Snopes Debunker - Children’s toys left at Ukraine-Romania bridge, addressing Congress’ supposed 21% pay raise, and the TSA’s use of arrest warrants as ID

​ THURSDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker March 17, 2022 Today: Children’s toys left at Ukraine-Romania bridge, addressing Congress’ supposed 21% pay raise, and the TSA’s use of arrest warrants as ID ​ In Photos: Children’s Toys Left on Historic Bridge Connecting Ukraine and Romania A bridge in the Romanian town of Sighetu Marmației was said to have been turned into a “toy bridge.” Madison Dapcevich reports. Read More Fact Checks and Original Reporting Did Congress ‘Give Itself a 21% Raise’ in 2022? Right-leaning commentators reacted with outrage during a sharp rise in consumer prices. Were they right? Read Story. No, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Didn’t Refuse To Applaud Zelenskyy While the congresswoman's applause may not have been as effusive as her colleagues, she did stand and clap for the Ukrainian president. Read Story. Does TSA Allow ‘Illegal Immigrants’ To Use Arrest Warrants as ID? The TSA is rewarding “criminal behavior,” according to some commentators. Read Story. View Latest Fact Checks Entertainment Rumors, legends, and lore about Hollywood, the entertainment industry, and its many stars. Read More News 9 Dead in Crash Involving U. of the Southwest Golf Teams The University of the Southwest students and the coach were returning from a golf tournament. Read More Jussie Smollett Released from County Jail During Appeal The former “Empire” actor walked out of the Cook County Jail surrounded by security. Read More St. Patrick’s Day Parades Turn Pandemic Blues Irish Green St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the country are back after a two-year hiatus, including the nation’s largest in New York City. Read More

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