A viral social media post falsely alleged that Donald Trump pointed the finger at Canada for meddling in US elections following criticism over his tariff policies. WASHINGTON, DC: As the fast-approaching midterm elections draw near, a fabricated rumor began making the rounds online, asserting that President Donald Trump had publicly claimed Canada was trying to … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — Amid the high-stakes campaign trail leading up to the midterm elections, a viral social media rumor claimed that White House physicians issued a warning that President Donald Trump was at risk of suffering a stroke on stage. The post quickly gained traction, fueling online anxiety about the president’s health and prompting demands … Read more
Pentagon officials confirm staff accidentally damaged a historic World War II-era globe linked to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. WASHINGTON, DC: A social media rumor recently gained widespread attention, alleging that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staff accidentally smashed a historic globe belonging to former President Dwight D. Eisenhower while attempting to relocate it to his workspace. … Read more
The circulating footage requires careful verification to confirm whether the depicted events and locations match current reports. WASHINGTON, DC: A compilation of aerial footage is currently making the rounds online, purporting to capture nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations across major US urban centers—including Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Chicago, New York, San Diego, and Boston—in October 2026. … Read more
The rumor emerged following a conversation between Trump and Pichai regarding the potential renaming of the Atlantic Ocean. WASHINGTON, DC: A viral social media rumor recently claimed that President Donald Trump contacted Google CEO Sundar Pichai to request that he legally change his surname to “Sundar Trump.” The bizarre report triggered widespread online amusement, doubt, … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC: With midterm elections just around the corner, social media has been buzzing with a rumor that Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, are planning to relocate to Israel if Democrats manage to secure a victory. The viral rumor quickly triggered widespread speculation and calls for verification. The Rumor: Are Ivanka and Jared … Read more
State and local authorities across the United States are responsible for managing elections and verifying the precision of all voting technology. WASHINGTON, DC: As voters headed to the polls for the start of early voting in the 2026 US midterms, unverified claims began spreading online alleging that electronic voting systems were being manipulated to alter … Read more
Conservative super PACs are targeting Florida voters with television commercials claiming that Democratic U.S. Representative Kathy Castor has repeatedly broken federal laws designed to prevent insider trading among lawmakers. One commercial from the pro-Republican super PAC Club for Growth Action asserts that throughout her two decades in office, Castor manipulated the system and routinely violated … Read more
Researchers warn that a viral social media video featuring a purported former student leveling sexual misconduct allegations against Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is the latest manufactured falsehood designed by Russian operatives to interfere in American elections. Although X removed the account that initially uploaded the unfounded claims, the content has continued to … Read more
New Hampshire Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte and her campaign have launched an aggressive multimedia offensive against her political rival, utilizing roadside billboards, an airplane-towed aerial banner, and even an inflatable rat stationed directly outside the state capitol. “Cinde Warmington was a Purdue Pharma lobbyist,” one of Ayotte’s campaign spots declares, incorporating footage of a debate … Read more