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'158 or 159 Presidential Historians' Voted Trump Worst President in US History?

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Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 28, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden cited this survey during the June 27, 2024, presidential debate, urging ...
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Trump Once Suggested Injecting Disinfectant Could Be COVID-19 Treatment?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
June 28, 2024 The claim recirculated online after it was brought up again during the first presidential debate ...
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US Economy Added 15M Jobs Under Biden — But Number Requires Context

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Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 28, 2024 There was, as Joe Biden's opponent Donald Trump said, a COVID-19 pandemic "bounce-back," though ...
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Trump Called Fallen US Soldiers 'Suckers' and 'Losers'?

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Nur Ibrahim
June 28, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden accused Trump of deriding military service members during the 2024 pres ...
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There's Still No Evidence of Systematic Voter Fraud in the 2020 Election

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Jack Izzo
June 27, 2024 It's been four years, but some people refuse to give up.
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A user on X claimed the first 2024 US presidential debate on CNN featured a 1 to 2 minute delay during the live broadcast.

CNN Won't Use '1- to 2-Minute Delay' During 1st 2024 Biden-Trump Debate

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Jordan Liles
June 27, 2024 Social media posts claimed CNN planned to use a lengthy broadcast delay during the debate to all ...
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Online users claimed a photo purportedly showed former US President Donald Trump holding the hand of his son because he needed help leaving a stage.

No, Trump Wasn't Holding Son's Hand Because He Needed Help Leaving Stage

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Jordan Liles
June 27, 2024 Online users discussed a picture of the former president walking on a red carpet while holding t ...
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Two white men wearing blue suits are shown next to each other. On the right, a microphone is in front of the man.

Fact-Checking the 2024 Presidential Debate

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Snopes Staff
June 27, 2024 We analyzed the candidates' statements in real time. Here's what happened.
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Biden and Trump Are Oldest US Presidential Candidates Ever?

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Caroline Wazer
June 27, 2024 At the time of the 2024 election, Biden will be 81 and Trump 78 years old.
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AOC Received $142K in Student Loan Forgiveness?

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Nick Hardinges
June 27, 2024 A social media post claimed Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she deserved the student loan relief d ...
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No, Video Doesn't Show Florida State Guard Firing Surface-to-Air Missiles at Migrant Boats

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Nick Hardinges
June 27, 2024 The video was reversed and originally showed SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket boosters landing at Cape ...
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A post on X showed a local news graphic claiming Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three new bills establishing Bible Day on June 27th, certifying male as the state official gender and allowing hospitals to sell beer and wine.

DeSantis Signed Bills for 'Bible Day,' Florida's State Gender, and Hospitals Selling Beer and Wine?

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Jordan Liles
June 26, 2024 A user on X shared a picture of Florida's Republican governor purportedly originating from a loc ...
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No, Photo Doesn't Show Israeli Settlers Trying To 'Tear Palestinian Child Apart'

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Nick Hardinges
June 26, 2024 The image was shared online in late June 2024 amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
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A Reddit post claimed former US President Donald Trump spoke at length at a campaign rally about The quote claimed Trump ranted about having no water in your faucets, washing machines to wash your dishes and rain.

The Facts About Trump's Remarks Regarding Water, Washing Machines and Rain

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Jordan Liles
June 26, 2024 The former president delivered the remarks about water during a campaign speech in Philadelphia ...
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Brittney Griner Received $62K in Student Loan Forgiveness?

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Caroline Wazer
June 26, 2024 The author of the viral post noted, “This story actually happened on Earth 7, but money works di ...
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'Hawk Tuah Girl' Fired from Preschool Teaching Job After Viral Video?

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Nick Hardinges
June 26, 2024 A video of the woman rapidly spread online due to her risqué relationship advice.
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Lululemon Founder Picked Company Name Because It's Difficult for Japanese People to Pronounce?

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Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 26, 2024 The founder thought it would be funny to watch Japanese people try to pronounce "Lululemon," acc ...
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A gas prices meme for Casey's General Store displayed the date March 25 from 2020 and an unleaded price of one dollar and 19 cents per gallon.

Did Trump's Policies Cause Low US Gas Prices in 2020?

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Jordan Liles
June 25, 2024 We previously asked this question of Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.co ...
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Quote memes claimed Mary Trump who is the niece of former US President Donald Trump once said the words my uncle is the only person I know without one redeeming quality.

Trump's Niece Said He 'Is the Only Person I Know Without 1 Redeeming Quality'?

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Jordan Liles
June 25, 2024 Psychologist and author Mary Trump is the niece of the former U.S. president.
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Google 'Removed' Palestine from Google Maps?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
June 25, 2024 An internet user suggested a #PutPalestineBack on the map hashtag.
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