MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 09/27/2026 (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

FALSE	Claim by Texas PAC: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico “supported using taxpayer dollars for sex change surgeries on young children.” PolitiFact rating: False (Talarico voted against a 2023 Texas bill banning gender-reassignment procedures for minors, but PolitiFact found no evidence that he supported using taxpayer money for such surgeries. Talarico said he opposed the bill because it was overly broad and could affect other medical care, and he has since said he opposes gender-reassignment surgery for minors.) Texas ad distorts James Talarico’s vote on gender-affirming care for children
MOSTLY TRUE	Claim via Social Media: The U.S. was the only opposing nation when the United Nations passed a resolution by a vote of 37-1 to promote women’s equality. Snopes rating: Mostly True (the U.S. was the only country to vote against the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women’s March 2026 agreed conclusions, though these were nonbinding recommendations rather than a U.N. resolution.) Was US the only nation to vote against UN resolution promoting women’s equality?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: There is a real photo of President Trump, President of China Xi Jinping, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos at the head table at the White House State Dinner on September 24, 2026. Lead Stories rating: False (AI-Generated) Fact Check: FAKE Photo Of Trump State Dinner With Xi, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos At The Head Table Is Al-Generated
FALSE	(International: Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka will no longer get free vaccines from the World Bank. AFP Fact Check rating: False Posts falsely link World Bank to Sri Lanka’s vaccine supply

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