Did Ted Cruz Fly to Mexico While Texans Were Without Electricity?
The right-wing lawmaker came under fire online for leaving the state for warmer weather with his family as many of his constituents lived through a historic winter storm.
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‘Casual Reminder That in 1861, 11 Senators and 3 Representatives Were Expelled from Congress for Failing to Recognize Lincoln’s Election and Supporting Insurrection’
A screenshot of a tweet claiming that fourteen lawmakers were expelled in 1861 for “failing to recognize” the election of Abraham Lincoln and “supporting insurrection” went viral against a backdrop of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial.
Was a Capitol Rioter Allowed to Take a Vacation in Mexico?
Jenny Cudd, who boasted that she took part in the attack against the U.S. Capitol on January 6 2021, became an online symbol for white privilege in the judicial system after asking for permission to leave the country.
‘TIL That Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, QAnon Conspiracy Theorist, Obtained Her GED Just Last Year’
A screenshot of a tweet about Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert receiving a GED in 2020 went viral on social media in 2021.
Did 20 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses ‘Go Missing’?
A January 2021 news story drew more attention toward former United States President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and his purported efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Is the Biden Administration Ending Federal Use of Private Prisons?
The president’s executive order fulfills a campaign promise — partially.
Is Trump the Only United States President to Have Never Once Hit a 50 Percent Approval Rating?
A tweet shared to Imgur maintained that Donald Trump was set to leave as the lowest-rated president in Gallup’s history.
‘Here’s the Letter George H. W. Bush Left Bill Clinton for the First Day of His Presidency’
A handwritten note attributed to George H.W. Bush and addressed to incoming President Bill Clinton in January 1993 circulated as President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration drew closer.
Was Alex Trebek Listed as Part of Trump’s ‘Garden of American Heroes’?
The inclusion of the Canadian-born “Jeopardy” host drew particular attention to the outgoing president’s project.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s ‘Impeachment Dress’ Makes Second Appearance
In January 2021, Pelosi appeared to wear the same dress she wore for Donald Trump’s first impeachment on December 18 2019.
