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Fact-checking ‘Hamilton’ the musical

stated on June 22, 2020 in a viral image:

“Joe Biden’s great-grandfather Joseph J. Biden was a slave-owner and fought” for the Confederacy.

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stated on June 22, 2020 in a tweet:

Says Hays County in Central Texas has seen an “incredible 845% increase in (COVID-19) cases since June 7.”

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mostly-true

stated on June 23, 2020 in a Telemundo interview:

“80% of the American people support our Dreamers. Over 70% think they should have a path to citizenship, and that's Democrats, Republicans, independents.”

true

mostly-true

stated on June 22, 2020 in a campaign ad:

“Of course I will always protect those with preexisting conditions. Always.”

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false

stated on June 23, 2020 in a tweet:

COVID-19 cases are “up only because of our big number testing.”

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false

stated on June 29, 2020 in a viral image

Lawyer-couple who pointed guns at protesters are Black Lives Matter backers, Democrats and represent a police brutality victim.

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half-true

stated on June 28, 2020 in an interview

Says “Joe Biden supported the Castro regime and meeting with Maduro.”

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barely-true

stated on June 17, 2020 in a Facebook post

“Four kids who took the coronavirus vaccine died immediately.”

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stated on June 19, 2020 in a viral image

NFL player “stood alone" while his whole team stayed in the locker room during the national anthem, “a real American patriot!”

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half-true

stated on June 26, 2020 in a Facebook post

A Denver International Airport mural of people wearing masks was painted in 1994.

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false

stated on June 30, 2020 in a post on Facebook

An image from the St. Louis protest is “what MSM (mainstream media) won’t show you. Peaceful demonstrator pointing weapon at homeowner.”

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false

Vermont Democratic Party

stated on June 10, 2020 in a statement

"Advertisements for [Scott] Milne’s travel company allow Milne to illegally use corporate funds."

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false

stated on June 16, 2020 in a news conference.

On conducting a national search for a new Richmond police chief.

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full-flop

stated on June 24, 2020 in an ad

“Trump lost a trade war that he started.”

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mostly-true

stated on June 25, 2020 in a Facebook post

Old photo shows Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his mother wearing KKK garb.

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Fact-checking ‘Hamilton’ the musical

Fact-checking ‘Hamilton’ the musical

By Bill McCarthy • July 1, 2020

What we know about the St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters, fearing 'angry mob'

What we know about the St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters, fearing 'angry mob'

By Tom Kertscher • June 30, 2020

Amid the misinformation, we're here to separate facts from fiction

Amid the misinformation, we're here to separate facts from fiction

By Josie Hollingsworth • June 30, 2020

Fact-checking Trump’s visit to Wisconsin

Fact-checking Trump’s visit to Wisconsin

By Eric Litke • June 26, 2020

Republicans and Democrats claim to support Dreamers. So why can’t they pass a law?

Republicans and Democrats claim to support Dreamers. So why can’t they pass a law?

By Amy Sherman • June 25, 2020

What’s happening with polling places in Kentucky?

What’s happening with polling places in Kentucky?

By Louis Jacobson • June 23, 2020

Is a second wave of coronavirus coming?

Is a second wave of coronavirus coming?

By Louis Jacobson • June 22, 2020

The Stump Speech Analyzer: Donald Trump in Tulsa

The Stump Speech Analyzer: Donald Trump in Tulsa

By Jon Greenberg • June 20, 2020

The week in fact-checking: Renaming military bases, Trump rally

The week in fact-checking: Renaming military bases, Trump rally

By Angie Drobnic Holan • June 20, 2020

Fact-checking three coronavirus claims from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Fact-checking three coronavirus claims from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

By Madlin Mekelburg • June 19, 2020

stated on June 22, 2020 in a viral image

“Joe Biden’s great-grandfather Joseph J. Biden was a slave-owner and fought” for the Confederacy.

true

false

stated on June 22, 2020 in a tweet

Says Hays County in Central Texas has seen an “incredible 845% increase in (COVID-19) cases since June 7.”

true

mostly-true

stated on June 23, 2020 in a Telemundo interview

“80% of the American people support our Dreamers. Over 70% think they should have a path to citizenship, and that's Democrats, Republicans, independents.”

true

mostly-true

stated on June 22, 2020 in a campaign ad

“Of course I will always protect those with preexisting conditions. Always.”

true

false

stated on June 23, 2020 in a tweet

COVID-19 cases are “up only because of our big number testing.”

true

false

Joe Biden

Donald Trump

Fact-checking Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's attacks on Dr. Fauci

By CNN • July 1, 2020

White House press secretary makes two false claims about the Iraq War in one sentence

By CNN • July 1, 2020

Trump campaign snips and cuts Democrats’ remarks in misleading ad on violence

By Washington Post FactChecker • July 1, 2020

C.S. Lewis didn't write 'so many souls' quote tied in post to COVID-19 actions

By USA Today • July 1, 2020

Democratic Party did not found the KKK, did not start the Civil War

By USA Today • July 1, 2020

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