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Inspecting claim Senate candidate Graham Platner has Nazi tattoo

As Graham Platner became the de facto Democratic nominee for the Senate race in Maine, a claim spread online that he had a Nazi tattoo.

Rumors about Platner's tattoo first spread last October alongside a video from 2015 of him dancing in short shorts at his brother's wedding. Reporter Laerke Christensen verified what we know.

Did Trump post AI image of himself delivering Lady Liberty's baby version of him?

While the president is a prolific Truth Social user, this image didn't appear on his account.

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Did Rachel Maddow criticize Trump for ignoring Iran, then deny his 'right' to strike country in 2026?

A popular meme claims the MS NOW host made contradictory remarks about Trump's Iran policy.

Posts claim Obama was targeted by 11 assassination attempts. We reviewed the evidence

Snopes compiled a list of confirmed and reported assassination plots and threats against the former Democratic president.

Did Biden send troops to polling stations in 15 states during 2024 election, as Hegseth claimed?

The defense secretary made the claim during a Congressional hearing last week.

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Don't put faith in claim Florida man was arrested after trying to 'baptize' alligator in Waffle House

A rumor that a Florida man was arrested after trying to "baptize" an alligator inside of a Waffle House restaurant recently spread online.

Some social media users posted an alleged mugshot of the man, along with the claim that he tried using a pitcher of iced tea to perform the baptism. Reporter Joey Esposito broke down why you shouldn't bite if you see the claim spreading online.

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