The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 3/27/2021

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 Joe Biden (D): There has been a “28% increase in children to the border in my administration.” FactCheck.org rating: False (The increase is 63%) FactChecking Biden’s First Press Conference
	Claim by Geoengineering Watch: “The intentional dimming of direct sunlight by aircraft dispersed particles, a form of global warming mitigation known as “Solar Radiation Management”, has and is causing catastrophic damage to the planet’s life support systems.” Climate Feedback Rating: Inaccurate (No evidence of Chemtrails) Solar geoengineering isn’t happening or damaging the planet; aircraft contrails are formed by water vapor, not chemicals Geoengineering Watch Rating
	Claim by Joe Biden (D): “Back in the ‘60s, we used to invest a little over 2% of our entire (gross domestic product) in pure research and investment in science. Today it’s 0.7%.” PolitiFact rating: True Fact-checking Joe Biden’s first White House press conference
	Claim by thenationalpulse.com: Just One Day After 10 White People Were Murdered by an Islamic Extremist, Democrat Senators Demand NO More White Cabinet Appointments. Lead Stories rating: False (They did not demand) Fact Check: NO Evidence Colorado Suspect Is ‘Islamic Extremist’ — Senators Did NOT Demand ‘Anti-White’ Ban On Cabinet National Pulse Rating
	Claim by Joe Biden (D): Former President Donald Trump “eliminated” over $700 million in aid that Biden helped get for Central American countries. FactCheck.org rating: False FactChecking Biden’s First Press Conference
	(International: Spain) Claim: Spain legalized marijuana and 32-hour workweek USA Today rating: False Fact check: Spain did not legalize marijuana or shorten workweek

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