MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/29/2025

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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

MOSTLY FALSE	Claim by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Black box warnings on menopausal hormone therapy were based on unscientific interpretations. FactCheck.org rating: Mostly False (The warnings were based on evidence from randomized controlled trials showing increased risks for certain outcomes; while nuance was lost in public understanding, the underlying data were scientifically valid.) Makary, RFK Jr. Exaggerate Chronic Disease Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once owned a painting depicting former U.S. President Bill Clinton wearing a blue dress. Snopes rating: True (Yes, this is one of Epstein’s paintings.) Epstein owned painting of Bill Clinton in a blue dress. Here’s context
MOSTLY FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): His “Brand New Air Traffic Control System” is a completely new overhaul. FactCheck.org rating: Mostly False (Experts say the plan largely accelerates and expands the long-running NextGen modernization program rather than replacing it entirely.) Sorting Out Competing Claims on Air Traffic Control Donald Trump Rating
FALSE	(International: Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has unveiled a new army that shocked China and the whole world. Rappler rating: False FACT CHECK: Marcos did not unveil new ‘PBBM army’

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