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Ilhan Omar: 18 rumors we’ve examined
As news broke that federal agents searched her home, we took a look back at the rumors we've analyzed about the Minnesota Democrat.
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Did DHS waive New Mexico water laws to access wells for border wall construction?
People claimed the waiver removed the state's ownership of water wells during a lawsuit against the federal government.
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Reflecting Pool job failed in 85 places – and contractor’s report blames Trump’s rush
The Virginia company that resurfaced the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool under a $14.7 million no-bid contract botched the job in at least 85 places, according to an inspection report the contractor commissioned.The 75-page “failure analysis,” completed Aug. 6 by Atlantic Coating Inspection, which was obtained…
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‘Mentally unwell’ Trump concerns onlookers with ‘demented’ late-night posting spree
Over the span of roughly three hours, President Donald Trump posted two dozen videos — and one rant about Greenland — on social media Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, a late-night barrage that left onlookers questioning the president’s mental state.The first of the two…
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No Proven Health Risks from Aspartame, But Also No Proven Benefits
Q: Does consumption of aspartame harm human health?
A: Some research indicates possible negative effects from aspartame, but there’s no definitive evidence linking it to...
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Trump’s Misleading Claims About Electric Vehicles and the Auto Industry
In a speech at a Michigan auto parts plant, former President Donald Trump distorted the facts about electric vehicles and the U.S. auto industry....
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Trump Cherry-Picks Law Journal Commentary on his Civil Trial
Former President Donald Trump cited an article in the New York Law Journal as evidence that a civil business fraud case against him is...
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Biden’s Border Wall, Explained
After the Department of Homeland Security announced it would waive laws to enable miles of border wall construction in Texas, President Joe Biden said...
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Online Posts Misrepresent Purpose of USDA Community Garden Database
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A U.S. Department of Agriculture program that promotes the growth of community gardens in areas with little access to fresh food encourages community...
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Post Makes Unsupported Claim Trump Purchased a Handgun
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While campaigning in South Carolina, former President Donald Trump saw a handgun at a gun store with his image and name on it....
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Ilhan Omar: 18 rumors we’ve examined
As news broke that federal agents searched her home, we took a look back at the rumors we've analyzed about the Minnesota Democrat.
Fact Check
Did DHS waive New Mexico water laws to access wells for border wall construction?
People claimed the waiver removed the state's ownership of water wells during a lawsuit against the federal government.
National News
Reflecting Pool job failed in 85 places – and contractor’s report blames Trump’s rush
The Virginia company that resurfaced the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool under a $14.7 million no-bid contract botched the job in at least 85 places, according to an inspection report the contractor commissioned.The 75-page “failure analysis,” completed Aug. 6 by Atlantic Coating Inspection, which was obtained…
National News
‘Mentally unwell’ Trump concerns onlookers with ‘demented’ late-night posting spree
Over the span of roughly three hours, President Donald Trump posted two dozen videos — and one rant about Greenland — on social media Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, a late-night barrage that left onlookers questioning the president’s mental state.The first of the two…
National News
JD Vance’s ‘David Bowie eyeliner’ dredged up on MS NOW after attempted Talarico smear
JD Vance’s attack on Texas Senate candidate James Talarico by implying he is gay came back to haunt the vice president on MS NOW, which revived stories that Vance has repeatedly been accused of wearing eyeliner during his public appearances.Speaking to supporters at Tyler Pounds…
