PolitiFact

“Image claims to show a list of "Republican members of Congress whose PPP loans were forgiven.”

PolitiFact says: Lawmakers are not barred from taking advantage of the program and Democratic and Republican politicians both received loans for their businesses.

“Image shows Trump is representing himself in a lawsuit against the United States government related to the FBI search of his Florida home.”

PolitiFact says: The screenshot is from a real online docket, but it was the result of an apparent filing error.

“Quotes Sarah Palin as saying “when Jesus celebrated Easter with his disciples there were no Easter bunnies or egg hunts.”

PolitiFact says: Sarah Palin never said this. The quote being circulated online is fake and was published by a satirical newspaper in 2013.

“Says President Joe Biden “recently said that 48.8% of Wisconsin voters are threats to democracy.”

“The deaths of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and actor Anne Heche are suspicious and linked because they “partnered fighting against pedophilia.”

PolitiFact says: There is no evidence that U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and actor Anne Heche were working together or knew each other before their deaths.

“The Russian army is withdrawing from Ukraine!” in September 2022”

PolitiFact says: There have been no reports that Russia is withdrawing from Ukraine.

“There’s an unlimited supply of water being generated “deep within the Earth.”

PolitiFact says: There is not an unlimited supply of water being produced underneath the Earth’s surface. Groundwater derived from rainfall and melted snow and ice is stored in natural underground aquifers.

“Video claims Google Street View shows Antarctica with green vegetation and brick buildings.”

PolitiFact says: Satellite images of Antarctica show the continent covered in snow with no patches of green landscape anywhere.

“Video implies talk between Barack Obama and Kamala Harris has coded references to pedophilia.”

PolitiFact says: Followers of the Pizzagate and QAnon conspiracy theories claim the exchange was filled with coded messages about pedophilia. The allegations are unfounded and based on fake documents.

“Tim Ryan called police the new Jim Crow.”

PolitiFact says: Ryan did not single out or even mention the police in relation to Jim Crow laws. His comments broadly addressed criminal laws, prosecutions and sentencing.

“The child tax credit passed under President Joe Biden “has helped 97% of the families with children who are living in poverty.”

PolitiFact says: The 97% success rate was a pre-implementation estimate of how many families would benefit. Post-implementation analyses suggest the success rate was closer to 75% or 80%.

“Says Mandela Barnes "supports stripping health care away from millions.”

“Free health allowance is available at no cost.”

PolitiFact says: President Joe Biden has not announced a new initiative to give Americans more than $5,000 in cash or credit to cover health care.

“Instagram’s "precise location" feature can be used by criminals to target victims.”

PolitiFact says: Instagram’s “precise location” setting is used for optional location tags and map features, the company said. A location is not revealed to others unless users voluntarily tag the content with that information.

“Joe Biden and Raphael Warnock "are spending $1.5 billion on ‘urban forestry’ and raising taxes on those making under $200k to pay for it.”

PolitiFact says: A recent bill signed by Joe Biden allocates $1.5 billion for tree planting, but it an exaggeration to say the bill will raise taxes on middle- and lower-income Americans.

“MAGA forces are determined to take this country backwards — backwards to an America where there is no right to choose, no right to privacy, no right to contraception, no right to marry who you love.”

PolitiFact says: The Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade makes this possible, but only one justice, Clarence Thomas, advocated for it, and several argued against it in their rulings.

“Says “Tim Michels doesn’t think gay people should be out in public.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic was planned, and a 2019 simulation called Event 201 was a rehearsal for it.”

PolitiFact says: The COVID-19 pandemic was not planned. A 2019 simulation of a virus outbreak was part of a preparedness exercise and was not a prediction of future outbreaks.

“Three churches were targeted during arson attacks over the summer “because they protect unborn babies and women in need.”

PolitiFact says: In two of the arsons, authorities found no evidence that abortion was the motive. Police initially said graffiti sprayed on the church in another fire was related to the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.

“In New York, you need to show identification to buy whipped cream, but not to vote.”

PolitiFact says: New York restricts the sale of whipped cream chargers, which contain nitrous oxide. Sales of cans of whipped cream are not restricted. IDs are checked when people register to vote, generally not at the polls.