Category: Fact Check
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Fact Check: No, Usha Vance didn’t call Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire’ on X
Republicans have ramped up attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, and focused some on her race and gender. Recently, attorney… Read More
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Online Rumors Baselessly Claim Biden Experienced Medical Emergency After COVID-19 Diagnosis
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 17. His symptoms remained… Read More
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Fact Check: No, this isn’t a photo of Thomas Matthew Crooks in a Jewish skullcap
An image of someone wearing a Jewish kippah, or skullcap, has been mischaracterized online as showing Thomas Matthew Crooks, the shooter at former President Donald… Read More
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Fact Check: Satirical story about Michelle Obama’s mother is still not real
After the death of former first lady Michelle Obama’s mother, an old, fake news story started recirculating online. A video shared July 20 on Instagram… Read More
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Posts Misrepresent States’ Efforts to Teach the Bible in Public Schools
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Oklahoma’s state superintendent ordered public schools to incorporate the Bible as “an instructional… Read More
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Fact Check: Checking LGBTQ+ talking points at the 2024 RNC
Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan might have captured tons of attention at the Republican National Convention for ripping his shirt off and screaming to “Let Trumpamania… Read More
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Fact Check: ‘Border czar’? Kamala Harris assigned to tackle immigration’s causes, not border security
Vice President Kamala Harris might soon get a new official title: 2024 Democratic presidential nominee. In the meantime, Republicans have revived a title they gave… Read More
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Fact Check: No, the state of Washington’s 2024 presidential election ballots are not ‘already sent out’
Shortly after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, some social media users claimed… Read More
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Fact Check: Fact-check: Post says there are 9 states where Biden’s name can’t be removed. That’s False.
After President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race July 21, some social media users claimed his late announcement leaves no opportunity for some… Read More
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Fact Check: No, this picture does not show Thomas Matthew Crooks was transgender
An image widely shared on social media claims to show Thomas Matthew Crooks, the shooter in the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, was… Read More