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Claimant: Mother Jones
Claim: As of 2026, the U.S. Forest Service and timber companies are spraying the herbicide glyphosate on thousands of acres of U.S. national forests.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: The U.S. Forest Service has sprayed thousands of acres of national forests with glyphosate, better known by the brand name Roundup, and plans to continue using it.
Date: 05/20/2026
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Last Updated on May 20, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check