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Rittenhouse Testified He Drove Himself to Kenosha Without Weapon

November 17, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse, who is on trial for murder, testified in court that he drove himself from his home in Antioch, Illinois, to Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Aug. 24, 2020, the day before he shot and killed two men at a protest that became violent. The weapon he used, according to testimony, had been stored at a friend’s house in Kenosha. Democratic Rep. Karen Bass falsely claimed that Kyle’s mother drove her armed son across the Illinois-Wisconsin border.

Aaron Rodgers’ Inaccurate COVID-19 Claims

November 9, 2021

Aaron Rodgers, the star quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, made headlines when he contracted COVID-19 and then defended his decision not to get vaccinated with a string of false and misleading claims that fact-checkers have frequently debunked.

A Guide to Pfizer/BioNTech’s Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 5-11

November 5, 2021

As with its adult vaccine, Pfizer/BioNTech was the first to cross the finish line and offer a Food and Drug Administration-authorized COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 through 11. Here, we describe how it’s different from its grown-up cousin and what experts are saying about who should get it.

How Many Died as a Result of Capitol Riot?

November 1, 2021

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol resulted in “almost 10 dead.” Four people died that day, and five others — all law enforcement officers — died days, weeks and even months later. Here we lay out what is publicly known about the circumstances surrounding those deaths.

Biden Spins Facts on Framework

October 28, 2021

In a speech announcing the framework for a pared-down spending plan, President Joe Biden made some questionable claims.

FactChecking Biden’s Town Hall

October 22, 2021

We spotted a few instances in President Joe Biden’s televised town hall when his answers didn’t square with the facts.

Colin Powell’s COVID-19 Death Followed Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment

October 21, 2021

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died from complications of COVID-19. Although he was fully vaccinated, he was also 84 years old and was a cancer patient who had undergone treatment for multiple myeloma — factors that put him at higher risk of a serious breakthrough illness. His death does not mean the COVID-19 vaccines don’t work, as many social media posts suggest.

Already Had COVID-19? Vaccines Boost Immunity, Not ‘Wipe Out’ Antibodies

October 21, 2021

Studies show the COVID-19 vaccines boost the antibody levels and improve the immune response of those who previously had COVID-19. The vaccines do not “wipe out” the antibodies developed by a person who had recovered from the disease, as social media posts have falsely claimed for months.

PhRMA Ad Misleads on Medicare Drug Negotiation Legislation

October 20, 2021

In TV ads, the pharmaceutical industry claims congressional plans to allow the federal government to negotiate drug prices in Medicare would deny beneficiaries’ access to medicines their doctors prescribe. Experts say that’s unlikely, and an inaccurate portrayal of recent legislation.

Merck, Pfizer COVID-19 Antivirals Different From Ivermectin

October 15, 2021

Merck and Pfizer are each developing a new oral antiviral drug that might prevent or treat COVID-19. The pills are very different from the antiparasitic medication ivermectin, contrary to claims online that they are “suspiciously similar” or that the companies are “repackaging” ivermectin in a ploy to increase profits.