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Did Milley overstep on nuclear launch, call to China?

stated on September 14, 2021 in a Facebook post:

"The top 1% pays 90% of income taxes.”

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stated on September 4, 2021 in a Facebook post:

“Stunning report: nearly 15 million mail-in ballots were not counted in the 2020 election.”

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stated on September 8, 2021 in a Facebook post:

“Farmers stand in silence at auction so a young man can buy back his family farmhouse.”

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stated on September 7, 2021 in a press conference:

The Texas abortion law “provides at least six weeks for a person to be able to get an abortion.”

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stated on August 31, 2021 in a statement via Twitter:

“If these (telecom and internet) companies comply with the Democrat order to turn over private information, they are in violation of federal law and subject to losing their ability to operate in the United States.”

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stated on September 14, 2021 in a Facebook post

Photo shows Rihanna is pregnant

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stated on September 9, 2021 in a Facebook post

Says 2010 video clip showing coffins in a field proves “COVID was planned.”

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stated on September 13, 2021 in a Facebook post

Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spent $30,000 to attend the Met Gala and “God knows how much on that dress.”

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stated on September 15, 2021 in an Instagram post

Says a new Apple update will “scan U.S iPhones for images.”

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stated on September 9, 2021 in News release

Says he “is the only candidate in the Wisconsin Attorney General race with experience as a prosecutor.”

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stated on September 13, 2021 in an Instagram post

“Biden’s Treasury Department declares IRS will monitor” all accounts over $600.

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stated on September 15, 2021 in an Instagram post

Says a CNN broadcast shows “400,000 votes just disappeared” in the California recall election.

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stated on September 13, 2021 in remarks at an event in Gainesville, Fla.

People who “have recovered (from COVID-19) have very strong immunity.”

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stated on September 4, 2021 in a Facebook post

“Ivermectin has been FDA approved for human use since 1996.”

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Empower Wisconsin

stated on August 17, 2021 in TV ad

Says of Gov. Tony Evers and 2020 violence in Kenosha after the police shooting of Jacob Blake: “It took the loss of lives before help finally came.”

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Did Gen. Mark Milley overstep on nuclear launch meeting, call to China?

Did Gen. Mark Milley overstep on nuclear launch meeting, call to China?

By Jon Greenberg • September 16, 2021

What are the odds of a breakthrough infection?

What are the odds of a breakthrough infection?

By Noah Y. Kim • September 16, 2021

Will Joe Biden’s vaccination requirements hold up in court?

Will Joe Biden’s vaccination requirements hold up in court?

By Louis Jacobson • September 15, 2021

Research counters Nicki Minaj’s tweet about COVID-19 vaccines and impotency

Research counters Nicki Minaj’s tweet about COVID-19 vaccines and impotency

By Ciara O'Rourke • September 14, 2021

Those bogus claims about Jason Derulo and the Met Gala are back. Don't fall for them

Those bogus claims about Jason Derulo and the Met Gala are back. Don't fall for them

By PolitiFact Staff • September 14, 2021

Trump and his allies lack evidence for claim about 'rigged' California recall

Trump and his allies lack evidence for claim about 'rigged' California recall

By Amy Sherman • September 13, 2021

Why at-home rapid COVID-19 tests cost so much, even after Biden’s push for lower prices

Why at-home rapid COVID-19 tests cost so much, even after Biden’s push for lower prices

By Hannah Norman • September 13, 2021

COVID-19 booster shots: What we know so far

COVID-19 booster shots: What we know so far

By Jon Greenberg • September 13, 2021

Ask PolitiFact: Did the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade?

Ask PolitiFact: Did the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade?

By Noah Y. Kim • September 10, 2021

The Democrats’ reconciliation bill: What you need to know

The Democrats’ reconciliation bill: What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson • September 10, 2021

Get COVID-19 under control

End wars in Afghanistan and the Middle East

Dissolve and replace state economic development agency

Increase spending on local road maintenance

Create an Office of Inspector General to serve as an independent watchdog

stated on September 14, 2021 in a Facebook post

"The top 1% pays 90% of income taxes.”

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false

stated on September 4, 2021 in a Facebook post

“Stunning report: nearly 15 million mail-in ballots were not counted in the 2020 election.”

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barely-true

stated on September 8, 2021 in a Facebook post

“Farmers stand in silence at auction so a young man can buy back his family farmhouse.”

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false

stated on September 7, 2021 in a press conference

The Texas abortion law “provides at least six weeks for a person to be able to get an abortion.”

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false

stated on August 31, 2021 in a statement via Twitter

“If these (telecom and internet) companies comply with the Democrat order to turn over private information, they are in violation of federal law and subject to losing their ability to operate in the United States.”

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Joe Biden

Donald Trump

Murphy’s misfired claim that 8 out of 10 U.S. drones miss their target

By Washington Post FactChecker • September 16, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine doesn't cause side effects in Nicki Minaj tweet

By USA Today • September 16, 2021

Human error led to vote adjustment in California recall election

By USA Today • September 16, 2021

Biden’s shaky claims on jobs, gasoline

By Associated Press • September 16, 2021

Claim that Biden is withholding benefits from unvaccinated veterans originated as satire

By USA Today • September 16, 2021

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