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For the first time since 2009, PolitiFact is recalibrating the Lie of the Year — our award for the most egregious falsehood we've seen in a year's worth of fact-checking. This year, we want to focus less on the offenders who perpetuate the falsehoods, and more on those who are hurt by them. So “congratulations” 2025. PolitiFact names you Year of the Lies. 🧵 buff.ly/0xMtlSp

The Biden administration sent weapons to Ukraine, but those aren’t the main types being used in the Iran war, defense experts said. Before leaving office, Joe Biden signed bills to replenish munitions. buff.ly/FTFEG2s

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens said she did not take donations from two major Michigan utility companies during her U.S. Senate campaign. Their donations were made to her House committee then transferred to the current campaign. buff.ly/ozbubzy

In a Senate committee faceoff with Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., over his actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. We asked legal scholars why he made that choice. politifact.com/article/2026/j…

James Fishback, a GOP Florida governor candidate, said Congress voted to merge the U.S. and Israeli militaries. The House passed a bill that strengthens data and technology sharing between the two countries. It doesn’t create any joint military. buff.ly/GfvOc8A

The annual health assessment for members of the military will soon include required screening for testosterone deficiency. But when it comes to testosterone levels, scientists don’t agree on a single value that is too low. buff.ly/SsKCYg6

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said foreign adversaries can access U.S. voting machines and manipulate votes. His comments reflect concerns that election technology experts have, but no such hacking attempts have been recorded. buff.ly/O8BuPgO

National Republicans claimed NY Democrats were "communists" after asking people to voluntarily reduce energy consumption. Researchers who study communist governments say asking residents to turn up thermostats isn’t what happens in communist countries. We rate this claim Pants on Fire! buff.ly/koWovzk

The claim originated from a social media post that has since been deleted, and the group that posted it said it contained “unverified allegations.” buff.ly/jSbd6Jb

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff voted for a bill named after a 22-year-old woman who was murdered in Georgia. U.S. Rep. Mike Collins says Ossoff didn’t. We rated his statement False. buff.ly/c0XeCS7

Yes, US officials linked lettuce from one farm to cyclosporiasis. But rising cases are the result of multiple outbreaks, and not all of them have been traced to a source. Here’s advice for navigating mixed messages on this unpleasant illness. buff.ly/kIm2BvY

The Biden administration sent weapons to Ukraine, but those aren’t the main types being used in the Iran war, defense experts said. Before leaving office, Joe Biden signed bills to replenish munitions. buff.ly/FTFEG2s

¿Intentó Estados Unidos implementar el horario de verano durante todo el año y acabó rechazándolo? Sí. Encuestas mostraron que la medida no tenía popularidad, y lo que debía ser una prueba de dos años terminó en meses. buff.ly/tFbV7o6

El gobierno del presidente Donald Trump pidió inmunidad para la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez. Aquí te explicamos cuáles son los motivos de la administración. buff.ly/KQhmeRq

The Trump administration requested immunity for Venezuela acting President Delcy Rodríguez. It argued she has immunity as head of state and that a civil lawsuit against her could have foreign policy implications. buff.ly/kbaTGyi

President Donald Trump said “thousands” of immigrants in the U.S. illegally voted in New Jersey but didn’t back that up. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said 400 noncitizens voted because of a software error at the motor vehicles department. buff.ly/RmV8V8h

Abdul El-Sayed dismissed a recent Michigan Senate poll, describing it as AIPAC-funded. The poll was conducted independently by Tavern Research, and there is no sign it was paid for by the pro-Israel group. buff.ly/TxXHGSE

Abdul El-Sayed dismissed a recent Michigan Senate poll, describing it as AIPAC-funded. The poll was conducted independently by Tavern Research, and there is no sign it was paid for by the pro-Israel group. politifact.com/factchecks/202…

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said foreign adversaries can access U.S. voting machines and manipulate votes. His comments reflect concerns that election technology experts have, but no such hacking attempts have been recorded. buff.ly/O8BuPgO

The annual health assessment for members of the military will soon include required screening for testosterone deficiency. But when it comes to testosterone levels, scientists don’t agree on a single value that is too low. buff.ly/SsKCYg6

Many Americans support switching to year-round daylight saving time to see more sunshine. But doctors and sleep experts say that schedule can disrupt our circadian rhythms and long-term health. Here’s why. buff.ly/XhVjT3R