MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 08/15/2026 (Weekend Edition)

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

MISLEADING	Claim by Chris Wright (R): Politics were not involved in the termination of more than 280 Energy Department grants. FactCheck.org rating: Misleading (DOE said its initial review identified grants in both red and blue states for termination, but a court filing said the grants actually included in the October termination notices were selected solely because they were in blue states.) Wright’s Hairsplitting Statements About Canceled Energy Grants in Blue States
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Affordable Maine: “Susan Collins voted to support Donald Trump on the largest Medicaid cut in history.” FactCheck.org rating: False (She voted against the so-called Big Beautiful Bill.) Collins Did Not ‘Support’ OBBBA’s Medicaid Cuts, as Democratic Ad Claims
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Sylvester Stallone said talking to AOC was “like listening to a high school girl.” Lead Stories rating: False (It is satire) Fact Check: Sylvester Stallone Did NOT Say Talking To AOC Was ‘Like Listening To A High School Girl’
FALSE	(International: Australia): Videos show crowds of people gathered around One Nation banners in Sydney Harbour and in fields. AAP rating: False (The videos are AI-generated.) Fake One Nation rally clips shared by disinformation page

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