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Musk Falsely Claimed Spending Bill Included 40% Salary Increase for Congress. Here's the Real Number
In December, the budget bill came knocking again. As the deadline loomed, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson met with members of his party as well as Democratic lawmakers to craft the massive bill, sometimes called an omnibus bill, to keep the government running for a few more months.
According to some social media users, including Elon Musk, the bipartisan spending bill contained a provision to raise salaries for members of Congress by 40%. That was not true. In reality, the proposed salary increase was much lower. Snopes reporter Jack Izzo found the details, including the correct figure.
State Senator Illustrated Post About 'Unidentified Drones' with Pic of 'Star Wars' Fighter Replica
One X user posted of Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano's post, "We've really lost our minds with this drone hysteria."
Pope Francis Isn't Opening '5 Sacred Portals' on Christmas Eve for Never-Before-Performed Ritual
The claim refers to a Roman Catholic tradition known as the Jubilee, or "Holy Year."
Story of Employees Pooping in NY CEO's Lamborghini and Resigning Is Satire
Social media influencer Robby Witt shares what he calls "sixty second sitcoms" containing "fictional stories and satire."
Warnings About Malicious QR Codes in Brushing Scams Exaggerate Danger
The claims involve codes that accompany unsolicited package deliveries.
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