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** FactCheck.org's Weekly Update
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January 16, 2021
** FactCheck Posts
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Timeline of National Guard Deployment to Capitol ([link removed]) Posted on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
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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.
Road to a Second Impeachment ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
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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.
Viral Tweet Distorts Facts on Consequences of Impeachment ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
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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.
Fake Letter Attributed to Pelosi Generates Anger Online ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
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A digitally manipulated, phony letter referring to a “Democratic Play book” and attributed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been circulating online, contributing to partisan rancor following the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
** Debunking False Stories
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Bogus Claim Swirls Ahead of Biden Inauguration ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, January 15th, 2021
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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.
False Claim of Trump Invoking Insurrection Act ([link removed]) Posted on Thursday, January 14th, 2021
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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.
** Ask SciCheck
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What Do the New Coronavirus Variants Mean for the Pandemic? ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, January 15th, 2021
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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.
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