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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.
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.

Decomposed body found in Port Richey area

Missing woman last seen in the St. Pete area

10 Weather: A few showers possible Sunday but dry weather about to take over

10 Weather: Mostly sunny, very small chance for an isolated shower

Tampa Bay and Sarasota's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Tampa Bay and Sarasota, FL | WTSP.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

Yes, private citizens are tasked with enforcing the new Texas abortion law and could be awarded $10,000

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