MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/07/2024 (Weekend Edition)

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. We fact-check the fact-checkers and let you know their bias. When appropriate, we explain the rating and/or offer our own rating if we disagree with the fact-checker. (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

Fact Checker bias rating Codes: Red = Right-Leaning, Green = Least Biased, Blue = Left-Leaning, Black = Unrated by MBFC

TRUE	Claim via Social Media: It is taking longer for the Senate to confirm presidential nominees. KGW rating: True (Research shows the Senate confirmation process has steadily increased over the past several decades, spanning multiple presidential administrations.) How long does it take for the Senate to confirm presidential Cabinet nominees?
FALSE	Claim by Michael Rulli (R): “Pete Buttigieg will leave his post as Transportation Secretary having spent $7.5 billion to build 8 EV charging stations.” Politifact rating: False (The Federal Highway Administration said 37 electric vehicle charging stations have been completed with funds from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.) Biden law gave states $7.5 billion for EV charging; 37 stations and 226 ports built, more to come
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: AIDs researcher murdered to stop him from calling virus man-made Lead Stories rating: False (Dr. Joep Lange’s work in the field of HIV/AIDS focused largely on developing treatment options and the global inequities of treating the disease, not the origin of AIDS itself.) Fact Check: HIV Researcher Who Died In Malaysia Airlines Crash Was NOT Planning To Declare Virus A ‘Man-Made Disease’
FALSE	(International: India): NFOSYS paid $34 million to US authority for “systemic visa fraud & abuse of immigration processes” The Quint rating: False Fact-Check: Old Incident of Infosys Paying Penalty to the USA Viral as Recent

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