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crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Former CIA Officer Arrested After $40 Million in Gold Found at Home

A former CIA official, David Rush, was arrested after FBI agents found about 303 gold bars valued over $40 million, plus $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches, at his Virginia home. Prosecutors say the case involves stealing public money and a pattern of false statements about his education and military history, including claimed degrees from Clemson, RPI, and the Naval Postgraduate School. The FBI and CIA say they are continuing to investigate, and Rush’s detention hearing was postponed to June 5 as prosecutors and defense counsel review more information.

via CBS News|

#arrest #cia #crime

politics6 months ago•7 min saved

Trump's Prime-Time Address: Fact Checks and Key Takeaways

During his prime-time address, Donald Trump repeated numerous false claims about inflation, gas prices, investment, wars, migration, Social Security, and crime, many of which have been debunked or exaggerated, highlighting misinformation in his speech.

via CNN|

#donald-trump #fact-check #false-claims

politics7 months ago•7 min saved

Trump dismisses affordability concerns as a Democratic 'con job'

During a televised Cabinet meeting, President Trump made numerous false claims about the economy, foreign aid, energy, and election results, many of which have been debunked or exaggerated, including statements on inflation, investment figures, gas prices, aid to Ukraine, and the 2020 election.

via CNN|

#cabinet-meeting #donald-trump #fact-check

fact-checking8 months ago•7 min saved

Fact Check: Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Prices

President Trump made numerous false claims about inflation and prices, including asserting that prices have fallen under his administration, which is contradicted by official data showing inflation and rising costs in various sectors like groceries, drugs, and energy. His claims about gas prices, drug costs, and inflation rates are also misleading or incorrect, with some exaggerations and inaccuracies highlighted by fact-checkers.

via CNN|

#economy #fact-checking #false-claims

fact-checking8 months ago•8 min saved

Trump Highlights Military Strength and Japan Ties Amid Political Tensions

President Trump made numerous false claims during a speech to US troops in Japan, including about the 2020 election, economic indicators, wars, and military actions, which have been fact-checked and debunked.

via CNN|

#fact-check #fact-checking #false-claims

politics8 months ago•4 min saved

Fact Check: Trump’s Claims on Ending Wars and Peace Deals

President Donald Trump made multiple false claims during a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, including a debunked story about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and exaggerated assertions about ending wars and providing military aid, while also making unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 election and tariffs.

via CNN|

#false-claims #military-analysis #politics

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Community Reacts to ICE Detention and Disputed Child Arrest in Everett

A police chief in Everett, Massachusetts, contradicted claims made by DHS officials that a 13-year-old boy detained by ICE possessed a firearm and had an extensive criminal record, revealing instead that no firearm was found and that police did not contact ICE about his arrest. The DHS official, Tricia McLaughlin, falsely claimed the boy posed a safety threat with weapons and a criminal history, which local officials and police dispute. The incident has sparked protests and criticism of DHS's credibility and tactics.

via The Daily Beast|

#child-detention #false-claims #ice

politics9 months ago•7 min saved

Fact Check: Trump’s False Claims and Impact on Public Health and Markets

During a Cabinet meeting, President Trump made numerous false claims about vaccines, the Amish community, drug wars, wars he 'settled,' and election results, which have been debunked by fact-checkers.

via CNN|

#donald-trump #fact-check #false-claims

politics9 months ago•8 min saved

Trump Criticized for False Claims and Boastful Speech to Military Leaders

President Trump made numerous false claims during a speech to military officials, including exaggerated statements about the US military's strength, misinformation about Biden's stance on Space Force, NATO spending, aid to Ukraine, and immigration, among others. Many of these claims have been debunked or are inaccurate.

via CNN|

#biden #fact-check #false-claims

politics9 months ago•4 min saved

Trump's UN Speech: False Claims and Bold Challenges

During a speech at the UN, Donald Trump made several false and misleading claims, including exaggerated costs of UN headquarters renovation, overstated achievements in ending wars, and inaccurate statements about Germany's energy policies and renewable energy effectiveness. Fact checks reveal many of his assertions are incorrect or exaggerated.

via DW|

#climate-change #donald-trump #fact-check

politics9 months ago•11 min saved

Trump's UN Speech: Fact Checks, Attacks, and Controversial Remarks

Donald Trump's recent UN speech was filled with numerous false claims about topics such as wars, the economy, climate change, and immigration, many of which have been debunked or exaggerated, highlighting misinformation in his statements.

via CNN|

#climate-change #donald-trump #fact-check

immigration10 months ago•1 min saved

US Tightens Immigration Checks on 'Anti-American' Views and Falsified Information

USCIS is strengthening screening processes and updating policies to address immigration fraud, particularly false claims of U.S. citizenship, emphasizing serious consequences for deceitful practices and clarifying the application of legal standards under the Matter of Zhang decision.

via USCIS (.gov)|

#false-claims #immigration #immigration-fraud

politics11 months ago•11 min saved

Trump Highlights Persistent Crime Issues in Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump has repeatedly made false claims about Washington DC's crime rates, praised an executive order allowing police to notify ICE about undocumented immigrants, and engaged in international diplomacy with a call to Norway's finance minister about the Nobel Peace Prize. The article also covers political tensions over immigration policies, international summits, and academic censorship related to Palestine.

via The Guardian|

#alaska-summit #dc-crime #false-claims

politics11 months ago•13 min saved

Federal Lies Lead to Dropped Cases and Challenges in Prosecuting LA Protesters

Federal law enforcement reports on LA protesters during June demonstrations contained false statements, leading to the dismissal of several felony charges, highlighting issues with accuracy and prosecutorial practices in politically charged cases.

via The Guardian|

#dismissed-cases #false-claims #federal-agents

politics11 months ago•4 min saved

Macron Sues Candace Owens Over Claims About First Lady's Birth

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron filed a defamation lawsuit against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, accusing her of spreading false and defamatory claims that Brigitte Macron was born a man, which Owens continued to promote despite requests for retraction. The lawsuit seeks damages and aims to stop the spread of these allegations, which the Macrons say have caused them significant harm.

via CBS News|

#brigitte-macron #candace-owens #defamation-lawsuit