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Did Trump say he'd make it illegal to photograph or post gas prices? Here's the truth
A rumor that Trump posted on X that he would make it illegal to "photograph or post gas prices" spread online.
The claim spread as average U.S. gas prices rose drastically due to the Iran war. Reporter Laerke Christensen has the real story.
Did Rep. Blake Moore say Republicans prioritize 'government ahead of Americans'?
The House Republican Conference vice chair said in an X post that he "clearly misspoke" after making the comment during a news conference.
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Did Chuck Schumer once say top reason people come to US illegally is to 'defraud systems like Social Security'?
Social media users sharing the alleged quote claimed the then-U.S. House member said he wanted to stop such fraud.
Did Gen. Randy George warn of 'madman' leading US military 'to ruin'?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted George as Army chief of staff last month without publicly providing a reason.
Is Steam hosting 'Plantation Simulator' video game that encourages players to whip Black characters?
The game's creator has published controversial games in the past.
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Inspecting claim Starbucks is changing pet-friendly policy to become halal-certified
Rumors spread online that Starbucks changed its pet-friendly policy in order to accommodate a shift to halal-certified operations.
The claim originated from a real sign at a Starbucks location in Singapore stating it was changing its policy in order to prepare for becoming halal-certified. Reporter Joey Esposito contacted the coffee giant to find the truth.
