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Health
Yes, the FDA is considering a ban on menthol cigarette sales
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.
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.
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.
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, 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
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.
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
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.
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