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‘Good-looking Marines’: Video misrepresents Biden at inauguration
2021-01-23T08:13:42Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"‘Good-looking Marines’: Video misrepresents Biden at inauguration"
A viral tweet tried to spin up a conspiracy theory about the new president's mental capacity.
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It's so idiotic to try to attack Biden on mental capacity issues, when he has like 1000000% more brain (and verbal!) capacity than the Psycho Orange 🙄
Paul Distorts CBO’s Estimate on Impact of $15 Minimum Wage
2021-01-22T22:14:06Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Paul Distorts CBO’s Estimate on Impact of $15 Minimum Wage"
Sen. Rand Paul says raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour will cost nearly 4 million people their jobs, citing the Congressional Budget Office. CBO's median estimate is 1.3 million in 2025.The post Paul Distorts CBO’s Estimate on Impact of $15 Minimum Wage appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/paul-distorts-cbos-estimate-on-impact-of-15-minimum-wage/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Missing Context on Claim About ‘Antifa.com’
2021-01-22T21:14:07Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Missing Context on Claim About ‘Antifa.com’"
Social media posts point out that the web address antifa.com now redirects to the White House website. That's true, but in need of some important context: Whoever owns a domain name can instruct it to reroute to whichever website they'd like.The post Missing Context on Claim About ‘Antifa.com’ appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/missing-context-on-claim-about-antifa-com/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Viral Video Makes False and Unsupported Claims About Vaccines
2021-01-22T21:14:06Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Viral Video Makes False and Unsupported Claims About Vaccines"
A viral video makes a series of inaccurate and unfounded arguments for why people should not receive any vaccines, including those for COVID-19.The post Viral Video Makes False and Unsupported Claims About Vaccines appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/viral-video-makes-false-and-unsupported-claims-about-vaccines/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Viral Meme Strips Context from Lawmakers’ Quotes on Protests
2021-01-21T20:13:29Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Viral Meme Strips Context from Lawmakers’ Quotes on Protests"
A viral meme presents quotes from some Democratic lawmakers to misleadingly suggest they were advocating violence. They were supporting protests over various issues.The post Viral Meme Strips Context from Lawmakers’ Quotes on Protests appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/viral-meme-strips-context-from-lawmakers-quotes-on-protests/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Trump Left Biden a ‘Generous’ Note
2021-01-21T19:13:34Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Trump Left Biden a ‘Generous’ Note"
Former President Donald Trump left a note for President Joe Biden, contrary to a popular claim online suggesting that he did not. Biden confirmed he received a letter, which he called "generous," but did not disclose its contents.The post Trump Left Biden a ‘Generous’ Note appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/trump-left-biden-a-generous-note/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )False Claim of ‘No Flag’ Above White House
2021-01-21T02:13:33Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"False Claim of ‘No Flag’ Above White House"
Before President Joe Biden's inauguration, social media users shared a false claim that there was no flag flying over the White House -- suggesting it was a sign that the military had taken control of the government. In fact, the flag was flying above the White House on Jan. 20, and Biden is president.The post False Claim of ‘No Flag’ Above White House appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/false-claim-of-no-flag-above-white-house/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )FactChecking Biden’s Inaugural Address
2021-01-21T00:13:33Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"FactChecking Biden’s Inaugural Address"
Returning to a time when inaugural addresses promised unity and hope, but few facts, the newly sworn-in President Joe Biden delivered a traditional speech at his inauguration that offered little for fact-checkers.The post FactChecking Biden’s Inaugural Address appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/factchecking-bidens-inaugural-address/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )FactChecking Trump’s Farewell Remarks
2021-01-21T00:13:33Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"FactChecking Trump’s Farewell Remarks"
In a video farewell address on Jan. 19 and in remarks at Joint Base Andrews before leaving for Florida on Jan. 20, outgoing President Donald Trump distorted the facts on the economy, his tax cuts, veterans, the military, drug prices and more.The post FactChecking Trump’s Farewell Remarks appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/factchecking-trumps-farewell-remarks/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Fact-checking Trump’s farewell address
2021-01-20T01:14:09Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Fact-checking Trump’s farewell address"
Trump's farewell address was like a mini version of campaign rally -- lots of falsehoods but no applause.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/19/fact-checking-trumps-farewell-address/
( Feed URL: http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/rss/rss_fact-checker )Biden’s claim about employment of ‘mom and pop’ businesses
2021-01-16T16:14:10Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Biden’s claim about employment of ‘mom and pop’ businesses"
The president-elect said "mom and pop" small businesses employ more than big corporations. That might be a stretch depending on the metric you use.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/16/bidens-claim-about-employment-mom-pop-businesses/
( Feed URL: http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/rss/rss_fact-checker )Bogus Claim Swirls Ahead of Biden Inauguration
2021-01-16T02:14:04Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Bogus Claim Swirls Ahead of Biden Inauguration"
A bogus headline on social media claims that President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration has been cancelled and that major TV networks are set to "lose" their "licenses." The falsehood relies on a debunked post wrongly claiming that President Donald Trump has "invoked" the Insurrection Act and will remain in power.The post Bogus Claim Swirls Ahead of Biden Inauguration appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/bogus-claim-swirls-ahead-of-biden-inauguration/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )What Do the New Coronavirus Variants Mean for the Pandemic?
