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White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego

The article's core claims are well-supported by multiple news sources. Trump's remarks about Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego are confirmed by video and reporting. Newsom's 'deranged and dangerous' condemnation and Bass's statement about encouraging attacks are directly quoted. Cheung's clarification is also documented. Geographic facts about San Diego and Los Angeles are supported by official and reference sources. No claims are contradicted.

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Mixed evidence www.nasa.gov Oct 6, 2026

NASA to Stream SpaceX Crew-12 Return, Splashdown Live - NASA

The article's core scheduling claims are well-supported: undocking on Oct 7 at 8:05 a.m. EDT and splashdown on Oct 8 off California are confirmed by multiple sources, though splashdown time varies slightly (11:34 vs 11:24 a.m.). Crew composition is fully supported. The audio-only communications claim lacks direct evidence. The briefing time and media contact details are partially supported but not fully verified.

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