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Today: Trump's Tariffs, Exploding Toilet, Alleged Assassination Attempt and Another Debate Rumor

Plus: Photo Shows Mickey Mouse Dropkicking Toddler at Disneyland for Being Called 'Annoying'?

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Trump's Proposed Tariffs: What Are They, and How Would They Affect US Economy?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris traded barbs on many topics during the Sept. 10 presidential debate, including the subject of tariffs on foreign imports. Harris said Trump "invited trade wars" when he imposed sweeping tariffs during his administration and branded his future proposal to increase tariffs on Chinese goods a "sales tax."

Following the debate, Snopes readers wanted to know whether tariffs protect or harm their jobs and wallets.

Our reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz gathered all of the facts.

Pic Shows Aftermath of Deadly Explosion on Hezbollah Operative's Toilet?

The claim surfaced amid deadly attacks via thousands of Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon and Syria.

What We Know About Alleged Attempt to Assassinate Trump in Florida

The response of the former president's Secret Service detail was "exemplary," according to Secret Service Acting Director Ron Rowe.

No, Linsey Davis Didn't Say Debate Fact-Checking Was Planned Only for Trump, Not Harris

The conservative blog Chicks on the Right promoted this claim following the ABC News presidential debate.

Trump's 'Animals' Remark Referred to Migrants Who Entered US Illegally and Were Charged with Murder

Here are the facts regarding Trump's comments from April, in which he said, "They're not humans, they're animals."

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Photo Shows Mickey Mouse Dropkicking Toddler at Disneyland for Being Called 'Annoying'?

An article said Disneyland responded with a brief statement, reading in part, "This is not the behavior we promote at the Happiest Place on Earth."