Comparing Biden's and Trump's Improper Storage of Classified Materials
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have improperly retained classified information, but the two cases differ in important ways
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Did Chinese-Sent Surveillance Balloons Fly Over the US During Trump’s Presidency?
Glen VanHerck, the head of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), said the flights went undetected by the military.
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Did Cher Say, 'If Trump Is Elected to be President in 2024, I'm Going to Blow My Brains Out'?
We looked for the source of these purported remarks, which went back farther than expected.
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Did Tucker Carlson Privately Call Trump 'a Demonic Force' After the Capitol Riot?
Numerous communications were produced by Fox News to attorneys for Dominion Voting Systems as part of its $1.6 billion lawsuit against the network.
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Did Pelosi Speak to Tump Supporter Ray Epps by Phone Before Jan. 6 Capitol Riot?
Epps was captured on video urging attendees of Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally to march on the Capitol.
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Would Trump's Indictment Remain Under Seal Until He Is Arraigned?
In the event of an indictment, it could remain under seal or be released earlier, depending on the judge and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
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Yes, Trump's Waco Rally Featured a Song from the 'J6 Prison Choir'
The "J6 Prison Choir" comprised a group of about 20 men serving prison sentences for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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DeSantis Deepfake Imagines a 2024 Presidential Campaign Amid Trump Indictment
The Florida governor also didn't say “Hail Hydra!”
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Did Donald Trump Ask for 'Retribution by the Courts' in 1989 Newspaper Ad?
He placed ads in four newspapers in 1989 demanding reinstatement of the death penalty after a woman was mugged, beaten, and raped in Central Park.
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Pic of Judge's Daughter Politicized and Manipulated After Trump Arraignment
The photograph of Juan Merchan with his daughter was digitally manipulated by internet users.
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Does This Photo Show Trump and Epstein with Underage Girls?
The duo's longstanding friendship has raised eyebrows before.
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Video of Crowd Celebrating Release of Trump's Mugshot Is Fake
This isn't the first time a 2016 video of a crowd in England celebrating a soccer victory has been repurposed for political gain.
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Trump Endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2008 Democratic Primary?
The 2016 presidential candidates were not always rivals.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s X Account Was Hacked?
In a series of bizarre tweets, his account falsely announced the death of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Is It True That Henry Kissinger Once Said Trump Is 'the One True Leader'?
Kissinger, who was U.S. Secretary of State under Richard Nixon, did predict that Trump could go down in history as "a very considerable president."
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Is This a Real Photo of Elon Musk Holding a 'Trump Won' Flag?
The X (formerly Twitter) CEO made headlines for telling off advertisers, but this photo claims he went further.
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How the 14th Amendment Could Prevent Trump from Appearing on State Ballots
What does it mean to "have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against" the United States?
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Unsealed: Both Trump's and Clinton's Names Appear in New Epstein Court Docs
Some have claimed former U.S. President Donald Trump was not included in recently unsealed court documents.
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Does Pic Show Trump and Epstein with Minor Girl?
The viral photograph had various signs of being AI-generated.
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Does This Photograph Show Trump Posing With Epstein and Minor Girl?
"Would you still vote for him if your daughter was in this picture?" one social media user asked.
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SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Trump's Colorado Ballot Eligibility
It's unclear how long the U.S. Supreme Court will take to issue a decision on the matter.
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Was Trump's Sneaker Con Appearance Met by Boos and 'Let's Go Biden' Chants?
The progressive network Meidas Touch posted on YouTube, "Trump Gets MERCILESSLY BOOED at Philadelphia 'Sneaker Con.'"
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In 2016, Trump Claimed Obama Founded ISIS. 2 Days Later: 'I Was Being Sarcastic'
In a campaign speech in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Donald Trump called President Obama the 'founder of Isis' and Hillary Clinton the group's 'co-founder.'
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US Gas Prices Dropped in 2020 Because of COVID-19, Not Trump
"The drop in March 2020 had everything to do with a massive drop in demand — nothing else," Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy.com told Snopes.
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Trump Profited from God Bless the USA Bible Company That Sells Bibles for $59.99?
"All Americans need a Bible in their home and I have many. It's my favorite book. It's a lot of people's favorite book," Trump said in a video.
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Trump Took Credit for Overturning Roe v. Wade?
The former president has boasted about ending the 1973 Supreme Court ruling — guaranteeing federal abortion protections for all women — many times.
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Bill Clinton Paid Paula Jones 'Hush Money' in 1998?
