MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 10/02/2026

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: The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is cutting access to student loans for degrees that have low earning potential, including social work. Snopes rating: True (The new rule, first announced in April 2026, was finalized in June 2026 and will take effect in 2027. The Department of Education will begin denying loans for degrees that fail its “earnings test” in both 2027 and 2028 in time for the 2028-29 academic year.) Trump admin will cut student loan eligibility for some degrees. How will they choose?
MOSTLY FALSE	Claim by Mike Rogers (R): Abdul El-Sayed “could not condemn the terrorist who tried to attack and kill 140 Jewish children right here in Michigan.” PolitiFact rating: Mostly False (El-Sayed explicitly condemned the synagogue attacker and said there was “never a justification” for the attack. He also said “hurt people hurt people” and discussed the attacker’s family losses in Lebanon, comments that drew criticism for appearing to excuse or contextualize the violence.) El-Sayed condemned Michigan synagogue attack. Critics said his other comments appeared to justify it
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: The White House misspelled United States as “Unites States” in President Donald Trump’s accord on “super intelligence,” or “SI” — his new name for AI. Snopes rating: True (It seems like they need SI.) White House misspelled United States in ‘super intelligence’ accord
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Adverse events listed in vaccine package inserts show vaccines cause chronic illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and sudden infant death syndrome. FactCheck.org rating: False (Package inserts include voluntarily reported events that occurred after vaccination, but the listings do not establish that vaccines caused those conditions.) FactChecking RFK Jr.’s Children’s Health Defense Keynote
FALSE	(International: Netherlands): A video shows a long queue of Muslim women in the Netherlands who are waiting to enroll their children into free daycare provided by the state. Full Fact rating: False (The video actually shows the women waiting to enter a pop-up sale for a modest clothing brand in Amsterdam.) Video shows Muslim women queuing for a clothing sale, not free childcare – Full Fact

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