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Government

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

Government

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

Sen. Dianne Feinstein died at 90. Now, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to appoint someone else to fill the vacancy until the 2024 general election.
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.
Shutdown

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Government

Retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Federal retirees, including military veterans, will still get retirement checks during a shutdown. Social Security won’t be affected, either.
Shutdown

Yes, food stamps could run out during a government shutdown

The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
Shutdown

How SNAP and WIC are affected by a government shutdown

The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
Elections

No, ‘500,000 Venezuelans’ with Temporary Protected Status won’t be able to vote in the presidential election

The White House's recent TPS expansion for Venezuelan migrants has prompted confusion about whether they can vote. Here's what we can VERIFY.
Science

Yes, the FDA is allowing Elon Musk’s Neuralink to begin human trials

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is conducting its first human clinical trial of a brain implant. We VERIFY how the FDA process for studies like this works.
Elections

VERIFYING claims from the second Republican presidential primary debate

The second presidential primary debate on Sept. 27 drew heated discussion among seven GOP candidates. VERIFY fact-checked claims made during the debate.
Shutdown

Yes, you are still responsible for paying your student loans during a government shutdown

Student loan repayments will resume in October — and interest will continue to accrue — even if the federal government shuts down.
Shutdown

Yes, veterans will still get disability, pension benefits during government shutdown

While much of the government will run out of funding without a new budget, several veterans programs are still funded for another year.

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Newswest 9 | Midland, Texas | newswest9.com

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

Yes, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom can fill Feinstein’s seat with an interim appointment

Driver’s licenses and IDs don’t allow undocumented immigrants to vote in federal elections

Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Yes, food stamps could run out during a government shutdown

How SNAP and WIC are affected by a government shutdown

No, ‘500,000 Venezuelans’ with Temporary Protected Status won’t be able to vote in the presidential election

Yes, the FDA is allowing Elon Musk’s Neuralink to begin human trials

VERIFYING claims from the second Republican presidential primary debate

Yes, you are still responsible for paying your student loans during a government shutdown

Yes, veterans will still get disability, pension benefits during government shutdown

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