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Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit

Government

Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit

Government

No, whistleblowers are not guaranteed immunity, but do have some protections

A VERIFY viewer asked if whistleblowers get immunity. They do get some protections, but are not guaranteed immunity.
National

No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked

Britney Spears’ case has brought new attention to conservatorships -- a legal arrangement that affects many people but is not tracked at a national level.
Elections

No, a draft of the Maricopa County election audit didn’t say the results should not be certified

A firm hired to audit the Maricopa County elections confirmed there is a false version of their executive summary circulating online.
Government

Yes, it's true that the FDA hasn't had a permanent leader since January

Janet Woodcock has been the FDA's Acting Commissioner since President Biden appointed her on Jan. 20, but he still hasn't nominated a permanent replacement.
Money

No, a government shutdown will not stop or delay Social Security payments

Social Security payments do not require annual funding like some other government programs. However, the SSA can’t issue new cards during a shutdown.
Immigration

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Photos and videos shared on social media have raised concerns about the treatment of the migrants, who are primarily Haitian, at a border point in Texas.
Money

Yes, users of cash apps will get a 1099 form if annual payments are over $600, but that doesn’t mean extra taxes

Social media users have claimed anyone with more than $600 in annual transactions from cash apps will now face a new tax. It’s not true.
Education

No, FedLoan and Granite State borrowers don’t have to do anything to get their student loans transferred to a new servicer

While there is some basic housekeeping you should do to help keep the transfer smooth, the Education Department will handle the transfer itself.
Scams

No, the US government won’t send you unsolicited texts about stimulus payments

Government agencies won’t send unsolicited texts about COVID-19 stimulus payments or anything else that asks for personal information or money.
Government

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire for attending the 2021 Met Gala. But she wasn’t the only politician to attend, and it’s not an ethics violation.
Elections

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

After Gov. Newsom prevailed in the recall election, some people were wondering who pays for it. Taxpayers do, and the election was estimated to cost $276 million.

Woman breaks cycle of generational domestic violence through the help of the Knoxville Salvation Army

Reader's Digest names East Tennessee hotel as the nicest place in America in 2021

Showers and isolated storms tonight ... drier and much cooler Saturday!

East TN Forecast: Showers and isolated storms Friday night, much cooler for the weekend (10/15/21)

Knoxville Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | WBIR.com

Yes, the US will start missing payments, including on Social Security, if it doesn’t raise the debt limit

No, whistleblowers are not guaranteed immunity, but do have some protections

No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked

No, a draft of the Maricopa County election audit didn’t say the results should not be certified

Yes, it's true that the FDA hasn't had a permanent leader since January

No, a government shutdown will not stop or delay Social Security payments

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Yes, users of cash apps will get a 1099 form if annual payments are over $600, but that doesn’t mean extra taxes

No, FedLoan and Granite State borrowers don’t have to do anything to get their student loans transferred to a new servicer

No, the US government won’t send you unsolicited texts about stimulus payments

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

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