Former President Donald Trump called for the “immediate” release of the federal warrant the FBI used to search his Florida estate.
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Snopes→ CDC Drops Quarantine, Distancing Recommendations for COVID
The changes are driven by a recognition that an estimated 95% of Americans 16 and older have acquired some level of immunity.
Snopes→ Fake Photo Shows Fla. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart with Ghislaine Maxwell
According to Politico, Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart "signed off on the warrant that allowed federal agents to search former President Donald Trump's Florida residence."
Snopes→ Armed Man Killed After Trying to Breach FBI Office, Standoff
An armed man clad in body armor who tried to breach the FBI’s Cincinnati office on Thursday was shot and killed by police after he fled the scene and engaged in an hourslong standoff in a rural part of the state.
Snopes→ Is the Meme About Brittney Griner and Audrey Lorber True?
According to the meme, a white American named Audrey Lorber received far less jail time in Russia than Griner did for a similar drug possession crime.
Snopes→ Is IRS Hiring 87K New Agents To Audit Middle-Class Americans?
The GOP claimed newly hired tax agents will be "coming after" ordinary Americans.
Snopes→ Breyer, Gorsuch Join to Promote Education About Constitution
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia said that Breyer and Gorsuch will be spokesmen for civics education and civility in politics.
Snopes→ Did Pelosi Say China Is ‘One of the Freest Societies in the World’?
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was asked about her August 2022 trip to Taiwan during an appearance on the "Today" show.
Snopes→ Justice Dept. Seeks to Unseal Search Warrant of Trump Home
The Justice Department has asked a court to unseal the search warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump
Snopes→ Armed Man Approaches FBI Office, Exchanges Gunfire with Cops
An armed man decked out in body armor tried to breach a security screening area at an FBI field office.
Snopes→ Beaned Little League Batter Rises to Console Upset Pitcher
A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game.
Snopes→ London Kids to Be Offered Polio Shot After More Virus Found
Britain's Health Security Agency said it detected viruses derived from the oral polio vaccine in the sewage water of eight London boroughs.
Snopes→ Did Trump Break the Law? FBI Search Raises Fresh Questions
Whether an FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence is a prelude to criminal charges is unknown.
Snopes→ House Explosion in Southern Indiana Kills 3
Three people were killed when a house exploded in the southern Indiana city of Evansville.
Snopes→ Cancellation of Atlanta Festival Sparks New Fight over Guns
Some people are convinced Atlanta will lose more music festivals and performances on public land as organizers and artists learn that state law makes it nearly impossible for them to stop people from carrying guns among the alcohol-fueled crowds.
Snopes→ Why Don’t Facts Change Minds? A Researcher In Human Development Explains
Here’s a look into research that explains why it’s natural to resist changing your mind — and how you can get better at making these shifts.
Snopes→ Biden Begins Summer Vacation with Family in South Carolina
The first couple was planning to be in Kiawah Island, noted for its private beach and golf resort.
Snopes→ MIT Researcher: Respectful Conversations About Abortion Lead To Positive Outcomes
Kate W. Isaacs, a lecturer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says thoughtful talks between abortion-rights and anti-abortion advocates can reduce negative stereotypes and foster empathy.
Snopes→ Lawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant’s Remains Shared ‘For a Laugh’
Vanessa Bryant's attorney told jurors that the cell-phone photos shot at the crash scene by a deputy and a fire captain were “visual gossip" viewed “for a laugh," and had no official purpose.
Snopes→ Ukraine Says 9 Russian Warplanes Destroyed in Crimea Blasts
Ukraine said Wednesday that nine Russian warplanes were destroyed in a deadly string of explosions at an air base in Crimea that appeared to be the result of a Ukrainian attack.
Snopes→ Did a CPAC Banner Say, ‘We Are All Domestic Terrorists’?
Another banner at the same conservative conference warned, " You'reNext: The Rise of the Democrat Gulag."
Snopes→ Native Americans Urge Boycott of ‘Tone Deaf’ Pilgrim Museum
Native Americans in Massachusetts are calling for a boycott of a popular living history museum.
Snopes→ Don’t Be Too Quick to Blame Social Media for America’s Polarization – Cable News Has Bigger Effect, Study Finds
The study tracked the TV news consumption habits of tens of thousands of American adults each month from 2016 through 2019.
Snopes→ Cigarette Ads Aggressively Target Kids in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, New Study Finds
The tactics included displaying cigarettes near snacks, sweets, and sugary drinks.
Snopes→ Biden Signs ‘Burn Pits’ Help for Vets; a Personal Win, Too
President Joe Biden signed legislation expanding federal health care services for millions of veterans who served at military bases where toxic smoke billowed from huge “burn pits.”
Snopes→ Did Biden Try To Shake Hands with Schumer Twice?
Many thought the president looked a little confused at a recent press event.
Snopes→ Iranian Operative Charged in Plot to Murder John Bolton
Shahram Poursafi, identified by U.S. officials as a member of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, is currently wanted by the FBI on charges related to the murder-for-hire plot.
Snopes→ Social Media Offers Parents More Controls. But Do They Help?
Platforms from Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram are bolting on new features they say will make their services safer and more age appropriate.
Snopes→ Russians Buy Last Goods from H&M, IKEA As Stores Wind Down
Russians are snapping up Western fashion and furniture this week as H&M and IKEA sell off the last of their inventory in Russia.
Snopes→ Elon Musk Sells $7B in Tesla Shares Ahead of Twitter Fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Snopes→ Trump Says He Took the Fifth in NY Civil Investigation
Donald Trump invoked the Fifth Amendment and wouldn't answer questions under oath in the New York attorney general's long-running civil investigation into his business dealings.
Snopes→ ‘El Jefe’ the Jaguar, Famed in US, Photographed in Mexico
They call him “El Jefe,” he is at least 12 years old, and his crossing of the heavily guarded U.S.-Mexico border has sparked celebrations on both sides.
Snopes→ FBI Raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago: What Were Agents Looking For?
The Presidential Records Act, first passed in 1978, governs what happens to presidents' documents.
Snopes→ Motown Songwriter-Producer Lamont Dozier Dead at 81
Dozier died “peacefully” at his home near Scottsdale, Arizona, according to a statement issued by his family.
Snopes→ Anne Heche in Critical Condition, on Ventilator After Crash
Anne Heche remained hospitalized on a ventilator to help her breathe and faced surgery, days after the actor was injured in a fiery car crash.
Snopes→ Do These Photos Show People ‘Sky Camping’?
True or false, you'll only catch us "sky camping" inside the cabin of an airplane.
Snopes→ Police: Albuquerque Man Charged in Killings of 2 Muslim Men
The slayings drew the attention of President Joe Biden, who said such attacks "have no place in America."
Snopes→ Did Trump Say ‘Anyone Being Investigated by the FBI Is Not Qualified To Be President’?
Occupy Democrats shared a meme with this purported Trump quote after news broke that his Mar-a-Lago property had been searched by the FBI.
Snopes→ Brittney Griner Once Protested the National Anthem
Now, some conservatives are using such sentiments against her.
Snopes→ No, US Army’s Delta Force Did Not Seize an ‘IRS Weapons Shipment’ in DC
Consider the sourcelessness.