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Tim Walz

Gov. Tim Walz did not send police with paintball guns to enforce COVID-19 curfews

Guns

Yes, more than 30 states allow teachers to carry guns in school

Most states that allow teachers to carry guns give school districts or individual schools the power to decide if they allow weapons.
Guns

More than 30 states allow teachers to carry guns in schools

Most states that allow teachers to carry guns give school districts or individual schools the power to decide if they allow weapons.
Guns

Fact checking Georgia gun laws

After the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, posts claimed people can carry guns without a permit or license in the state. That’s true.
Guns

Alleged photo of Georgia school shooter is fake

In the wake of the school shooting in Georgia misinformation is spreading about the shooter and other details surrounding the incident. Ariane Datil with our VERIFY
Guns

Yes, there are bullet vending machines in some U.S. grocery stores

A VERIFY viewer asked us about a social media post claiming to show ammunition vending machines. They’re real and available in these states.
Donald Trump

Yes, federal law bans most convicted felons from owning guns

After former President Trump’s felony conviction in his New York hush money case, people claimed federal law makes it illegal for felons to have guns. That’s true.
Guns

ATF has not updated its policy to allow ‘illegal’ immigrants to buy guns in the U.S.

A viral video falsely claims ATF has updated its background check policy with an exemption that allows “illegal” immigrants to buy guns. Here are the facts.
Government

Yes, the expelled Tennessee lawmakers could return to their seats

Two Tennessee state reps who were removed from office could be appointed to fill their own vacancies, and voted back permanently in a special election.
Crime

Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context

Idaho requires lethal injection be used for all executions when available. A new law makes the firing squad an option only if injection is not.
Guns

Ted Cruz hasn’t tweeted same message after different mass shootings

Viral tweets claim Sen. Ted Cruz copy and pasted the same message to Twitter after mass shootings. That’s false.
Government

Tennessee expelled members could soon return to office

Two Tennessee state reps who were removed from office could be appointed to fill their own vacancies, and voted back permanently in a special election.