2021-01-16T02:14:04Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"What Do the New Coronavirus Variants Mean for the Pandemic?"
Q: What are the risks of the newly identified coronavirus variants?
A: There’s no clear evidence yet that mutant versions cause more severe disease, although some are likely more contagious. Scientists expect vaccines will work but are monitoring the situation.
FULL QUESTION
Subject: COVID-19 Mutation in Colorado
I know that viruses continuously mutate, but is this new mutation that was just found stateside actually more dangerous than any other mutations of the COVID-19 virus?The post What Do the New Coronavirus Variants Mean for the Pandemic? appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/what-do-the-new-coronavirus-variants-mean-for-the-pandemic/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Fact-checking Biden’s speech on his coronavirus economic relief plan
2021-01-15T08:14:07Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Fact-checking Biden’s speech on his coronavirus economic relief plan"
Five claims caught our attention. The Biden team quickly provided citations and back-up.
( Feed URL: http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/rss/rss_fact-checker )False Claim of Trump Invoking Insurrection Act
2021-01-15T01:14:00Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"False Claim of Trump Invoking Insurrection Act"
A falsehood on social media claims President Donald Trump has "invoked" the Insurrection Act, seized control of the country through the military and will "remain president indefinitely." A Defense Department spokesman told us he was not “aware of any actions" regarding the Insurrection Act.The post False Claim of Trump Invoking Insurrection Act appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/false-claim-of-trump-invoking-insurrection-act/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Don't give the psychopath any ideas...
Misleading arguments from Trump’s second impeachment
2021-01-14T08:14:09Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Misleading arguments from Trump’s second impeachment"
Some of Trump's defenders dusted off old spin from Trump's first impeachment.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/14/misleading-arguments-trumps-second-impeachment/
( Feed URL: http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/rss/rss_fact-checker )Timeline of National Guard Deployment to Capitol
2021-01-14T02:13:35Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Timeline of National Guard Deployment to Capitol"
On the day of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, the first National Guard members arrived to assist at about 5:40 p.m. Here, we present a timeline about the efforts to deploy those troops.The post Timeline of National Guard Deployment to Capitol appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/timeline-of-national-guard-deployment-to-capitol/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )President Trump’s last gasp of immigration falsehoods
2021-01-13T08:13:46Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"President Trump’s last gasp of immigration falsehoods"
Trump ends his term as it began, butchering the facts to associate migrants with crime.
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no surprises there
Road to a Second Impeachment
2021-01-13T01:13:35Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Road to a Second Impeachment"
In the aftermath of the attack on the Capitol, the House Democrats introduced legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, charging him with “inciting violence against the Government of the United States.” Here we review Trump’s comments and actions leading up to the impeachment vote.The post Road to a Second Impeachment appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/road-to-a-second-impeachment/
( Feed URL: http://www.factcheck.org/feed/ )Viral Tweet Distorts Facts on Consequences of Impeachment
2021-01-13T01:13:35Z via NavierStokesApp To: Public
"Viral Tweet Distorts Facts on Consequences of Impeachment"
A viral tweet that migrated to Facebook distorts the facts on the consequences of a potential, second impeachment of President Donald Trump. Impeachment alone would not strip Trump of his pension or bar him from pursuing office in the future, as the post falsely claims.The post Viral Tweet Distorts Facts on Consequences of Impeachment appeared first on FactCheck.org.
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/01/viral-tweet-distorts-facts-on-consequences-of-impeachment/
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