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Government
Yes, Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
National
Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time
While states can opt out of daylight saving time on their own, they need congressional action to permanently stay on it.
Money
No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases
Social Security benefit increases have been automatically calculated based on inflation each year since 1975.
Government
Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit
If the government runs out of cash before raising the debt limit, it would be unable to pay all of its bills on time, including to programs like Social Security.
Government
No, whistleblowers are not guaranteed immunity, but do have some protections
A VERIFY viewer asked if whistleblowers get immunity. They do get some protections, but are not guaranteed immunity.
National
No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked
Britney Spears’ case has brought new attention to conservatorships -- a legal arrangement that affects many people but is not tracked at a national level.
Elections
No, a draft of the Maricopa County election audit didn’t say the results should not be certified
A firm hired to audit the Maricopa County elections confirmed there is a false version of their executive summary circulating online.
Government
Yes, it's true that the FDA hasn't had a permanent leader since January
Janet Woodcock has been the FDA's Acting Commissioner since President Biden appointed her on Jan. 20, but he still hasn't nominated a permanent replacement.
Money
No, a government shutdown will not stop or delay Social Security payments
Social Security payments do not require annual funding like some other government programs. However, the SSA can’t issue new cards during a shutdown.
Immigration
Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real
Photos and videos shared on social media have raised concerns about the treatment of the migrants, who are primarily Haitian, at a border point in Texas.
Government
Current and former members of the government lie in state, while private citizens lie in honor
Congress decides who lies in state or in honor
Environment
Fact-checking claims about electric vehicles and their carbon footprint
A viral Facebook post makes several claims about the carbon footprint of electric cars. The VERIFY team broke down the claims.
National
Yes, states can opt out of daylight saving time
While states can opt out of daylight saving time on their own, they need congressional action to permanently stay on it.
Money
No, the president is not responsible for Social Security benefit increases
Social Security benefit increases have been automatically calculated based on inflation each year since 1975.
Government
Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit
If the government runs out of cash before raising the debt limit, it would be unable to pay all of its bills on time, including to programs like Social Security.
Government
No, whistleblowers are not guaranteed immunity, but do have some protections
A VERIFY viewer asked if whistleblowers get immunity. They do get some protections, but are not guaranteed immunity.
National
No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked
Britney Spears’ case has brought new attention to conservatorships -- a legal arrangement that affects many people but is not tracked at a national level.
Elections
No, a draft of the Maricopa County election audit didn’t say the results should not be certified
A firm hired to audit the Maricopa County elections confirmed there is a false version of their executive summary circulating online.
Government
Yes, it's true that the FDA hasn't had a permanent leader since January
Janet Woodcock has been the FDA's Acting Commissioner since President Biden appointed her on Jan. 20, but he still hasn't nominated a permanent replacement.
Money
No, a government shutdown will not stop or delay Social Security payments
Social Security payments do not require annual funding like some other government programs. However, the SSA can’t issue new cards during a shutdown.
Immigration
Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real
Photos and videos shared on social media have raised concerns about the treatment of the migrants, who are primarily Haitian, at a border point in Texas.
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