MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 07/10/2026

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

TRUE	Claim by Ed Markey (D): “I support Medicare for All. Congressman Moulton does not support Medicare for All.” PolitiFact rating: True (Markey co-sponsored Medicare for All legislation, while Moulton has not supported Medicare for All and instead supports letting people keep private insurance or choose Medicare.) Fact-checking the first debate between Ed Markey, Seth Moulton in Massachusetts U.S. Senate contest Ed Markey Rating
MISLEADING	Claim by Abdul El-Sayed (D): Center Forward paid for a trip to Portugal for Haley Stevens and her mother, and Stevens may have promised the group something in return. PolitiFact rating: Misleading (Center Forward did pay for Stevens’ trip, but the group said lawmakers were not asked for promises or commitments, and no evidence was provided showing Stevens promised anything in return.) Fact-checking Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in MI Democratic Senate primary debate
FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Illegal immigration caused car insurance premiums to rise, and his immigration policies caused premiums to fall. AP rating: False (Experts said the premium spike was mainly driven by pandemic-era factors such as more risky driving, more claims, supply chain disruptions, and higher repair costs; there is no evidence illegal immigration played a significant role in either the rise or fall of premiums.) FACT FOCUS: Trump says illegal immigration increased car insurance premiums. Experts say otherwise Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked not to come back to Katz’s Deli, a well-known Jewish eatery, after he supposedly visited with pro-Palestine activists in July 2026. Snopes rating: False (Labeled Satire) Did Katz’s Deli ban Mamdani? Don’t be fooled
FALSE	(International: Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has fled the country to go to Canada after his administration was surprised by the rally at EDSA staged by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). Rappler rating: False FACT CHECK: Marcos did not flee to Canada amid INC protest

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