The allegation was recently laid out in a GOP Senate committee report, then it found its way to social media and into the first Trump-Biden debate.
Author: Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY
Coronavirus updates: 9% of American adults exposed to COVID-19; world deaths could double before a vaccine is widely available, WHO warns
Texas A&M’s Midnight Yell was a little “eerie” with no fans. Florida is easing more restrictions. California is seeing more cases. Latest COVID news.
Tropical Storm Beta expected to slowly drift toward Texas coast; recovery from Sally continues
As Pensacola copes with effects of Sally, three storms are active in an exceptionally busy Atlantic hurricane season.
Derek Chauvin, former officer accused in George Floyd’s death, wants murder charges dismissed
Attorneys for Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis officer accused of killing George Floyd, have asked a judge to dismiss the murder charges against him.
Weakened Laura still carries a punch as it heads toward Atlantic Ocean
The remnants of Hurricane Laura continued to weaken Saturday but it may bring tornadoes to North Carolina and the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia region.
1 killed, 1 injured after car hits protesters on closed Seattle highway
Seattle has been the site of prolonged unrest following the May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, which sparked nationwide protests
Princeton removes Woodrow Wilson’s name from school, citing his ‘racist thinking and policies’
Princeton’s board votes to remove President Woodrow Wilson’s name from the school of public and international affairs. Students say it’s not enough.
Fact check: Ghana is not offering money, land to lure Black Americans
The African nation’s “Beyond the Return” program has several goals to entice investment and tourism, but it doesn’t give away land to Americans.
Unusual Mother’s Day weather: Polar vortex brings record cold temps, snow to the eastern US
Mother’s Day will bring Arctic blasts, wintry conditions and records low temperatures for two-thirds of the US. Meanwhile, a heat wave will hit Alaska
Fact Check: Reps. Omar and Ocasio-Cortez are not trying to ban Pledge of Allegiance
There is no evidence in any public record or legitimate news report of either member of Congress regarding a purported Pledge of Allegiance ban.