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Mullin: No more money to pay DHS employees as of May Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday his department will run out of money to pay employees’ salaries the first week of May, as lawmakers race to end a two-month shutdown of the…

Propaganda risk 40%
Claims checked 7
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

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Center88%
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Mullin: No more money to pay DHS employees as of May Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday his department will run out of money to pay employees’ salaries the first week of May, as lawmakers race to end a two-month shutdown of the…

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Appearing on “Fox and Friends” Tuesday morning, the secretary … Related storyboards

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The clearest point to anchor on is this: Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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confidence: 90%
Moderate concerns. Notable use of persuasive or loaded language.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup”
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While the evidence confirms the existence and general mission of ICE, none of the provided sources mention a specific presence or plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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web search NEUTRAL — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Immigration_an…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ever wonder who ICE officers and agents are arresting in your community? Check out our latest high-profile and worst of the worst arrests to get a closer look at the criminal aliens we’ve recently tak…
https://www.ice.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 16, 2026 · Since 2003, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been responsible for enforcing federal laws governing customs, trade,…
https://usafacts.org/articles/what-is-ice-and-what-does-it-d…
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Claim 2: “The Donald Trump administration have made a final decision over the controversial plan to impose a $15,000 visa deposit requirement on football fans”
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The evidence provided consists of general biographical information about Donald Trump and the White House homepage. There is no mention of a $15,000 visa deposit for football fans.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are committed to lowering costs for all Americans, securing our borders, unleashing American energy dominance, restoring peace through ...
https://www.whitehouse.gov/
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Claim 3: “The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog [launched an audit into Noem’s warehouse purchases]”
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Multiple sources confirm that the DHS watchdog/Office of Inspector General launched an audit or probe into warehouse purchases associated with Kristi Noem.
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web search NEUTRAL — Denver Human Services helps children, older adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services that support their overall well-being.
https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Office…
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, comparable to interior ministries abroad. Its missions involve anti-te…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) works to improve the security of the United States. The Department's work includes customs, border, and immigration enforcement, emergency response to natural…
https://www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-department-of-homeland-secu…
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Claim 4: “The department reportedly paid above market rate to buy the facilities to house ICE detainees”
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Two separate web search results explicitly state that the department reportedly paid above market rate to buy facilities to house ICE detainees under former Secretary Kristi Noem.
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web search NEUTRAL — ICE was created as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 following the September 11 attacks. It absorbed the prior functions of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the United States Cus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Immigration_and_…
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web search NEUTRAL — The department reportedly paid above market rate to buy the facilities to house ICE detainees.Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem oversaw the purchase of at least 11 warehouses to hold immi…
https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/dhs-audit-warehouses…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Department of Homeland Security’s watchdog has launched a probe into a $38 billion warehouse-to-megajail scheme pushed by ousted Secretary Kristi Noem and her alleged lover Corey Lewandowski.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ice-barbie-humiliation-d…
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Claim 5: “Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin earned a heap of scorn after saying Wednesday, “For some reason, ICE has been demonized.””
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Wikipedia confirms Markwayne Mullin as the DHS Secretary since 2026, and two separate web search results confirm he stated at a Police Week event that ICE has been 'demonized'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Markwayne Mullin is an American politician and businessman who has served since 2026 as the ninth United States secretary of homeland security.In his victory speech, Mullin said he sought to be appoin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markwayne_Mullin
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web search NEUTRAL — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told an audience at a Police Week event that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has be...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VOUJKMTgT8
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web search NEUTRAL — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told an audience at a Police Week event that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has been "demonized."
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/worl…
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Claim 6: “lawmakers race to end a two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security”
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A TikTok search result explicitly states the DHS remains shut down more than a month after funding expired, and another source mentions TSA agents working without pay during the shutdown, corroborating the state of a shutdown.
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web search NEUTRAL — Its stated mission is to conduct criminal investigations, enforce immigration laws, preserve national security, and protect public safety. ICE was created as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Immigration_and_…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down more than a month after its Congressional funding expired. Lawmakers have not yet reached an agreement to fund the department which houses immigra…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/why-did-homeland-secruity-sh…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Department of Homeland Security has begun issuing $10,000 bonus cheques to Transportation Security Administration agents who worked without pay and "with exemplary service" during the shutdown.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrj1znp0pyo
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Claim 7: “Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday his department will run out of money to pay employees’ salaries the first week of May”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia and government landing pages for DHS and other human services departments. There is no mention of Markwayne Mullin or a funding crisis regarding salaries in the first week of May.
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, comparable to interior ministries abroad. Its missions involve anti-te…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_…
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to the Colorado Department of Human Services At CDHS, we're the people who help people. CDHS supports people and families by connecting them with assistance, resources and support at every sta…
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — Denver Human Services helps children, older adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services that support their overall well-being.
https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Office…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.