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Donald Trump
No, photo doesn’t show Marines at a Trump campaign fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago
Government
Would a former president get Secret Service protection in prison? What we can VERIFY
Many readers asked if former President Trump would get Secret Service protection if he’s convicted of a crime and goes to prison. Here’s why the answer is unclear.
Donald Trump
No, a New York judge didn’t bar Donald Trump from going to Barron Trump's graduation
The judge presiding over Trump’s hush money trial said it’s too early to decide if the former president would be allowed to attend Barron Trump’s May 17 graduation.
Donald Trump
No, all courts do not have the same camera policy
Federal and state courts have different rules for cameras during trials. That’s why Trump’s hush money trial isn’t being televised in New York.
Economy
Viral post listing store closures in blue states is misleading
A post claims Walmart, Target, Starbucks, Lowes and other brands have been closing stores because of the economy. VERIFY fact-checks the numbers.
Taxes
VERIFYING what happens if you don’t file or pay your taxes on time
The IRS penalizes taxpayers for both filing late and paying late. We VERIFY how you can avoid or reduce late penalties and interest.
Government
What we can VERIFY about Arizona’s reinstatement of an 1864 abortion ban
The Arizona Supreme Court recently upheld an 1864 law that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. But the near-total abortion ban is not yet in effect.
Elections
Fact-checking post about voter registrations without photo IDs
A post shared by Elon Musk claims more than 2 million people in Texas, Pennsylvania and Arizona registered to vote without IDs in 2024. Those numbers are wrong.
Money
Yes, personal checks typically expire after 180 days
Personal checks typically expire after 180 days or six months. If you have an expired or stale check, you can request a replacement from the check issuer.
Elections
Post falsely claims 2 million people registered to vote without photo ID in 3 states
A viral post claims over 2 million people in Texas, Pennsylvania and Arizona registered to vote without photo IDs in 2024. Here's why the numbers are wrong.
Taxes
Yes, you can check the status of your tax refund
The IRS has an online tool and a mobile app where taxpayers can check the status of their tax return. We explain how it works.
Scams
No, the National Do Not Call Registry does not stop all unsolicited phone calls
Unsolicited political or charity calls, surveys are still allowed if the number is on Do Not Call Registry. The list only blocks sales calls and illegal robocalls.
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