Wisconsin’s new rules on ballot drop boxes create opportunity for election challenges, ‘vigilantes’
In the run-up to this year’s elections, local officials are dealing with heavy scrutiny from election observers seeking to challenge absentee ballots, and Republicans have sought to increase the number of people monitoring drop boxes.
Fact Briefs – bite-sized fact checks of trending claims
Does fentanyl kill more than 100,000 Americans every year?
No. Drug overdoses kill more than 100,000 people annually in the U.S., but fentanyl accounts for only about 70% of that amount.
Do nearly two-thirds of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck?
Yes. Three national polls done in 2024 found nearly two-thirds of Americans said they are living paycheck to paycheck.
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