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Fact Check: Did Sen. Mark Kelly Say Katie Hobbs Should ‘Run a Better Campaign’?

A viral tweet takes Kelly’s words out of context.

Fact Check: Did George H.W. Bush Take Documents to a Bowling Alley?

The facility was temporary, well-guarded, and overseen by the National Archives.

Fact Checking Claims That Republicans Want to ‘Abandon Ukraine’

A tweet from the Lincoln Project is misleading.

Fact Checking Claims That the U.S. Government Paid for Starlink Systems for Ukraine

The government has paid for some, but not all, of the terminals delivered.

Fact Check: Did Herschel Walker Drop Out of His Debate With Raphael Warnock?

A planned debate is still on the schedule.

Fact Checking Claims About Ivermectin From Rep. Paul Gosar

There is no conclusive evidence that the anti-parasitic medication is an effective treatment for COVID.

Fact Check: Did Biden Tell Americans to Prepare for Hurricane Ian by Getting Vaccinated?

An old statement is being recirculated.

Fact Check: Did Pope Francis Swat Away Trump’s Hand When They Met?

A viral video is fabricated.

Fact Check: Has Xi Jinping Been Arrested?

Online rumors are false.

Fact Checking a Denzel Washington Quote

The actor said something nearly identical to a quote attributed to him in a viral meme.

Fact Checking Claims of Biden Being Heckled in London

Social media posts say Biden was heckled at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.

Fact Check: Nancy Pelosi Not Resigning From Congress

A viral video falsely claims Donald Trump is trying to impeach her.

Fact Checking Claims About COVID Vaccines for Kids in the U.K.

There is no credible evidence to support a claim about concerns over developmental side effects.

Fact Check: Did Biden Have ‘Nothing to Say’ About the Deaths of 53 Migrants?

A tweet by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is false.