The claim attempts to compare Bill Clinton's 1990s scandal to Trump's hush-money trial.
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Trump Saluted North Korean General During 2018 Meeting in Singapore?
Trump appeared to salute a North Korean general in video taken at a summit meeting in Singapore.
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Elon Musk Agreed to Host Presidential Debate Between Biden, Trump and RFK Jr.?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told the X owner he should host a presidential debate between the three candidates.
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Trump Once Said a Candidate Under Federal Investigation 'Has No Right to Be Running'?
People shared the 2016 quote after the former president's conviction in his hush money trial.
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Trump Once Said of Iowa School Shooting, 'We Have to Get Over It'?
U.S. President Joe Biden highlighted a past remark made by former President Donald Trump about a deadly January 2024 school shooting in Perry, Iowa.
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Real Trump Animatronic Figure in Disney's 'Hall of Presidents'?
The Trump robot's face has been likened to that of actor Jon Voight and rumored to be a repurposed Hillary Clinton robot.
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'The Simpsons' Predicted Kamala Harris' Presidency?
"As you know, we've inherited quite the budget from President Trump," newly elected U.S. President Lisa Simpson said in the episode.
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Kid Rock Donated Proceeds From New Single to Family of Victim Killed at Trump Rally?
The singer also reportedly donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe page set up for the families impacted by the Trump assassination attempt.
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Trump Flew to Campaign Events on Private Jet Formerly Owned by Jeffrey Epstein?
Trump used a Gulfstream jet to fly to a few campaign events in the Rockies in August 2024.
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Trump Tweeted 'Remain Peaceful' on Jan. 6 After Violence Began
The former president's messaging surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol riot resurfaced following the Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. presidential debate.
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ABC Didn't Fire Harris-Trump Debate Moderators Linsey Davis and David Muir
“They are a disgrace to their profession,” the network supposedly said.
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Authentic Recording of Trump Praising Kim Jong Un?
"He speaks and his people sit up at attention. I want my people to do the same," he reportedly said.
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Coca-Cola Allows Satan, Allah and Kamala on Personalized Cans, But Not Jesus or Trump?
Social media users accused the corporation of discriminating against Christians and Republican politicians for prohibiting certain names on its cans.
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Officials Didn't Put Up 'Keep NYC Trash Free' Posters Featuring Trump Supporters in MAGA Hats
The posters appears to call for a ban on Trump supporters wearing MAGA hats.
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Trump's Director of National Intelligence Appointee Tulsi Gabbard Is on Terror Watchlist?
Gabbard herself has claimed the U.S. government placed her on a "secret terror watchlist."
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The Evolution of Trump's Story About the Price of Apples
One X user said, "Grocery stores don't keep apples in refrigerators. Trump clearly doesn't know anything about apples or grocery stores."
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Trump Reportedly Charging $100K for Inauguration Church Service Tickets. Is It 'Pay-To-Pray'?
The inauguration prospectus has numerous packages for donors willing to fundraise up to $2 million.
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10 rumors about Trump's stated wishes to expand the US
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to annex Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal.
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No evidence Musk sobbed to Trump about Tesla 'going down' in leaked audio clip
In the clip, Trump allegedly responded to Musk’s claim that “Tesla is going down” by saying, “Soon everybody will be buying again.”
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Liz Cheney didn't write letter urging Democratic Party to fight Trump's 'authoritarian machine'
A Facebook user claimed credit for the post and shared it in a group titled: "Liz Cheney/Adam Kinzinger Against Trump."
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What we know about claims Trump admin wanted UK to remove LGBTQ+ protections before trade deal
U.S. Vice President JD Vance chastised European leaders for lacking commitment to free speech during an address in Germany in February 2025.
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Video showing Anna Wintour saying why she banned Trump from Met Gala is a deepfake
In the fake video, Wintour said she didn't want Trump supporters shouting "Make fashion great again" near the red carpet.
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Trump admin confirms Qatar offered a Boeing 747 for use as Air Force One
The New York Times reported that Trump toured the plane in February 2025.
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What we know about Trump admin's reported deal allowing Mexican cartel family members to enter US
Mexican authorities said that the family members crossed into the United States, but it was unclear what the terms of their entrance were.
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No, Pam Bondi didn't say she would prosecute people who call the president 'Clown Prince Trump'
Satirical chyrons about politics are very common online.
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Debunking alleged photo of Trump on Epstein's jet with underage girls
A photo shared online authentically depicts U.S. President Donald Trump on an airplane with underage girls.
