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Unverified FBI tip alleged Trump knew about, funded 'underage sex parties' at golf course

Posts claim the Justice Department publicly released an FBI intake form where a tipster alleged Trump "knew and funded underage sex parties" at one of his golf courses.

The form is real — but officials haven’t confirmed or denied the allegations. Senior reporter Jordan Liles broke down the tipster’s claims, the White House’s response and additional context surrounding the document.

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Did Trump admin shrink required grizzly bear habitat from 2,500 acres to 1? We investigated

The Forest Service's decision to recalculate the size of "secure habitats" for grizzly bears in certain areas of Montana has sparked legal challenges.

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Did Trump say 'Meet the Press' interviewer Kristen Welker kept staring at his ear?

A bullet struck Trump's ear during an assassination attempt against him in July 2024.

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Does image show Karmelo Anthony crying in court? Here's the truth

No cameras were allowed in the courtroom while the case was ongoing.

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Did Vance say people born to noncitizens should be deported?

While the vice president didn’t say the words in question, he has criticized broad birthright citizenship in the past.

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DOJ attorney said government could 'bulldoze' Statue of Liberty, but context is key

A rumor spread online that a DOJ attorney told a judge the government could "bulldoze" the Statue of Liberty without facing legal challenges. Some users claimed Trump "sent his lawyers" to declare they had the right to bulldoze the statue.

The DOJ attorney made the statement in question, but many posts omitted crucial context. Reporter Joey Esposito reviewed a court recording to verify the facts.