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Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Immigration

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National

No, the government isn’t paying farmers to destroy crops

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

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Louisville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Louisville, Kentucky | WHAS11.com

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

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

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, 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

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

No, the government isn’t paying farmers to destroy crops

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

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