MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 02/01/2026 (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 via Social Media: Minnesota hospital staff paid tribute to Alex Pretti’s flag covered body AFP Fact Check rating: False (Not related to Pretti) Tribute video unrelated to Minnesota nurse killed while protesting
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: After its release on Jan. 28, 2026, Bruce Springsteen’s song “Streets of Minneapolis” went to No. 1 on iTunes in at least 19 countries. Snopes.com rating: True Springsteen’s ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ was No. 1 on iTunes in at least 19 countries. Here’s what that means
MOSTLY FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump and Trump administration officials: Minnesota officials are withholding detained immigrants from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and refusing to cooperate with ICE. PolitiFact rating: Mostly False (Minnesota state prisons do cooperate with ICE and honor detainers; while Minneapolis and some counties limit cooperation under sanctuary-style policies, state officials do not block ICE transfers, and federal claims about large numbers being withheld are unsupported or exaggerated.) Trump leaders say Minnesota officials withhold detained immigrants from ICE. Is that true? Donald Trump Rating
FALSE	(International: Philippines): Veronica “Kitty” Duterte cried after a visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) because her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, no longer recognizes her. Rappler rating: False FACT CHECK: Photo of Kitty Duterte ‘in tears’ due to father’s health is altered

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