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

Elections

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

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.
Government

No, President Biden's vaccine mandate for federal workers does not apply to members of Congress and their staff

The president cannot impose a vaccine mandate on Congress via executive order or in an agency or department regulation, according to the Congressional Institute.
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.
Food

No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops

The Farm Bureau, the USDA and several farmers popular on social media all say the government is not paying farmers to destroy crops.
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.
Afghanistan

No, the US did not leave military service dogs in cages at Kabul airport like viral posts claim

Viral posts claim the U.S. government left military service dogs in cages at the Kabul airport but multiple government agencies confirm those reports are false.
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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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

No, President Biden's vaccine mandate for federal workers does not apply to members of Congress and their staff

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

No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops

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, the US did not leave military service dogs in cages at Kabul airport like viral posts claim

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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