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Did Trump order that weeping willows be cut down outside Kennedy Center?
A claim spread online that Trump ordered the removal of weeping willow trees outside the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
To find the truth, reporter Laerke Christensen examined statements by the center's vice president of facilities.
US airman's widow was allegedly denied benefits because Iran war is undeclared. Here's what we know
Maj. John "Alex" Klinner died in a plane crash in Iraq. His wife said benefits for his family "are being dictated by semantics and public perception."
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What to know about EPA approving pesticide trifludimoxazin
Social media users claimed the chemical is a "known carcinogen." There's not enough data to say for sure.
Did Talarico vote against bill meant to protect Texas land from Chinese interests?
The state legislator and other opponents pointed out the bill's amendments would likely extend its impact beyond the original intent.
Did Olivia Rodrigo donate $10M to abortion organizations?
The money in question was the proceeds from Rodrigo's music festival, Daisy Chain Fields.
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Did Trump divert first responders to DC beautification projects before Grand Canyon flash flood?
Posts claimed the president reassigned 300 first responders to Washington, D.C., to work on his administration's beautification projects before deadly flash floods swept through the Grand Canyon last weekend.
Senior reporter Jordan Liles tracked down the rumor's origin and put together a brief timeline of rescue efforts.
