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Government
Can the House pass legislation without an elected speaker? Why the answer is unclear
Social Security
Yes, Social Security can require recipients to return overpaid benefits
Social Security sends overpayment notices in the mail to people who receive more money in benefits than they should have. Here’s what recipients should know.
Social Security
Yes, Social Security can require recipients to return overpaid benefits
Social Security sends overpayment notices to people who receive more in benefits than they should have been paid. This is more common within the SSI program.
Government
No, the shutdown deal did not include a pay raise for Congress
The 45-day spending agreement to avoid a government shutdown was amended to specifically prevent members of Congress from receiving cost-of-living increases.
Government
5 Fast Facts about the speaker of the House
On Oct. 3, the House of Representatives ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as speaker. Here’s what we can VERIFY about the leadership position.
Government
No, the Oct. 4 emergency alert test won’t damage devices
FEMA's nationwide emergency alert test is not new nor does it force devices to connect with or send information to the government.
Immigration
Driver’s licenses and IDs don’t allow undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections
Several VERIFY readers asked if undocumented immigrants receive ID cards or driver’s licenses, and whether they can vote as a result. Here’s what we found.
Immigration
Undocumented immigrants don’t get driver’s licenses when they cross the border
VERIFY explains how undocumented immigrants can receive driver’s licenses in some states and whether this makes them eligible to vote.
National
Most states don't require home sellers to disclose whether someone has died in the house
California has the most comprehensive requirements of any of the eight states that mandate death disclosures.
Money
Whether you can stay anonymous after winning the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot depends on where you bought the ticket
State laws determine the rules regarding anonymity for winners. These 17 states allow you to not reveal your identity publicly.
Coronavirus
Mayo Clinic didn’t ‘quietly’ update its website to say hydroxychloroquine can treat COVID-19
Viral posts falsely claim the Mayo Clinic recently updated its website to say hydroxychloroquine can be used to treat COVID-19. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Government
Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment
Senator Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in the Senate, has died at 90. Her death has some wondering how her seat will be filled. Here are the rules.
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