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Snopes Debunker

Was VP Harris Ever Appointed US 'Border Czar'? It's Complicated

On March 24, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden announced Vice President Kamala Harris would lead the administration's diplomatic efforts to stem migration from the U.S. southern border. Many news outlets and political commentators began referring to Harris as the "border czar,” an informal term in U.S. politics that has long been used to describe an official in charge of or tasked with issues related to border security and immigration policies.

Is the debate about whether Harris was named the "border czar" an issue of semantics based on what is an unofficial title? Snopes reporter Nikki Dobrin investigated.

What Does 'Minimum National Standard' for Abortion Mean?

"Please tell everyone you know that 'minimum national standards' is a federal abortion ban," one U.S. senator wrote on X.

Trump Donated $25M to Hurricane Relief?

Skeptical replies peppered the comment sections of posts claiming Trump personally donated millions to hurricane relief efforts.

Rumors That Tim Walz Has Bipolar Disorder are Unfounded

Critics of the Democratic vice presidential candidate speculated about his mental health in the weeks before Election Day.

Red Cross Said Conservatives Donate 78% More Than Liberals?

"That's because conservatives care more about their country," one social media user wrote.

Staff Pick

Photo Shows Giant Pearl Filipino Fisherman Kept Under His Bed for 10 Years?

The discovery reportedly weighed 75 pounds (34 kilograms) and was allegedly worth around $100 million.