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What CNN's Pamela Brown said about going aboard USS Lincoln

After CNN's Pamela Brown boarded the USS Lincoln last month, some social media users praised the reporter for visiting the vessel and telling "the truth Trump doesn't want you to hear."

But Brown's account of conditions aboard the ship was more nuanced than the posts suggested. Reporter Emery Winter has the full story.

Does photo show Trump and White House aide Natalie Harp looking out helicopter window?

Sen. Jon Ossoff mentioned Harp while criticizing Trump on Sunday.

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Did Trump admin declare brass instruments a national security threat?

The Department of Commerce announced it sought to impose tariffs on brass instruments, citing national security concerns regarding copper imports.

Did someone tweet 'Stop chat gpt' in 2012?

Evidence suggested the poster was using Indonesian slang, not time traveling.

Did Fox News air graphic falsely suggesting gas prices have fallen since August 2025?

A spokesperson confirmed the network aired corrections after the inaccurate graphic appeared on its programs.

Staff pick

UNICEF report didn't disprove famine in Gaza, contrary to claims

Some social media users have questioned whether Gaza experienced famine based on alleged new data from UNICEF.

That's not true. While the data doesn't show Gaza is currently experiencing famine, it also doesn't disprove that the region suffered famine last year.

To find the real story, reporter Emery Winter analyzed the data.