The 6-3 ruling overturned federal abortion protections that had been in place for nearly 50 years.
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PolitiFact→ Tony Evers – Yes, Wisconsin’s abortion law is older than 20 U.S. states
“Wisconsin's archaic abortion ban is older than 20 states."
Logically→ The monkeypox pathogen originated in U.S.-funded biolabs in Nigeria.
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PolitiFact→ Monica Crowley – The Pants on Fire claim that communists have controlled U.S. institutions for decades
Soviet and Chinese communists have “grabbed control” of U.S. entertainment, movies, television, music, academia, K-12 education and the news media.
Poynter→ There are no easy answers on reducing U.S. gas prices, despite political ads’ claims
As they campaign to win the election in November, Republicans are blaming Democrats for record-high gas prices, and Democrats are shifting the blame to oil companies. Florida Republican Marco Rubio […] The post There are no easy answers on reduci
PolitiFact→ No easy answers on reducing U.S. gas prices, despite political ads’ claims
Experts don’t see ways for elected officials to quickly cut gas prices, but there might be moves to reduce prices over time.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – U.S. Department of Agriculture did not predict the retail price of eggs this fall
“USDA is predicting egg prices will be $12 a dozen by fall 2022.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Recent U.S. smallpox vaccine order unrelated to monkeypox outbreaks, according to the government
“U.S. Orders MILLIONS Of Smallpox Vaccines Amid Global Monkeypox Outbreak.”
Snopes→ Was U.S. Average Gas Price in June 2022 the Highest It’s Ever Been?
The per gallon average reached $4.96, with California drivers paying the most.
Logically→ The U.S. government is planning to “zap” people if they try to eat real cheeseburgers.
Despite what Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed, the U.S. government has no plans to monitor people via microchips or control what they eat.
Snopes→ OPEC+ Alliance Decides Output Amid Record U.S. Pump Prices
The OPEC oil cartel and allied countries including major exporter Russia are weighing how much oil to produce as U.S. gasoline prices hit another record high.
AllSides→ ‘WHO Has No Authority to Dictate U.S. Health Policy’
https://www.factcheck.org/2022/05/scicheck-who-has-no-authority-to-dictate-u-s-health-policy/ The World
FactCheck.org→ ‘WHO Has No Authority to Dictate U.S. Health Policy’
SciCheck Digest The World Health Organization can make recommendations after the declaration of a global emergency, but it has no control over any nation’s decisions. Yet conservatives in the U.S. falsely claim that amendments proposed by the Biden a
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Pepsi Navy — U.S.-Soviet Deal Did NOT Make Pepsi The ‘6th Most Powerful Military In The World’
Was PepsiCo ever the "6th most powerful military in the world"? No, that's not true: A University of Massachusetts Amherst professor tells Lead Stories, "The statement is false on several details." While portions of this claim have been r
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Importing baby formula to the U.S. is allowed, albeit uncommon
The United States can’t import baby formula because of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Logically→ Due to the widespread shortage of infant formula in the U.S., Tricare is now shipping it directly to families.
Tricare only covers specialized formulas for children requiring extra care; it doesn't cover or ship free formulas for healthy infants and children.
FactCheck.org→ Post Misleadingly Blames Shipments to Ukraine for Baby Formula Shortage in U.S.
Quick Take A Mississippi-based nonprofit has sent shipments of baby formula to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country. A social media post misleadingly suggests the shipments are responsible for the formula shortage in the U.S. But the shortage has b
Logically→ Putin said that he will uncover the U.S. and Europe’s plans for depopulation.
A quote supposedly from the Russian President, featured on an Instagram post, is entirely fabricated.
Logically→ The Biden administration’s proposed amendments to the pandemic treaty would allow WHO to supersede U.S. federal laws.
