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Can ICE arrest US citizens? Explaining agents’ legal authority

Questions surrounding ICE's arrest powers resurfaced after an agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, 2026.

Online Posts Share Altered Photo of Taylor Swift With Bogus Political Sign

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take Taylor Swift has previously endorsed political candidates, including Joe Biden in the 2020 election....

Examining Lankford’s Claim About ‘Special Interest Aliens’

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. With apprehensions at the southern border still near historical highs, some congressional Republicans have raised concerns about...

Trump, Haley Trade False and Misleading Attacks

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations,...

Trump Chose to Compete in Nevada GOP Caucuses, Not Primary, Contrary to Online Claims

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take Former President Donald Trump is competing in Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses but not the...

Posts Mislead About Measles, MMR Vaccine Amid Recent Outbreaks

SciCheck Digest Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be serious and even fatal. Fortunately, it can safely be prevented by vaccination. But in...

FactCheck.org Managing Editor on C-SPAN

FactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson was a guest on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” on Jan. 28. She talked about debunking misinformation in the 2024 election...

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