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Government

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.
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.
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.
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.
Food

No, California is not banning Skittles

The California Food Safety Act will ban four food additives beginning in 2027, but the law doesn’t affect Skittles. We VERIFY why.
Shutdown

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

While much of the government will run out of funding if Congress doesn’t pass legislation by Nov. 17, several veterans programs are still funded for another year.
Shutdown

What’s open and closed during a government shutdown: 8 Fast Facts

Will airports and post offices remain open? What about national parks? We VERIFY what you need to know during a government shutdown.
Shutdown

No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments

Several VERIFY readers asked if they’ll still receive their Social Security checks in the event of a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Shutdown

Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? What about other federal workers? VERIFY answers 5 top questions.
Taxes

IRS new income tax brackets don’t apply to 2023 returns

The IRS released new income tax brackets and standard deduction amounts for 2024 taxes that will be filed in 2025. Here’s what that means for you.

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Would a former president get Secret Service protection in prison? What we can VERIFY

There is no way to enforce the Supreme Court’s new code of conduct

Recreational marijuana laws and employers: What we can VERIFY

Yes, AI is allowed in political ads. But that may change soon

Yes, the 14th Amendment’s ‘insurrection clause’ applies to members of Congress

What we can VERIFY about recreational marijuana laws and employee protections

No, California is not banning Skittles

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

What’s open and closed during a government shutdown: 8 Fast Facts

No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments

Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet

IRS new income tax brackets don’t apply to 2023 returns

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