Category: KHN & PolitiFact HealthCheck

Republican Convention, Day 4: Fireworks … and Shining a Light on Trump’s Claims

Donald Trump accepted his party’s nomination to seek reelection for a second term as president in front of a partisan audience that appeared to largely lack masks and opt against social distancing.

Drug Overdose Deaths Showed a One-Year Decline in 2018. But There’s More to the Story.

The statistic is accurate but experts say other factors make it difficult to say indicators to think about that make it hard to say it’s a “huge win.”

Republican Convention, Day 2: Pomp, the Pandemic and Planned Parenthood

Tuesday night’s speakers offered positive views on President Donald Trump’s handling of the pandemic. The first lady and Trump, himself, took advantage of the trappings of the White House in setting the scene.

Trump Again Claims He’s Bringing Down Drug Prices, But Details of How Are Skimpy

During his Monday speech at the Republican National Convention, President Donald Trump pointed to his two of his recent executive orders as likely to lead to big reductions in prescription drug costs.

Is Cuomo Directive to Blame for Nursing Home COVID Deaths, as US Official Claims?

New York’s governor directed nursing homes to take COVID patients. But is it fair to say he “forced” them to do so, or that his directive led to the deaths of thousands of elderly residents? Most public health experts say no.

Is Cuomo Directive to Blame for Nursing Home COVID Deaths, as US Official Claims?

New York’s governor directed nursing homes to take COVID patients. But is it fair to say he “forced” them to do so, or that his directive led to the deaths of thousands of elderly residents? Most public health experts say no.

Democratic Convention, Night 4: ‘Facts Over Fiction’ in Biden’s Speech

The impact of the novel coronavirus, and the current administration’s response to it, were central themes in Joe Biden’s presidential nomination acceptance speech.

DeSantis Says COVID Is a Lower Risk for School-Aged Kids Than Flu

Although it is still early, available numbers provide backup.

Democratic Convention, Night 3: Making the Party Lines Clear

Sen. Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president amid strong arguments against Donald Trump.

Democratic Convention, Night 2: Defending the ACA and Attacking Trump on Pandemic

Democrats continued the virtual extravaganza. Health care was a hot topic.