Articles filed under Facts Matter
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Obama not involved with person supplying drugs to DiddyJun 08, 2025 7:56 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that former President Obama was linked to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ drug dealer, Barron Trump was rejected by Harvard and more.
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Facts Matter: Biden’s cancer not caused by vaccinesMay 25, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Joe Biden’s cancer was caused by vaccines, the U.S. is the only country allowing birthright citizenship and more.
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Pope Leo XIV not registered as a Republican in IllinoisMay 17, 2025 1:23 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the new pope is a registered Republican, three European leaders were caught with drugs and more.
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Facts Matter: Canada isn’t banning older vehicles from its roadwaysMay 09, 2025 10:42 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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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.