Beef is big business in Kansas, and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall is leaning heavily into that fact for his reelection campaign. Recently, he targeted his Democratic challenger, Adam Hamilton, accusing him of harboring ambitions to destroy the state’s cornerstone cattle sector. “In a state with more cattle than people, here’s the guy that wants to … Read more
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) is cautioning voters that her Democratic challenger, Florida state Representative Angie Nixon, would drive up the cost of living by raising taxes. In a campaign advertisement released by Moody, a waitress serves coffee to a table of seniors. “She works nine-hour shifts, mostly on her feet,” Moody narrates from off-camera. … Read more
Fact Check: Do Poll Worker Markings Disqualify Voting Ballots? Claim: Voting ballots marked in any way by poll workers are automatically disqualified. Rating: False Overview As voting for the upcoming elections approaches, a viral rumor has resurfaced online, claiming that if a poll worker writes or marks anything on a ballot—such as a checkmark, a … Read more
Following years of family tension and a prolonged legal battle after their 2016 split, several of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s children have chosen to go by the Jolie surname exclusively. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A viral social media post recently claimed that Brad Pitt expressed indifference over his children dropping his last name. As this … Read more
A viral rumor recently claimed that the Minnesota Democrat transferred campaign funds and money from illegal activities into international bank accounts. WASHINGTON, DC: In the wake of a federal law enforcement raid on Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar‘s residence concerning an ongoing immigration fraud investigation, social media users began spreading an unverified report alleging she transferred … Read more
Social media users poked fun at a rumor about a supposed MAGA-exclusive dating app, questioning how it would attract female users and cracking jokes about app outages during Republican conventions. WASHINGTON, DC: A viral social media post alleging that Donald Trump is planning to roll out a dating app specifically tailored for MAGA supporters has … Read more
Online rumors suggested that Taylor Swift was visibly distressed over an injury to Travis Kelce, prompting comfort from Donna Kelce and Caitlin Clark. Here is a look at the facts behind the story. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A viral claim recently made the rounds online, asserting that Taylor Swift broke down in tears after Travis Kelce … Read more
A viral screenshot making the rounds online falsely suggests the White House shared a picture of Donald Trump relaxing in a sauna with shirtless, athletic men in MAGA hats. WASHINGTON, DC: Social media platforms have been buzzing with a rumor alleging that the White House published an unusual photo of President Donald Trump unwinding in … Read more
Social media users are spreading a viral video that purportedly depicts Maricopa County election staff manipulating ballot-counting devices ahead of the upcoming midterms. MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA: A piece of footage gaining traction online allegedly captures election personnel in Maricopa County, Arizona, interfering with vote-tallying hardware. The recording appears to feature staff members plugging flash drives … Read more
Viral Rumor Claims Trump Held a “Pro-Kings” Rally with Only 14 Attendees—Here’s the Truth As the midterm elections draw near, social media users have been buzzing over a bizarre rumor claiming that Donald Trump organized a campaign event called a “Pro-Kings” rally, which allegedly drew a minuscule crowd of just 14 people. The Viral Claim … Read more