A video authentically features interviews with individuals born in the 1800s. The footage was colorized from clips originally recorded in 1929. A reader inquired in June 2026 about the authenticity of a 14-minute YouTube video, questioning if it depicted genuine interviews with people born in the 19th century or was AI-generated. The video, titled "Interviews … Read more
A social media post claiming that historians ranked President Donald Trump’s second term as the worst in American history has circulated widely, garnering over 700,000 views. While some users accepted the claim, others expressed skepticism regarding its accuracy. The viral rumor, shared on X (formerly Twitter), suggested that Trump was upset by an annual presidential … Read more
Social media platforms have been circulating a quote falsely attributed to actor Matthew McConaughey, suggesting he expressed strong admiration for Donald Trump, calling him a "great friend" and a "better president." The fabricated quote, which claims McConaughey has "never met anyone braver, smarter, or who cares more about America than Donald Trump," emerged as criticism … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC: Recent social media discussions, amplified on platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram, have put forth a claim that President Donald Trump is orchestrating a regime change in Israel. This speculation emerged following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, an event that reportedly created friction with Benjamin … Read more
Reports of FBI Director Kash Patel announcing an investigation into vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have circulated widely on social media. The claims, which suggest Patel described the incident as a “sophisticated attack that was well-funded and planned,” and even mentioned an “Antifa Algae Attack Task Force,” have prompted scrutiny. However, a thorough … Read more
Social media is abuzz with a claim that citizen journalist Nick Shirley has uncovered a link between $17 million in contractor kickbacks and an LLC associated with the Obama Foundation. The rumor suggests that these kickbacks are connected to the Obama Presidential Center project. The viral posts allege that Shirley and his team discovered a … Read more
A claim circulating online in June 2026 alleged that actor Matthew McConaughey had publicly endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump. The supposed statement attributed to McConaughey praised Trump as “braver, smarter, or who cares more about America,” and referred to him as “a great friend and an even better president.” However, an investigation found no credible … Read more
A claim circulating on social media in June 2026 stated that a man named Ethan Caldwell was arrested for impersonating a museum tour guide and fabricating histories for artworks. The story gained traction through various platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, often accompanied by an image featuring a mugshot and the text of the claim, … Read more
An image circulated online in June 2026, purportedly showing the Abraham Lincoln statue at the Lincoln Memorial adorned with a traffic cone hat. The claim was that Scottish fans placed the hat on the statue during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, the image is fake. Searches for news reports or credible outlets publishing the … Read more
Amid increased attention on the Trump administration’s $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a $1.7 million contract was awarded to Green Water Solutions, an Ohio-based company. This contract, issued without competitive bidding, is for the installation of a “Nano Bubble” filtration system to address ongoing issues like algae. Federal contracting records indicate … Read more