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Rumor that Hakeem Jeffries got $1.2M luxury apartment from Mexican government is not true

According to the rumor, the U.S. House Democratic leader planned to keep the apartment upon leaving office in the future.

FBI investigating Oprah for Maui ‘land grab’?

This rumor about entertainment icon Oprah Winfrey originated from a Facebook page whose owner describes its content as satirical in nature.

Jeep announced it was ‘parting ways’ with Bruce Springsteen after criticizing Trump?

The account that spread the rumor is known for its "satirical" content.

20 rumors involving George Floyd to mark 5th anniversary of murder

One rumor we've fact-checked is whether U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters once introduced a bill to rename Memorial Day as "George Floyd Day."

Trump may have let 17 Mexican drug cartel family members into US. Here’s what we know

The family members in question are relatives of famed former Sinaloa Cartel leader, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, who is imprisoned in the United States.
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Pro-Trump Mayor Accused of Illegally Voting as a Noncitizen: ‘Did I Do Something Wrong?’

A Kansas mayor who has supported President Donald Trump for years is now facing years behind bars after state prosecutors said he voted as an illegal immigrant.

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