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Trump Burger owner, Constitution holes & Paul McCartney

Plus: US deficit has grown under GOP presidents, shrunk under Democrats since Reagan?

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A building is pictured that says TRUMP BURGER. Several red, white and blue American flags can be seen around it.

Is owner of Trump Burger being deported? Biting into claim

Social media posts claimed the owner of Trump Burger, a Texas restaurant chain named after the president, would be deported after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revoked his green card. The claim referenced Roland Beainy, who claimed to have founded Trump Burger in Bellville, Texas, and opened several additional locations.

Due to conflicting reports, we couldn’t verify with certainty whether Beainy had a green card or citizenship, or if he was facing deportation. Snopes reporter Laerke Christensen broke down what we do (and don’t) know.

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Sections of Constitution were missing from government website. Here's context

One of the sections that was removed from the U.S. Constitution website referenced the writ of habeas corpus.

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Don't fall for claim Brittney Griner was suspended from WNBA for being male

The claim followed on the heels of another false claim that the WNBA would implement "sex testing" for athletes.

A white man appears to sing to another white man while several people stand around him.

Did Paul McCartney visit Phil Collins in hospital and play 'Hey Jude'?

Facebook pages claimed the former Beatle serenaded his fellow musician with an acoustic performance of one of his band's iconic songs.

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Video shows couple found alive after 25 years lost at sea?

An online video allegedly showed the rescue of Mark and Jennifer Patterson, who purportedly vanished during a sailing trip to the Bahamas in 1999.

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An image shows a white man smiling pictured in front of an image that says "Deficit" prominently.

US deficit has grown under GOP presidents, shrunk under Democrats since Reagan?

A meme suggested the federal deficit deepened under Republicans while it receded under Democratic leaders.