Did Schumer and Pelosi ‘Shoot Down’ a COVID Relief Bill and $600 Checks for Americans?
Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Nancy Pelosi were among Democrats who opposed “$600 checks for Americans,” insisting upon more robust direct aid.
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Did Louie Gohmert’s Tooth Fall Out During a Press Conference?
A video that showed the Texas Republican appearing to swallow his tooth while speaking at a microphone sparked attention on social media.
Was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Named Goya’s ‘Employee of the Month’?
Social media commentators and political blogs claimed that the legislator, who is also referred to as “AOC,” was named Goya’s “employee of the month” after she suggested boycotting the brand in 2020.
No, Rudy Giuliani Didn’t Say People Got ‘China Virus’ by ‘Having Sex with Barnyard Animals’
After Trump’s personal lawyer tested positive for COVID-19, purported screenshots of his claim that infections were caused by “having sex with barnyard animals” spread on social media.
Did a Video Expose Democrats ‘Planning to Cheat’ in Georgia?
A right-wing blogger appropriated a journalist’s work in order to distort it.
‘RubyFreeman_Georgia’ Instagram Post
A post by an Instagram user (@rubyfreeman_georgia) purportedly confessed to ballot stuffing in Georgia — but the account is labeled “parody.”
Mellissa Carone, Dominion Subcontractor, Goes Viral After Bizarre Michigan ‘Hearing’ Appearance
“Melissa Carone” became a Twitter trending topic after a Michigan woman by that name provided hostile remarks to state lawmakers about purported election fraud.
Special Forces Did Not Raid a ‘CIA Server Farm’ in Frankfurt to Seize Dominion Servers
As election conspiracy theories strayed far afield, a wild and baseless rumor that U.S. Army Special Forces (“the Kraken”) raided a “CIA server farm” in Frankfurt, Germany spread from social media corners into the national discourse.
Did Candace Owens Win a Huge Lawsuit Against Facebook Fact-Checkers?
A post claiming that the far right social media pundit “won a huge lawsuit against Facebook fact-checkers” ironically exemplifies the objective of the Facebook initiative.
Did Twitter Suspend Bobby Piton, an ‘Election Whistleblower,’ to Prevent People ‘Understanding His Testimony’?
Bobby Piton came to widespread attention on sites like Parler and Twitter, the latter of which allegedly suspended his account after his “testimony” at an Arizona Hyatt.