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Can Democrats effectively abolish Electoral College after midterm wins?
After Democrats swept up the legislatures and governorships of five U.S. states in November, some people claimed they were in a position to abolish the Electoral College. But how close is that to reality?
Reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz breaks down the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and what it would take to change how we pick presidents.
Will Abdul El-Sayed force Michigan students to 'learn Arabic numerals'?
Numerous versions of this rumor about the Michigan senator-elect have multiplied online.
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Did Trump accuse Democrats of using 'witchcraft and satanism' to win midterms?
"I was told not to say this but we all know the truth, The Democrats and lunatic left have engaged in WITCHCRAFT AND SATANISM to interfere in our elections on a spiritual level!!" the alleged Truth Social post read.
Did US Space Force take over FAA's air traffic control systems?
To find the truth, we reached out to the Air Force and FAA officials and tracked down the source of the rumor.
Has Texas data center caused every calf birthed on nearby ranch to be stillborn?
The incoming Texas agriculture commissioner has amplified the claim on several occasions. We investigated its legitimacy.
In other news …
Multiple fake photos featuring Trump circulated online this week, including one that falsely depicts him being carried away by Secret Service agents after fainting and another that shows him with Jeffrey Epstein and Beyoncé.
After Democrats won a majority in both congressional chambers, Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie said he would try to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Here’s what that process would entail.
A rumor that a poll worker in Rogers, Minnesota, wore a novelty T-shirt intended to mock the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk remains unproven. City and county officials said the worker claimed she wore the T-shirt as Halloween attire, with no political message intended.
Staff pick
Flu season is here. We've examined these 20 claims
As flu activity picks up, we revisited claims about vaccines, home remedies and the 1918 pandemic from our archives:
Did Fauci co-author a paper saying masks caused most Spanish flu pandemic deaths?
Was kissing through handkerchiefs advertised during the 1918 pandemic?
Do onions fight off the flu virus?
Find the answers to these questions — and many more — below.
