Comments made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton regarding the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde are resurfacing as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate against Democratic challenger James Talarico. The controversy stems from a May 2022 podcast interview, just days after the tragedy that claimed the lives of 19 children and … Read more
Claim: The surge in U.S. gas prices in 2026 was caused by California Governor Gavin Newsom forcing the closure of four state refineries, rather than the war in Iran. Rating: What’s True Two California refineries—Phillips 66 in Los Angeles (October 2025) and Valero in Benicia (April 2026)—did recently close, with Valero pointing to state regulations … Read more
Claim: A severely disabled two-year-old child was euthanized in the Netherlands under the country’s expanded euthanasia laws. <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/true”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-true.png” alt=”True”/> </div> </a> </div> <div id=”outer_fact_context” class=”outer_fact_check_context”> <div class=”fact_check_info_wrapper”> <span class=”fact_check_info_title”>Context</span> <p class=”fact_check_info_description”>A medical review panel concluded that the attending physician “acted with due care.” … Read more
Claim: High-profile conservative figures and social media users have urged a boycott of Tillamook cheese following the inclusion of a halal certification label on its packaging. Rating: Context While multiple online users have publicly stated they will stop purchasing Tillamook products because of the halal designation, the true breadth of this movement remains undetermined. Inquiries … Read more
<section id=”fact_check_rating_container”> <div class=”claim_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Claim:</span> <p> In September 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a recall for more than 160,000 pounds of beef, pork, and goat meat due to a lack of proper federal inspection. </p> </div> <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/recall”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2021/04/snopes-rating-icon-recall.png” alt=”Recall”/> </div> </a> … Read more
Social media users have floated unsubstantiated theories claiming former assassination attempts against Donald Trump were orchestrated, prompting wild speculation about what might occur ahead of the 2026 midterms. WASHINGTON, DC — A viral post on social media alleging that President Donald Trump intends to orchestrate a false-flag terrorist attack prior to the 2026 midterm elections … Read more
Fact Check: Did Barack Obama Say Reporters Are Supposed to Be Skeptics? Claim: During his final news conference as president, Barack Obama thanked reporters, stating, “You’re not supposed to be sycophants. You’re supposed to be skeptics,” and, “You’re not supposed to be complimentary, but you’re supposed to cast a critical eye on folks who hold … Read more
Fact Check: Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance Did Not Exchange Public Insults Over Compassion Claim: U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Pope Leo XIV engaged in a public war of words, trading sharp criticisms regarding the true meaning of compassion. Rating: False The Origin of the Rumor In late September 2026, social media platforms—particularly … Read more
The appearance of an unidentified woman in the background of a recent presidential photo has triggered intense online debate regarding her identity. WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump has a history of sharing AI-generated visuals tied to current events. Recently, a picture of him alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping caused a stir across the internet. Observers … Read more
The vintage social media post gained fresh traction online following Trump’s reception of Xi and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan at the White House. WASHINGTON, DC: Following a high-profile summit at the White House where Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping, a viral claim began spreading across social media alleging that Trump had previously … Read more