DC Mayor Silent On Whether She Will Meet With Truck Convoy, Name Street For Protesters

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is remaining silent on whether or not a group of truckers planning to protest in the nation’s capital will be treated similarly to Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrators.During the 2020 demonstrations, Bowser participated in marches alongside BLM protesters and ordered parts of 16th Street to be renamed Black Lives Matter…

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FACT CHECK: Did Anthony Fauci Endorse The Abolishment Of The Second Amendment?

A post shared on Facebook claims National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci endorsed abolishing the Second Amendment. Verdict: False A spokesperson for NIAID confirmed the claim is false. The story originated on a satire website. Fact Check: The post claims, “Fauci Endorses Abolishing 2nd Amendment,” presumably referring to the…

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FACT CHECK: Are Americans Not Allowed To Smile In Passport Photos?

A post shared on Facebook claims Americans are prohibited from smiling in passport photos. Verdict: False The U.S. State Department’s website notes that “natural, unexaggerated” smiles are allowed. Fact Check: The post features a photo of two American passports along with a caption that reads, “You guys….We can like travel internationally and stuff. Also, did…

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Rep. Nancy Mace Bucks Trump After He Endorses Primary Challenger: ‘I’m Gonna Win Without Him’

South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said that she would win reelection without the support of former President Donald Trump, who already endorsed her opponent.“I’m gonna win without him,” Mace told The State in an interview published Sunday. Trump endorsed Katie Arrington over Mace earlier in February, calling her “a true Republican” while slamming the…

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How political extremists took advantage of COVID-19

“Many violent extremist groups and individuals have adopted conspiratorial beliefs about the pandemic that rationalize their radical worldview and justify violence,” CSIS says. Publishing date: Feb 21, 2022  •  34 minutes ago  •  3 minute read  •  14 Comments Files: A medical syringe in this illustration taken October 30, 2020. Photo by Dado Ruvic /REUTERS Canada’s…

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Trucker Protest: Day 24 — ‘Businesses should feel safe to reopen’, police say; 191 arrested

Publishing date: Feb 21, 2022  •  4 hours ago  •  14 minute read Police from all across Canada were still in the area, along with city workers getting the area around Parliament Hill back to normal, Sunday, February 20, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia The “Freedom Convoy” that converged in Ottawa on Jan. 28 began…

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