Is Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn’s Claim About “History’s Largest Tax Cuts” Accurate? While campaigning for reelection in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) has heavily promoted recent Republican legislation, claiming it represents the most substantial tax cut in the history of the United States. During a September 8 campaign stop, Nunn told … Read more
A recent political advertisement targeting Josh Turek, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Iowa, accuses him of dismissing border security and advocating for “amnesty” for undocumented immigrants. The commercial features a narrator stating, “Liberal politician Josh Turek supports amnesty for illegals,” alongside footage of Turek remarking, “We need an easier pathway to citizenship.” … Read more
Surrounded by prominent figures in the artificial intelligence sector, President Donald Trump declared a formal rebranding of the technology itself. “It’s not artificial. We all agree on that,” he stated on Sept. 29. That same day, the administration issued an executive order instructing federal departments and agencies to adopt the term “super intelligence” (SI) instead … Read more
Claim: Two images authentically show ancient Egyptian sculptures depicting cats walking and resting on their owners. Rating: <input type=”hidden” id=”article_url” value=”/fact-check/egyptian-sculptures-cats/”/> <p>In late September, a pair of images began circulating online, supposedly showcasing authentic ancient Egyptian sculptures of cats interacting with humans by walking and resting on them.</p> <p>One picture presents what looks like a … Read more
Claim: In October 2026, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts removed its Steinway pianos from the premises in order to sell them. Rating: False Context: According to statements from both the Kennedy Center and Steinway & Sons, the facility leases a portion of its pianos through a regional Steinway franchisee who is … Read more
Claim: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) euthanized approximately 67% of the animals it took in during 2024. Rating: True Context: According to official data from the state of Virginia—where PETA’s U.S. headquarters is located—this statistic is accurate. Specifically, calculations based on state records put the figure at 66.7%. A PETA spokesperson explained … Read more
Claim: A video from a political rally proves Donald Trump stated that his intelligence quotient (IQ) is 1,775. Rating: Context Certain social media uploads omitted crucial context, making it appear as though Trump was quantifying his personal intelligence when he uttered the figure 1,775 during a campaign speech. In reality, he was discussing the financial … Read more
Claim: During an address regarding the Iran conflict on October 5, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked, “They [Iran] can take out a city. Let ’em take out Los Angeles, let ’em take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay and it’s going to be over with very soon.” <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span … Read more
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — A widely shared video on social media alleges that the co-pilot of Flydubai Flight 1073 shouted “Death to America” before attempting to hijack the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight on September 30, 2026. This alarming claim has prompted a closer look into the facts surrounding the incident. ### Claim: Flydubai co-pilot shouted ‘Death … Read more
Trump’s latest cover arrives 35 days ahead of the US midterm elections, coinciding with a period of intense political, economic, and foreign-policy hurdles for his administration. WASHINGTON, DC: A recent assertion that US President Donald Trump has graced the cover of TIME magazine more times than any other figure has prompted a closer look at … Read more