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

Government

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

Elections

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

After Gov. Newsom prevailed in the recall election, some people were wondering who pays for it. Taxpayers do, and the election was estimated to cost $276 million.
Elections

There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in California’s recall election

Republican Larry Elder promoted a petition claiming there was voter fraud. The claims have not been substantiated and Elder said he accepts the election results.
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.
Government

Yes, governors have been recalled before

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom faced a recall election Tuesday night. Two governors have previously been recalled before, including one from California.
Afghanistan

Yes, ISIS-K has been carrying out attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan for years

ISIS-K carried out the Kabul airport attack that killed 13 U.S. service members. The group was officially formed in 2015 and is an affiliate of the ISIS core.
Government

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a heartbeat bill into law in May, barring abortions in the state as early as six weeks. It went into effect on Sept. 1.
Government

Yes, private citizens are tasked with enforcing the new Texas abortion law and could be awarded $10,000

Senate Bill 8 went into effect on Sept. 1. The Supreme Court voted 5-4 to deny an emergency appeal from abortion providers to block the bill.
Afghanistan

Yes, there is a vetting process for Afghan refugees coming into the US

Before Afghan refugees come into the U.S., they have to be screened by several government agencies.
Nation World

No, these viral posts are not of the Kabul airport explosion on Aug. 26th.

As part of VERIFY’s continued coverage of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, we researched additional posts claiming to be from the blast at the airport in Kabul.
Health

No, the FDA doesn’t approve cigarettes or other tobacco products

The FDA regulates tobacco products based on a public health standard that considers the product’s risks to the population as a whole.
National

No, the FDA doesn’t approve cigarettes or other tobacco products

The FDA regulates tobacco products based on a public health standard that considers the product’s risks to the population as a whole.

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

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

There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in California’s recall election

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

Yes, governors have been recalled before

Yes, ISIS-K has been carrying out attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan for years

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Yes, private citizens are tasked with enforcing the new Texas abortion law and could be awarded $10,000

Yes, there is a vetting process for Afghan refugees coming into the US

No, these viral posts are not of the Kabul airport explosion on Aug. 26th.

No, the FDA doesn’t approve cigarettes or other tobacco products

No, the FDA doesn’t approve cigarettes or other tobacco products

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