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A claim spread that the U.S. Postal Service hired a private security company to station armed guards at post offices ahead of the midterms. There's no evidence. Here's what we know: snopes.com/news/2026/10/28/u…
United States Postal Service emblem and U.S. Mail sign on post office facade, San Francisco, California, September 18, 2025.

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A post claimed former President Franklin D. Roosevelt made numerous promises about Social Security when he first signed it into law. But is the "history lesson" factual? We broke it down: snopes.com/fact-check/social…
Photo collage of sepia-toned image of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt framed by a blank Social Security card.

ALT Photo collage of sepia-toned image of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt framed by a blank Social Security card.

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Every year, concerned social media users spread frenzied rumors about candy and chocolate as Halloween approaches. Here are 19 rumors we've looked into about the sweet treats: snopes.com/collections/candy…
A colorful display of candy. Sections with clear partitions show the candy. One arm in a blue sleeve extends a hand grabbing some of the candy.

ALT A colorful display of candy. Sections with clear partitions show the candy. One arm in a blue sleeve extends a hand grabbing some of the candy.

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❌ Trump didn't share a Truth Social post reading, "Why are we wasting time counting ballots?" We identified the source of the false claim. snopes.com/fact-check/trump-…
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❌ No, a video doesn't authentically show Trump waving to and saluting nobody prior to boarding Marine One. We closely examined reputable photos from the scene to determine the truth: snopes.com/fact-check/trump-…
U.S. President Donald Trump, wearing a suit, waves with his left hand while standing next to a saluting Marine standing next to Marine One, just outside the White House in the daytime on a sunny day.

ALT U.S. President Donald Trump, wearing a suit, waves with his left hand while standing next to a saluting Marine standing next to Marine One, just outside the White House in the daytime on a sunny day.

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1) Following the announcement of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, a rumor spread that first lady Melania Trump took credit for the deal from Pope Leo XIV. Here's what we know about the timeline of the ceasefire negotiations: snopes.com/news/2026/10/27/m…
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❌ No, Tim Allen isn't behind a Facebook post attacking Democrats. We traced different versions of the post: snopes.com/fact-check/tim-al…
Photograph shows actor Tim Allen at the Toy Story 5 premiere.

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1) After the Trump administration reopened an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, Snopes readers asked us to again look into whether there's any evidence she married her brother to commit immigration fraud. The claim is unfounded.
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2) Here's what we can verify about Omar's past marriages and family history. 👇 snopes.com/news/2026/10/27/i…

Did Ilhan Omar marry her brother? Name dispute revives unfounded rumor

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Social media users claimed Poland passed a bill allowing border guards to shoot at migrants. Here's what the law says: snopes.com/fact-check/poland…
People in military uniform wearing guns stand near a wall.

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For months, we’ve been digging into claims surrounding high-profile midterm election candidates that have persisted throughout their campaigns. We compiled our reporting on the candidates: snopes.com/collections/midte…
Collage shows 2026 U.S. midterm election candidates Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Democrat candidate for US Senate Rep. James Talarico of Texas and U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan.

ALT Collage shows 2026 U.S. midterm election candidates Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Democrat candidate for US Senate Rep. James Talarico of Texas and U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan.

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We dug into our archives to collect a variety of claims that involved fake or misleading imagery related to protests: snopes.com/collections/fake-…
A montage of three images: on the left, a fake image of Paris on fire. In the middle, a fake image of a golden statue of U.S. President Donald Trump draped with toilet paper. On the right, a fake black and white image of Black children walking down the street holding hands.

ALT A montage of three images: on the left, a fake image of Paris on fire. In the middle, a fake image of a golden statue of U.S. President Donald Trump draped with toilet paper. On the right, a fake black and white image of Black children walking down the street holding hands.

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✅ Yes, some election volunteers are training for what to do if federal agents attempt to intimidate voters at the polls. Here's what we know: snopes.com/fact-check/electi…
A photo of people walking into a building with glass doors. A stand-up sign out front says "Elections Training Seminar" and points to the building.

ALT A photo of people walking into a building with glass doors. A stand-up sign out front says "Elections Training Seminar" and points to the building.

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Trump has amplified a long-standing rumor that illegal votes cast on behalf of dead people sway U.S. elections. But multiple studies have disproven the claim. snopes.com/fact-check/dead-p…
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Don't be fooled by this video supposedly showing a newborn baby with a mustache. We found several signs of AI generation or manipulation. ❌ snopes.com/fact-check/baby-b…
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1) Has the Pentagon "built a 90-day survival plan," as posts claim? We outlined what we know about its FORTRESS initiative, which reportedly requires military bases to ensure they can operate for at least 90 days without civilian power, fuel, water or supply lines. 👇️
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2) Read our full report here: snopes.com/fact-check/pentag…

What we know about Pentagon's FORTRESS initiative to keep military bases running off-grid

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✅Yes, Trump said that if Democrats win, "You’re going to be thrown into a system where everyone gets healthcare." But he made the statement long before the 2026 midterms. snopes.com/fact-check/trump-…
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Social media users claimed 3D-printed salmon is being sold in U.S. stores. The posts spread after an Israeli company launched a line of 3D-printed salmon products in some retailers last month. Here's what to know: snopes.com/fact-check/3d-pri…
Close up photo of a raw salmon steak marinated in plate garnish with a lettuce leaf and a wedge of lime.

ALT Close up photo of a raw salmon steak marinated in plate garnish with a lettuce leaf and a wedge of lime.

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Kim Jong Un is back in the news as dubious reports claiming he died spread online. We dug into our archives to compile 10 investigations related to the North Korean leader: snopes.com/collections/kim-j…
Kim Jong Un, North Korea's supreme leader, wears a black suit and stands behind a lectern with three microphones. A blue curtain and the North Korean flag are visible in the background.

ALT Kim Jong Un, North Korea's supreme leader, wears a black suit and stands behind a lectern with three microphones. A blue curtain and the North Korean flag are visible in the background.

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