at the state Capitol this spring. Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has unveiled statues honoring... more

Fact-checking 5 videos that falsely depict scenes from Venezuela’s earthquakes ^9.2%

PolitiFact - By Maria Briceño - 6/29/2026, 12:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 33.9% - Availability Heuristic 17% - Confirmation Bias 15.2%

Social media users are sharing many videos of buildings collapsing and people trapped under rubble, saying it shows the destruction of two massive earthquakes in Venezuela. Although many videos are authentic, some are not of the June 24 destruction. Venezuela’s government said June 29 that more than 1,700 people were killed after 7.2 and... more

Ohio’s GOP governor said it’s ‘absurd’ to call Haiti safe, experts agree ^34.7%

PolitiFact - By Amy Sherman - 6/29/2026, 12:00 AM

Negativity Bias 31% - Appeal to Authority 25.6% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 23%

After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Temporary Protected Status for Haitians can end, Trump administration officials have said it is safe for Haitians to return to their country — despite a State Department warning against travel there because of violence. In April, the State Department issued its highest travel warning, Level 4,... more

Publication: PolitiFact

Top reasoning patterns

Analyzed articles

Will the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians mean a caregiving crisis? 27.6%

From Johnny Appleseed to Claudette Colvin: 5 surprisingly true American history facts 3.3%

A patient got the weight loss medication retatrutide before FDA approval. How does that work? 6.2%

‘Let facts be submitted to a candid world’: Thoughts on journalism, fact-checking and the US at 250 13.8%

No existe una orden de Trump que mande a los bancos a cerrar las cuentas de inmigrantes 8%

Trump allies blame birthright citizenship for ‘birth tourism.’ How often does it happen? 7.9%

Verificamos 5 videos que muestran falsas escenas de los terremotos en Venezuela 14.6%

America 250: Why do Florida officials call the state ‘the 14th colony’? 3.7%

Fact-checking 5 videos that falsely depict scenes from Venezuela’s earthquakes 9.2%

Ohio’s GOP governor said it’s ‘absurd’ to call Haiti safe, experts agree 34.7%