Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer May 24, 2024 3:01 PM ET Republicans have a problem brewing in Lousianna that could lead to more infighting and fewer GOP House Reps now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the state to redraw its congressional district map.
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Former President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that he “would absolutely” hire back a former aide whom President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ) jailed. A judge sentenced 74-year-old Peter Navarro to federal prison for four months after he defied a Jan. 6 congressional subpoena and Congress held him in contempt. Despite
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A video uploaded to Instagram Thursday displayed a Pro-Palestinian heckler apparently mocking Republican Florida Rep. Brian Mast by asking what happened to his legs. The video, which was shared by The Palestine News Network, appeared to show Mast being confronted by the heckler, who repeatedly asked the congressman what happened to his legs and whether
A post shared on X claims Kansas City Chiefs Andy Reid said he would leave the team if kicker Harrison Butker was fired. “If Harrison goes, I go with him.” Coach Andy Reid pic.twitter.com/FG6QFkRdgf — Dr. Thomas Carr O.P. (@ArdorNew) May 18, 2024 Verdict: False Reid did not say this. The post originates from an
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An image shared on X claims to show the Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi’s burning helicopter. The image is a stock photo that has been edited. The Iranian president and foreign minister died in a helicopter crash, according to The Associated Press. Elections for his replacement are due to take place next month, the outlet reported.
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Presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump dropped hints to a New York local reporter Thursday about his future running mate. Trump stuck around after his historic rally at Cortona Park in the South Bronx to speak with News 12 political reporter Tara Rosenblum. Trump named a few potential picks for vice president after addressing
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A post shared on X claims that the United States delivered weapons to Israel through the Gaza pier. Reports that the US aid pier in Gaza is being used to deliver military equipment to Israel pic.twitter.com/BmbKNLNZJU — What the media hides. (@narrative_hole) May 23, 2024 Verdict: Misleading There is no evidence for this claim. A
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A post shared on Facebook claims Breyer’s ice cream is no longer ice cream and must now legally be called “frozen dessert.” Verdict: False The claim is neither referenced on Breyer’s website nor its verified social media accounts, and there is no other evidence to support the claim. In addition, The Dispatch reported the claim
An image shared on X purports to show the aftermath of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s recent helicopter crash. Officially confirmed: #Iran‘s #President‘s #American-made Bell 212 helicopter had nine people on board, all of them dead. pic.twitter.com/UdMlDMecxV — Md Abdullah (@MdAbdul00657453) May 20, 2024 Verdict: False The image shows the aftermath of a 2016 plane crash
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A post shared on Facebook claims Sky News purportedly reported a recent assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was “entirely justified.” Verdict: False The claim is false and stems from a May 16 article published on “The People’s Voice,” a website that is known for spreading “fake news.” Fact Check: A “lone wolf”