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What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to use the military to support mass deportations

With a governor’s approval, the National Guard can detain individuals, but the other military branches can only offer logistical support for immigration enforcement.

Donald Trump

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to use the military to support mass deportations

Presidents can deploy the military for immigration enforcement. The National Guard can sometimes be used to detain, while active-duty soldiers can’t.

Elections

No, Matt Gaetz is not guaranteed to get his House seat back after withdrawing from AG consideration

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, leaving his House seat open. Here's why he can't automatically get it back after bowing out as Trump's attorney general pick.

Medicare

What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams

Many readers have asked us about ads that tout extra benefits for people on Medicare Advantage plans. Here’s what you need to know about how the plans actually work.

Government

Gaetz can't automatically get House seat back after withdrawing

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress, which means he can’t automatically get his open House seat back after withdrawing as Trump’s attorney general pick.

Money

Yes, the average Thanksgiving meal this year is more affordable than last year

Cheaper turkey prices nationwide have helped the overall cost of a Thanksgiving dinner come down from a record high in 2022.

Elections

No, it’s not unusual for vote counting to take this long

States have until Dec. 11 to certify their election results, and the fact that many haven't yet is not a sign of fraud.

Courts

Once he becomes President, Trump will have the authority to pardon Jan. 6 rioters

After Trump made many comments throughout his campaign about pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, people are wondering if it's possible for him to do so once he’s president.

Elections

Many states are still counting votes. That’s normal.

Even though the 2024 election was called for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris weeks ago, there remain a few million ballots left to be tabulated.

Education

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education

Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship by executive order. Amending the Constitution would require congressional action and ratification by the states.

Weather

VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold

VERIFY looked into five common claims about staying warm and protecting your home against freezing temperatures.

'The holidays don't stop': Local attraction makes back-to-back donation drives

Standoff ends with suspect arrested on domestic violence charge

Frost advisory issued for Saturday morning

VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold

No, Trump’s New York hush money case was not dismissed

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to use the military to support mass deportations

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to use the military to support mass deportations

No, Matt Gaetz is not guaranteed to get his House seat back after withdrawing from AG consideration

What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams

Gaetz can't automatically get House seat back after withdrawing

Yes, the average Thanksgiving meal this year is more affordable than last year

No, it’s not unusual for vote counting to take this long

Once he becomes President, Trump will have the authority to pardon Jan. 6 rioters

Many states are still counting votes. That’s normal.

What we can VERIFY about Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education

VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold

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