US Troops (Usually) Don't Get Paid During a Government Shutdown, But Congress Does
However, Congress has passed legislation to pay service members during specific government shutdowns in the past.
Yes, Biden Commuted Sentences of Chinese Spies and Sex Offender. Here's What Else We Found
The commutations were separate from the over 1,000 people whose sentences the U.S. president commuted on Dec. 12, 2024.
Unpacking Claims That High Radiation Levels in New York Are Connected to Drone Sightings
Reports of high radiation levels in New York City were not corroborated by official figures.
Critics Say Musk's Influence on Trump Led GOP To Cut Children's Cancer Research. Here's What We Know
A U.S. government shutdown loomed after a Trump-backed spending bill failed to pass in the House.
No, Elon Musk Did Not Buy Boeing in Late 2024
YouTube users promoted rumors throughout 2024, falsely claiming the tech CEO bought numerous companies, including McDonald's, Amazon and others.
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These Videos Don't Show 'Hidden Tunnel' Under UnitedHealthcare CEO's Home
Artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated an unfounded online rumor following the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Musk Falsely Claimed Spending Bill Included 40% Salary Increase for Congress. Here's the Real Number
The bipartisan bill failed, and it's unknown whether its successor will include a provision to increase lawmakers' pay.
Old Photo Shows Hospital Patients Sunbathing on Deck
Documents say the picture shows a “group of poliomyelitis and arthritic patients.”
No Evidence Louis Vuitton Burns Unsold Handbags
The company was rumored to destroy its unsold stock at the end of each year to preserve its exclusivity and prevent products from being discounted.
'The Big Bend' NYC: Dissecting Tall Tales About the Abstract Skyscraper
At 4,000 feet long, it would be the longest building in New York City — if indeed it's ever built.
US Speaker of the House Doesn't Have To Be a Member of Congress
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., suggested electing billionaire Elon Musk as Speaker of the House.
The Truth About RFK Jr.'s History of Heroin Addiction
President-elect Donald Trump's health secretary nominee is known for his anti-vaccination views.
Trump Falsely Accused of Claiming US and Italy Have Been Allies 'Since the Time of Ancient Rome'
The claim originated from a speech Trump gave during a joint press conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in 2019.
False Rumors Claim Elon Musk's Mom Said This Quote About Poor People and Her 'Son's Factories'
The tech billionaire's mother bemoaned declining birth rates during an interview on Fox News.
Debunking Story About Barron Trump Helping a Homeless Black Man
Snopes received reader emails and searches asking if a story about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's youngest son helping a homeless man was true.
Biden's Critics Claim He's Issued More Pardons Than Any Other President. Here Are the Numbers
Jimmy Carter's pardon for the more than 200,000 Vietnam War draft dodgers is a difficult record to beat.
This Glow-in-the-Dark Bike Path Is Real, But That Viral Image Isn't What You Think
Social media users said the unique cycle path is solar-powered and located in Poland.
Yes, Elon Musk's Father Has 2 Kids with His Stepdaughter
Errol Musk had married and divorced Jana Bezuidenhout's mother before he fathered two of her children.
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