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Can voters receiving multiple ballots skew elections? We have the facts
Earlier this month, a California county said some voters may have mistakenly received extra ballots.
The incident appeared to play into a long-standing voter fraud theory claiming some voters receive multiple ballots, allowing them to change the outcome of elections.
Is there any proof? Reporter Laerke Christensen lays out what people should know about the issue.
Did White House Halloween post include image of sombrero carved into pumpkin?
This rumor is true. Screenshots show the Trump administration posted an image of a pumpkin with a sombrero carved into it captioned "Spooky szn is here." Critics said the post had a racist connotation. We checked White House social media pages to verify the claim.
Is USPS stationing 'armed guards' at post offices ahead of 2026 midterms?
To investigate, we found the claim's origins and contacted the Postal Inspection Service.
Is Pentagon investing $41M in 'ketamine wafers' from Singaporean pharmaceutical company?
This rumor is true. Claims that the U.S. Department of Defense gave a high-value contract to a foreign pharmaceutical company to produce "ketamine wafers" for the military have swirled. The rumor is true, according to multiple documents we reviewed from the company.
Does video show Trump saying he has a husband?
The video spreading this claim originated as satire. An alleged news broadcast claimed Trump told his supporters that he has a husband. Though the broadcast is fake, the clip of Trump speaking is real. The president was quoting a woman who he said was defending him. The video omitted key context for "comedic" purposes.
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Halloween: 7 rumors to get in the spooky spirit
From the history of trick-or-treating to the best way to preserve your jack-o'-lanterns, our Halloween archives run deep.
Reporter Joey Esposito highlighted our coverage of some of the most beloved lore surrounding the holiday.
