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Donald Trump
Video claiming to show Manhattan DA dropping charges against Trump is fake
Social Media
Social media impersonation accounts are illegal in some states, if they’re intentionally deceitful
Twitter's verification for public figures starts winding down April 1, sparking imposter concerns from some celebrities. The laws do not apply to parody accounts.
Donald Trump
Trump charges haven't been dropped despite fake video of Manhattan DA saying have been
The fake video was created using an appearance Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made in January 2022. The criminal investigation into Trump isn’t closed.
Guns
Ted Cruz hasn’t tweeted same message after different mass shootings
Viral tweets claim Sen. Ted Cruz copy and pasted the same message to Twitter after mass shootings. That’s false.
Extreme Weather
Your homeowners insurance may cover tornado damage, but it depends on where you live
Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
Education
Florida House Bill 999 won’t ban historically Black fraternities and sororities from state universities
Opponents of the bill, which seeks to bar Florida colleges from funding programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, call it vague and unconstitutional.
Education
No, Florida House Bill 999 won’t ban historically Black fraternities and sororities from state universities
Florida House Bill 999 will not ban historically Black fraternities or sororities from universities in the state. But opponents say the bill is unconstitutional.
National
No, Sen. Ted Cruz didn’t tweet the same message after different mass shootings
Viral tweets claim Sen. Ted Cruz copy and pasted the same message to Twitter after mass shootings. That’s false.
Scams
VERIFY Fast Facts: 4 ways to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Scams
How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Sports
Yes, American flags can appear backward on uniforms on purpose
At the World Baseball Classic, Team USA copied Army regulations by having an American flag patch on their right sleeve with the stars facing forward.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho requires lethal injection be used for all executions when available. A new law makes the firing squad an option only if injection is not.
Social Media
Social media impersonation accounts are illegal in some states, if they’re intentionally deceitful
Twitter's verification for public figures starts winding down April 1, sparking imposter concerns from some celebrities. The laws do not apply to parody accounts.
Donald Trump
Trump charges haven't been dropped despite fake video of Manhattan DA saying have been
The fake video was created using an appearance Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made in January 2022. The criminal investigation into Trump isn’t closed.
Guns
Ted Cruz hasn’t tweeted same message after different mass shootings
Viral tweets claim Sen. Ted Cruz copy and pasted the same message to Twitter after mass shootings. That’s false.
Extreme Weather
Your homeowners insurance may cover tornado damage, but it depends on where you live
Some standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage, but you may need to purchase additional windstorm coverage if you live in a storm-prone area.
Education
Florida House Bill 999 won’t ban historically Black fraternities and sororities from state universities
Opponents of the bill, which seeks to bar Florida colleges from funding programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, call it vague and unconstitutional.
Education
No, Florida House Bill 999 won’t ban historically Black fraternities and sororities from state universities
Florida House Bill 999 will not ban historically Black fraternities or sororities from universities in the state. But opponents say the bill is unconstitutional.
National
No, Sen. Ted Cruz didn’t tweet the same message after different mass shootings
Viral tweets claim Sen. Ted Cruz copy and pasted the same message to Twitter after mass shootings. That’s false.
Scams
VERIFY Fast Facts: 4 ways to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Scams
How to spot charity donation scams
VERIFY viewers often ask about charity scams. Here are four ways to make sure your donation is in the right hands.
Sports
Yes, American flags can appear backward on uniforms on purpose
At the World Baseball Classic, Team USA copied Army regulations by having an American flag patch on their right sleeve with the stars facing forward.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho requires lethal injection be used for all executions when available. A new law makes the firing squad an option only if injection is not.
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