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Did Trump say 'loyalty outranks law'? Here's the truth
Social media users claimed Trump said "loyalty outranks law" while answering a question about a nearly $1.8 billion fund the Department of Justice created to compensate the president's allies who believe they were wrongly investigated and prosecuted.
To find the truth, reporter Rae Deng scrutinized videos of Trump answering questions about the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund at a news conference Monday.
Did Kash Patel snorkel at Pearl Harbor memorial? We investigated
The FBI director took part in an authorized tour around the sunken USS Arizona, which is off-limits to the public. The tour's purpose is unclear.
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Does image show Trump with young girl during China visit?
Trump received flowers from a young girl in China, but there was no indication he received a child as a "welcoming gift."
Vance encouraged supporters to 'vote against the crazy leadership in DC.' There's more to the story
The vice president made the statement while addressing workers at a Missouri manufacturing plant.
Gas pump 'screw method' scam warning is hoax
Social media users, news media outlets and police departments promoting the warning didn't confirm any credible reports of the alleged criminal act.
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Rep. Virginia Foxx allegedly sent 'hostile' response to child's letter on electric cars. Here's what we know
Posts claim Rep. Virginia Foxx sent a "hostile" response to a fourth grader who sent her an essay proposing a tax incentive for buying an electric vehicle as part of a class assignment.
Reporter Joey Esposito has the details.
