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Would a former president get Secret Service protection in prison? What we can VERIFY
SCOTUS
There is no way to enforce the Supreme Court’s new code of conduct
The Supreme Court has adopted its first-ever code of conduct. But there’s no mechanism in place to enforce the code, as people online correctly claim.
Travel
Claim that Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day needs context
Road delays are at their worst across major metros the day before Thanksgiving, but the Sunday after is when airports are busiest.
National
Recreational marijuana laws and employers: What we can VERIFY
VERIFY looks into whether workers who use recreational marijuana in states where it has been legalized are protected from disciplinary action by their employers.
AI
Yes, AI is allowed in political ads. But that may change soon
While lawmakers and the FEC have considered rules for the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising, there are no laws against it yet.
AI
Political ads are allowed to use AI, but that could soon change
While lawmakers and the FEC have considered rules for the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising, there are no laws against it yet.
Government
Yes, the 14th Amendment’s ‘insurrection clause’ applies to members of Congress
The law disqualifies members who engage in insurrection from holding office, but it can be difficult to enforce.
AI
Images of Walmart self-checkout machines asking for tips are AI-generated
Social media users wondered if images of Walmart self-checkout machines requesting tips were real. The person who posted them explained the images were AI-generated.
VERIFY
Yes, homeowners insurance covers damage from wildfires
The Oregon Road and Gray Fires destroyed hundreds of buildings in Spokane County. Homeowners reached out to Verify with questions about what their insurance covers.
Israel-Hamas War
No, a viral image of a woman climbing stairs in a bombed building isn’t from the Israel-Hamas war
The photo of a woman climbing the stairs of a destroyed building does not show current events in Gaza.
Government
What we can VERIFY about recreational marijuana laws and employee protections
Some workers who use marijuana in states where recreational use has been legalized are protected from disciplinary action by their employers, while others are not.
Donald Trump
Would Trump get Secret Service if he goes to prison?
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.
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