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Did Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Issue Statewide Ban on Pink Floyd?

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Alex Kasprak
Jan 30, 2023 The band had recently changed its social media logo to include a rainbow.
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Is This BBC Headline About Jacinda Ardern and Women Having It All Real?

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Bethania Palma
Jan 20, 2023 The headline was pilloried by many, who called it sexist.
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Was Nearly 25% of the US National Debt Incurred During Trump Administration?

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Alex Kasprak
Jan 19, 2023 Coronavirus relief added significantly to the national debt.
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At the Iowa State Fair in 2019, former Vice President Joe Biden said, 'We choose truth over facts.'

Did Biden Say 'We Choose Truth Over Facts'?

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David Emery
Jan 16, 2023 U.S. President Joe Biden once called himself a "gaffe machine," and the description is accurate.
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When Martin Luther King encouraged me to run for Congress I didn't think much of it. But over time I've realized he was right. And now that I've been elected, I refuse to spit on his grave and resign.

No, George Santos Didn't Tweet That MLK Encouraged Him To Run for Congress

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David Emery
Jan 13, 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, 20 years before Rep. George Santos was born.
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In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 14, 2022 We looked at the context behind a meme that showed two messages purportedly tweeted by Trump on ...
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Is Joe Biden Using Taxpayer Money To Build a Wall Around His Beach House?

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Alex Kasprak
Jan 11, 2023 He wouldn't be the first.
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Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Say of QAnon that She ‘Got Sucked Into’ Things on the Internet?

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Nur Ibrahim
Jan 9, 2023 The Republican representative has long voiced support for conspiracy theories.
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Did US Rep. Kevin McCarthy Blame Trump for Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 5, 2023 A statement McCarthy made in 2021 came up amid a Republican stalemate to elect a new House Speak ...
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Did John McCain Predict Putin's Ukraine Aggression in 2014?

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Bethania Palma
Jan 4, 2023 The Arizona Republican was sounding the alarm about Russia before it was commonplace to do so.
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Did Greg Abbott tweet on Christmas Eve about putting migrants on a bus and kicking them out into the freezing cold?

Did Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tweet About 'Putting Migrants on a Bus' on Christmas Eve?

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David Emery
Dec 28, 2022 Twitter users shared a fake tweet about celebrating Christmas Eve by "putting migrants on a bus ...
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A restaurant space previously owned by Colorado Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert under the name of Shooters Grill was set to be replaced by Tapatio's Family Mexican Restaurant.

Was Lauren Boebert's Shooters Grill Replaced by a Mexican Restaurant?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 27, 2022 We looked to see if the space previously occupied by Boebert's Shooters Grill restaurant truly w ...
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A statement purportedly from Scott Perry's office said that Italian satellites and Chinese thermostats switched votes in the 2020 US presidential election.

Viral Image of 'Statement' from Scott Perry's Office Is Fake

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Jordan Liles
Dec 21, 2022 The image included a picture of U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., and a statement about "Italian sat ...
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There's no evidence that Kari Lake tweeted, Congratulations to the obese American public for getting one of their own into the White House, the fattest US president since Taft.

Did Kari Lake Tweet, 'Congratulations to the Obese American Public,' After Trump's 2016 Victory?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 20, 2022 We looked at Lake's social media history in an attempt to find evidence of the purported tweet.
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A Reddit post claimed that French President Emmanuel Macron married his former high school teacher, Brigitte Trogneux, after developing a relationship with her when he was 15 years old, and is now the stepfather of one of his former classmates.

Is Emmanuel Macron's Wife One of His Former High School Teachers?

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Jordan Liles
Dec 19, 2022 A Reddit post claimed that French President Emmanuel Macron began a relationship with his future ...
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Katie Porter did not say pedophilia wasn't a crime nor did she say it was a gender identity.

Katie Porter Did Not Say Pedophilia Isn't a Crime, as Claimed in False Tweet

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 15, 2022 A context box generated by Twitter said, "This clip has been taken out of context & misrepresent ...
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Is Trump Selling Digital Trading Cards Featuring Himself in Superhero Garb?

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Alex Kasprak
Dec 15, 2022 "Very much like a baseball card, but hopefully much more exciting."
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A supposed diary quote said Ashley Biden wrote she was afraid of her dad coming in the shower.

No Evidence Ashley Biden Said She Feared Her Father 'Coming in the Shower' with Her

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 8, 2022 The alleged quote has been circulating online for months without a shred of evidence to support it.
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Did Ashley Biden Accuse Joe Biden of Inappropriate Behavior in a 'Leaked Diary'?

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Alex Kasprak
Dec 7, 2022 The alleged diary of the president's daughter has not been authenticated.
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Tucker Carlson emailed Hunter Biden asking for his help in getting his son into Georgetown University, including writing a recommendation letter.

Did Tucker Carlson Ask Hunter Biden for Help Getting His Son into College?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 7, 2022 The Fox News host was once friendly with the president’s son.
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In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?

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