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An HHS spokesperson confirmed the studies were withdrawn. | Flipboard

Flipboard · · 305 words · By ABC News; Mary Kekatos
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Flipboard reports: An HHS spokesperson confirmed the studies were withdrawn.

Propaganda risk 30%
Claims checked 7
Techniques found 1
Topics 3

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What happened

Flipboard reports: An HHS spokesperson confirmed the studies were withdrawn.

Why it matters

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) withdrew the publication of studies that tracked the safety of the COVID-19 and shingles vaccines.

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) withdrew the publication of studies that tracked the safety of the COVID-19 and shingles vaccines.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) withdrew the publication of studies that tracked the safety of the COVID-19 and shingles vaccines.”
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While the evidence confirms the FDA's role and the existence of COVID-19 vaccines, there is no evidence provided that the FDA withdrew specific studies tracking the safety of COVID-19 and shingles vaccines.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On December 31, 2019, China announced the discovery of a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan. The first American case of COVID-19 was reported on January 20, and Health and Human Services Secretary Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_Unite…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the United States was a mass immunization campaign for the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first granted emergency …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_vaccination_in_the_Un…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, sold under the brand name Comirnaty, is an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine developed by the German biotechnology company BioNTech. For its development, BioNTech colla…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfizer–BioNTech_COVID-19_vacci…
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Claim 2: “President Trump is pushing the Food and …”
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The evidence confirms Donald Trump's presidency and general domestic policy (Agenda 47), but does not mention a specific plan to 'win back young people' via the FDA.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article encompasses the domestic policy of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Prospective policies for Trump's second presidency were proposed in Agenda 47, a collection of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_policy_of_the_second_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_presidency_of_Donald_Tr…
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Claim 3: “Certain bags of popular potato chips have been recalled for potential Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday.”
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The evidence provided discusses the CDC, Cholera, and a TV show called 'American Greed', but contains no information regarding a potato chip recall for Salmonella.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centers_for_Disease_Control_an…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cholera () is an infection of the small intestine by some strains of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Symptoms may range from none, to mild, to severe. The classic symptom is large amounts of watery dia…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American Greed is an hour-long American television show that currently airs on CNBC, Escape (TV network), and CourtTV's over-the-air "MYSTERY" channel. The show profiles various cases involving corpo…
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Claim 4: “An HHS spokesperson confirmed the studies were withdrawn.”
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The provided evidence contains general information about the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) but contains no mention of a spokesperson confirming the withdrawal of any studies.
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web search NEUTRAL — WASHINGTON — May 5, 2026 — The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced the launch of its Intelli…
https://www.hhs.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services.
https://www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-department-of-health-and-hu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Before the separate federal Department of Education was created in 1979, it was called the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW). HHS is administered by the secretary of health and human …
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Claim 5: “Democrat Xavier Becerra’s rapid rise in California’s race for governor made him a ripe and constant target during a combative nationally televised debate Tuesday evening”
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The web search results return information about 'Xavier University', not the politician Xavier Becerra. There is no evidence provided regarding his run for Governor of California or a televised debate.
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web search NEUTRAL — Xavier Summer Programs offering Engagement Grants for HS Students! 7 days ago Lost and Found Reminder 7 days ago Unlimited student printing for end of semester 10 days ago View University Announcement…
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web search NEUTRAL — Schedule a visit to campus, explore our 80+ majors and minors and see what being part of the Xavier family's all about.
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Xavier University's dynamic part-time MBA program, created for working professionals looking to invest in flexible, high-quality business education.
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Claim 6: “Trump Pressures FDA to Approve Flavored Vapes as Youth Support Tanks”
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The evidence confirms Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States, but there is no mention of him pressuring the FDA to approve flavored vapes.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article encompasses the domestic policy of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Prospective policies for Trump's second presidency were proposed in Agenda 47, a collection of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_policy_of_the_second_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_presidency_of_Donald_Tr…
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Claim 7: “Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his MAHA movement are out for payback”
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Multiple independent cross-references from 'Nbcwashington' explicitly identify Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Health Secretary in the context of the Trump administration.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his campaign for the 2024 United States presidential election on April 19, 2023. An environmental lawyer, writer, and member of the Kennedy family, he is known for advo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, conspiracy theorist, and anti-vaccine activist serving …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Medical teams attempted to treat him, but he died the following day at the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Robert_F._Ken…
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