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We asked experts whether ICE agents can arrest people without warrants or not. Here's what we learned
New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents while at an immigration court.
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Defusing claim Trump warned he'd bomb Norway if he doesn't win Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he deserves to win the award for his part in brokering peace deals between numerous countries.
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Unpacking claims nursing homes say they will 'close their doors' if GOP passes budget bill
Some 27% of nursing homes reported they'd have to close if Medicaid was cut, one survey found.
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Fact Check: Trump's children will not be affected by his birthright citizenship executive order
Four of the U.S. president's five children were born to immigrant mothers.
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How Obama dropped more than 26K bombs on 7 countries without congressional approval in 2016
Obama did not obtain an act from Congress to conduct his military operations; however, his actions were not illegal.
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Former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb said president is 'worse than anyone in our history'
Cobb, who was a White House lawyer during the first Trump administration, made the comment on an acquaintance's private Facebook post.
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Trump's birthright citizenship executive order won't affect his children
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to end birthright citizenship for children born to immigrants in the country illegally and people on temporary status would have resulted in four of his five children being deported, as they were born to immigrant mother…
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Investigating claims Kerr County rejected Biden admin's $10M offer to improve flood warning systems
After flash floods swept through central Texas in July 2025, people online searched for reasons why the disaster was so deadly.
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Fact Check: Photo showing Trump and Epstein with a minor girl isn't what it seems
The fake image resurfaced after a DOJ memo dismissed claims of an Epstein "client list."
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Photo showing Trump and Epstein with a minor girl isn't what it seems
An image authentically shows Jeffrey Epstein posing with U.S. President Donald Trump and a young girl.
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What to know about claim Trump's being asked to deport his wife, Melania
Online users shared this matter with the caption, "Donald Trump is now being asked to deport his own wife."
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Trump once called Epstein 'terrific guy' who likes women 'on the younger side'?
In 2002, Donald Trump called Jeffrey Epstein a "fun" and "terrific guy," and added, "It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side."
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Photo shows Trump and Epstein together at Mar-a-Lago in 1997
A photo authentically depicts Donald Trump and financier Jeffrey Epstein together in 1997.
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17 claims about Trump's relationship with Epstein we've analyzed
The two became friends in the 1980s, according to the U.S. president. Epstein died in prison in 2019.
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Fact Check: Old pics of Trump with his daughter Ivanka have resurfaced. They're real
While the president is frequently the subject of digitally edited or AI-generated images, these are genuine scenes from years ago.
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Is FIFA moving World Cup games from US to Canada over Trump's immigration policies?
Eleven stadiums across the United States are scheduled to host most of the 2026 tournament's matches.
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Was Trump called a 'convicted US felon' by Scottish newspaper?
In advance of a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, Scottish newspaper The National's front page read "Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland."
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Investigating claim Trump seeks to lower age of consent and marriage to 14
Users claimed the president sought the measure to shield himself from charges for alleged crimes involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Examining rumor Trump wants to lower age of consent and marriage to 14
Some users claimed Trump desired to protect himself from potential future charges for alleged crimes involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Analyzing poll claiming to show Trump's approval rating rose to 54% after Putin summit
An InsiderAdvantage poll clashed with credible polls’ results and failed to provide information on its methodology.
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Breaking down claim Nobel Committee 'quietly removed' Trump from Peace Prize nominee list
The Nobel Committee has no process for "removing" a Peace Prize nominee, because no public nominee list exists in the first place.
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Examining rumor ex-CIA whistleblower said NSA audit proved Harris won 2024 election
Look out for this unsubstantiated conspiracy theory about the results of the 2024 presidential election.
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20 rumors we've investigated about US-Mexico border wall
Rumors about the border wall often relate to U.S. President Donald Trump, who has made it a central part of his immigration policy.
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Claim Trump executive order aims to 'institutionalize anyone disabled' lacks key context
The order encourages forcible commitment of "homeless individuals into long-term institutional settings for humane treatment."
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Unpacking claim Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed Epstein had 'secret tapes' of Trump, Clinton
Contrary to social media posts, the rumor wasn’t new in 2025 — it stemmed from a book published in 2021.
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Stephen Miler called Democratic Party a 'domestic, extremist organization'
On Aug. 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller called the Democratic Party a "domestic, extremist organization" on Fox News.
