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** FactCheck.org's Weekly Update
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December 7, 2019


** State of the Union with Jake Tapper
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Video: Jordan’s GOP Talking Points ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, December 6th, 2019
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In this week’s fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper discusses some popular GOP talking points regarding the impeachment inquiry, and what they leave out or get wrong.


** FactCheck Posts
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Republicans Cherry-Pick Facts on Impeachment ([link removed]) Posted on Thursday, December 5th, 2019
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As the House Judiciary Committee began public hearings on whether to draft and approve articles of impeachment, Republicans presented a set of facts that they claimed cleared President Donald Trump of any wrongdoing, providing an incomplete picture on what congressional testimony has revealed.

FactChecking Trump’s NATO Remarks ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019
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President Donald Trump repeated a slew of false claims to an international audience at the annual NATO summit.

Zelensky’s Remarks About Trump, In Context ([link removed]) Posted on Monday, December 2nd, 2019
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President Donald Trump said the impeachment inquiry should be “case over” because Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters “very strongly that President Trump did absolutely nothing wrong.” But that’s not what Zelensky said.


** Debunking False Stories
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Meme Makes Up New Amendment ([link removed]) Posted on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019
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A meme circulating online falsely claims that there is a 28th Amendment to the Constitution that bars lawmakers from exempting themselves from having to comply with existing laws. There is no such amendment.

Photo of Soldiers During Trump Visit Not ‘Fake’ ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019
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A popular social media meme erroneously claims Fox News posted a “fake picture” of U.S. soldiers cheering President Donald Trump during his recent visit to Afghanistan. The image used in the meme was doctored to make it appear that the event had been staged.

Another Bogus Claim About Nancy Pelosi ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019
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A self-described satirical website made up a story about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi being kicked out of an event after a “drunken outburst.” That bogus story since has been posted on other websites without being labeled as satire.

Photo Manipulated to Show Schiff With Epstein ([link removed]) Posted on Monday, December 2nd, 2019
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A doctored photo circulating on Facebook purports to show Rep. Adam Schiff with the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The original photo shows Schiff with his father.

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