Rep. Lauren Boebert falsely claimed this week that the recent wildfires near Los Angeles would still be burning if President Donald Trump had not ordered the military to release water from California dams. According to a fact check by The Dispatch, Trump's decision to release water from California dams did not contribute to fighting the fires near Los Angeles. "The …
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— A Nebraska state lawmaker apologized on Monday after he publicly cited a persistent but debunked rumor alleging that schools are placing litter boxes in school bathrooms to accommodate children who self-identify as cats. Bostelman initially said he was “shocked” when he heard stories that children were dressing as cats and dogs while at school, with claims that schools were …
