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The Dispatch→ Trailing Trump, DeSantis Comes Out Swinging
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Truth or Fiction?→ Election Denier Kari Lake Facing Investigation as Arizona GOP Further Embraces Conspiracy Theories
Shortly after a state election that saw her party cohorts double down on conspiracy theories, failed right-wing Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake faced a possible investigation for wrongfully sharing voter information. Lake, who lost the Novemb
Truth or Fiction?→ GOP Installs Election Denier Atop Homeland Security Committee
Days after finally electing a House Speaker, the incoming right-wing majority in the House of Representatives installed election-denying Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee (R) atop the Homeland Security Committee. Green confirmed his election on Twitter whil
Snopes→ Did Alabama GOP Group Post Elephant Photo with KKK Imagery?
According to the Lawrence County Republican Party, the group accidentally used an altered image of a GOP elephant that was saved from Google.
Truth or Fiction?→ Former CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden’s ‘I Agree’ Tweet
On August 17 2022, an Imgur account shared a screenshot of a concise tweet attributed to a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director, Gen. Michael Hayden: In the screenshot shared to Imgur, Gen. Hayden appeared to retweet an observation by Fin
Truth or Fiction?→ GOP Lawmaker Attends Gay Son’s Wedding Days After Voting Against LGBTQ Marriage Protections
On July 25 2022, a post to r/politics referenced an unnamed “GOP lawmaker” who apparently attended his gay son’s wedding — three days after voting against same-sex marriage: GOP lawmaker attended gay son’s wedd
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ‘Vacation’ in Florida?
Right-wing blogs and political operatives again targeted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on April 20 2021 by accusing her of going on a “vacation” in Florida. The story was first reported in the newsletter Michigan Information & Research
Truth or Fiction?→ Citing Conspiracy Theories, Pennsylvania Republicans Refuse to Seat Democratic Party Senator
As Pennsylvania’s legislature convened on January 5 2021 to commence its new two-year session, its Republican majority is blocking Sen. Jim Brewster (a Democrat) of Allegheny County from taking the oath of office: At the heart of the dispute is
Truth or Fiction?→ Right-Wing Senator’s Claim of ‘Antifa’ Attack Debunked by Protesters’ Video
A right-wing U.S. lawmaker’s attempt to claim that “Antifa” threatened his family was immediately debunked by video showing a peaceful protest outside his home. The activist group ShutdownDC streamed video of its demonstration on Jan
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘The Purest Form of Human Trafficking’
A disturbing October 2019 story out of Arizona’s Maricopa County prompted readers to ask us whether it was legitimate: An Arizona elected official ran a human smuggling scheme that promised pregnant women thousands of dollars to lure them fro
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Trump Have a 94 Percent Approval Rating with Republicans?
On September 9 2019, President Donald Trump used his Twitter account to push a claim of record popularity that has already been debunked by several news organizations. For the fourth time in three months, Trump boasted that he had a “94 percent&
Snopes→ GOP Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin Resigning from Congress
Republican Rep. Sean Duffy, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who represents northern Wisconsin in Congress, announced that he is resigning to spend more time with his family.
Snopes→ Federal Grand Jury Probing GOP Fundraiser Elliott Broidy
Prosecutors appear to be investigating whether Broidy exploited his access to Trump for personal gain and violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Snopes→ Michigan Rep. Justin Amash Quitting Republican Party
Amash had been the only Republican in Congress to say Trump engaged in impeachable conduct.
Snopes→ GOP to Review Lawmaker’s Comments on Surveillance of Foes
Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, has been dogged this week by the release of text messages from 2017 in which he appeared to condone surveillance and even violence against opponents.
Snopes→ Timeline of Suspected Russian Plot to Infiltrate NRA, GOP
As Siberian gun rights activist Maria Butina faces a hearing in Washington, here is a look at the unusual path that led to her arrest.
Snopes→ Trump’s Gun Stance a Struggle for Congress, NRA
Republicans squirmed over Trump's call for stricter gun laws after the assault on a Florida high school, while Democrats seized on the opening.
Snopes→ Missouri GOP Blames George Soros for Governor’s Blackmail Indictment
George Soros, a billionaire philanthropist and constant target of right-wing conspiracy theories, is to blame for Eric Greitens' felony indictment — at least according to state Republicans.
Snopes→ Illinois State Legislature Candidate Urged to Drop out of Race Following Offensive Remarks
Burt Minor, a candidate for the Illinois state legislature, reportedly asked a black GOP candidate for attorney general if she was a "lesbo" or offended by the n-word.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi Scolds Lawmaker for Standing for Trump at State of the Union-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi Scolds Lawmaker for Standing for Trump at State of the Union-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi can bee seen scolding a fellow member of Congress for standing for President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address
Snopes→ GOP Lawmakers Put Medical Skills to Work After Train Crash
Republican members of Congress with medical experience put their skills to work after a train carrying dozens of them crashed into a garbage truck.
Snopes→ Did the Kochs Contribute $500,000 to Paul Ryan After the GOP Tax Plan Was Passed?
Charles and Elizabeth Koch gave nearly half a million dollars to the House Speaker's fundraising committee after passage of the Republican tax bill.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi Disgusted With Trump for Letting People Keep More Money They Earned-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi Disgusted With Trump for Letting People Keep More Money They Earned-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi tweeted that she’s disgusted with President Trump for letting people keep more of the money that they
Snopes→ GOP Plan to Slash Legal Immigration Wins Trump’s Support
President Donald Trump embraced legislation that would dramatically reduce legal immigration, placing merit and skills over family ties.
Snopes→ GOP-Run House Votes to Roll Back Post-2008 Financial Rules
The Dodd-Frank Act was put in place by former United States President Barack Obama after the 2008 economic crisis.
Truth or Fiction?→ After Hit-and-Run, Sarah Palin Emerges from Coma, Identifies Attackers-Fiction!
After Hit-and-Run, Sarah Palin Emerges from Coma, Identifies Attackers-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was in a coma after a hit-and-run, and she later emerged from the coma to identify her attackers. The Truth: False repor