Rumors are swirling about voting machines in Tennessee, Texas and other states supposedly switching votes from Democratic to Republican candidates.

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Posts claimed the Texas Senate hopeful gained an unexpected supporter.

According to the rumor, the alleged name change was a "preemptive strike" against the president.

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One social media post said the grocery store giant is going to lay off U.S. workers "in the name of saving money on the bottom line and give the CEO a bonus."

To examine the claim, reporter Jack Izzo found the rumor’s origin and scoured reputable news reports.