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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), wearing a suit and blue dress shirt,looks on during a press conference at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee headquarters on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Has Hakeem Jeffries received money from AIPAC?

After Jeffries announced his bid to serve as the next speaker of the House, social media was buzzing with the rumor about him and the pro-Israel lobbying group.

Reporter Taija PerryCook reviewed campaign finance data to determine the truth.

A Time Magazine cover shows the face of U.S. President Donald Trump, an elderly white man, with an "I Voted" sticker on his mouth.

Did Time magazine publish this Trump cover after Republicans' midterm losses?

The alleged image appeared to suggest U.S. voters handed a definitive loss to the president.

A screenshot of Apple Maps' imagery of Gaza, taken in November 2026. It shows a body of water and sandy beach area surrounded by multiple buildings.

Did Apple Maps replace satellite imagery of destruction in Gaza with old photos?

We compared imagery from Apple Maps and Google Earth to investigate.

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A photograph shows two golden equestrian statues among greenery.

Is gold melting off Trump's regilded horse statues in DC? What we know

We asked the National Park Service why an image of the statue shows golden drip streaks.

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The House of Representatives filled with electors visiting to cast their votes for the president.

Can Democrats effectively abolish Electoral College after midterm wins?

Our readers asked us how close the rumor is to reality. We have the facts.

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Niagara Falls bathed in blue light.

Did Canada light Niagara Falls blue to celebrate Democrats' midterm wins?

Social media posts claimed the image showed a "powerful message of solidarity" with Democrats. Here's the real story.

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