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FBI warned California officials about Iranian drone threat, but says tip was unverified
On Wednesday, ABC News reported the FBI had shared a tip with law enforcement officials in California warning Iran could launch retaliatory drone strikes in the state.
The report quickly spread on social media, and Snopes readers wrote in looking for more information. Reporter Jack Izzo has the details — including that the information was unverified, according to the FBI.
Did Ted Lieu play recording in Congress of Kash Patel admitting he was told to 'bury' Epstein investigation?
Posts sharing the rumor also alleged the FBI director invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
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Was Netanyahu killed in Iranian missile attack? Debunking claim
Iranian media spread unverified claims of the Israeli leader's death.
Did Trent Reznor say, 'I think we need separate bathrooms for MAGA'?
According to social media users sharing the quote, Reznor added of MAGA supporters, "I don't feel comfortable with them around women and children."
Does this video show 'Tibetan snow lion'?
One user claimed the footage depicted the majestic animal climbing Mount Everest.
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Posts claim Gavin Newsom's wife received $3.7M from her own charity. We followed the money
A claim spread online this month that Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom's wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, had pocketed $3.7 million from her own nonprofit.
Reporter Rae Deng reviewed IRS filings from 2011 to 2024 (the most recently available filing) to inspect the rumor.
