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No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

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Why is ethyl-mercury in some multi-dose flu vaccines?

Experts say it’s not a health concern.
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VERIFY: Can the Senate overrule the Parliamentarian's recommendation? Could Dreamers legislation make the reconciliation bill?

Progressives on social media have been expressing their frustration with the recent recommendation by the Senate Parliamentarian. Can this be over-ruled?
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Verify: Some flu vaccines contain a small amount of ethyl-mercury. Here's why

Experts say it's not a health concern.
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VERIFY: Can Senate Over-rule Parliamentarian Recommendation?

The Verify team spoke with legal and political experts to break down whether the Senate can over-rule a parliamentarian recommendation.
Health

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.
Government

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire for attending the 2021 Met Gala. But she wasn’t the only politician to attend, and it’s not an ethics violation.
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Fact-checking the claim if President Biden's Administration canceled $9 billion in student loans

President Biden’s Department of Education has focused on “discharging” student loans for borrowers affected by permanent disability or school closures.
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VERIFY: What vaccinations are Afghan refugees required to get?

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Afghan refugees have several vaccinations they must get to come to the United States.
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Verify: Yes, Afghan refugees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and other diseases

We verified what vaccinations are required for Afghan refugees resettling in the United States.
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No, there are not 'hundreds' of Capitol riot defendants in DC jail

More than 600 people have been arrested in connection with January 6, less than 40 remain behind bars
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VERIFY: No, the public does not have the right to be in the Capitol or on public property whenever they want

More than 600 people were arrested for storming the US Capitol January 6 and virtually all of them share one criminal charge in common

'I want to know that I’m making an impact' | Local students help shine a light on social media's impact on mental health, body image

Teens reflect on social media's harmful impacts, and work to change them

These teens are doing their part to address mental health, body image issues on social media

5 shot, including 13-year-old boy, in Southeast DC; police investigating

Cloudy Tuesday with a few possible showers

Flood Watch for parts of our region. Here's is when the heaviest rain will hit

Washington, DC's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Washington, DC | WUSA9.com

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Why is ethyl-mercury in some multi-dose flu vaccines?

VERIFY: Can the Senate overrule the Parliamentarian's recommendation? Could Dreamers legislation make the reconciliation bill?

Verify: Some flu vaccines contain a small amount of ethyl-mercury. Here's why

VERIFY: Can Senate Over-rule Parliamentarian Recommendation?

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

Fact-checking the claim if President Biden's Administration canceled $9 billion in student loans

VERIFY: What vaccinations are Afghan refugees required to get?

Verify: Yes, Afghan refugees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and other diseases

No, there are not 'hundreds' of Capitol riot defendants in DC jail

VERIFY: No, the public does not have the right to be in the Capitol or on public property whenever they want

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