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The US freed $6 billion in Iranian money. Did it help fund Hamas’ attack on Israel?

Republicans say Joe Biden’s decision to free $6 billion of Iranian money helped fund Hamas’ attack on Israel. Those funds haven’t been released yet, but experts say confirming where the money ultimately goes is complex.

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Tricia Cotham – Cotham falsely says NC budget includes ‘largest’ ever income tax cut

The North Carolina state budget includes “the largest cut in our personal income tax that we’ve ever seen.”

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Viral image – Video that predates Hamas October 2023 attack mischaracterized amid violence

Video shows Hamas “paraglided amongst Israeli citizens and proceeded to massacre them.”

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Facebook posts – Airstrike video predates October Hamas attack on Israel

Video shows “Israeli Air Force…striking terror targets in Gaza” in October.

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Facebook posts – No, Ms. Frizzle, this isn’t a Magic School Bus, it is just a religious skit.

A video shows children disappearing from inside a school bus.

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Instagram posts – Two-year old video claims to show Biden body double, but offers no evidence

A Sept. 20 video shows President Joe Biden’s body double.

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