Free Fact-Check Blog
Explore our collection of fact-checked claims and detailed analyses on various topics.
Fact Check: Studyportals reported that weekly pageviews for degrees in the U.S. collapsed by half between January 5 and the end of April 2023.
# Fact Check: "Studyportals reported that weekly pageviews for degrees in the U.S. collapsed by half between January 5 and the end of April 2023." ## What We Know According to multiple sources, inclu...
Fact Check: Net international migration accounted for 84% of the 3.3 million-person increase in the U.S. population reported in the most recent data.
# Fact Check: "Net international migration accounted for 84% of the 3.3 million-person increase in the U.S. population reported in the most recent data." ## What We Know According to the [U.S. Census...
Fact Check: The U.S. Census Bureau reported that immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years, surpassing 340 million residents.
# Fact Check: "The U.S. Census Bureau reported that immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years, surpassing 340 million residents." ## What We Know The U.S. Censu...
Fact Check: Over 500 people participated in a peaceful protest against the immigration raids in Omaha on September 22, 2023, coinciding with the start of the College World Series.
# Fact Check: "Over 500 people participated in a peaceful protest against the immigration raids in Omaha on September 22, 2023, coinciding with the start of the College World Series." ## What We Know...
Fact Check: A Pew Research Center poll conducted from January to April 2023 found that opinions of the United States have worsened over the past year in 15 of the 24 countries surveyed.
# Fact Check: "A Pew Research Center poll conducted from January to April 2023 found that opinions of the United States have worsened over the past year in 15 of the 24 countries surveyed." ## What W...
Fact Check: John Ewing was inaugurated as the first Black mayor of Omaha on September 19, 2023, after defeating incumbent Jean Stothert in the previous election.
# Fact Check: "John Ewing was inaugurated as the first Black mayor of Omaha on September 19, 2023, after defeating incumbent Jean Stothert in the previous election." ## What We Know John Ewing Jr. wa...
Fact Check: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued a statement in support of the immigration raids and activated the National Guard on September 22, 2023, in anticipation of anti-ICE protests.
# Fact Check: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen's Statement on Immigration Raids and National Guard Activation ## What We Know On September 22, 2023, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen did issue a statement reg...
Fact Check: Chad Hartmann, president of Glenn Valley Foods, reported a 20% drop in production on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, due to fear and trauma among remaining employees following the immigration raid.
# Fact Check: Chad Hartmann Reports 20% Drop in Production Due to Immigration Raid ## What We Know On September 20, 2023, an immigration raid conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC...
Fact Check: Seventy-six employees at Glenn Valley Foods were arrested by federal immigration authorities on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, as part of an operation investigating the employment of individuals without legal work authorization.
# Fact Check: "Seventy-six employees at Glenn Valley Foods were arrested by federal immigration authorities on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, as part of an operation investigating the employment of indi...