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NC Republican wrong about historically-low turkey prices Turkey costs less as a percentage of a typical Thanksgiving meal, but prices aren’t their lowest in 25 years, as a North Carolina lawmaker said.

Turkey costs less as a percentage of a typical Thanksgiving meal, but prices aren’t their lowest in 25 years, as a North Carolina lawmaker said.

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Whooping cough cases on the rise: symptoms, treatment Whooping cough cases are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know before attending holiday gatherings that could include babies and other vulnerable people.

Whooping cough cases are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know before attending holiday gatherings that could include babies and other vulnerable people.

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How to talk politics civilly during the holidays Civil discourse refers broadly to discussions in which people genuinely try to understand one another

At PolitiFact, we believe words matter and facts matter.

But we're also here to help prevent clashes with loved ones this holiday season.

Experts on civil discourse weigh in on what to do when political topics come up and how to engage in more productive conversations. buff.ly/Xb0pldZ

Immigration agents have detained dozens of US citizens Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said immigration agents haven’t arrested or detained U.S. citizens. But dozens of lawsuits, news reports and DHS statements show otherwise.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said immigration agents haven’t arrested or detained U.S. citizens. But dozens of lawsuits, news reports and DHS statements show otherwise.

Nuance needed on birth control research study results Doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media age.

Doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media age.

Fact-checking claims about Border Patrol’s NC operation The Trump administration’s deployment of Border Patrol agents in North Carolina’s largest cities prompted a range of claims about the operation from all parts of the political spectrum. Some of the…

The Trump administration’s deployment of Border Patrol agents in North Carolina’s largest cities prompted a range of claims about the operation from all parts of the political spectrum. Some of the claims about "Operation Charlotte’s Web" were misleading. We fact-checked them.

Trump doesn’t have the highest poll numbers of his career President Donald Trump recently wrote, “I have just gotten the highest poll numbers of my ‘political career.’” The opposite is true: His best poll numbers came when he began his second term, and…

President Donald Trump recently wrote, “I have just gotten the highest poll numbers of my ‘political career.’” The opposite is true: His best poll numbers came when he began his second term, and they’ve fallen to near career lows.

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2025 Lie of the Year: Readers’ Choice poll vote It’s time for PolitiFact’s readers to make their case for the 2025 Lie of the Year. And this year, we’re changing things up.

It’s time for PolitiFact’s readers to make their case for the 2025 Lie of the Year. And this year, we’re changing things up.

Grokipedia copies Wikipedia, but omits references Elon Musk said he instructed Grok to take Wikipedia’s articles and “modify” them to create Grokipedia. The results are largely the same, or worse — Grokipedia removes or reduces sources, or…

Elon Musk said he instructed Grok to take Wikipedia’s articles and “modify” them to create Grokipedia. The results are largely the same, or worse — Grokipedia removes or reduces sources, or introduces bad information.

Trump said Democratic video is seditious. Experts doubt that After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.

After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.

What are biologics and why are they so expensive? The Trump administration hopes to increase the number of biologic medications available to Americans by speeding up FDA approval for competitors. That alone won’t drive down the high cost of these…

The Trump administration hopes to increase the number of biologic medications available to Americans by speeding up FDA approval for competitors. That alone won’t drive down the high cost of these medications, experts said.

Trump misleads on Thanksgiving dinner price comparison President Donald Trump touts a roughly 25% price decline for a Walmart Thanksgiving dinner package as evidence that grocery prices are falling. A detailed comparison shows that the price drop is not…

President Donald Trump touts a roughly 25% price decline for a Walmart Thanksgiving dinner package as evidence that grocery prices are falling. A detailed comparison shows that the price drop is not from lower food prices.

No, tariff revenues haven’t slashed US deficit by 25% A White House social media post misleadingly framed the Trump administration’s tariffs as essential for tackling federal deficits, saying they’ve cut the deficit by 25%. At best, tariffs have …

A White House social media post misleadingly framed the Trump administration’s tariffs as essential for tackling federal deficits, saying they’ve cut the deficit by 25%. At best, tariffs have reduced the deficit by 2.3% since 2024.

Turkey safe to eat despite bird flu This year, Thanksgiving turkeys might need a prayer, not a pardon, as bird flu cases rise. But you don’t need to fret about Thanksgiving dinner. As long as you cook your turkey to 165°F, you will be…

This year, Thanksgiving turkeys might need a prayer, not a pardon, as bird flu cases rise. But you don’t need to fret about Thanksgiving dinner. As long as you cook your turkey to 165°F, you will be safe.

