MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 11/01/2025 (Weekend Edition)

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Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each fact check for accuracy before publishing. We fact-check the fact-checkers and let you know their bias. When appropriate, we explain the rating and/or offer our own rating if we disagree with the fact-checker. (D. Van Zandt)

Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political/Conspiracy/Pseudoscience/Other

Fact Checker bias rating Codes: Red = Right-Leaning, Green = Least Biased, Blue = Left-Leaning, Black = Unrated by MBFC

BLATANT LIE	Claim by President Donald Trump (R): The U.S. is lawfully striking “narco-terrorist” boats in an armed conflict with drug cartels. FactCheck.org rating: False (The Trump administration has provided no evidence that those killed were combatants or that the boats posed an imminent threat to the U.S. Legal experts said there is no international or domestic legal basis for the strikes, as drug trafficking does not constitute an “armed conflict.” The operations have been widely criticized as unlawful and extrajudicial killings by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.) Assessing the Facts and Legal Questions About the U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Donald Trump Rating
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: In July 2025, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson voted in favor of a bill with a projected $186 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides federal food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans. Snopes rating: True (He voted in favor) House Speaker Mike Johnson signed bill cutting $186B from SNAP in July 2025
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A video of a lady in Atlanta telling a reporter that she sells $2,500 in SNAP food stamps each month for $1,200 authentic. Lead Stories rating: False (An AI Creation) Fact Check: Video of Atlanta Lady Saying She Sells Her $2,000 In SNAP Food Stamps For $1,200 A Month Is NOT Real — AI-Generated
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): A new law coming into force in November 2025 will introduce a £200 ‘sustainability tax’ on all car owners. Full Fact rating: False (While most vehicles are subject to road tax, which underwent some changes in April, there is no additional £200 sustainability charge for car owners being introduced from November 2025. The government isn’t introducing a new £200 ‘sustainability’ tax on car owners – Full Fact

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