Something checked after a debate (4)

I believe the answer is:

fact

(Other definitions for fact that I've seen before include "Truth, reality" , "Verifiable truth" , "matter of record" , "Not fake news!" , "True item; reality" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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