Fact-checking Florida AG on abortion pill hospitalizations In announcing a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said 1 in 25 women who take abortion pills are hospitalized. That’s inaccurate.

In announcing a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said 1 in 25 women who take abortion pills are hospitalized. That’s inaccurate.

Video of Trump patting Clinton’s crotch is AI made A video showing President Donald Trump patting former President Bill Clinton’s crotch was generated with artificial intelligence using a 2000 still photo taken at the U.S. Open. The photographer said…

A video showing President Donald Trump patting former President Bill Clinton’s crotch was generated with artificial intelligence using a 2000 still photo taken at the U.S. Open. The photographer said Trump didn’t grope Clinton.

Trump contradicts US intelligence on Khashoggi murder President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against accusations he ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the crown prince "knew nothing about it.” But a…

President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against accusations he ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the crown prince "knew nothing about it.” But a U.S. intelligence report says the opposite.

What data tells us about antidepressants and mass violence Millions of U.S. adults take prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, to treat depression and anxiety each year. Mass violence, meanwhile, is rare.

Millions of U.S. adults take prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, to treat depression and anxiety each year. Mass violence, meanwhile, is rare.

Patient guide to menopause HRT, must-knows after FDA change The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment.

The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment.

No proof Trump spent Thanksgiving with Epstein in 2017 A Democratic Congress member cited an email exchange to assert that Donald Trump spent his first Thanksgiving as president with Jeffrey Epstein in 2017. We did not find proof of that.

A Democratic Congress member cited an email exchange to assert that Donald Trump spent his first Thanksgiving as president with Jeffrey Epstein in 2017. We did not find proof of that.

How Florida compares with other states on the death penalty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved a record number of executions in 2025, the highest ever in both the state and the U.S. Florida also has the highest number of exonerations.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved a record number of executions in 2025, the highest ever in both the state and the U.S. Florida also has the highest number of exonerations.

No, Zohran Mamdani is not ‘bringing Sharia law to America’ After the election of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican running for South Carolina governor, said Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” There’s no…

After the election of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican running for South Carolina governor, said Mamdani “is bringing Sharia law to America.” There’s no evidence he seeks to do that.

What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism CDC’s website asserted the false claim that vaccines may cause autism, sparking a torrent of anger from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…

The CDC’s website asserted the false claim that vaccines may cause autism, sparking a torrent of anger from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking agency's scientific credibility.

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Trump exaggerates growth in health insurers’ stock prices President Donald Trump said health insurance companies’ stock prices have increased 1,000% “over a short period of time.” One company’s did, over 15 years. Several others did not.

President Donald Trump said health insurance companies’ stock prices have increased 1,000% “over a short period of time.” One company’s did, over 15 years. Several others did not.

Are tech companies training their AI with private data? Social media users are warning about the use of private data by tech companies such as Google, LinkedIn and Meta to train their AI models. We sought clarity. Here’s what we learned.

Social media users are warning about the use of private data by tech companies such as Google, LinkedIn and Meta to train their AI models. We sought clarity. Here’s what we learned.

Vance misleads on immigration’s effect on US housing crisis Vice President JD Vance blamed immigrants and a home shortage for a spike in housing costs. He misrepresents the number of immigrants in the country illegally, and experts said illegal immigration is…

Vice President JD Vance blamed immigrants and a home shortage for a spike in housing costs. He misrepresents the number of immigrants in the country illegally, and experts said illegal immigration is not a primary factor.

Trump said Democratic video is seditious. Experts doubt that After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.

After Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. military service members not to carry out illegal orders, President Donald Trump called the lawmakers’ actions seditious. Legal experts said that’s unsupported.

What data tells us about antidepressants and mass violence Millions of U.S. adults take prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, to treat depression and anxiety each year. Mass violence, meanwhile, is rare.

Millions of U.S. adults take prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, to treat depression and anxiety each year. Mass violence, meanwhile, is rare.

Patient guide to menopause HRT, must-knows after FDA change The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment.

The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment.

What are biologics and why are they so expensive? The Trump administration hopes to increase the number of biologic medications available to Americans by speeding up FDA approval for competitors. That alone won’t drive down the high cost of these…

The Trump administration hopes to increase the number of biologic medications available to Americans by speeding up FDA approval for competitors. That alone won’t drive down the high cost of these medications, experts said.