“UN cultural agency removes birthplace of Jesus from its list of heritage sites.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
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“Very few … if any” states have a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Twenty-one states have a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour — more than 40% of states.
“Video shows President Joe Biden saying "bingo" after a reporter says: “To gun owners out there who say, well, a Biden administration means they’re going to come for my guns.”
FactCheck.org rated this: Out of Context
FactCheck.org says: The video leaves out Biden's full answer, which makes clear he was referring only to the purchase of semi-automatic firearms, or so-called assault weapons.
“70% of Americans don't believe a word the mainstream media puts out,” so “everyone who thinks Biden won are only 30% of the population.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The most recent poll asking about Biden’s legitimacy found that 66% believed he was legitimately elected, which is twice as high as the 30% cited in the post.
“After learning officials are handing out Kamala Harris’ book to migrants in facilities at the border, it’s worth asking… Was Harris paid for these books? Is she profiting from Biden’s border crisis?”
Washington Post rated this: Four Pinocchios
“Biden is currently sending more military equipment to our neighborhoods than Trump did.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The amount of equipment given to law enforcement agencies each year varies depending upon the available supply.
“Joe Biden’s climate plan includes cutting 90% of red meat from our diets by 2030.”
FactCheck.org rated this: False
FactCheck.org says: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on April 26 categorically denied that there is any plan by the administration to reduce beef consumption.
“La ivermectina sirve para tratar el COVID-19.”
Noticias Telemundo rated this: Falso
Noticias Telemundo says: Algunos estudios sugieren que la ivermectina puede ayudar a tratar COVID-19; pero otros no muestran un impacto significativo. Muchos de los estudios tenían tamaños de muestra pequeños y otras limitaciones. Las agencias …
“Mariah Carey faked getting her COVID-19 vaccine because the needle can’t be seen coming out of her arm.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Mariah Carey didn’t fake getting her COVID-19 vaccine. The health care worker who administered the shot used a retractable needle.
“Says his administration’s efforts have led to more school reopenings.”
PolitiFact rated this: Half True
PolitiFact says: Myriad factors have gone into school reopening decisions by local and state officials, including declining COVID-19 cases and increased vaccinations.
“You didn't see Republicans when we had control of the Senate try to rig the game” for Supreme Court nominations.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Cruz’s comment ignores that Republicans gave diametrically opposite treatment to President Barack Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland and President Donald Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett.
“Biden's climate requirements" will "cut 90% of red meat from diet" to a "max 4 lbs per year" and "one burger per month.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
PolitiFact says: President Joe Biden’s climate plans do not include restrictions on red meat consumption. A Daily Mail article linked Biden’s goals to an unrelated 2020 study on meat consumption.
“nanobots” — specifically nanoparticles called Morgellons — enter your brain when a COVID-19 test swab goes up your nose”
MediaWise rated this: Not Legit
MediaWise says: The strands from the testing swab in the video are shiny and appear to move because of the synthetic — nonliving — material in them.
“Says Joe Biden was the only world leader to wear a face mask during a video conference.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“Says the Chicago Police Department tweeted, “We are all Derek Chauvin.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“These figures are what you would consider regular appropriations-plus. So it’s baseline-plus.”
Washington Post rated this: Correct
Washington Post says: Capito clearly offered hints during her presentation that care must be taken when comparing the Senate GOP proposal and Biden’s plan.
“For mitigating COVID-19 spread, “masks (are) the number one way to do so.”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True
“A serial killer is on the loose in Virginia.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
“A video shows Kim Jong Un calling Joe Biden a "thug," a "coward," and "mentally unstable" in a speech.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“Children ages 5 to 9 “are not affected by” the coronavirus.”
PolitiFact rated this: Half True
PolitiFact says: Most children who get COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms; severe illness is rare. More than 3.6 million children in the U.S. have tested positive, and at least 297 have died.