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Betsy DeVos in Cabinet meeting
How unpopular is Betsy DeVos?
By Amy Sherman January 6, 2020

Says Betsy DeVos is the "most unpopular person in our government."

Hillary Clinton testifies on Benghazi
Facebook post’s attack on Hillary Clinton over Benghazi and praise for Trump on Iraq mostly misses
January 6, 2020

"Hillary ignored multiple requests for security, didn’t respond for 13 hours, & let 4 Americans die in Benghazi. Trump rushed in reinforcements, threatened to destroy…

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No, that viral image of a tiger burning is not from Australia’s wildfires
By Samantha Putterman January 6, 2020

An image shows animals burning in the Australia wildfires   

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No, the Obamas didn’t surrender their law licenses to avoid discipline
By Samantha Putterman January 6, 2020

Says the Obamas "surrendered" their law licenses to escape disciplinary action and charges.

No, Tom Hanks did not wear a T-shirt with progressive slogans
January 3, 2020

Says Tom Hanks was photographed wearing a T-shirt with progressive slogans on it. 

Biden in Exeter NH Dec. 30 2019
A deceptively edited video of Joe Biden falsely suggests he made racist comment
By Amy Sherman, Daniel Funke January 3, 2020

A video shows Joe Biden making a racist comment.

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Child care costs can take a big bite of the family budget
By D.L. Davis January 3, 2020

"Child care costs account for 24% of a WI family’s budget." 

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No, Clinton did not write email stating ‘we’re all going to hang from nooses’ if Trump wins
By Amy Sherman January 2, 2020

An email from Hillary Clinton to Donna Brazile Oct.17th, 2016 stated: "If that f-----’ bastard wins, we’re all going to hang from nooses! You better…

Carol Burnett
Story wrongly says Carol Burnett is dead and was a Trump supporter
By Amy Sherman January 2, 2020

Says Carol Burnett is dead.

Lee Majors
Claim that Lee Majors died is a hoax
By Daniel Funke January 2, 2020

Says Lee Majors died and left $6 million to Donald Trump.

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Congress didn’t stiff retirees and give itself a raise
January 2, 2020

"Congress rejects $336 (per) month increase in" Social Security and disability benefits "but approves $8,872 (per) month increase for themselves."  

Ocasio-Cortez with Omar
Fake news site republishes hoax story about Ocasio-Cortez, Omar and Medicare
By Daniel Funke January 2, 2020

Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar vowed "to remove senior’s ‘entitlements,’ Social Security/Medicare."

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