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Trump admin is ending Medicare Part D subsidy program. Will costs increase?

The Trump administration has announced the end of a Medicare subsidy program aimed to help lower the cost of prescription drugs.

Reporter Joey Esposito unpacked:

  • What exactly the announcement said

  • How the subsidy program has worked

  • The impact the change could have on your budget

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Do videos show Trump falling asleep during Lindsey Graham's funeral? We examined footage

The president seemingly struggled to keep his eyes open during the service.

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Did Fauci write in diary that Trump had 'no interest' in COVID-19 pandemic, was embarrassing US?

Fauci's diary said, "72,000,000 voted for him. Difficult to understand. Craziness has overtaken part of our country."

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Did Kim Jong Un demand firing squad for Epstein associates?

No reliable news outlets had reported on Kim's supposed statement, including North Korean state media.

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What Tennessee school board's 2025 policy change means for Pride flag displays

The policy was updated in the aftermath of complaints about a teacher displaying a Pride flag in their classroom.

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Iran war: 20 claims we've investigated

It's been five months since the Iran war began. Reporter Emery Winter gathered 20 war rumors we've analyzed, including:

  • Does a video show Trump saying Iran asked him to be supreme leader?

  • Did Mike Johnson refuse to meet veterans protesting the war, who were then arrested?

  • Did Iran's soccer team leave a message thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality after World Cup match?

  • Does the U.S. military use "kamikaze dolphins" in marine combat operations against Iran?