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Use of primary sources in fact-checking

The importance of using primary sources, such as government reports and transcripts, in the fact-checking process.

Fact-Checks

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Feb 4, 2026

What credible fact-checks exist about viral claims of politicians having bodily accidents?

There is no single repository in the supplied reporting that catalogs fact-checks specifically about that politicians “had bodily accidents” (such as soiling themselves or fainting) — the sources inst...

Jan 15, 2026

What evidence do fact‑checkers require before labeling a viral political claim credible?

Fact‑checkers demand documentary, independently verifiable evidence before treating a viral political claim as credible: original sources or authoritative datasets, corroboration from independent outl...