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Viral image stated on May 07, 2020 in a Facebook post:

“Dr. Fauci sat on Microsoft’s board of directors.”

By Ciara O'Rourke• May 11, 2020

Ronan Farrow stated on May 05, 2014 in a segment on "Ronan Farrow Daily":

Congress' decision to "spend less around the world" on embassy security contributed to "tragedies" like Benghazi.

By Katie Sanders• May 13, 2014

Threads posts stated on December 09, 2024 in a Threads post:

Elon Musk criticized the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter on X, saying, “It’s disgusting how everyone is turning this guy into some kind of folk hero.”

By Sofia Ahmed• December 10, 2024

Instagram posts stated on May 21, 2023 in an Instagram post:

A bill in Connecticut that changes the definition for “sexual orientation” would protect “minor attracted persons” from discrimination.

By Loreben Tuquero• May 23, 2023

Joe Biden stated on August 06, 2020 in an interview with members of NAHJ and NABJ:

Asked about asylum seekers in camps in Mexico, “This is the first time ever you've had to seek asylum in a third country.”

By Miriam Valverde• August 12, 2020

Facebook posts stated on May 01, 2023 in a Facebook post:

Video showing celebrities, politicians and other notable figures with black eyes proves they are part of the Illuminati.

By Jeff Cercone• August 10, 2023

Brian Tyler Cohen stated on May 03, 2023 in a Facebook post:

House Speaker “Kevin McCarthy has quietly implemented a pay raise for members (of Congress) that could be $30,000+ per person. It circumvents the Constitution by instead reimbursing their rent, utilities, & meals.”

By Louis Jacobson• May 11, 2023

X posts stated on October 26, 2025 in a post on X:

Video shows Hurricane Melissa hitting Jamaica on Oct. 26, 2025.

By Maria Briceño• October 27, 2025

Ted Cruz stated on October 19, 2025 in an X post:

Democrats are “dishonestly sending around a video from 2017” claiming it was an Oct. 18 ‘No Kings’ rally in Boston.

By Louis Jacobson, Loreben Tuquero• October 20, 2025

West Virginians For Health Freedom stated on August 29, 2025 in a billboard in Morgantown, W.Va.:

“Vaccine makers are exempt from all liability for vaccine injury and death.”

By Natalie Ribar• October 15, 2025

Boosters say Sacramento’s MLS stadium will be an economic game-changer. Economists aren’t so sure.

By Chris Nichols• October 23, 2019

Of Dreamers and drug mules: Rep. King on the DREAM Act

By Jon Greenberg• July 26, 2013

Barack Obama, briefly in Austin, has kept 45 percent of his campaign promises, Obameter indicates

By W. Gardner Selby• March 11, 2016

Federal spending on old and young, by the numbers

By Louis Jacobson• January 28, 2013

Medicare and Social Security: What you paid compared with what you get

By Louis Jacobson• February 1, 2013

As Joe Biden announces his reelection bid, how has the economy fared on his watch?

By Louis Jacobson• April 25, 2023