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Fact Check: Trump didn't score 73 on IQ test in 1st year at New York Military Academy
U.S. President Donald Trump did, however, once claim to have "a very high IQ" and "strong common sense."
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Trump claimed Chicago is 'most dangerous city' in the world. The data suggests otherwise
According to one report, the only U.S. city in the world's 10 "most dangerous" cities was Memphis, Tennessee.
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Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb on Trump: 'Worse than anyone in our history'
Cobb, who was a White House lawyer during Trump's first term as president, left this comment under an acquaintance's private Facebook post.
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Trump didn't say US and Italy have been allies 'since the time of Ancient Rome'
The rumor traces back to a speech Trump delivered during a 2019 joint press conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
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25 Jeffrey Epstein rumors we've investigated since 2024
Snopes investigated many claims related to Epstein, including rumors that associate Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed "secret tapes" of Trump.
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Thousands of film workers signed letter boycotting Israeli film companies, not Jewish people
One pro-Israel account on social media, exaggerating the scope of the boycott, claimed stars "signed a pledge vowing not to work" with Jewish people.
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Charlie Kirk once changed transgender man's tire after Phoenix rally?
According to the story, Kirk once helped a transgender man who hours earlier had harshly criticized the conservative activist at one of his events.
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What to know about meaning of Hegseth's tattoos
Rumors about Hegseth's tattoos have consistently circulated online since Donald Trump nominated him as defense secretary.
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5 rumors we've examined about Tylenol's alleged link to autism
After the president urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol, rumors about its effects spread rapidly online — all with varying degrees of truth.
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Photo claiming to show Trump, Epstein and Pam Bondi isn't what it seems
A photo authentically depicts U.S. President Donald Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and the now-deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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9 rumors we've examined about Mike Johnson
Yes, Johnson called nude cyclists in Portland the "most threatening thing" he's seen. No, there's no evidence he's on Grindr.
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Federal judge hasn't ordered Mike Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva
In early November 2025, a federal judge ordered Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Republican, to swear-in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva without further delay.
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Fact Check: Real photo of Trump and Bill Clinton shared with false claim about groping
The two presidents were photographed together at the U.S. Open in 2000.
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Unpacking claim photo shows US flag touching the ground at White House
According to the United States flag code, the national flag should never be allowed to touch the ground.
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13 rumors about relationship between Epstein, Maxwell and the Clintons, investigated
The internet rumor mill has long tied Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Bill and Hillary Clinton. These claims gained new life in November 2025.
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Epstein's brother sent email asking 'if Putin has the photos of Trump blowing Bubba'
Mark Epstein, brother of convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, once sent his brother an email that suggested he ask former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon “if Putin has the photos of Trump blowing Bubba.”
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Don't fall for this video of Trump and Epstein watching young girls at party
The AI-generated video recirculated after the November 2025 release of thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Contextualizing claims State Department declared abortion, DEI and LGBTQ+ rights 'human rights violations'
Outlets reported U.S. diplomats are now required "to scrutinize the prevalence of abortion and gender-transition surgery among children."
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7 fake images of Trump with underage girls that we've debunked
On Nov. 19, 2025, the U.S. president signed a bill to release all files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Unpacking rumor Education Department no longer counts nursing, other programs as 'professional degrees'
In late 2025, the Department of Education said it would no longer classify these credentials as professional degrees: education (including teaching master’s degrees), nursing (MSN, DNP), social work (MSW, DSW), public health (MPH, DrPH), physician assistant, …
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Photo shows Melania Trump, but it wasn't captured on Epstein's plane
A photo authentically shows future U.S. first lady Melania Trump, then Melania Knauss, posing partially nude for modeling pictures on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's airplane.
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25 rumors we've examined about Project 2025
Snopes investigated a wide variety of rumors about the much-discussed "policy guide for the next conservative U.S. president."
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Fact Check: Unpacking claim Video shows Muslims praying on Brooklyn street at 5 a.m.
Users claimed the video depicted Muslims "trying to assert their religious dominance over you, claim your country and turn it into Sharia law."
Snopes.com by Jordan Liles
Pete Hegseth's tattoos have raised eyebrows. Here's what we know about their meaning
Critics have questioned the meaning of Hegseth's tattoos ever since U.S. President Donald Trump announced his nomination.
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'Nebraska Walz's for Trump' T-shirts photo truly shows Tim Walz's relatives
A picture of eight people wearing the shirts that spread online ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election recirculated in late 2025.
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Fact Check: Why false claim Trump was flown to hospital spread online
Posts claimed the White House "live cameras" had been turned off while Trump's helicopter headed to the hospital.
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25 rumors involving Trump (or his admin) we investigated in 2025
These rumors about the president or his inner circle from the past year stood out to our reporters.
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Rob Reiner after Rush Limbaugh's death: 'No scarcity of purveyors of disinformation'
After the death of political pundit Rush Limbaugh in 2021, director Rob Reiner "attacked" the deceased in a tweet, saying, “Rush Limbaugh is gone. But there is no scarcity of purveyors of disinformation left in his wake. To protect our Democracy we must remai…
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Fact Check: Posts claim Judge Frank Caprio found Barron Trump guilty of assault. We have objections
Caprio died in August 2025. A video of him apparently telling a story about sentencing the youngest Trump son circulated just a few months later.
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Image of Trump with young girl emerged after Epstein files dropped. There's no proof it's real
A social media account with a history of publishing clickbait shared the image, claiming the Justice Department "forgot to delete it."
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Epstein owned painting of Bill Clinton in a blue dress. Here's context
At Congress' behest, the U.S. Department of Justice released hundreds of files related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender, on Dec. 19, 2025.
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14 rumors involving Rob Reiner, investigated
Reiner, known for directing movies including "Stand by Me" and "The Princess Bride," was found fatally stabbed in his home in December 2025.
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Wrong place, wrong bird in Trump's post about bald eagles and 'windmills'
U.S. President Donald Trump posted "Windmills are killing all of our beautiful Bald Eagles!" on social media with an image of a bird that's not an eagle and not in America.
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20 surprisingly true rumors we verified in 2025
Looking back on 2025, we fact-checked multiple rumors that seemed unbelievable but were true. Snopes reporters picked these examples.
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Does a video show ICE agents in NYC being pelted with snowballs? Not so fast
The footage, displaying no visible signs of AI, showed dozens of people throwing snowballs at law enforcement officers wearing riot gear.
Snopes.com by Jordan Liles
Bogus story claims Trumps volunteered at Pennsylvania orphanage on New Year's Day
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump spent New Year's Day at an orphanage in Pennsylvania in 2026.
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15 rumors about the CIA that Snopes has investigated
The CIA has been the target of numerous rumors, spanning everything from its knowledge of UFOs to its alleged administration of covert drug trials.
Snopes.com by Joey Esposito
Did George W. Bush say he was celebrating no longer having started the 'dumbest war in US history'?
In January 2026, former President George W. Bush said he was celebrating "no longer having started the dumbest war in U.S. history."
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FAFSA has asked applicants what 'type' of white they are since 2024. Here's why
A video from November 2025 that circulated online in early January 2026 correctly stated that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid asks white applicants to further specify what ethnic background they have.
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16 rumors about NATO that we've examined
As Trump calls for a U.S. takeover of Greenland, NATO's future hangs in the balance. Here are 15 claims about the security alliance.
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USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins' claims about SNAP funding under Biden don't add up
Rollins has claimed that SNAP spending increased by 30% or 40% during Biden's four years in office. That's simply not true.
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Don't believe claim video shows ICE agents in NYC being pelted with snowballs
The footage depicts a crowd of people in a setting somewhat resembling Central Park throwing snowballs at law enforcement officers.
Snopes.com by Jordan Liles
Inspecting claim Ukraine ran 'sting operation' providing false intelligence to US that was then leaked to Russia
The rumor appeared to stem from a mistranslation of an interview on French news television.
Snopes.com by Anna Rascouët-Paz
Fake images of Trump with underage girls that we've debunked
AI-generated or otherwise altered images of the U.S. president swirled online as more files regarding late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein emerged.
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Don't fall for alleged Trump post about plugging volcanoes with cement
An image shared online in February 2026 showed a real Truth Social post made by U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he wondered why no one had tried plugging volcanoes with cement to prevent eruptions.
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo
Watch out for alleged video of Trump, Epstein with young girls at party
In February 2026, social media users resurfaced an AI-generated video that animated an authentic image and inserted minors who were not present.
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19 false or misleading Pam Bondi rumors, investigated
Bondi's DOJ tenure has given rise to widespread misinformation — much of it directed at the attorney general herself.
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What to know about rumor ICE agents aren't being paid
Investigating the claim was difficult because the unofficial subreddit for agents, from where the rumor was said to emerge, was set to private.
