Category: Fact Check
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FactChecking the Second GOP Primary Debate
Summary The candidates argued about fracking, border fencing, curtains and more: Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis… Read More
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Fact Check: Fact-checking Rep. Carol Miller on gasoline prices under Joe Biden
One of the most common attacks Republicans have used against President Joe Biden as he seeks a second term has been over energy policy, with… Read More
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Online Posts Misrepresent Purpose of USDA Community Garden Database
Quick Take A U.S. Department of Agriculture program that promotes the growth of community gardens in areas with little access to fresh food encourages community… Read More
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Fact Check: Fact-checking college enrollment trends in West Virginia
In recent months, West Virginia University’s administration has attracted national attention, and controversy, for making academic cuts driven by budget shortfalls. One of key factor… Read More
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Post Makes Unsupported Claim Trump Purchased a Handgun
Quick Take While campaigning in South Carolina, former President Donald Trump saw a handgun at a gun store with his image and name on it.… Read More
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No Proven Health Risks from Aspartame, But Also No Proven Benefits
Q: Does consumption of aspartame harm human health? A: Some research indicates possible negative effects from aspartame, but there’s no definitive evidence linking it to… Read More
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Trump’s Misleading Claims About Electric Vehicles and the Auto Industry
In a speech at a Michigan auto parts plant, former President Donald Trump distorted the facts about electric vehicles and the U.S. auto industry. Trump… Read More
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Trump Cherry-Picks Law Journal Commentary on his Civil Trial
Former President Donald Trump cited an article in the New York Law Journal as evidence that a civil business fraud case against him is a… Read More
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Biden’s Border Wall, Explained
After the Department of Homeland Security announced it would waive laws to enable miles of border wall construction in Texas, President Joe Biden said he… Read More
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Fact Check: No, a Bill Gates-funded COVID-19 vaccine won’t be released into the air
Did Bill Gates fund a COVID-19 vaccine that will be released into the air without the public’s consent? Don’t hold your breath. This is misinformation.… Read More