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Posts claimed California Gov. Gavin Newsom "forced" the closure of California refineries, which caused U.S. gas prices to soar. We investigated: snopes.com/fact-check/newsom…
Illustration shows a split of two photos separated by a vertical yellow line, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on the left and a Phillips 66 logo on a large structure on the right, with Newsom wearing a black shirt looking as if he's speaking to people in a serious manner, and with the Phillips 66 logo appearing sunny with a bit of blue sky visible at the top.

ALT Illustration shows a split of two photos separated by a vertical yellow line, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on the left and a Phillips 66 logo on a large structure on the right, with Newsom wearing a black shirt looking as if he's speaking to people in a serious manner, and with the Phillips 66 logo appearing sunny with a bit of blue sky visible at the top.

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We've fact-checked many alleged Trump quotes that have turned out to be real. Here are 28 such quotes from our archives: snopes.com/collections/real-…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while wearing a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt and red tie.

ALT U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while wearing a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt and red tie.

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After Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault earlier this week, we dug through our archives for rumors we've fact-checked about the disgraced Hollywood producer: snopes.com/collections/weins…
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court for sentencing in the sexual assault of Miriam Haley on Sept. 23, 2026 in New York.

ALT Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court for sentencing in the sexual assault of Miriam Haley on Sept. 23, 2026 in New York.
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Posts claimed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was prepared for a U.S. invasion. Here's the full story: snopes.com/fact-check/canada…
Image shows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a black suit, speaking at an event.

ALT Image shows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a black suit, speaking at an event.
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❌ No, footage doesn't authentically show an "overflow" crowd at a recent Minnesota Trump rally. To find the truth, we closely examined the video and screenshots being used to spread the rumor: snopes.com/fact-check/minnes…
Image shows screenshot of a 2024 Trump rally with Trump 2024 flags in the background.

ALT Image shows screenshot of a 2024 Trump rally with Trump 2024 flags in the background.
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⛽ No, a "Trump Fuel" station isn't selling gas for nearly $20 per gallon. Here's the real story: snopes.com/fact-check/trump-…
An AI-generated image of a gas station selling regular unleaded gasoline at $18.99 per gallon, plus at $19.49, premium at $19.99 and diesel at $21.49. The station, called "Trump Fuel," is decked out in patriotic imagery and features images of Donald Trump on its canopy and sign.

ALT An AI-generated image of a gas station selling regular unleaded gasoline at $18.99 per gallon, plus at $19.49, premium at $19.99 and diesel at $21.49. The station, called "Trump Fuel," is decked out in patriotic imagery and features images of Donald Trump on its canopy and sign.
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Some prominent conservative social media users have called for a boycott of Tillamook products due to a halal certification label on its packaging. We reached out to the company to ask whether its sales have been affected: snopes.com/fact-check/tillam…
The photograph shows three Tillamook cheese products places on shelves in a grocery store. From left to right, an orange cheese with a gray label reads "Extra Sharp Cheddar;" a white cheese with a blue label reads "Monterey Jack;" an orange cheese with a red label reads "Sharp Cheddar." A round frame in the bottom left corner of the image shows a Halal certification label.

ALT The photograph shows three Tillamook cheese products places on shelves in a grocery store. From left to right, an orange cheese with a gray label reads "Extra Sharp Cheddar;" a white cheese with a blue label reads "Monterey Jack;" an orange cheese with a red label reads "Sharp Cheddar." A round frame in the bottom left corner of the image shows a Halal certification label.

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Posts claimed Trump or his aides were considering attaching his name to Ford's Theatre, where Lincoln was assassinated. Here's what we know: snopes.com/news/2026/09/24/t…
An image shows a backdrop photo of the colorful balcony inside Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., where former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was shot in 1865, captured from the seats below, as well as a superimposed picture of President Donald Trump on the right side of the image, looking with a serious facial expression in the direction of the balcony and theater, and wearing a blue suit, red tie and white shirt.

ALT An image shows a backdrop photo of the colorful balcony inside Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., where former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was shot in 1865, captured from the seats below, as well as a superimposed picture of President Donald Trump on the right side of the image, looking with a serious facial expression in the direction of the balcony and theater, and wearing a blue suit, red tie and white shirt.
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People online claim Pope Leo XIV and Vice President JD Vance criticized each other on the subject of compassion. But there's no evidence the back-and-forth ever happened. ❌ snopes.com/fact-check/pope-l…
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1) A claim is circulating online that FCC Chair Brendan Carr was a member of a "child sex trafficking cult." We unpacked the rumor. 👇️
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2) The organization was an AA group in Washington, D.C., according to an investigation published by The Guardian. Former members reportedly said Carr wasn't involved in sexual misconduct, instead describing him as a "victim" and "a safe respite" from the abuse.
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3) Read our full report here: snopes.com/news/2026/09/24/f…

Unpacking allegations FCC Chair Brendan Carr was in 'sex trafficking cult'

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Yes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a recall of more than 160,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat. We inspected why the meat was recalled: snopes.com/fact-check/usda-m…
A label on a cardboard box reads A&D Foods Slice Ribeye 4oz

ALT A label on a cardboard box reads A&D Foods Slice Ribeye 4oz
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1) People online claim Denmark's delegation played "Send in the Clowns" when Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at a signing ceremony for the recent U.S.-Denmark-Greenland security agreement. We investigated the rumor. 👇️
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2) While two separate livestreams show the song really played during the event, the truth behind who was responsible is murky. 🔗 Read our full report here: snopes.com/news/2026/09/23/d…

Did Denmark play 'Send in the Clowns' when Rubio arrived at Greenland deal ceremony?

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A rumor that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar married her brother resurfaced after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said his agency was investigating the claim. There's no evidence to support it. Here's what we uncovered: snopes.com/news/2026/09/19/i…
A Black woman wearing a blue hijab looks forward.

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Yes, the Trump administration is considering two deals that would give pieces of Georgia's Cumberland Island to private owners. Here's the details: snopes.com/fact-check/cumber…
A body of water within Cumberland Island National Seashore runs through area surrounded by trees and grasses.

ALT A body of water within Cumberland Island National Seashore runs through area surrounded by trees and grasses.

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Posts claim more than 20 African countries banded together to combat the spread of the Sahara Desert by planting a giant wall of trees. The project's real – but perceived as an overall failure. Here's why: snopes.com/fact-check/africa…
A Black person is shown watering plants in a greenhouse.

ALT A Black person is shown watering plants in a greenhouse.
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✅ Yes, 35 Pennsylvania Republicans voted against a bill that guaranteed daily recess for children in the state. snopes.com/fact-check/republ…
Children play on playground equipment at Northwest Elementary School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 17, 2024.

ALT Children play on playground equipment at Northwest Elementary School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 17, 2024.
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A video posted by a conservative pundit spread online claiming Democrats were giving $20,000 in benefits to "illegals" in Chicago. We investigated: snopes.com/news/2026/09/23/c…
A Latino man sits on the floor next to a stroller, surrounded by a pile of belongings, backpacks, bags and suitcases. He is bottle-feeding his infant child.

ALT A Latino man sits on the floor next to a stroller, surrounded by a pile of belongings, backpacks, bags and suitcases. He is bottle-feeding his infant child.

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