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Fact Check: Did Trump sign an executive order renaming New Mexico to New America?

The rumor follows previous public debates regarding presidential geographic redesignations. WASHINGTON, DC: Following an executive directive from President Donald Trump that officially designated Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for federal purposes, a fresh wave of misinformation quickly spread across social media. A widely shared post alleged that the president had signed another executive order to … Read more

Fact Check: Is Dollywood burned down and permanently closing, with Disney taking over?

Dollywood has been the target of multiple unfounded rumors following the passing of its legendary founder, Dolly Parton, on August 26. PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE: Online speculation regarding the future of Dollywood has surfaced across social media platforms in the wake of Dolly Parton’s passing. False reports have ranged from claims that the beloved Tennessee theme … Read more

There’s no evidence Sherrod Brown’s immigration votes caused a fatal Ohio crash – PolitiFact

Political Ad Sparks Outrage After Using Family’s Fatal Crash Months following a tragic highway collision that claimed the lives of an Ohio family of three, the incident became a central component of a political advertisement targeting former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown during his race against Republican Senator John Husted. Released by the National Republican Senatorial … Read more

US-Venezuela oil deal won’t reduce domestic gasoline prices anytime soon – PolitiFact

Roughly nine months following the ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump has finalized an agreement granting the United States a major foothold in Venezuela’s oil sector—a nation boasting massive petroleum reserves but severely degraded infrastructure. During an Aug. 31 appearance in the Oval Office, Trump acknowledged that securing billions of barrels of … Read more

Buc-ee’s CEO said company is focused on ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states?

Claim: In August 2026, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, CEO of the Buc-ee’s convenience store chain, stated that the company was prioritizing expansion in “conservative, business-friendly” states. Rating: An online rumor spread in August 2026 claiming that the head of the popular southern convenience store chain Buc-ee’s announced the company would completely halt expansion into “blue … Read more

‘Measles-associated deaths’: Dissecting the dispute between RFK Jr. and PA Gov. Josh Shapiro – PolitiFact

Following an announcement by Pennsylvania health authorities regarding the state’s first measles-related fatalities of 2026, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly questioned the legitimacy of the reports, suggesting the deaths might have been “fabricated.” This touched off a public dispute involving Kennedy, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, state health officials, a local county commissioner, … Read more

Did Trump attack 9/11 memorial in NYC because he wasn’t allowed to speak at remembrance?

Claim: In August 2026, a circulating rumor claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social stating the National September 11 Memorial & Museum barred him from speaking at the upcoming 25th-anniversary ceremony, and that his administration was reviewing plans to “shut them down permanently.” Rating: As the 25th anniversary of the … Read more

Fact Check: Did Trump admin make a major G20 announcement that media hid?

Social media users are claiming that a significant G20 announcement by the administration is being intentionally kept under wraps by mainstream news outlets WASHINGTON, DC: Rumors regarding the Trump administration and an upcoming G20 summit have been spreading rapidly online. According to several posts, a major policy or announcement was made during the event that … Read more

Don’t believe claim Canadian officials are refusing passage to ships bound for ‘Lake America’

Claim: By August 2026, Canadian authorities allegedly began blocking ships from passing through the Welland Canal if their shipping documentation used the name “Lake America” instead of “Lake Ontario.” Rating: Toward the end of August 2026, social media posts began circulating a narrative that Canada was denying transit through the Welland Canal — the vital … Read more