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Did White House Press Corps Physically Stand for Biden at First News Conference?

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26 March 2021

Did White House Press Corps Physically Stand for Biden at First News Conference?

A former Trump staffer speculated that such a “level of respect” could be “indicative of softball questions to come!”

Snopes reporter Madison Dapcevich has more.

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A bright streak of light left many star-gazers curious.

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You can attempt to tender your fine payment in pennies, but you run the risk of being held in contempt.

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Did Biden Tell Migrants ‘Don’t Come’ to US-Mexico Border?

"Don't leave your town or city or community," the president said.

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✅  True


 

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