The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 2/8/2021

Each day Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each fact check for accuracy before publishing. (D. Van Zandt)

Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political/Conspiracy/Pseudoscience/Other

	Claim by Meme: President Joe Biden revoked the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline because “Warren Buffet donated 58 million to Biden campaign.” FactCheck.org rating: False Buffett Didn’t Donate to Biden or Cause Pipeline to be ‘Cancelled’
	Claim via Bitchute Video: Irish Health Service admits the COVID-19 virus has not been isolated in a lab and that masks, distancing and lockdowns are not effective in slowing spread of the disease. Lead Stories rating: False Fact Check: Irish Health Service Did NOT ‘Admit’ Novel Coronavirus Doesn’t Exist, Nor That Masks, Distancing and Lockdowns Don’t Work Bitchute Rating
	Claim via Social Media: Under the 2017 tax law, “people who make under $75,000 will have their taxes raised in 2021 and every 2 years after that until 2027.” PolitiFact rating: Mostly False Social media post misrepresents analysis of Trump tax law
	Claim by the Other 98%: various family members of individuals in former-President Donald Trump’s orbit received lucrative government positions. The Dispatch Rating: Mostly True Did Family Members of Trump and His Team Cash In on Their Connections? Other 98% Rating
	Claim by Ron Paul Liberty Report: “CDC Now Demands TWO Masks – Science…Or Tyranny?” FactCheck.org rating: False Headlines Distort the Facts on CDC Mask Order Ron Paul Liberty Report Rating
	(International: Philippines) Claim: Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has officially declared her candidacy for the 2022 presidential election. Rappler rating: False FALSE: Sara Duterte declares presidential candidacy in January 2021

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