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US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol

Verified: 3 outlets in 2 countries have reported this story since Nov 12.

📍 United States, US·🕐 33m ago·3 outlets

Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections.

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✓ Verified · 3 outlets

Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.

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The story so far · 3 reports · · 2 countries✓ Verified Nov 12, 11:20 PM UTC
  1. Nov 12, 11:13 PM UTCFirst report
    Minnesota’s new members of Congress are getting schooled in the ways of Capitol Hillminnpost.com ↗
  2. Nov 12, 11:20 PM UTC+7 min· you’re reading this
    US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitoleuronews.com ↗
  3. Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 12, 11:20 PM UTC · +7 min
  4. Nov 12, 11:29 PM UTC+16 min
    US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitolafricanews.com ↗
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US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections.

Reliability
59%

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Risk Score
medium risk