“Prime Minister’s private plane gave way to an ambulance in Dubai. Overwhelming wishes!”
Youturn rated this: Fake
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“Vice President Leni Robredo conspired with "terrorist organization" Kabataan party list.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: Lawyer Barry Gutierrez, Robredo’s spokesman, belied Badoy’s accusations, saying these are “patently and completely false” and have been “denied time and again.” Gutierrez emphasized that no proof has ever been presented…
“When we passed the assault weapons ban, mass shootings went down. When the law expired, mass shootings tripled.”
Washington Post rated this: Not the whole story
Washington Post says: Biden is citing one study but others show different results
“We know from past experiences that the most effective tool for keeping kids safe is armed law enforcement on the campus.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: Broad research, including two studies from 2021, does not provide support for Cruz’s claim that armed law enforcement officers on school grounds are the "most effective tool" for keeping kids safe from mass shootings.
“90% of Americans, regardless of political party, want universal background checks.”
PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True
PolitiFact says: Polls show a majority of Americans support gun background checks for all buyers. Some polls show overall support in the ballpark of 90%. Support is lower among Republicans, but polls still indicate majority support.
“Bill Gates is behind the monkeypox outbreaks.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“US President Joe Biden disrespects Indian Prime Minister Modi.”
Youturn rated this: Misleading
“Visuals showing US President Joe Biden snubbing Modi at the QUAD summit in Japan”
FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING
FACTLY says: Visuals showing US President Joe Bi US President Biden did not snub PM Modi at the QUAD summit. In fact, as per the news reports, Biden praised Modi for successfully handling the COVID-19 situation in India. The lengthi…
“Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commented – “My family buys groceries and other things with Indian rupees, we do not use US dollars. Why should we be concerned about dollar value then?”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: No such comments have been made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The picture in the post was taken from her speech in Lok Sabha on 04 December 2019. She did not make such statements in Lok Sabha on that day
“Video of Shashi Tharoor dancing at Congress Party’s Chintan Shivir in Udaipur”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: In the video, Shashi Tharoor was dancing with women Congress workers as part of the Thrikkakkara by-poll election rally for the UDF candidate Uma Thomas in Kerala. The election campaign song used while dancing was a par…
“Three government officials enjoy priority landing and takeoff in the country's airports.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: More than three government officials enjoy priority landing and takeoff privileges for their flights. This courtesy is also extended to the speaker of the House of Representatives, dignitaries, and other “identified” go…
“Robredo goes to SC to stop Marcos from being proclaimed president”
FactRakers rated this: FALSE
FactRakers says: Robredo was not among those that filed a petition with the court
“The [government's federal integrity commission] bill has powers of search, it has powers compelling witnesses. It has powers of a royal commission.”
RMIT ABC Fact Check rated this: Cherrypicking
RMIT ABC Fact Check says: Mr Morrison is cherrypicking. Experts told Fact Check there were indeed similarities between the coercive powers of a royal commission and the government's proposed model for a federal anti-corruption commission. For ex…
“The U.S. government’s inaction over buffalo killing that harmed Native American populations in the 1800s shows it is now “is creating food shortages” so that Americans are more “dependent on the government.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: In the late 1800s, welcoming the extinction of the buffalo to suppress Indigenous peoples was described as “de facto government policy." This does not prove the government is creating food shortages currently.
“Breaking: Democrats introduce bill to put Americans in quarantine camps.”
PolitiFact rated this: Pants on Fire
“Bill Gates "has been investing heavily in synthetic soy breast milk" and is behind the baby formula shortage.”
FactCheck.org rated this: No Evidence
FactCheck.org says: A fund backed by Bill Gates invested two years ago in a startup working to develop lab-manufactured breast milk, but it won’t reach the market for several years.
“India’s moment , the world has great faith in Prime Minister Modi – The Economist”
Youturn rated this: Fake
“Presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has "thumb[ed] up" the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.”
Vera Files rated this: Needs Context
Vera Files says: Marcos did not say that he favors the granting of a franchise to ABS-CBN. What he said was that the media network should first resolve the issues raised against it before reapplying for a franchise at the House of Repre…
“Kathy Barnette "pretends she's America First, but repeatedly attacked President Trump.”
PolitiFact rated this: Half True
PolitiFact says: Barnette attacked Trump during his run for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, but became a supporter after he won the nomination.
“Presumptive vice president Sara Duterte-Carpio will be the "first nominee" as Education secretary that presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "will be giving to the Commission on Appointments.”
Vera Files rated this: Needs context
Vera Files says: The appointment of the vice president to a Cabinet position "requires no confirmation," according to Section 3, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution.