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Yes, AI-generated video of Trump kissing Musk's feet played on TV monitors in HUD headquarters

A rumor that spread online on Monday claimed unauthorized videos were displayed on TV monitors at the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, the Washington headquarters of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The videos showed the words "LONG LIVE THE REAL KING" superimposed over clearly fake, AI-generated footage of President Donald Trump kissing and sucking on the feet and toes of Elon Musk.

These videos, reposted by other users as well, genuinely showed that the AI-generated footage of Trump and Musk displayed on TVs at HUD headquarters. HUD spokesperson Kasey Lovett said of the videos, "Another waste of taxpayer dollars and resources. Appropriate action will be taken for all involved." Snopes Senior Reporter Jordan Liles investigated.

Yes, Dan Bongino once wrote 'cold civil war' warning to 'scumbag commie libs'

The May 2024 post resurfaced as a screenshot in February, after Trump announced Bongino as the new FBI deputy director.

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Unpacking claims about new website allegedly run by anonymous federal workers

We the Builders claims to be founded by anonymous federal workers intent on sharing the truth about Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

Musk appeared to leave his son X behind at rally, but clip is misleading

A longer video reveals he turned around and walked back to his son before they exited together.

Nonprofit with link to former Rep. Stacey Abrams got $2B government grant

Abrams, a Democrat, is senior counsel for Rewiring America, a nonprofit that helps lead a program that received a $2 billion grant in 2024.

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What we know about claims 70 Christians were beheaded in Democratic Republic of Congo

MONUSCO, the U.N. peacekeeping force in the DRC, said the reported killings were under investigation but remained unverified.