The proposed amendment does not contain any provision that compromises the sovereignty of the U.S.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: High U.S. Gas Prices In 2022 Are NOT Related To Closed Pipelines
Are high U.S. gas prices in 2022 related to closed pipelines? No, that's not true: The high gas prices in 2022 are mostly attributed to the price of crude oil, along with global economics and world affairs. There is no evidence that close
Health Feedback→ The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached the 1 million mark in May 2022; 15 million estimated deaths worldwide
China officially reported its first COVID-19 death on 11 January 2020. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic, which is the worldwide spread of a disease. Since then, the disease has swept the globe,
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Baby formula donations to Ukraine not linked to U.S. shortage
Donations of baby formula to Ukraine helped cause the current U.S. shortage.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: U.S. Customers CANNOT Order Baby Formula From Amazon Canada
Can parents in the United States purchase baby formula from Amazon Canada to expedite the delivery during a shortage of formula in the U.S.? No, that's not true: Amazon consumers based in the U.S. are not able to purchase baby formula pro
Logically→ The U.S. state of Tennessee has banned contraceptive pills.
The new bill in Tennessee penalizes the distribution of abortion pills by mail and has not banned contraceptive medication.
Snopes→ Judge: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is Qualified for Reelection
The judge ruled that a group of voters who had challenged her eligibility failed to prove she engaged in insurrection after taking office.
PolitiFact→ Jeanine Pirro – Jeanine Pirro wrongly says there are 63 million abortions per year in the U.S.
“There are 63 million abortions a year in this country.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Not Just Freshii: U.S. Restaurant Chains Have Tested Outsourcing Cashiers for Years
While it quickly attracted attention online in April 2022, the introduction of “Virtual cashiers” in a string of grocery stores in Canada is only the latest iteration of companies testing the idea of outsourcing customer-service functions.
PolitiFact→ Michael Savage – U.S. Cabinet secretaries did visit Kyiv, despite claims otherwise
Blinken, Austin trip to Kyiv may have been staged
PolitiFact→ Claudia Tenney – Can the fentanyl seized by officials at U.S. borders kill every American seven times over?
In 2021, “11,201 pounds of fentanyl were seized by Customs and Border Protection, which is enough to kill every American nearly seven times over.”
Logically→ Fires at food processing plants in the U.S. have been deliberately planned due to food shortages.
There is no evidence that any food processing plant fires in the U.S. were planned or that these fires have resulted in a food shortage problem.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 80% Of U.S. Dollars In Existence Were NOT Created In ‘Last Two Months’ As Of April 16, 2022
Was 80% of all U.S. dollars in existence created within the "last two months" as of April 16, 2022? No, that's not true: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), the agency within the Department of Treasury responsible for producing U.
Truth or Fiction?→ Were ‘More Than 1,000,000,000’ Immigrants Arrested at the U.S. Border in Six Months?
A right-wing congresswoman from Arizona posted — then quickly deleted — a tweet attempting to whip up anti-immigrant sentiment while also failing at math. “Border Patrol agents have apprehended more than 1,000,000,000 migrants at our
Washington Post→ Does Russia sell nearly $1 billion in uranium to the U.S. a year?
Despite sanctions imposed on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine, it still sells lots of uranium for nuclear energy -- but the precise number for its U.S. business is maddeningly difficult to determine.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: David Axelrod Was NOT Arrested By U.S. Military — This Claim Is From Satirical Site
Was David Axelrod, a political consultant and former White House official for former President Barack Obama, arrested by the military? No, that's not true: There is no evidence for this. Axelrod tweeted from his verified Twitter account o
Logically→ The U.S. is planning to set up a biological laboratory in Mongolia.
MFA Mongolia has clarified that reports of America establishing biological laboratories in the country are false and unfounded.
Logically→ NATO countries including the U.S. are still buying oil and gas from Russia despite imposing an import ban.
The U.S. Treasury is allowing the completion of pre-existing import contracts. Many other NATO members are phasing out Russian oil and gas imports.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – E15 fuel does not pose a danger to the vast majority of vehicles on U.S. roads
Fuel containing 15% ethanol will ruin a car engine.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Was Anthony Fauci Arrested by U.S. Special Forces?
(Photograph by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images.)A viral article from Real Raw News, which describes itself as exploring “content often avoided by the mainstream media,” claims that Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Alle
PolitiFact→ The race for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat: A guide
Heated GOP primary brings intrigue to North Carolina's U.S. Senate race
PolitiFact→ The race for the Georgia U.S. Senate seat: A guide
After playing a crucial role in the 2020 elections, Georgia will once again be at the center of the 2022 midterm elections. Here’s our preview of the race for the seat now occupied by Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.