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Immigration data for MN vs. FL and TX, Victoria Beckham & more

Plus: Do ICE agents get bonuses for arrests even if people are released? Inspecting the claim

January 24, 2026

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How many immigrants in the US illegally live in Minnesota vs. Florida or Texas? Breaking down the data

After the Department of Homeland Security launched a sweeping immigration enforcement crackdown in Minnesota in December, rumors spread on social media about the Democratic state's allegedly small population of immigrants living in the country illegally compared to other states.

Posts claimed 130,000 people without legal immigration status lived in Minnesota, as opposed to 2.1 million in Texas and 1.6 million in Florida. Reporter Rae Deng dug into the most recent data to see if those numbers hold up.

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Trump claims he's ended 8 wars. We inspected

While speaking to a crowd at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump asserted he had "settled" more than 8 wars.

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Did Vance say an independent Canada would have its own currency, anthem and flag?

The alleged quote spread as Trump uninvited Canada from his Gaza Board of Peace.

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Do photos show Victoria Beckham's 'inappropriate' dance at son Brooklyn's wedding?

Google's AI tools had a digital hand in creating the photos of the former Spice Girl doing the splits.

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Michelle Obama told people to avoid 'white-owned' clothing brands? Here's the truth

In January, the former first lady encouraged people to be more intentional about supporting designers of color.

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Do ICE agents get bonuses for arrests even if people are released? Inspecting the claim

A rumor that the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement offered "rewards" to agents for making arrests — even if those arrested are released — spread online in mid-January.

Snopes received an influx of questions from readers seeking the truth behind the claim, with some specifying they'd heard of as much as $3,000 being offered in exchange for each arrest. Reporter Joey Esposito investigated and has the details.