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After failing to get bipartisan support for an independent commission, House Democrats pushed through a select committee. Though very different, Liz Cheney and Dem. co-chair Bennie Thompson of Mississippi have teamed up to lead the committee’s work. https://t.co/VnBDcLyst8 — PolitiTweet.org

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A congressional candidate, New Hampshire Republican Jason Riddle, faces federal charges for his actions that day. Riddle has pleaded guilty to two charges, demonstrating in a Capitol building and theft of government property. https://t.co/iSdmtiCMbE — PolitiTweet.org

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Of all the media personalities who denied the significance of the Jan. 6 riots, none spoke louder than Fox News’ Tucker Carlson. He promoted multiple conspiracy theories on his show and in an on-demand series called “Patriot Purge.” Our fact-check: https://t.co/MayPne0c3O — PolitiTweet.org

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Some of the rioters were members of organized militia groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys. They had military training and came to the Capitol organized and with armor, tools and weapons. https://t.co/Tmr5LCJRC6 — PolitiTweet.org

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By June, we had pieced together more evidence about who participated in the Capitol riots and their motivations. We read court records, looked at online profiles and interviewed friends and family of rioters. https://t.co/49RdNKgKKg — PolitiTweet.org

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On Jan. 6, McCarthy called Trump to talk with him about the chaos at the Capitol. What was said on the call remains something of a mystery, but sworn testimony later suggested McCarthy was angry with Trump’s nonchalant response. https://t.co/21fhcHqFOA — PolitiTweet.org

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Democrats described a three-hour delay in response from the National Guard to what was happening at the Capitol. We found this is essentially accurate. However, our detailed timeline shows there are some nuances, including two separate delays in response. https://t.co/39dUiq15Qn — PolitiTweet.org

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Some claimed the riot was driven by left-wing antifa activists in disguise. There was no evidence for this on Jan 6, and no evidence has been found since. We fact-checked whether individuals were antifa activists; they turned out to be Trump supporters. https://t.co/YQpt32qa0Y — PolitiTweet.org

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Do you have family or friends who still believe Trump’s Big Lie around the election being “stolen”? — PolitiTweet.org

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(Donald Trump was wrong that he had won the election by a landslide; he’d actually lost rather decisively.) https://t.co/tlIMBqFa9U — PolitiTweet.org

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As Jan. 6 unfolded, we tracked many claims about election results and who was to blame for the Capitol siege. Here’s our coverage and debunking from Jan. 6: https://t.co/RfX2jHVLos — PolitiTweet.org

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We’ve spent the past year examining the events of Jan. 6, debunking false claims of election fraud in 2020, and trying to understand how misinformation — much of it spread online — spurred such real-life consequences. Here are some highlights: — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s been one year since we watched, along with everyone else, as rioters overran the U.S. Capitol, fueled by misinformation from then-President Donald Trump and a storm of pro-Trump media. https://t.co/3IX2BczsAf #January6th #Jan6thCommittee — PolitiTweet.org

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Through legislation, investigations and hearings, Democrats in Congress aim to make clear the threat posed by the Jan. 6 rioters and their sympathizers, while trying to restore Americans’ trust in the machinery of democracy. https://t.co/IdynGcSZnY #January6th — PolitiTweet.org

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U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga, said “if you didn't know the TV footage was from Jan. 6, you would actually think it was a normal tourist visit.” Pants on Fire! More than 400 people have been charged in the criminal breach of the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/cvqrTXNXa6 https://t.co/ARokHF7YxR — PolitiTweet.org

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We use the word “lie” only once a year. We reserve that designation for the most egregious and harmful claim we’ve seen after a year of fact-checking. The Lie of the Year for 2021: Lies and denial about the Jan. 6th insurrection. https://t.co/Briwufgu6Q https://t.co/CnxNCdEEtY — PolitiTweet.org

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#Jan6 was an insurrection, with dozens of rioters armed with real and makeshift weapons trying to overturn the election. The election was not an insurrection. Joe Biden was legally elected president. https://t.co/bxojvvvQwn — PolitiTweet.org

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Jan. 6 was an insurrection, with dozens of rioters armed with real and makeshift weapons trying to overturn the election. And the election was not an insurrection. Joe Biden was legally elected president. https://t.co/W4aKnAeELS — PolitiTweet.org

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Health officials recommend the use of Tylenol and other fever-lowering medications to treat COVID-19 symptoms. Experts said some people can let a fever run its course, but it can be dangerous in certain situations. https://t.co/boYYf79SeW — PolitiTweet.org

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The agency’s analysis compared people who had tested positive for COVID-19, meaning that those who didn’t contract omicron were infected with another variant, possibly a more dangerous one. https://t.co/v7Rv352tBG — PolitiTweet.org

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Health officials recommend the use of Tylenol and other fever-lowering medications to treat COVID-19 symptoms. Experts said some people can let a fever run its course, but it can be dangerous in certain situations. https://t.co/pj4ABqqrMu — PolitiTweet.org

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A video clip of the Pfizer CEO is from 2018, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was referring to a drug that had been recently approved for treating schizophrenia. https://t.co/sbNWyO6yVV https://t.co/N8xYWtNwVJ — PolitiTweet.org

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Donald Trump’s political action committee uses an ad peppered with Joe Biden sound bites to claim that Biden never had a https://t.co/ZIUihioAUY — PolitiTweet.org

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John Roberts was pleading for judicial independence in his year-end report on the federal judiciary, not going after Supreme Court justices for their “inappropriate political influence.” https://t.co/5lPz2uP4Sp — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: During his 2020 campaign, Joe Biden promised to double the number of federal immigration judges. So far, he's increased the number by 15%. https://t.co/r19y0C4cFz https://t.co/ofENuN8l0e — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: As a candidate, Joe Biden promised to pass a new domestic terrorism law. In office, amid growing agreement that enough laws were already on the books, he released an official strategy heightening the emphasis on domestic terrorism. https://t.co/3qugFTMZj8 https://t.co/N8Fy4XgBDU — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: As a candidate, Joe Biden promised to double the value of Pell Grants. The Build Back Better bill would increase the maximum Pell grant, but not by double. https://t.co/BI1iAZAd4D https://t.co/I2ktc9lJhZ — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: As a candidate, Joe Biden promised to end the online sale of firearms and ammunition. That hasn't happened, but a proposed ATF rules change would heighten regulations on "ghost guns." https://t.co/b3NeNaibXm https://t.co/wlWBW1n4ef — PolitiTweet.org

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We’ve spent the past year examining the events of Jan. 6, debunking false claims of election fraud in 2020, and trying to understand how misinformation — much of it spread online — spurred such real-life consequences. https://t.co/DR7GSM61Mn — PolitiTweet.org

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An obscure, self-published book about omicron was not copyrighted before the COVID-19 variant was found. https://t.co/LJYDLCuISD — PolitiTweet.org