The rumor emerged amid projections that Republicans might face losses in the impending midterm elections. WASHINGTON, DC: With the midterm elections just around the corner, social media has been buzzing with an unverified report alleging that Vice President JD Vance’s team is bracing for President Donald Trump to step down post-midterms due to declining health. … Read more
The fabricated quote reappeared online amid a fresh exchange of hostilities between Donald Trump and his predecessor. WASHINGTON, DC: A baseless rumor has been making the rounds on social media, falsely alleging that former President Barack Obama confessed to a grand design to dismantle the United States and establish Islam, only to have his plans … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — A viral rumor spreading across social media platforms falsely claims that a federal court has ordered Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar to reapply for United States citizenship. The Viral Claim The rumor originated from a post on X (formerly Twitter), which alleged that the 4th District US Immigration Court issued an order requiring … Read more
With Election Day just days away, New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate candidates are running out of time to convince undecided voters. Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican challenger former Sen. John E. Sununu are squaring off in an October 28 debate presented by WMUR-TV, a partner of PolitiFact. PolitiFact is providing live fact-checking of the … Read more
A newly launched political advertisement in the midterm cycle targets Florida Republican Senator Ashley Moody, claiming she played a decisive role in keeping government files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein under wraps. Broadcasted during the World Series on October 23, the campaign spot features an Epstein survivor who shares her traumatic experience … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has consistently defended the state’s $600 million investment in the Buffalo Bills’ new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, asserting that the franchise pumps $300 million into the regional economy annually. When Hochul stepped into the governorship in 2021, securing legislative approval for public financing of the $2.2 billion stadium was … Read more
Claim: Under the administration of Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (who is currently a U.S. Senate candidate), Minnesota has funded a nonprofit that distributes “booty bumping kits”—supplies intended for the rectal consumption of drugs, commonly referred to as “boofing.” Rating: Context Beginning in 2020, the state administration awarded multiple grants to … Read more
Given the star center’s extensive injury history, the false rumor immediately triggered alarm bells across the basketball community. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Philadelphia 76ers standout Joel Embiid was slated to make his comeback against the Indiana Pacers following a brief absence to manage plantar fasciitis. However, panic swept across social media after a viral post falsely … Read more
In late October, roughly a week before the 2026 midterm elections, users across Facebook began sharing an image purporting to show a genuine Truth Social post by U.S. President Donald Trump. In the alleged post, Trump preemptively declared a nationwide sweep for every Republican candidate. The viral image featured the following text: > “Why are … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — As the 2026 midterm election campaign intensifies, former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump have continued to trade sharp political barbs. Amid these exchanges, a viral social media rumor emerged claiming that Saturday Night Live (SNL) planned to have Obama take over the “Weekend Update” desk entirely by himself to deliver … Read more