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Did Trump kill ‘Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1965’? Here’s why that claim caused confusion

President Donald Trump revoked executive order 11246, signed by former President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, that required federal contractors to provide equal opportunity in hiring. Some social media users mistakenly claimed Trump revoked a law.
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Robin Vos – Wisconsin Republicans say voter ID laws are supported by 70% to 80% of the public

Voter ID "is supported, if you look at any poll, by 70 to 80% of the public."
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Trump’s early health moves signal intent to erase Biden’s legacy. What’s next is unclear.

With his early actions on health care policy, President Donald Trump’s signaled he will likely wipe away some Biden-era programs to lower drug costs and expand coverage under public insurance programs.
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Instagram posts – No, US immigration officials are not paying $750 for turning in immigrants in the U.S. illegally

“ICE has released the tip hotline to turn in illegal immigrants. They paying $750 for each illegal immigrant.”
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Is the United States turning into an oligarchy? What scholars say about Joe Biden’s warning

In his presidential farewell address, Joe Biden warned that the new Trump administration could turn the U.S. into an “oligarchy.” But what does that mean? Here’s what government ethics experts say about his warning, and how likely it is to happen.
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Facebook posts – Ay, Caramba! No, ‘The Simpsons’ didn’t predict the Los Angeles wildfires

Video shows “The Simpsons” predicted the Los Angeles wildfires.
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