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No, a child did not yell an expletive during Jill Biden’s book reading
Government
Yes, it is possible for a sitting vice president to be nominated to the Supreme Court
Rumors began trending that Biden would nominate Harris to the Supreme Court after CNN published a report about tension in the White House.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if it is possible for a sitting vice president to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court
Rumors began trending that Biden would nominate Harris to the Supreme Court after CNN published a report about tension in the White House.
Money
No, there will not be a dramatic drop in gas prices because of oil reserve releases
The administration will exchange 32 million barrels of oil and sell 18 million barrels under Biden’s plan. That doesn’t mean a dramatically lower price at the pump.
Courts
No, prosecutors can’t appeal the not guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial
One expert told VERIFY that an appeal by the prosecution “would be flagrantly unconstitutional double jeopardy.”
Government
No, the House of Representatives does not have a filibuster
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s eight-hour speech is allowed by a House rule that grants the three members of House leadership something nicknamed a “magic minute.”
Money
Yes, the IRS adjusts federal income tax brackets every year
You may have seen recent headlines about tax brackets changing due to inflation. It’s something the IRS does every year.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if this is the first time a member of Congress has been censured for a social media post
The House of Representatives voted 223-207 to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for posting a graphic video to social media.
Government
No, the Build Back Better bill does not include a methane tax on livestock
The methane fee outlined in the Build Back Better bill only applies to petroleum and natural gas systems, not to the agricultural industry.
Coronavirus
Video claiming to show Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom suffering side effects from COVID-19 booster shot is fake
The original video was lifted from Newsom’s Twitter account. In that, he did not appear to suffer from any paralysis and spoke straight into the camera.
National
No, Veterans Day has not always been observed on Nov. 11
Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, temporarily moving Veterans Day to the end of October. After pushback, the date was changed back to Nov. 11.
National
No, Veterans Day does not honor active-duty service members
Veterans Day is largely intended to thank and acknowledge living veterans who previously served in the United States military.
Government
Yes, it is possible for a sitting vice president to be nominated to the Supreme Court
Rumors began trending that Biden would nominate Harris to the Supreme Court after CNN published a report about tension in the White House.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if it is possible for a sitting vice president to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court
Rumors began trending that Biden would nominate Harris to the Supreme Court after CNN published a report about tension in the White House.
Money
No, there will not be a dramatic drop in gas prices because of oil reserve releases
The administration will exchange 32 million barrels of oil and sell 18 million barrels under Biden’s plan. That doesn’t mean a dramatically lower price at the pump.
Courts
No, prosecutors can’t appeal the not guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial
One expert told VERIFY that an appeal by the prosecution “would be flagrantly unconstitutional double jeopardy.”
Government
No, the House of Representatives does not have a filibuster
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s eight-hour speech is allowed by a House rule that grants the three members of House leadership something nicknamed a “magic minute.”
Money
Yes, the IRS adjusts federal income tax brackets every year
You may have seen recent headlines about tax brackets changing due to inflation. It’s something the IRS does every year.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if this is the first time a member of Congress has been censured for a social media post
The House of Representatives voted 223-207 to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for posting a graphic video to social media.
Government
No, the Build Back Better bill does not include a methane tax on livestock
The methane fee outlined in the Build Back Better bill only applies to petroleum and natural gas systems, not to the agricultural industry.
Coronavirus
Video claiming to show Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom suffering side effects from COVID-19 booster shot is fake
The original video was lifted from Newsom’s Twitter account. In that, he did not appear to suffer from any paralysis and spoke straight into the camera.
National
No, Veterans Day has not always been observed on Nov. 11
Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, temporarily moving Veterans Day to the end of October. After pushback, the date was changed back to Nov. 11.
National
No, Veterans Day does not honor active-duty service members
Veterans Day is largely intended to thank and acknowledge living veterans who previously served in the United States military.
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