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Unraveling claims about $376M White House renovation under Obama

As President Donald Trump faced backlash for demolishing part of the White House to build a multimillion-dollar ballroom, some social media users claimed a $376 million White House renovation project took place under former President Barack Obama.

The claims differed in their wording. Some people, including Sen. Ted Cruz, claimed the White House underwent the costly renovation during the Obama administration, citing a 2010 CNN report. Other social media users alleged that Obama personally spent $370 million in taxpayer money on the renovation project. Snopes reporter/web producer Megan Loe investigated the claims.

Federal database says ICE bought 'guided missile warheads.' That's probably an error

A related rumor about ICE's purchases of "chemical weapons" was true. The agency has bought munitions under that category since 2005.

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Gavin Newsom said he's sending knee pads to anyone 'bending the knee' to Trump

The California governor said the knee pads would be signed by their "dear leader" since they "love him so much."

Unpacking rumor Chicago teacher Lucy Martinez was fired for mocking Charlie Kirk assassination

The incident in question took place during a "No Kings" protest.

Joan Baez sued Karoline Leavitt for $50M?

Baez and Leavitt allegedly clashed during an "ambush" on "The Tonight Show."

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Did Trump agree to 'bail out' Argentina? Unpacking the claim

It's true the U.S. government agreed to send $40 billion to help Argentina. However, whether the country actually receives the money is uncertain.