Articles filed under Facts Matter
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Fake story claims AOC’s sister vandalized Tesla dealershipMay 04, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the sister of a liberal congresswoman vandalized a Tesla dealership, a picture showing tattoos proves a man mistakenly sent to an El Salvador prison is a gang member and more.
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‘The Simpsons’ didn’t predict Pope Francis’ deathApr 26, 2025 11:30 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines a recent social media post claiming the writers of the TV show “The Simpsons” previously knew Pope Francis was going to die. The pontiff died April 21 following a cerebral stroke.
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Facts Matter: Disaster relief money not diverted to help migrantsOct 12, 2024 4:51 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that FEMA has run out of money because of spending on migrants, Donald Trump is pictured wading through floodwater and more.
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Facts Matter: Walz off on proposal detailed in Project 2025Oct 06, 2024 5:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Project 2025 calls for documenting pregnancies, Donald Trump oversaw a peaceful transfer of power, Joe Biden is offering stimulus checks for homeowners and more.
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Walz leaves Trump off his list of union membersSep 28, 2024 5:05 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Americans overseas do not have to prove citizenship in order to vote, JD Vance rents a dog to take with him on appearances and more.
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Facts Matter: Explosives not found near Trump rallySep 21, 2024 3:00 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines false claims of explosives in a car near a spot where Trump was planning to hold a rally.
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Facts Matter: Harris, Trump deliver false claims during fiery debateSep 14, 2024 3:00 pm - The first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump included a bunch of memorable moments, along with some false information.
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Facts Matter: Trump’s Arlington National Cemetery posting compared to Biden visitSep 08, 2024 8:27 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims regarding the comparison of a Joe Biden and a Donald Trump visit to Arlington National Cemetery, the economic impact of the Inflation Reduction Act and more.
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Walz didn’t lie about his dog, ScoutAug 31, 2024 4:28 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Tim Walz lied about having a dog, WNBA players were suspended for kneeling during the national anthem and more.
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Facts Matter: Harris rally crowd not A.I. generatedAug 18, 2024 6:45 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that crowds pictured at a Kamala Harris event were A.I. generated, a truck stuck under an overpass was related to the Donald Trump campaign and more.
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