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Can’t tellOscar-winning actor Denzel Washington said, "I've worked with a lot of people in my life, and I've never met anyone braver, smarter, or who cares more about America than Donald Trump. He's a great friend and an even better president. I'm proud to be a steadfast supporter, and I'll never apologize for it. God Bless America and our president."SnopesOct 10, 2026MixedSen. Jon Husted voted “to kick 490,000 Ohioans off their healthcare.”Said by Sherrod BrownPolitiFactOct 9, 2026FalseA screenshot authentically shows an X post from Elon Musk that says: "No one needs to worry about Democrats winning the midterm elections. I have a plan."SnopesOct 9, 2026TruePresident Donald Trump has deported “over 13,000 Cubans since he has been in office, his first term and his second term.”Said by Angie NixonPolitiFactOct 9, 2026MixedIn October 2026, U.S. consumers could buy federally approved "lab-grown" eggs that brands were secretly including in their products.SnopesOct 9, 2026FalseA video posted in October authentically depicts a man leading a group of Arkansas farmers in praying for "more Mexicans" to keep farms running.SnopesOct 8, 2026TrueU.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that "our ultimate goal" is to give citizenship to migrants who already crossed a border into the U.S.SnopesOct 8, 2026TrueIn early October, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said “the world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits” of artificial intelligence technology.SnopesOct 8, 2026Can’t tellRetired professional U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe called for Super Bowl champion and ESPN analyst Jason Kelce's firing after he said the Washington Commanders' former team name on TV.SnopesOct 8, 2026TrueThere are 33 days until the midterm election.Said by Mike JohnsonPolygraphOct 8, 2026Can’t tellIn the 2024 major races, Republicans outperformed their September polls by 9 points in Iowa, 6 points in Ohio, and 5 points in Michigan.Said by Mike JohnsonPolygraphOct 8, 2026Can’t tellA class action settlement related to deceptive Amazon Prime practices began paying out to eligible customers in fall 2026.SnopesOct 7, 2026TruePhotos authentically show a gold-covered statue depicting a naked U.S. President Donald Trump on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, in early October.SnopesOct 7, 2026False“We have cut the largest taxes in U.S. history.”Said by Zach NunnPolitiFactOct 7, 2026MixedIowa U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Josh Turek “supports amnesty for illegals.”Said by Senate Leadership FundPolitiFactOct 7, 2026TrueRetail stores in the U.S. are selling 3D-printed meat, as of September.SnopesOct 7, 2026FalseTwo images authentically show ancient Egyptian sculptures depicting cats walking and resting on their owners.SnopesOct 7, 2026FalseIn October 2026, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts moved its Steinway pianos from the premises in order to sell them.SnopesOct 7, 2026Can’t tellRoy Cooper has received over $400,000 in donations from healthcare companies and their executives.Said by Michael WhatleyPolygraphOct 7, 2026FalseNorth Carolina has the highest healthcare costs in the United States.Said by Michael WhatleyPolygraphOct 7, 2026FalseHealthcare premiums in North Carolina increased by 183% during Roy Cooper's tenure as governor.Said by Michael WhatleyPolygraphOct 7, 2026True107 people were killed in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene.Said by Michael WhatleyPolygraphOct 7, 2026Can’t tellHurricane Helene caused 45,000 small businesses in North Carolina to be shuttered.Said by Michael WhatleyPolygraphOct 7, 2026MixedHurricane Helene destroyed 73,000 homes in North Carolina.Said by Michael WhatleyPolygraphOct 7, 2026