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo
Alleged image of Trump and blindfolded girls isn't what it seems
An image from the U.S. Department of Justice's Epstein files authentically showed President Donald Trump sitting in a room looking at a group of blindfolded girls.
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Don't fall for fake image of man in MAGA hat blocking trans person from women's restroom
An image posted online in mid-February 2026 authentically shows a man wearing a MAGA hat blocking a transgender person from entering the women's restroom.
Snopes.com by Jordan Liles
Debunking chart that falsely suggests transgender people are more likely to commit mass shootings
The data repeatedly shows that transgender people aren't more likely to commit mass shootings than any other groups of people in the U.S.
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Did Jesse Jackson once praise Trump for his commitment to underserved communities?
In January 1999, Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson praised Donald Trump, saying the future U.S. president embraced the "underserved communities."
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Did Melania and Barron Trump open 'Hope Medical Center' for homeless?
U.S. first lady Melania Trump and her son, Barron Trump, opened a free hospital for homeless people in early 2026.
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25 rumors about Barron Trump, investigated
The president's youngest son has attempted to stay out of the spotlight, but that hasn't stopped public intrigue.
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Andrew Paul Johnson, Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump, got life sentence for sexually abusing children
Andrew Paul Johnson, whom President Donald Trump pardoned for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two children.
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There's no proof Iran bombed Minab girls' school. Evidence points to likely US role
A missile strike hit the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, the same day the United States and Israel launched an offensive.
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Look out for outdated video of Iranian aircraft being bombed
Many people said footage actually showed a decoy drawing of an F-14 Tomcat, but we were not immediately able to verify that.
Snopes.com by Taija PerryCook
U.S.-Israel war on Iran: 14 claims we've examined
Confusion and rumors have been pervasive online since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran with surprise airstrikes.
Snopes.com by Emery Winter
Did Hillary Clinton supply Iran with uranium? Inspecting her role in nuclear deal
Clinton was at the center of an Obama-era deal that constrained Iran's uranium enrichment when the U.N. was calling for its suspension.
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16 claims we've researched in Iran war's first 2 weeks
Misinformation about the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has been pervasive on social media.
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Lindsey Graham once said Republican Party was 'killing all the right people'
In late 2025, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said in reference to the Republican Party and the nation: "We're killing all the right people, and we're cutting your taxes."
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Did Kamala Harris say, 'Iran is a country, but we don't live there, so it's not our country'?
In March 2026, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said, "Iran is a country, but we don't live there, so it's not our country. And when we go there, we are in another country."
Snopes.com by Aleksandra Wrona
Authentic photos of Trump with daughter Ivanka as a child recirculate online
Two photos shared on social media authentically show U.S. President Donald Trump with his daughter Ivanka as a child sitting on his lap.
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What voting under SAVE America Act could look like for married women, other US voters
Trump said on March 8 that he would not sign any other legislation into law until the SAVE America Act is passed.
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21 rumors about Gavin Newsom we've looked into
The California governor has increasingly become subject to numerous claims, as well as speculation over what his next political role could be.
Snopes.com by Nick Hardinges
16 rumors about mail-in ballots we've inspected
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked the legitimacy of mail-in ballots via false and misleading claims.
Snopes.com by Rae Deng
Did Iranian media release animated 'Lord of the Straits' video? We investigated
It appears the video originated from a pro-government Iranian social media user.
Snopes.com by Emery Winter
Did Ted Lieu claim Epstein paid Pam Bondi's college, law school tuition?
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu of California claimed that sex offender Jeffrey Epstein paid for Attorney General Pam Bondi's college and law school.
Snopes.com by Nur Ibrahim
Is Erika Kirk banned from Romania due to child trafficking? Baseless claim resurfaces
The unfounded rumors concerned Erika Kirk's "Romanian Angels" initiative, part of her nonprofit organization Everyday Heroes Like You.
Snopes.com by Aleksandra Wrona
21 claims we've investigated about Hegseth's Department of Defense
Critics have made a number of claims about the defense secretary and his department since the beginning of the Iran war.
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo
Watch out for claim Thomas Massie exposed Stephen Miller funneling $890M through Cayman Islands
In March 2026, Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky exposed senior White House adviser Stephen Miller for funneling $890 million into offshore accounts through the Cayman Islands.
