Are Food Stamps (SNAP) Getting Cut?
A viral January 2023 tweet claimed that Republicans sought to further restrict eligible items for SNAP recipients.
Fact Checks
Amazon Ending Amazon Smile
Amazon indicated that it planned to discontinue its popular, charity-focused initiative, Amazon Smile, and directed customers to give to charity directly via Amazon wish lists.
‘A Georgia Republican Brags That Voter Suppression Helped Them in 2022’
Whether or not it could be considered a brag is a matter of opinion, but it is true that the context in this claim relied on a very specific interpretation.
Failed GOP Candidate Embraced Disinformation, Violence in Shooting Plot
Solomon Peña’s threatening rhetoric and conspiracy theories echoed those of other Donald Trump supporters.
Eggs, Chickens, and ‘Windfall Profit Tax’ Tweets
As memes about the rising expense of eggs continued spreading, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) called for a windfall profits tax on Twitter.
‘Spy Software’ Time Theft Firing
In January 2023, a viral news article claimed that a remote worker had been fired after “spy software” purportedly identified “time theft.”
Tennessee Lawmaker Switches From School ‘Litter Box’ Hoax to ‘Leashes’ Narrative
Janice Bowling’s claims have been debunked at the local and national level.
Was Pastina Discontinued?
Ronzoni discontinued their pastina, but the Barilla and De Cecco brands did not.
Before Being Elected, George Santos Pushed His Own ‘Stolen Election’ Hoax
Santos spoke at a rally pushing Donald Trump’s lie about his 2020 election loss the day before the January 6 2021 Capitol insurrection.
Joe Biden ‘Classified Documents’ Controversy
A predictable narrative comparing Presidents Biden and Trump with respect to retention of classified documents developed in January 2023.