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Elections

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

Health

Yes, some black plastics in kitchen utensils, toys are made from recycled electronics

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.
National

Yes, elected officials picked for Trump's cabinet will have to resign before taking new role

Rubio, Stefanik, Gaetz and Noem will need to resign due to a Constitutional clause and similar state laws that prevent elected officials from holding dual offices.
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

Yes, 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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump

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

Donald Trump has pledged to “send all education work and needs back to the States.” Here’s what we know about his proposal to transform the education system.
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.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn’t offer flex cards

Flex cards are only offered by some private Medicare Advantage plans and only cover certain expenses.
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.

Chrissy the emu finally going home after Arkansas adventure

Police: Shots fired at Fort Smith restaurant, suspect in custody

Cold air settles across Arkansas and Oklahoma through the end of the week

Severe storms tonight in Arkansas & Oklahoma | Weather Impact Alert

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

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

Yes, some black plastics in kitchen utensils, toys are made from recycled electronics

Yes, elected officials picked for Trump's cabinet will have to resign before taking new role

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

Yes, Trump will have the authority to pardon Jan. 6 rioters

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

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

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

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

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

No, traditional Medicare doesn’t offer flex cards

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

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