Snopes.com by Taija PerryCook
Fact Check: Alleged image of Melania Trump pole dancing for Epstein isn't what it seems
In a surprise April 2026 statement, first lady Melania Trump denied alleged ties to Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Snopes.com by Nur Ibrahim
Analyzing textbook graph showing Trump as ideologically similar to Hitler
An image authentically showed a graph in an American government high school textbook that depicted U.S. President Donald Trump as being ideologically similar to Adolf Hitler, the leader of the Nazi Party in Germany.
Snopes.com by Laerke Christensen
Beware of these 15 fake Trump Truth Social posts
The U.S. president uses his social media platform to share his opinions and policy proposals, as well as to spread false information.
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Fake image of girls kneeling before Trump spreads online
An image authentically shows U.S. President Donald Trump smiling and wearing a white tank top with young girls kneeling before him.
Snopes.com by Jordan Liles
Rumor claims Trump's mom once called him an 'idiot' who'd be 'disaster' in politics. There's no proof
A screenshot that has circulated online for years shows the purported quote under a picture of Donald Trump and his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump.
Snopes.com by Caroline Wazer
Did Trump cancel Pride Month? Here's the truth
A video shows U.S. President Donald Trump declaring that Pride Month is canceled and will be replaced with "Confidence Month."
Snopes.com by Joey Esposito
11 US military draft rumors we've inspected
Given uncertainty around the Iran war, we thought it might be a good idea to refresh everyone's memory on the military draft.
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo
Did AOC once say, 'I am as powerful as a man and it drives them crazy'?
The quote originated in a 2019 New Yorker profile about the then-up-and-coming New York politician.
Snopes.com by Joey Esposito
White House correspondents' dinner shooting: 13 claims we've investigated
Rumors claiming the shooting was staged flooded social media. We investigated these claims that users cited as evidence.
Snopes.com by Taija PerryCook
Trump post saying he had Comey 'arrested,' threatening Kimmel is fake. Here's proof
A screenshot authentically shows an X post by U.S. President Donald Trump in which he said he had former FBI Director James Comey arrested and threatened late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Snopes.com by Anna Rascouët-Paz
Was Rachel Maddow suspended without pay over comments about Trump assassination attempts? Don't be fooled
In April 2026, MS NOW suspended TV host Rachel Maddow without pay after she said on "The Rachel Maddow Show" that the U.S. would be "much better off" had one of U.S. President Donald Trump's alleged assassins succeeded.
Snopes.com by Jordan Liles
Watch out for these 17 fake Trump Truth Social posts
Social media users have repeatedly shared fake Truth Social posts attributed to the president.
Snopes.com by Nur Ibrahim
Is Trump demanding Zambia hand over mineral rights or lose access to lifesaving HIV/AIDS meds? What we know
The Trump administration previously cut off funding to global HIV/AIDS programs, including in Zambia, in an effort to reduce what it deemed as waste.
Snopes.com by Rae Deng
House will consider resolution condemning Twitch streamer Hasan Piker for alleged antisemitism
On April 30, 2026, a bipartisan group of legislators introduced a resolution to the U.S. Congress condemning Twitch streamer Hasan Piker for alleged antisemitism.
Snopes.com by Nur Ibrahim
9 rumors about Trump's White House ballroom project we've investigated
In May 2026, Republicans proposed spending $1 billion in taxpayer funds on the ballroom's security infrastructure.
Snopes.com by Rae Deng
White House butler 'memo' about cutlery theft is fake. Here's proof
An image authentically showed a memo from the White House's chief butler accusing staff of stealing cutlery and tableware.
Snopes.com by Laerke Christensen
10 of Trump's claims about Obama that we've investigated over the years
Donald Trump has publicly criticized Barack Obama since he emerged as a presidential candidate in the 2008 election.
Snopes.com by Joey Esposito
Posts accurately claim Trump's former 'spiritual adviser' was released after 6 months in jail for child sex abuse
Robert Morris, a former spiritual adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, was released from an Oklahoma jail in early 2026 after serving six months for sexually abusing a 12-year-old.
Snopes.com by Rae Deng
How the cost of Trump's reflecting pool renovation compares to Obama's
Conservative social media accounts claimed the news had unfairly criticized Trump's repairs while staying quiet on Obama's.
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo
Posts claim Trump's mother once called him an 'idiot.' There's no evidence that's true
Versions of the alleged quote have circulated since at least 2019.
Snopes.com by Caroline Wazer
Don't fall for these 19 fake Trump Truth Social posts
While the U.S. president has a long history of posting provocative statements on social media, these examples are not real.
