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US Army in Afghanistan

Wisconsin U.S. Rep. misses mark on claim that removing troops from Afghanistan will save U.S. money

By Laura Schulte June 8, 2021

Says withdrawing troops from Afghanistan could save the U.S. $50 billion.

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There’s no evidence airlines met to ‘discuss the risks’ of letting vaccinated people fly

June 7, 2021

"Airlines are meeting today to discuss the risks of carrying vaxed passengers due to the risk of clots and the liabilities involved.”

Cows in Connecticut

Is whole milk prohibited from being offered in New York schools? Yes

By John Pullano June 7, 2021

It’s not currently “legal for a New York state student to have a glass of fresh whole milk.”

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This isn’t a photo of an “Angel Flight” bringing dead service members home

June 7, 2021

Photo shows “the plane that brings our dead military home. It is made so that when they shoot their salute for their service it looks…

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Bruno Mars is a musician’s son, but not Michael Jackson’s

June 7, 2021

Says Bruno Mars is Michael Jackson’s son.

San Francisco coronavirus

Kamala Harris Gets It Mostly Right On Claim One-Third Of Small Businesses Shut Down During Pandemic

By Chris Nichols June 7, 2021

"Sadly during the course of the pandemic one-third of our small businesses have closed."

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Eisenhower interstate highway system airstrip myth spreads on social media

June 7, 2021

“The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight.”

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Donald Trump’s pants weren’t backward

June 7, 2021

“Donald Trump gave his big speech today with his pants on backward.”

Marijuana plant

Federal law still prohibits marijuana use, including on college campuses

By Landon Allison June 7, 2021

The use and possession of marijuana on U.S. college campuses “remains prohibited under federal law”

Pfizer vaccine administration California May 2021 art

No proof for researcher claim that COVID-19 vaccines’ spike protein is a ‘toxin’

June 7, 2021

Viral immunologist says COVID-19 vaccines’ “spike protein” means people are being inoculated “with a toxin.”

Trump speaks on Jan 20

No evidence that Trump invoked federal Insurrection Act. And he’s not still president.

June 4, 2021

Says Donald Trump signed the Insurrection Act and “still is president.”

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Fake quote about flag-burning attributed to James Mattis

June 4, 2021

Says James Mattis said, “If you burn the American flag you’ll spend two years in the military. I promise you, you’ll be cured of the…

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