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How many coronavirus deaths are people over 65?
By Taylor Goldenstein May 21, 2020

“Almost 75 percent of the deaths from COVID-19 in the state of Texas are a result of people contracting COVID-19 who are age 65 and…

No, half of the U.S. workforce has not been ‘idled’
By Paul Specht May 20, 2020

“Half the workforce in the country may have just been idled” by coronavirus.

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No, the Gates Foundation isn’t pushing microchips with all medical procedures
May 20, 2020

“Due to the large number of people who will refuse the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine because it will include tracking microchips, the Gates Foundation is now…

Did Va. Democrats OK an early release plan for many violent inmates?
By Warren Fiske May 20, 2020

“VA Democrats authorized for early release over 4,000 inmates, 60% of which are incarcerated for violent offenses.”

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The facts on Donald Trump’s claim of 182 miles of border wall construction
By Miriam Valverde May 20, 2020

“On the Southern border, as you know, the wall is going up, it's going up very rapidly. We're at 182 miles.”

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Fact-checking Donald Trump’s claim of ‘best numbers’ at the border
By Miriam Valverde May 20, 2020

Speaking about border apprehensions, said “We have some of the best numbers we've ever had. Southern border, the best numbers we've ever had.”

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Trump falsely claims Michigan illegally sent ballots to all voters
By Amy Sherman May 20, 2020

“Rogue” Michigan official sent absentee ballots to 7.7 million people “illegally and without authorization” ahead of the primaries and general election.

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Instagram post misleads on monthly coronavirus checks
By Miriam Valverde May 20, 2020

“A lot of people can get an additional $2,400” from the CARES Act “and they can do it every month!”

Is GOP state Sen. Patrick Testin to blame for $25M in lost coronavirus relief? Not quite.
By Haley BeMiller May 20, 2020

Says GOP state Sen. Patrick Testin is responsible for lost $25M in federal funding, because he refused “to do his job.”

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Trump wrong that hydroxychloroquine studies only gave drug to dying patients
By Jon Greenberg May 20, 2020

“If you look at the one (hydroxychloroquine) survey, the only bad survey, they were giving it to people that were in very bad shape. They…

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No, there’s no COVID-19 law that requires rent (or mortgage) refunds
May 20, 2020

If you paid rent in March or April, “they got to give” you your money back.

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