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stated on March 6, 2023 in a statement

Walgreens’ position “has always been” to “dispense Mifepristone in any jurisdiction where it is legally permissible to do so.”

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stated on March 2, 2023 in a video shared on Facebook

Video shows that certain drinks can “test positive” for COVID-19 when using at-home COVID-19 tests.

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stated on February 3, 2023 in a news release

New York City Mayor Eric Adams proposes to “ban chocolate milk.”

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stated on February 8, 2023 in a Tennessee State House Committee Hearing

“The youth suicide rate has increased exponentially alongside trans affirmation. Trans affirmation causes the suicide rate, not the other way around.”

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stated on February 19, 2023 in Instagram posts

"Biden admin negotiates deal to give WHO authority over US pandemic policies.”

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stated on February 8, 2023 in a Facebook post

A photo shows a deputy U.S. marshal “keeping a close eye” on President Joe Biden at the State of the Union address on Feb. 7.

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Kayleigh McEnany

stated on February 7, 2023 in a Facebook post

"Joe Biden's wide open southern border" is to blame for fentanyl deaths in the U.S.

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stated on January 25, 2023 in a tweet

“Female student-athletes in Florida need to provide their schools with detailed information about their periods.”

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stated on January 17, 2023 in a press conference

"Almost every study now has said with these new boosters, you're more likely to get infected with the bivalent booster."

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stated on January 18, 2023 in a Facebook post

Document shows that Hunter Biden paid Joe Biden $50,000 a month in rent.

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stated on January 17, 2023 in a Facebook post

Walmart is giving some women $500 grocery store credit as part of a discrimination settlement.

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Occupy Democrats

stated on January 12, 2023 in a Facebook post

"Social Security has nothing to do with the deficit or the national debt."

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stated on January 12, 2023 in a photo on Facebook

The cost of eggs has gone up 700%.

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stated on January 4, 2023 in an image shared on Instagram

Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin’s collapse was caused by the COVID-19 vaccine.

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stated on November 27, 2022 in an Instagram post

Images of a woman having bloody makeup applied show "fake combatant photos” in Ukraine.

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stated on November 13, 2022 in an Instagram post

U.S. tax dollars sent to help Ukraine were laundered back by cryptocurrency firm FTX to help Democrats in midterms.

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stated on November 8, 2022 in a tweet

“Maricopa County intentionally reduced the polling places.”

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stated on October 14, 2022 in Instagram post

"Peer-reviewed paper" shows "Fauci created COVID-19"

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stated on October 12, 2022 in an Instagram post

Pfizer executive “admits” vaccine was never tested for preventing transmission.

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stated on October 5, 2022 in an Instagram post

The "Department of Homeland Security and the State Department coordinated with a group called the ‘Election Integrity Partnership’ to censor Joe Biden’s opponents.”

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Was Silicon Valley Bank demise caused by Trump easing regulation, 'woke' efforts, or something else?

Was Silicon Valley Bank demise caused by Trump easing regulation, 'woke' efforts, or something else?

By Matthew Crowley • March 13, 2023

Fact-checking Ron DeSantis' book: What 'The Courage to Be Free' glosses over about his record

Fact-checking Ron DeSantis' book: What 'The Courage to Be Free' glosses over about his record

By Yacob Reyes • March 1, 2023

A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more

A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more

By Louis Jacobson • March 1, 2023

How an antisemitic conspiracy theory amplified by Ye, Kyrie Irving divides Black, Jewish people

How an antisemitic conspiracy theory amplified by Ye, Kyrie Irving divides Black, Jewish people

By Salvador Rodriguez-Ruiz • February 21, 2023

The Ohio train derailment: What we know about health, environmental concerns

The Ohio train derailment: What we know about health, environmental concerns

By Louis Jacobson • February 15, 2023

Fact-checking claims about the Chinese spy balloon

Fact-checking claims about the Chinese spy balloon

By Sara Swann • February 7, 2023

Ask PolitiFact: Are more people dying at the hands of law enforcement now than ever?

Ask PolitiFact: Are more people dying at the hands of law enforcement now than ever?

By Samantha Putterman • February 6, 2023

Trump, Biden classified documents cases differ in key ways. Here’s how.

Trump, Biden classified documents cases differ in key ways. Here’s how.

By Louis Jacobson • January 10, 2023

More deaths among vaccinated Americans not a reason to avoid vaccines, experts say

More deaths among vaccinated Americans not a reason to avoid vaccines, experts say

By Jeff Cercone • November 29, 2022

How days of vote counting became go-to ‘evidence’ for false election fraud claims

How days of vote counting became go-to ‘evidence’ for false election fraud claims

By Madison Czopek • November 15, 2022

Why an analysis of COVID-19 vaccines from Florida’s surgeon general is flawed

Why an analysis of COVID-19 vaccines from Florida’s surgeon general is flawed

By Gabrielle Settles • October 13, 2022

A bowling alley, a Chinese restaurant, and George H.W. Bush: What was Donald Trump talking about?

A bowling alley, a Chinese restaurant, and George H.W. Bush: What was Donald Trump talking about?

By Louis Jacobson • October 10, 2022

Ask PolitiFact: Is homeownership harder for Black Americans to achieve?

Ask PolitiFact: Is homeownership harder for Black Americans to achieve?

By Gabrielle Settles • August 31, 2022

What exactly is a recession? Sorting out a confusing topic

What exactly is a recession? Sorting out a confusing topic

By Louis Jacobson • July 26, 2022

Pregúntele a PolitiFact: ¿Qué pasa con la factura de electricidad de Puerto Rico?

Pregúntele a PolitiFact: ¿Qué pasa con la factura de electricidad de Puerto Rico?

By Nuria Diaz Muñoz • July 19, 2022

Ask PolitiFact: What’s up with Puerto Rico’s electricity bills?

Ask PolitiFact: What’s up with Puerto Rico’s electricity bills?

By Nuria Diaz Muñoz • July 14, 2022

The history of the AR-15 and how it became a symbol of American gun culture

The history of the AR-15 and how it became a symbol of American gun culture

By Sara Swann • June 28, 2022

Five things to know now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade

Five things to know now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade

By Victoria Knight • June 27, 2022

As America watched Jan. 6 hearing, Fox viewers heard Tucker Carlson’s alternate reality

As America watched Jan. 6 hearing, Fox viewers heard Tucker Carlson’s alternate reality

By Bill McCarthy • June 10, 2022

Why it’s not ‘grooming’: What research says about gender and sexuality in schools

Why it’s not ‘grooming’: What research says about gender and sexuality in schools

By Madison Czopek • May 11, 2022