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National

Yes, there were more gun deaths among American children than police and military in the line of duty, since 2000

Government

WHO ‘pandemic treaty’ doesn’t grant government control

Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers over countries.
Joe Biden

Yes, Biden proposed full debt forgiveness for students of HBCUs and public colleges on the campaign trail

The proposal was limited to those making less than $125,000 per year. Biden promoted it as early as April 2020 and referenced it sparingly throughout the campaign.
Money

Yes, fuel efficiency is worse with E15 gasoline, but the difference is small

Higher ethanol fuel, also known as E15 gasoline, is sold at fewer than 2% of U.S. gas stations nationwide, mostly in the Midwest.
Money

Yes, Russia’s currency, the ruble, hit its weakest level in history against the U.S. dollar

The ruble hit its worst exchange rate in history early Feb. 24 at about 90 rubles to one U.S. dollar.
Government

Video that claims to show Biden authorizing new round of stimulus checks is fake

A video showing President Biden authorizing a new round of stimulus checks is fake. The audio was manipulated from a video taken during COP26.
Government

Yes, it's true the FDA didn't have a permanent leader during Biden's first year in office

Janet Woodcock had been the FDA's Acting Commissioner for the entire Biden presidency until Feb. 15, 2022, when the Senate finally confirmed a permanent replacement.
Government

No, the Biden administration is not funding the distribution of crack pipes

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Wednesday that reporting about crack pipes being put into safe smoking kits is “inaccurate.”
National

Yes, 45,000 bridges in the US are in poor condition

The infrastructure bill passed by the Senate includes additional funding aimed at helping repair or replace bridges in poor condition.
Business

Business won't be fined for vaccine-or-test mandate after Supreme Court ruling

Fines from OSHA could have ranged from more than $10,000 per violation to more than $100,000 per violation.
Government

Debunking voter fraud claims that preceded the Jan. 6 insurrection

Here are the facts about some of the unsubstantiated voting fraud claims made in connection with the 2020 presidential election.
Vaccines

Yes, vaccinated people can spread COVID-19 to others

Public health agencies, like the CDC and WHO, say vaccinated people can spread COVID-19 to others despite recent claims, including one made by President Biden.

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Yes, there were more gun deaths among American children than police and military in the line of duty, since 2000

WHO ‘pandemic treaty’ doesn’t grant government control

Yes, Biden proposed full debt forgiveness for students of HBCUs and public colleges on the campaign trail

Yes, fuel efficiency is worse with E15 gasoline, but the difference is small

Yes, Russia’s currency, the ruble, hit its weakest level in history against the U.S. dollar

Video that claims to show Biden authorizing new round of stimulus checks is fake

Yes, it's true the FDA didn't have a permanent leader during Biden's first year in office

No, the Biden administration is not funding the distribution of crack pipes

Yes, 45,000 bridges in the US are in poor condition

Business won't be fined for vaccine-or-test mandate after Supreme Court ruling

Debunking voter fraud claims that preceded the Jan. 6 insurrection

Yes, vaccinated people can spread COVID-19 to others

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