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
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Claim via Social Media: “Illegal aliens will receive $1,400 stimulus checks.”
PolitiFact rating: Mostly False (only if they have a SS#, most don’t) Most immigrants in US illegally aren’t eligible for direct $1,400 stimulus checks |
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Claim by Viral Post: Claims that about 200,000 children were rescued on March 4 from catacomb tombs underground near the White House.
Check Your Fact rating: False (Fake QAnon conspiracy) |
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Claim via Social Media: Says El Chapo testified in court that he paid off Nancy Pelosi to keep the U.S.-Mexico border open for drug cartels.
PolitiFact rating: Pants on Fire |
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Claim via Social Media: Warning from Ad Council on marijuana says it is ‘leading cause of America’s youth joining satanic cults’ USA Today rating: False Fact check: Viral ad on marijuana and ‘satanic cults’ is a hoax |
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Claim by Trending Politics: “Schumer and Pelosi sneak funding into COVID bill.”
PolitiFact rating: False Did Charles Schumer and Nancy Pelosi sneak money into the COVID-19 relief bill? |
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(International: Philippines) Claim: China only delivered COVID-19 vaccines by military plane to the Philippines.
Rappler rating: False FALSE: China delivered vaccines by military plane only to the Philippines |
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