Victoria Knight

A ‘Dose of Hope’? Fact-Checking President Joe Biden’s First Speech to Congress

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In his first speech before a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden argued it was time to turn the coronavirus pandemic into a historic opportunity to expand government for the benefit of a wider range of Americans, urging investments in jobs, climate change, child care, infrastructure and more.

Scalise’s Claim That Unauthorized Immigrants Are Getting Priority for Vaccination Misses the Point

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Congressman Steve Scalise claimed during a Fox News interview that President Joe Biden was allowing immigrants to “jump the line” ahead of Americans for vaccination. But the administration merely has said everyone should have access to the vaccine, regardless of immigration status, and get vaccinated when eligible.