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Unpacking rumor DHS Secretary Noem supports reality TV show where immigrants compete for US citizenship

In mid-May, a claim spread online that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was working with a producer on a reality TV show where migrants would compete for U.S. citizenship. The rumor began spreading after the Daily Mail published a report about the alleged story on its website.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in an emailed statement that the "show in question" in the Daily Mail's report was "in the very beginning stages" of a DHS vetting process and had not yet received approval. However, according to the Daily Mail, Noem supports the idea while McLaughlin said, "I think it's a good idea." Snopes reporter Laerke Christensen investigated.

Huge banner of Trump hung on USDA building next to one of Lincoln

Detractors claimed the display echoed practices of fascist dictatorships.

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What to know about brain-dead Georgia woman reportedly being kept on life support because she's pregnant

The doctors reportedly said the gestation should reach 32 weeks, at which point the fetus may be able to survive on its own.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' testimony didn't link Hakeem Jeffries to 'freak-off' sex parties

The story about Combs and the House Democratic leader originated from a comedian's Facebook post that mentioned the word "satire."

Beware, 'police bodycam' video showing white officer pulling over Black judge is staged

The video showed a police cruiser from the fake city of Sunny Springs, Florida, that used an altered logo from a real Washington police force.

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What we know about Trump admin's reported deal allowing Mexican cartel family members to enter US

Mexican authorities said that the family members crossed into the United States, but it was unclear what the terms of their entrance were.