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Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor

Government

Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor

Government

Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor

Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Environment

Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint

A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
National

Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time

While states can opt out of daylight saving time on their own, they need congressional action to permanently stay on it.
Money

No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases

Social Security benefit increases have been automatically calculated based on inflation each year since 1975.
Government

Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit

If the government runs out of cash before raising the debt limit, it would be unable to pay all of its bills on time, including to programs like Social Security.
Government

No, whistleblowers are not guaranteed immunity, but do have some protections

A VERIFY viewer asked if whistleblowers get immunity. They do get some protections, but are not guaranteed immunity.
Elections

No, a draft of the Maricopa County election audit didn’t say the results should not be certified

A firm hired to audit the Maricopa County elections confirmed there is a false version of their executive summary circulating online.
Government

Yes, it's true that the FDA hasn't had a permanent leader since January

Janet Woodcock has been the FDA's Acting Commissioner since President Biden appointed her on Jan. 20, but he still hasn't nominated a permanent replacement.
Money

No, a government shutdown will not stop or delay Social Security payments

Social Security payments do not require annual funding like some other government programs. However, the SSA can’t issue new cards during a shutdown.
Immigration

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Photos and videos shared on social media have raised concerns about the treatment of the migrants, who are primarily Haitian, at a border point in Texas.
Money

Yes, users of cash apps will get a 1099 form if annual payments are over $600, but that doesn’t mean extra taxes

Social media users have claimed anyone with more than $600 in annual transactions from cash apps will now face a new tax. It’s not true.

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Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor

Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor

Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint

Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time

No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases

Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit

No, whistleblowers are not guaranteed immunity, but do have some protections

No, a draft of the Maricopa County election audit didn’t say the results should not be certified

Yes, it's true that the FDA hasn't had a permanent leader since January

No, a government shutdown will not stop or delay Social Security payments

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Yes, users of cash apps will get a 1099 form if annual payments are over $600, but that doesn’t mean extra taxes

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