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** FactCheck.org's Weekly Update
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January 18, 2020
** SciCheck
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Q&A on the FDA’s Flavored E-Cig Policy ([link removed]) Posted on Thursday, January 16th, 2020
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The Trump administration announced a new policy that will soon forbid the sale of some, but not all, flavored vapes. We explain the new policy and review the scientific evidence on whether e-cigarettes are likely to have a positive or negative impact on public health.
** FactCheck Posts
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Initial Reports of No Injuries from Iran’s Attack Were Inaccurate ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, January 17th, 2020
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Despite repeated statements from President Donald Trump that “no one was hurt” in Iran’s missile attack on two military bases in Iraq, the Pentagon now says 11 U.S. service members were treated for concussion symptoms.
Trump Yanks Steyer Quote Out of Context ([link removed]) Posted on Thursday, January 16th, 2020
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President Donald Trump used a truncated quote from Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer to falsely suggest that Steyer thinks “Democrats are going to destroy the economy in 15 minutes if they get in control.” That was Steyer paraphrasing Trump.
Trump Administration’s Shifting Statements on Soleimani’s Death ([link removed]) Posted on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
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This is our timeline of what Trump administration officials have said about the intelligence assessments behind the U.S. operation to kill Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
Video: The Seventh Democratic Debate ([link removed]) Posted on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
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In this video, we highlight claims we fact-checked from the Jan. 14 Democratic debate.
Bloomberg, Trump Spar on Preexisting Conditions ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
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Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg charged in a TV ad that President Trump had “broken” a “promise” to protect those with preexisting conditions. Trump fired back that he “saved Pre-Existing Conditions.” In fact, Trump backed plans that would have weakened current protections.
** Debunking False Stories
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Setting the Record Straight on Climate Change and Arson in Australia’s Bushfires ([link removed]) Posted on Friday, January 17th, 2020
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Various claims online suggest that climate change hasn’t contributed to the bushfires ravaging the East Coast of Australia, pinning the blame instead on arson. Those claims distort the facts.
Post Blurs Facts on Military Draft, Immigrants ([link removed]) Posted on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
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A meme falsely claims President Donald Trump “makes illegals eligible” for the draft. There is no military draft, and immigrants — including those in the country illegally — are already required to register with the Selective Service.
** Articles
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FactChecking the January Democratic Debate ([link removed]) Posted on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
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In the final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, there were fewer candidates — only six — but more than a few false, misleading and exaggerated claims.
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