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False: Video shows U.S. Rep. Doug Collins exploding “with rage after Pelosi admits dirty ‘squad’ plan for Trump impeachment.” This video doesn’t show that. (Source: PolitiFact)

False: Video shows House Speaker Kevin McCarthy calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to “step down.” This video doesn’t show that. (Source: PolitiFact)

False: US bill makes it illegal to donate blood, tissue after getting an mRNA vaccine Fact check: Donors who received mRNA vaccine can still give bloodShow Caption Hide Caption The Red Cross blood supply is at its lowest in a decade Officials with the American Red Cross say only three percent of the population donates blood and supplies are stretched thin. “Bill 645 US makes it a criminal offence (sic) to donate blood & tissue if you received mRNA vxx (sic),” reads the post. An expert told USA TODAY that mRNA vaccines do not affect one’s blood, and those who have received one can still donate blood. FDA, Red Cross say blood from donors with mRNA vaccine is safe for transfusionMontana House Bill 645, introduced on Feb. 17, sought in part to ban people from knowingly donating blood or tissue after getting an mRNA vaccine. Fact check: False claim cows, pigs will start getting mRNA vaccine in April 2023The Red Cross, which provides roughly 40% of the country’s blood supply, follows FDA guidance for donations and does not require a deferral time for eligible donors who received an mRNA vaccine. (Source: USA Today)