Snopes.com by Nur Ibrahim
Historian Heather Cox Richardson didn't go live at 3 a.m. after receiving threat. Here's how we know
In May 2026, historian Heather Cox Richardson unexpectedly hosted at livestream at 3 a.m. to inform viewers about a threatening text message she had received from a powerful politician.
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo
16 claims about Tucker Carlson we've investigated
The former Fox News host said in early 2026 he was "tormented" by his previous support of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Snopes.com by Joey Esposito
Posts falsely claim Sasha Obama said Barack is gay and Michelle is trans
Sasha Obama said her father, former U.S. President Barack Obama, is gay and her mother, Michelle Obama, is a trans woman.
Snopes.com by Anna Rascouët-Paz
Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and 'canceling' democracy? Here's the truth
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and warned of martial law while on a studio television broadcast in May 2026.
Snopes.com by Emery Winter
10 times Trump or his administration posted AI-generated content online
In the president's AI-generated world, he's poop-bombed protesters, served as the pope and walked alongside a shackled alien.
Snopes.com by Rae Deng
20 claims we've fact-checked about Bill Clinton
From AI-generated criticisms of Trump officials to alleged hush money, here are some of our most popular investigations regarding the ex-president.
Snopes.com by Joey Esposito
Image of girl washing Trump and Epstein's feet is fake. Here's how we know
An image showing a young woman or girl giving a shirtless Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein a foot wash is authentic and appeared in the U.S. Department of Justice's release of files pertaining to Epstein.
Snopes.com by Emery Winter
Don't believe claim Trump called Warren Buffett, other public figures 'offenders of Jesus'
U.S. President Donald Trump called a series of notable people — including celebrities, royals and religious figures — "offenders of Jesus" in April, May and June 2026.
Snopes.com by Laerke Christensen
Alleged image of graffiti beneath 'Department of War' sign isn't what it seems
The purported vandalism appeared to reference a deal President Donald Trump made with Iran to end a war his administration started.
Snopes.com by Rae Deng
19 rumors involving Hunter Biden from our archives
The second son of former President Joe Biden has described himself as an artist, author, recovery advocate and "crackhead."
Snopes.com by Rae Deng
Did Matthew McConaughey say he's never met anyone 'braver' or 'smarter' than Trump?
In June 2026, the actor Matthew McConaughey publicly praised U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, "I've never met anyone braver, smarter, or who cares more about America than Donald Trump. He's a great friend and an even better president."
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo
Sean Penn on Trump: 'Enemy of mankind' and 'the state'
Actor Sean Penn said, "President Donald Trump is an enemy of Americans, Republicans, Democrats, Independents and every new child born. An enemy of mankind. He is indeed an enemy of the state.”
Snopes.com by Nur Ibrahim
11 rumors about Lindsey Graham, examined
Snopes has fact-checked rumors about the South Carolina Republican's sexuality, support for war and switch from a Trump critic to supporter.
Snopes.com by Rae Deng
7 rumors about Trump falling asleep, examined
The internet is always on the lookout for footage of the president falling asleep on the job.
Snopes.com by Joey Esposito
Does image show Lindsey Graham posing with shirtless UFC fighters?
An image authentically shows U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., posing with two shirtless fighters at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14, 2026.
Snopes.com by Nick Hardinges, Abiba Biao
Did Trump call fallen troops 'suckers' and 'losers'? What we know
A claim that Trump made the comment resurfaced online in July 2026 after he joked about giving himself and his sons a Medal of Honor.
Snopes.com by Nur Ibrahim
Did Larry the Cable Guy tell Trump supporters to 'unfollow' him? Here's the truth
In June 2026, comedian Larry the Cable Guy released a statement asking supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump to "unfollow me and do it now."
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo
14 claims about Trump's Iran war statements, fact-checked
Rumors about what Trump has said and posted about the Iran war have spread regularly since the war's start in February 2026. Not all of them are true.
Snopes.com by Emery Winter
Did Trump say he talked to Jesus?
A screenshot authentically shows a December 2025 post by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social saying that he talked to Jesus.
Snopes.com by Anna Rascouët-Paz
Trump admin hasn't proposed building interstate through Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks
Legislation introduced in Congress would designate U.S. Highway 287 as future Interstate 47, but the bill hasn't passed.
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo
Was Tom Homan honored for deportations as Obama's 'ICE chief'? Here are the facts
Tom Homan, U.S. President Donald Trump's "border czar," served as former President Barack Obama's "ICE chief," and was honored for large numbers of deportations.
Snopes.com by Jack Izzo