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Are 50% of Minnesota visas and programs fraudulent? Investigating Kristi Noem's claim

During a recent Cabinet meeting at the White House, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that 50% of Minnesota "visas and their programs" are fraudulent. But is that accurate?

Noem's claim is difficult to verify because it's unclear exactly what she meant. But Snopes reporter Laerke Christensen explains that the available data on Minnesota immigration fraud doesn't back up her statement.

Trump said 'we appreciate' that Colombia sells cocaine to the US

It was not clear what the president meant when he made the statement during a Cabinet meeting.

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Did Karoline Leavitt say, 'You're either a US citizen or not'? What we know

The rumor spread online following the introduction of a bill attempting to ban dual citizenship.

Photo claiming to show Sean 'Diddy' Combs in prison isn't real. Here's how we know

The music mogul was sentenced to more than four years behind bars after being convicted on prostitution-related charges.

Is video of 99-year-old atheist Walter Briggs being baptized real?

"My name is Walter Briggs and I am 99 years old, and I am the man that went viral for getting baptized after being an atheist my whole life," a man says.

Staff pick

Fake raccoon liquor store break-in video spreads online. Watch the real footage

A video supposedly showing a raccoon breaking into a liquor store, drinking alcohol and then passing out on the floor has been making the rounds on social media. While the story itself is true, the video spreading on social media is actually AI-generated.

Snopes reporter Rae Deng breaks down the telltale signs of AI and shares the real tale, including authentic footage of the trash panda's escapades.