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May 1, 2021
** FactCheck Posts
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FactChecking Biden’s Address to Congress ([link removed]) Posted on Thursday, April 29th, 2021
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The economy, immigration and China’s president lead our roundup of Biden’s claims.
Editing in Cruz Video Distorts Biden’s Position on Guns ([link removed]) Posted on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
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President Joe Biden opposes the sale of assault weapons, and he supports a mandatory federal registry and a voluntary buyback program for all legally purchased assault weapons. But a video shared on Twitter by Sen. Ted Cruz leaves the false impression Biden wants to confiscate all guns.
Artificial Beef About Biden’s Climate Plan ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
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When President Joe Biden announced plans to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by the end of the decade, he made no mention of reducing beef consumption. But that hasn’t stopped baseless speculation that he would.
SciCheck and Our Commitment to Transparency ([link removed]) Posted on Monday, April 26th, 2021
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Contrary to Rep. Thomas Massie’s suggestion, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation — as is the case with all of our funders — has no control over our editorial content.
** Debunking False Stories
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Bogus Claims Follow Donation of Kamala Harris’ Children’s Book ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, April 30th, 2021
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A single copy of Vice President Kamala Harris’ children’s book was one of many titles donated to a shelter for immigrant children in Long Beach, California. But a debunked New York Post article – which led to the reporter’s resignation — incorrectly claimed every child was given a copy of her book, starting a deluge of false claims in social media posts.
Video From Biden’s Address to Congress Misleadingly Edited ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, April 30th, 2021
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In his April 28 address to Congress, President Joe Biden said, “No one should have to choose between a job and a paycheck or taking care of themselves and their loved ones — a parent, or spouse, or child.” Partisan social media accounts misleadingly edited his words in a viral video to suggest he said, “No one should have to choose between a job and a paycheck.”
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