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Habitat for Humanity, Native American Iwo Jima veteran & Arkansas

Plus: No evidence Jefferson said: 'When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty'

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Izz LaMagdeleine
March 20, 2025

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A black shirt says Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles in black text against a yellow backdrop. Below, black text says every home is a building block.

What to know about claims the FBI is trying to 'criminalize' Habitat for Humanity

This month, claims spread that the FBI was trying to "criminalize" Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization working to increase access to affordable housing, for receiving climate grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The claims stemmed from a court filing by Citibank, the financial institution entrusted with holding money for recipients of the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a $27 billion fund for "greenhouse gas- and air pollution-reducing projects" across the U.S. Though the case was not brought by Habitat for Humanity, Citibank's court filings revealed the nonprofit's involvement. Snopes reporter Laerke Christensen investigated.

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Story of Trump staffers saying his 'terrible body odor' obstructs his agenda is pure satire

Tales of foul smells, impolite noises, soiled clothing and other bodily issues often appear in online rumors about recent U.S. presidents.

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Yes, DOD removed pages about Native American Iwo Jima veteran Ira Hayes

In 1945, Hayes was one of six men famously photographed raising an American flag on Iwo Jima.

A photo on the left shows a green sign on a table in-between two plants. A photo to the right shows a close-up of the sign that says, "PLEASE DO NOT WATER THESE PLANTS. THESE PLANTS ARE SERVICED BY A PLANT CONTRACTOR. Thank you, Buildings Management Division."

Debunking DOGE claim that VA canceled $56K contract solely for watering 8 plants

The Department of Government Efficiency announced on its X account that it would "water the plants free of charge."

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What we know about rumors of roadside English tests for truckers in Arkansas

Rumors started after a TikTok user claimed he was stopped and made to read and write in English at an Arkansas weigh station.

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No evidence Jefferson said: 'When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty'

Some social media users shared the quote in early 2025 to express dissatisfaction with Trump's second administration.