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    May 10

    What are the rules for advertising recreational pot in California? We checked the facts as part of our Pot 101 series

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    May 11

    NJ Sen. Cory Booker, a Democratic presidential candidate, says "Nowadays, there is more regulation over toy guns than real ones."

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    In March, the said "Democrats have forced a special election." But the vote to order a new election was supported by the board’s two Republican members and the Republican candidate.

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  4. 5 hours ago

    Union Co. commissioner Stony Rushing must beat out nine other Republicans to be the party’s candidate. He said half of his competitors don't live in the district:

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    With the Republican primary tomorrow, read 's recent fact-check on candidate Dan Bishop. He took credit for casting "the deciding vote" to "end infanticide" in North Carolina. This is misleading on a number of levels:

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    Mar 8

    Referencing North Carolina, warned against loose election laws. If operatives collect absentee ballots, he said “voters have no way to keep tabs on whether they were ever delivered.” But that’s not true.

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    APPLY NOW: Its almost time for round 3️⃣of MediaWise’s teen fact-checking network! Join us and spend your summer fact-checking with a friend 👯‍ Students will be able to work in pairs/groups as researchers or on-camera talent. Deadline is May 24th:

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    10 hours ago

    TX lawmakers are debating a bill to restrict the ability of local govs to remove historical monuments — including those tied to the Confederacy. Sen. Brandon Creighton said Texas has removed more monuments than other states. Is that true?

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  9. 9 hours ago

    This claim mischaracterizes the scope of regulations for toy guns and firearms, and overlooks a body of key legislations. Mostly False:

    Why should toy guns be subject to more federal regulation than real ones? It’s time to change that.
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    9 hours ago

    These bogus quotes just won’t die on Facebook

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  11. 10 hours ago

    For years before he became president, Donald Trump has been intrigued by the idea of tariffs. He says tariffs will make America rich again. Economists disagree:

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  12. 10 hours ago

    How Obamacare, Medicare and "Medicare for All" muddy the campaign trail:

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  13. May 12

    In a confusing media landscape, PolitiFact Daily newsletter separates fact from fiction and highlights the most important fact-checks of the day. Sign up here:

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  14. May 12

    Kamala Harris says voter suppression caused Democrats Stacey Abrams and Andrew Gillum to lose their races for governor. But there’s more to the story.

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    Sen. speaks to Detroit : "Let's say this loud and clear -- without voter suppression, would be the governor of Georgia, is the governor of Florida. So the truth is we need a new Voting Rights Act."
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  15. May 12

    Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator from Kentucky and the Republican majority leader in the U.S. Senate. His PolitiFact scorecard:

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  16. May 12

    Does 's time as mayor count as more executive experience than Mike Pence's as governor and vice president? No.

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  17. May 12

    We follow the facts and share what we learn so you can make your own decisions. Support our mission today.

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  18. May 11

    NJ Sen. Cory Booker, a Democratic presidential candidate, says "Nowadays, there is more regulation over toy guns than real ones." Mostly False:

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  19. May 11

    Build a wall? Repeal Obamacare? Won’t say ‘Happy Holidays’? We’ve been tracking ’s campaign promises, so check out how he’s doing

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  20. May 11

    New series from our fact-checking partners at !

    What are the rules for advertising recreational pot in California? We checked the facts as part of our Pot 101 series
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