What we know about claims USDA found thousands of dead and double-enrolled people on SNAP

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the numbers came from SNAP recipient data from 29 "Red" states.

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Photo shows Trump shaking hands with former al-Qaida leader

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa led al-Qaida's affiliate in Syria in the mid-2010s.

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Did Trump admin remove panels honoring fallen Black US soldiers in the Netherlands? What we know

The widow of a soldier whose story was featured in one of the panels said it was never meant to be a rotating exhibition.

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Investigating claim IDF left behind 'booby-trapped toys' to kill children in Gaza

According to the rumor, Israeli forces left behind explosives disguised as "teddy bears, dolls and colorful balls" to attract and kill children.

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What to know about claim 'ISIS' endorsed Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

The unlikely endorsement circulated on election day in New York City.

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Investigating rumor Trump spent $3.4M in taxpayer money on 'Great Gatsby' Halloween party

The U.S. president hosted a party at his Mar-a-Lago club in 2025 as millions of Americans feared losing food stamp benefits.

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Did Kash Patel use government jet for 'date night' with partner? What we know

The FBI director is a "required use" traveler, meaning they must fly on government-owned planes for personal and professional travel.

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Video showing woman pushed to ground during ICE arrest wasn't filmed at Chicago school

The video from September 2025 recirculated in October as the Trump administration continued its immigration enforcement crackdown in Chicago.

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Beware, listing of Louvre heist jewels on Russian classifieds site is a 'prank'

French investigators continued to search for eight stolen items after unidentified thieves carried out a daring daytime heist at the Louvre.

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Did Biden or Trump secure release of more hostages from Gaza? Here's the tally

Both presidents brokered deals that resulted in Hamas releasing people it took captive during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

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Is Hamas publicly executing Israel 'collaborators'? Here's what we know

Days after the October 2025 Israel-Hamas ceasefire, graphic videos appeared to show the execution of a group of blindfolded people in a public square.

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Inspecting claims Pam Bondi is creating gun owner registry

Organizations supporting Second Amendment gun-ownership rights bristled at a court order to submit member lists to government bodies.

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ABC's George Stephanopoulos cut off JD Vance during 'This Week' interview

Stephanopoulos cut to commercials after Vance denied having knowledge of border czar Tom Homan allegedly taking a $50,000 bribe.

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Video showing protester being pepper-sprayed by 'Sgt. Pepper' is AI nonsense

Some versions of the clip included snippets of The Beatles' famed song, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."

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Don't be lured by image showing Portland protesters 'ICE fishing'

Though protesters in Portland carried out similar action, the actual image showed protesters in Toronto, Canada.

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Were children in Chicago zip-tied by 'Operation Midway Blitz' agents? What to know

One eyewitness told local news she saw agents leading zip-tied children out of an apartment building. DHS said that "never" happened.

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Investigating claims HUD website's 'radical left' pop-ups violated Hatch Act

A message on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website blamed the October 2025 federal government shutdown on "The Radical Left."

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What we know about Michigan church shooting suspect's political affiliation

Claims that the individual was a Trump supporter circulated as online sleuths dug through associated social media profiles.

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What Charlie Kirk actually said about whether children should watch public executions

Kirk said during a 2024 podcast that watching executions of convicted criminals would be an "initiation" for children.

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Video from Charlie Kirk vigil in Idaho shows fight, not 'lynching' of Black man

Hundreds attended a candlelit vigil for Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator who was fatally shot during an event in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.

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Claim about UK government's 'Sharia law compliant' student loans mixes fact and fiction

Shariah, or Muslim law, views charging or paying interest on loans as a major sin.

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Clarifying claim Sarah Huckabee Sanders left children standing in rain while speaking under tent

Girls in cheerleading uniforms looked uncomfortable as rain drops rolled off the structure sheltering the governor.

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Trying to protect your child's privacy online? You'll need more than an emoji

Parents should consider what other information a picture of their child could reveal.

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Breaking down rumor Trump died over Labor Day weekend

As claims swirled, the president posted on Truth Social on Aug. 31, "NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE."

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Trying to protect your child's privacy online? You'll need more than an emoji

Parents should consider what other information a picture of their child could reveal.

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Examining authenticity of petition seeking clemency for truck driver in deadly Florida U-turn crash

At present, Harjinder Singh faces vehicular manslaughter and homicide charges but he hadn't entered a plea or been sentenced when the petition spread.

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What we know about video allegedly showing captured US tank flying Russian and American flags

The video circulated ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's August 2025 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Don't buy claims Trump runs a White House MAGA gift shop

Trump showed off a collection of hats and other merchandise to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Photo showing Putin holding nose in car with Trump doesn't pass sniff test

The world leaders rode together in Trump's presidential state car during their Alaska summit in August 2025.

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Do woodpeckers' tongues protect their brains? Here's what studies show

Scientists have long wondered how woodpeckers protect their brains from injury while pecking.

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