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Opinion | Perilous times call for the participation of all

As federal immigration enforcement expands and accountability falters, journalists and citizens share a duty to document this moment.

January 16, 2026

Opinion | This moment will be defined by what we choose to record

Local press and local residents must document history as federal force grows routine

January 15, 2026

IFCN awards $750,000 to 25 fact-checkers to build financial sustainability

Grants help organizations keep publishing through funding contraction

January 15, 2026

The International Fact-Checking Network

Opinion | Why the FBI’s raid on a Washington Post reporter crosses a dangerous line

The search of Hannah Natanson’s home is exceedingly rare and risks chilling sources far beyond one Post reporter

January 15, 2026

Dr. Oz is wrong: Medicaid does not automatically register people to vote

Federal law requires states to offer voter registration at Medicaid offices. It does not confer the right to vote.

January 15, 2026

Opinion | CBS News’ Donald Trump interview was much ado about nothing

Tony Dokoupil got face time with the president, but the conversation was restrained, polite — and ultimately forgettable

January 14, 2026

It’s time to unplug yourself from unnecessary meetings

Like Neo in ‘The Matrix,’ do not try to bend the meeting. Realize the truth: There is no meeting.

January 14, 2026

IFCN Statement: U.S. visa bans on international researchers undermine press freedom

IFCN rejects the attempt to portray fact-checking as a security threat and warns of rising global repression

January 14, 2026

The International Fact-Checking Network

Opinion | I’m a community journalist in New York City. Here’s why Mamdani’s ‘influencer presser’ stung.

Mayor Mamdani’s ‘new media’ strategy prioritizes content creators while locking out the community outlets that serve New York’s neighborhoods

January 13, 2026

Opinion | We all watched the same videos from Minneapolis. Why did we see different things?

Video evidence no longer settles the truth when viewers bring entrenched beliefs to the screen

January 13, 2026

How a 47-day ICE training claim spread — and what the record actually shows

Training was cut under Trump, but the timeline and number of days differ depending on who’s reporting and how it’s counted

January 13, 2026

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