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Did Trump's National Weather Service staffing cuts hurt Texas flood response? What we know

After catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, one theory shared on social media blamed President Donald Trump's administration for the resulting deaths.

According to these posts, the Department of Government Efficiency initiative led by former White House adviser and tech billionaire Elon Musk implemented massive spending cuts at the National Weather Service, allegedly leaving already underfunded and understaffed forecasters struggling to keep up. Snopes reporter Jack Izzo investigated the claims.

Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'

The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State.

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Peyton Manning helped waitress who lost job for giving him free coffee?

Another post goes viral from a Facebook page seemingly dedicated to posting AI images with made-up inspirational stories about the former football star.

Breaking down claim Walz administration hired convicted felon for high position in MN education department

Social media users sharing the claim asked questions about Minnesota's hiring procedures for state positions.

Don't fall for photo of Trump dancing with teen girl on Epstein's island

The AI-generated image has a number of red flags.

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UK's Prince William stripped royal title from Queen Camilla's grandson for bullying Prince George?

Online users shared this rumor about the British royal family over the past few months.