Was Rep. Bobby Rush Removed From the House Floor for Wearing a Hoodie?
The Illinois Democrat rebuked his Florida colleague, Florida Republican Matt Gaetz, for seemingly making light of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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2001 ‘Good Day New York’ On-Air Argument Gets New Life Online
The “tiff” between Dick Oliver and Jim Ryan has lived on in infamy since its original 2001 broadcast.
Did Joe Biden Vote for a Bankruptcy Bill Which Made Student Loans ‘Ineligible for Financial Relief’?
A popular thread on Reddit’s r/SandersforPresident and r/all involved the Democratic presidential candidate’s purported role in making student loans non-dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Man Displays Nazi Banner at Bernie Sanders Rally
According to witnesses, the man was quickly ushered out — but the incident was captured in multiple videos and pictures.
Did Trump Call Sean Hannity and Tell People with Coronavirus to Go to Work Anyway?
United States President Donald Trump did not tell people watching talk show host Sean Hannity that if they contracted COVID-19 they should “go to work.”
Corona Beer Didn’t Offer $10 Million to Change the Name ‘Coronavirus’ to ‘Literally Anything Else’ or ‘BudLightVirus’
A viral thread about coronavirus and Corona beer on Reddit’s r/funny lost some of its “satirical” context when it escaped into the wilds of social media.
Did MSNBC Switch Colors for “Favorable” and “Unfavorable” for Only Bernie Sanders in a Super Tuesday Chyron?
On Super Tuesday, screenshots circulated suggesting that MSNBC had swapped colors on a graphic to imply Bernie Sanders was less “favorable” in polling data than fellow presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
Was a Coronavirus Bill Stalled Because of Arguments Over How Much to Charge for Vaccines?
A measure approving emergency spending to fight the disease reportedly stalled over objections over costs along partisan lines.
Breaking Down The COVID-19 ‘Friend’s Uncle’s Guidance’ Meme
The “advice” in a chain letter-styled post circulating online is far from reliable.
‘Seattle Coronavirus Testing’ Twitter Thread
Twitter user @into_the_brush’s claims about attempting unsuccessfully to be tested for novel coronavirus in Seattle went viral, so we decided to take a closer look.