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False Authority

False Authority

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Have All U.S. Presidents Since 1976 Declared National Emergencies?

Have All U.S. Presidents Since 1976 Declared National Emergencies?

16 February 2019 - The United States has in fact been under a constant state of emergency for the last 40 years.

Did Donald Trump, Jr. Call Teachers ‘Losers’ at His Father’s Rally in Texas?

Did Donald Trump, Jr. Call Teachers ‘Losers’ at His Father’s Rally in Texas?

15 February 2019 - The president's eldest son aired his grievances with educators during a political rally.

Was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Once Fired from Hot Dog on a Stick?

Was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Once Fired from Hot Dog on a Stick?

14 February 2019 - Many opponents of congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have decided to focus on fictitious criticisms.

Was Arnold Schwarzenegger Found Dead of an Apparent Heart Attack?

Was Arnold Schwarzenegger Found Dead of an Apparent Heart Attack?

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Did the Company That Makes Marlboros Announce They Intend to Stop Producing Cigarettes?

Did the Company That Makes Marlboros Announce They Intend to Stop Producing Cigarettes?

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Former President George H.W. Bush Has Died

Former President George H.W. Bush Has Died

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Costco ’50th Anniversary’ $75 Coupon Scam

Costco ’50th Anniversary’ $75 Coupon Scam

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Did George Soros Pay Refugees in Honduras to Join a Caravan and Storm the US Border?

Did George Soros Pay Refugees in Honduras to Join a Caravan and Storm the US Border?

19 October 2018 - A baseless, fear-mongering and factually inaccurate tweet claiming that a group of refugees in Honduras were paid by George Soros to storm the border was posted by a United States Congressman in October 2018.

Did All Democrats Vote Against a 2.8 Percent Social Security COLA Increase?

Did All Democrats Vote Against a 2.8 Percent Social Security COLA Increase?

18 October 2018 - Social Security cost of living allowances are established by formula and don't require Congressional approval.

‘Got Another Friend Request from You’ Facebook Warning

‘Got Another Friend Request from You’ Facebook Warning

7 October 2018 - A warning about a Facebook user's supposedly having received a second friend request from you is mostly useless.

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