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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.
VERIFY

Fact-checking if attending the Met Gala is considered an ethics violation for politicians that attended this year

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.
Immigration

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.
National

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.

ICE offers COVID-19 vaccines to all individuals detained in its detention centers and encourages them to take the vaccine.
Health

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.
VERIFY

Despite crisis standards, no blanket 'do not resuscitate' in place in Idaho hospitals

Typically considered by the terminally ill and very elderly, a DNR order allows a patient in end-of-life care to die without intervention.
VERIFY

Fact-checking the claim if President Biden's Administration canceled $9 billion in student loans

President Biden’s Department of Education has focused on “discharging” student loans for borrowers affected by permanent disability or school closures.
VERIFY

VERIFY Weekly: The NFL and COVID-19 vaccine policies

With the NFL season underway, the VERIFY team answered questions about vaccine policies the league and some teams have in place.
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.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, in some cases a minor can get vaccinated without parental consent in Washington

Managing attorney for Team Child Dan Ophardt said generally for all vaccines, minors need parental consent. However, there are some exceptions.
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.

Potential COVID-19 testing sites could be opening at Spokane community colleges

Potential COVID-19 testing sites could be opening at Spokane community colleges

Saturday's rainfall is the most Spokane has seen in eight months

Authorities: Sequoia National Park's Giant Forest not hurt by wildfire

Spokane's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Spokane, Washington | KREM.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

Fact-checking if attending the Met Gala is considered an ethics violation for politicians that attended this year

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Despite crisis standards, no blanket 'do not resuscitate' in place in Idaho hospitals

Fact-checking the claim if President Biden's Administration canceled $9 billion in student loans

VERIFY Weekly: The NFL and COVID-19 vaccine policies

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

VERIFY: Yes, in some cases a minor can get vaccinated without parental consent in Washington

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

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