MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 09/28/2026

Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only use fact-checkers who are either signatories to 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 via Social Media: Did Senator Tommy Tuberville say that many airline pilots, flight attendants, and air traffic controllers are part of the ‘furry community”? Lead Stories rating: True (The Alabama senator made the remarks about pilots, flight attendants and air traffic controllers being part of the ‘furry community’ during a speech on the U.S. Senate floor on Sept. 22, 2026. Video on the C-SPAN2 website matches the video posted on social media showing Tuberville making the remarks.) Fact Check: Sen. Tommy Tuberville DID Say Many Pilots, Flight Attendants And Air Traffic Controllers Are Part Of The Furry Community
FALSE	Claim by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: The COVID-19 vaccine is the only childhood vaccine that was tested in a placebo-controlled trial. FactCheck.org rating: False (Multiple childhood vaccines, including polio, chickenpox, and rotavirus vaccines, were originally tested in placebo-controlled trials.) FactChecking RFK Jr.’s Children’s Health Defense Keynote
MISLEADING	Claim by One Nation: Sen. Jon Ossoff “voted for higher taxes on Social Security recipients earning under $75,000.” FactCheck.org rating: Misleading (The law created an additional $6,000 deduction for taxpayers age 65 and older, but many Social Security recipients under the $75,000 threshold do not qualify or already owe no federal income tax.) GOP Ad Attacks Ossoff’s Vote Against Trump Tax Cuts
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A video clip shows that Benjamin Netanyahu thinks America deserved 9/11. Lead Stories rating: False (Quoting Piker) Fact Check: Benjamin Netanyahu Did NOT Say America Deserved 9/11 — He Was Quoting Hassan Piker To Criticize Mamdani
FALSE	(International: Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed interest in extending his term for another six years to address more problems in the country. Rappler rating: False FACT CHECK: Marcos did not say he wants another 6-year presidential term

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