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Why Trump aide Natalie Harp is at the center of unproven affair rumor

Rumors are swirling online that Natalie Harp, an aide who reportedly works closely with President Donald Trump to manage his online footprint, is engaged in an affair with him.

Some news reports and journalist Michael Wolff's book, which document Harp's purported devotion to Trump, have fueled speculation without any proof of inappropriate behavior.

Snopes reporter Nur Ibrahim breaks down what sources have reportedly said about their working relationship.

Were 28 Disney cruise employees arrested in child sex exploitation bust? What we know

Social media users partly misrepresented the facts about a string of 2026 cruise worker arrests, spreading false info and unrelated video clips.

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Does image show Trump, Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with fists up in front of CCP flag?

We found several flaws indicating the image was AI-generated or digitally edited.

Did 323 vials of pathogens, including hantavirus, go missing from Australian lab? Here are the facts

Australian officials did report missing virus samples in 2024, but a later investigation found incomplete lab records were likely to blame.

Was Florida woman arrested after riding shopping cart down highway?

According to the tale, the woman had fashioned a sail out of a shower curtain.

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Unpacking claim Trump is both plaintiff and defendant in lawsuit against IRS

People online claimed Trump is both the plaintiff and the defendant in a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. The answer? It’s complicated.

Trump sued the IRS in a personal capacity — but as president, he officially oversees both agencies involved in the lawsuit, an overlap that a judge is reviewing. A reported settlement has also raised conflict-of-interest questions.

Snopes reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz explains the legal issues at play.

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