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No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

Elections

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

Vaccine

No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation

A person who experiences a serious injury after getting a COVID-19 vaccine could receive benefits under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program.
Education

Yes, the Biden administration has eliminated more than $9B in student debt but that’s less than 1% of total student debt

President Biden’s Department of Education has focused on “discharging” student loans for borrowers affected by permanent disability or school closures.
Business

No, Walmart is not partnering with Litecoin cryptocurrency

A press release linking the retailer and digital currency together was fake. Both Walmart and Litecoin say they do not have a partnership.
Money

Yes, the $300 weekly federal unemployment payment has ended

The extra benefit from the federal government, which has been a staple of legislation aimed at economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, expired on Sept. 6.
Government

No, CDC can’t extend eviction moratorium without Congress

A Supreme Court decision from June made clear that an extended CDC eviction moratorium would be struck down without action from Congress first.
Money

No, people cannot legally buy planets, despite celebrity’s claim

Although Grimes claimed rapper Lil Uzi Vert was the first human to legally own a planet, his ownership is unlikely to be legally recognized by any government.
Money

Child tax credit fast facts: Everything parents and guardians need to know

The VERIFY team answers questions about the Advance Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan.
Money

No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real

The billboard is a piece of digital art by someone who regularly creates conceptual advertisements with anti-billionaire messages.
Government

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

The Senate wants to give NASA additional money to maintain goals for a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of those companies.
National

Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?

President Joe Biden has released his proposed budget and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness has caught many people's attention.
Government

National debt clocks are estimates of total federal debt, not official calculations

Online national debt clocks are useful in giving you an idea of what the national debt is and how much it’s increasing by, but they’re just estimates.

Capitol bomb threat suspect Floyd Roseberry competent to stand trial, judge rules

Flash Flood Watch for parts of the DC area. Here's the forecast

TIMELINE: Here's when heavy rain is expected in the DMV

Flash Flood Watch for parts of the DC area. Here's the forecast

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No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation

Yes, the Biden administration has eliminated more than $9B in student debt but that’s less than 1% of total student debt

No, Walmart is not partnering with Litecoin cryptocurrency

Yes, the $300 weekly federal unemployment payment has ended

No, CDC can’t extend eviction moratorium without Congress

No, people cannot legally buy planets, despite celebrity’s claim

Child tax credit fast facts: Everything parents and guardians need to know

No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real

No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'

Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?

National debt clocks are estimates of total federal debt, not official calculations

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