Did that headline cause a strong emotional reaction? Did that article claim to have exclusive info? Did that tweet supposedly come from an expert on the topic? Before you share, SIFT! Taking just a few minutes to stop, investigate the source, find more coverage, and trace the claims can help stop the spread of misinformation.

Polls can help us gauge what's going on, but it is important to understand their purpose, accuracy, and limitations.

What stories do you remember about a president butting heads with the press? Scroll to read more about the support and tension between a president and the news media.

Even with an often adversarial relationship with the press, many presidents have been outspoken about the importance of the First Amendment. Click through the slides to see what some of them had to say about why a free press is paramount.