Latest Fact-Checks In Congress

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Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on September 23, 2023 a post
Image shows Sen. Rand Paul in a bathrobe on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
False
By Grace Abels • September 25, 2023
Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
stated on September 12, 2023 a news conference
“We know the bank records show that nearly $20 million in payments were directed to the Biden family members and associates through various shell companies.”
Half-True
By Louis Jacobson, Madison Czopek • September 18, 2023
Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
stated on September 12, 2023 a speech
On moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden with a House vote.
Full Flop
By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • September 13, 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy
Vivek Ramaswamy
stated on August 27, 2023 an interview on Meet the Press
Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 6, 2021, could have approved the 2020 electoral votes on the condition that Congress pass an overhaul of election law.
False
By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • August 29, 2023
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on August 3, 2023 an Instagram post
"FBI director Wray confirms Joe Biden is under criminal investigation for Ukrainian bribes by the U.S. attorney in Delaware then tries to backpedal.”
False
August 7, 2023
Lizzo
Lizzo
stated on July 26, 2023 a post on X, formerly Twitter
“The government just stated under oath that they are in possession of UFOs and nonhuman alien bodies.”
False
By Nuria Diaz Muñoz • July 28, 2023
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on July 19, 2023 an Instagram post
"Senator Mitt Romney threatens to leave the Republican party and join Democrats.”
False
July 27, 2023
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene
stated on July 18, 2023 a tweet
Prosecutor Jack Smith “only targets Republicans.”
False
By Amy Sherman • July 21, 2023
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on July 12, 2023 una publicación en Facebook
"Congreso de EEUU autoriza” congelar 3 mil millones de Rusia para defensa de Ucrania.
False
By Maria Briceño • July 18, 2023
Bill Cassidy
Bill Cassidy
stated on June 12, 2023 a social media posts
“The White House Gift Shop is putting out a commemorative coin for Donald Trump's indictment.”
Half-True
By Loreben Tuquero • June 13, 2023
Chris Christie
Chris Christie
stated on June 6, 2023 campaign announcement speech
Donald Trump “never changed one immigration law.”
Mostly True
By Amy Sherman • June 12, 2023
Pramila Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal
stated on May 28, 2023 in an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union”
The average amount of assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is $6 a day.
Mostly True
By Sevana Wenn • June 6, 2023
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on May 27, 2023 a post
"F.ight BREAKS as C.omer SHUTS UP Biden's lawyer with B0MBSHELL."
Pants on Fire!
By Gabrielle Settles • May 31, 2023
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on May 17, 2023 a post
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called for the immediate “expulsion and prosecution of Rep. Adam Schiff for committing crimes of treason against the United States.”
False
By Madison Czopek • May 30, 2023
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on May 25, 2023 a caption
“Adam Schiff just got served” with a $16 million fine for Russia collusion investigation.
False
By Andy Nguyen • May 26, 2023
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on May 25, 2023 a Facebook post
“50 U.S. politicians who received satellite phones were taken to an undisclosed government bunker facility to ensure a Continuation of Government.”
False
By Loreben Tuquero • May 26, 2023
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on May 16, 2023 a post
Video shows “Pelosi CRIES LIKE KID after McCarthy kicked her out as speaker.”
Pants on Fire!
By Gabrielle Settles • May 18, 2023
Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
stated on May 3, 2023 a Facebook post
House Speaker “Kevin McCarthy has quietly implemented a pay raise for members (of Congress) that could be $30,000+ per person. It circumvents the Constitution by instead reimbursing their rent, utilities, & meals.”
Mostly False
By Louis Jacobson • May 11, 2023
Will Cain
Will Cain
stated on April 24, 2023 a Fox News segment
Democrats “introduced a bill that would ban detaining gay illegal immigrants.”
Mostly False
By Grace Abels • May 9, 2023
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
stated on March 28, 2023 a Senate floor speech
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is preventing military promotions “because he objects to women within the military getting access to reproductive care.”
Half-True
By Mary McNaughton • May 4, 2023
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