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All Fact-checks for Government Regulation

stated on May 24, 2023 in a TikTok post

Says Ron DeSantis said Puerto Rico’s flag can’t be displayed in Florida.

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stated on April 20, 2023 in a TikTok post

The World Economic Forum and the United Nations have “ordered world governments to ration people’s water supply.”

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stated on February 21, 2023 in a tweet

Sen. Marco Rubio signed a 2021 letter that “supports waivers that would reduce visual track inspections.”

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stated on January 10, 2023 in a TV segment

“The White House is now attempting to ban all gas ovens and burners.”

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stated on October 27, 2022 in an ad

In Georgia, it's "illegal to give people water within 150 feet of a polling place" and "punishable by up to a year in prison."

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Georgia Gun Owners

stated on October 30, 2022 in an ad

"Raphael Warnock and Stacey Abrams are radical communists and, if they get their way, gun owners here in Georgia will be completely disarmed."

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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee

stated on September 22, 2022 in an ad

Adam Laxalt “would let Nevada and other states ban abortion with zero exceptions.”

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Senate Majority PAC

stated on September 12, 2022 in an ad

Blake Masters does not support abortion exceptions for rape and incest.

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stated on August 5, 2022 in an ad

Blake Masters “wants to pass a national ban on abortion.”

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stated on August 4, 2022 in an ad

"Brian Kemp wants to investigate and punish women for having miscarriages."

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Planned Parenthood Votes

stated on June 30, 2022 in an ad

Mehmet Oz “wants to make abortion a crime in Pennsylvania.”

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stated on July 5, 2022 in a Facebook post

Shooter in Highland Park, Illinois, “bought the gun illegally.”

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Focus on the Family

stated on June 28, 2022 in ads

Abortion is available at any point of pregnancy and for any reason in Alaska, Colorado, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon and Vermont.

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Catherine Cortez Masto

stated on June 14, 2022 in an ad

Adam Laxalt "wants to restrict" and "worked to limit access to birth control."

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Catherine Cortez Masto

stated on June 14, 2022 in an ad

Adam Laxalt "supports eliminating Nevada's protections for legal abortions."

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stated on May 25, 2022 in an interview on CNN

“There hasn't been a single of these mass shootings that have been purchased at a gun show or on the internet.”

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stated on May 24, 2022 in an interview

“50% of the guns sold in Texas, because of the loopholes, do not pass through a background check.”

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Ohio Gun Owners

stated on April 21, 2022 in an ad

Matt Dolan sponsored Michael Bloomberg's “red-flag gun confiscation law, letting the people reporting your social media posts send SWAT teams to your house to take your guns."

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stated on April 8, 2022 in a tweet

The Biden Administration is engaging in extreme ‘woke’ politics by encouraging children to take chemical castration drugs and undergo surgeries, and they are lying to children by telling them puberty blockers are "reversible."

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stated on February 8, 2022 in an ad

“Greg Casar passed paid sick leave."

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Red light on ‘greenwashing’? US regulatory agency takes fresh look at deceptive climate claims

Red light on ‘greenwashing’? US regulatory agency takes fresh look at deceptive climate claims

By Tom Kertscher • July 17, 2023

Joe Biden has approved more oil drilling. Why? And does it undo his efforts to fight climate change?

Joe Biden has approved more oil drilling. Why? And does it undo his efforts to fight climate change?

By Tom Kertscher • April 13, 2023

Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco renews criticism of Ticketmaster monopoly

Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco renews criticism of Ticketmaster monopoly

By Sara Swann • November 18, 2022

Ad Watch: Do ‘MAGA Republicans want women arrested for abortion'? A few do, but not all

Ad Watch: Do ‘MAGA Republicans want women arrested for abortion'? A few do, but not all

By Tom Kertscher • October 25, 2022

What Illinois’ ‘red flag’ gun law means after the Highland Park shooting

What Illinois’ ‘red flag’ gun law means after the Highland Park shooting

By Hana Stepnick • July 12, 2022

No easy answers on reducing U.S. gas prices, despite political ads’ claims

No easy answers on reducing U.S. gas prices, despite political ads’ claims

By Tom Kertscher • June 15, 2022

An enduring tradition: False claims about attacks on Christmas

An enduring tradition: False claims about attacks on Christmas

By Tom Kertscher • December 23, 2021

Ask PolitiFact: When will the COVID-19 vaccines get FDA approval?

Ask PolitiFact: When will the COVID-19 vaccines get FDA approval?

By Miriam Valverde • July 29, 2021

Will new Title IX rules leave students vulnerable to sexual harassment? Experts give mixed answers

Will new Title IX rules leave students vulnerable to sexual harassment? Experts give mixed answers

By Miriam Valverde • May 14, 2020

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