The rumor emerged against the backdrop of anxiety surrounding potential ICE deployments near voting locations. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY: As public unease grew regarding the potential presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at polling sites for the midterm elections, a social media hoax quickly gained traction. The viral rumor claimed that rapper Ice Spice had … Read more
A Trump-appointed federal judge has halted a new United States Postal Service mail-in ballot regulation. WASHINGTON, DC — As the upcoming midterm elections approach, a rumor began spreading across social media alleging that President Donald Trump offered Supreme Court justices $5,000 each to overturn a ruling that blocked a new USPS mail-in ballot policy. The … Read more
A fabricated screenshot sparked rumors online regarding a fresh administrative renaming decision WASHINGTON, DC: In the wake of recent geographic renaming initiatives introduced by the Trump administration amid ongoing trade disputes with Canada, social media has been flooded with a fabricated claim. According to the viral posts, President Donald Trump supposedly announced that the Panama … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Following the recent controversy surrounding Macklemore’s departure from Ed Sheeran’s tour, rumors circulated on social media suggesting that country singer Oliver Anthony has been tapped to step in as the new opening act. This viral claim quickly generated backlash and prompted a closer examination of the facts. Claim: Oliver Anthony stepping in … Read more
Macklemore was dropped from the remainder of Sheeran’s stadium tour following a ‘pro-Palestine’ statement. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Following the recent backlash over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour due to his pro-Palestine remarks, social media users began unearthing an old controversy. A viral claim circulated online alleging that the American rapper previously performed wearing … Read more
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, recently criticized Donald Trump’s trade policies, arguing that the administration’s tariffs impose a heavy financial burden on state residents. On social media platform X, El-Sayed shared an image featuring both Trump and his Republican rival, Mike Rogers, alongside the claim that “Trump’s tariffs cost … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — President Donald Trump appeared alongside Republican Senate hopeful Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday evening, using the stage to rally support for Whatley while launching sharp critiques against his Democratic rival, former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. The race to succeed retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis features Cooper and Whatley, alongside Green … Read more
Fact Check: Did Charlie Kirk Call George Floyd a “Scumbag”? Claim: Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk publicly referred to George Floyd as a “scumbag.” Rating: True Context The claim stems from remarks made by Charlie Kirk referencing George Floyd’s background and the events surrounding his 2020 death. During a public appearance, Kirk … Read more
Zach Lahn, the Republican nominee for Iowa governor, recently claimed that his Democratic opponent, Rob Sand, intends to impose an annual tax hike of $7,500 on Iowa families. In a campaign advertisement shared on X, Lahn asserted, “Rob Sand is an out of touch billionaire who wants to raise your taxes by $7,500 per year.” … Read more
Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute. https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/assassination-martin-luther-king-jr. Accessed 15 Sept. 2026. Assassins | Music Theatre International. 29 Dec. 2020, https://www.mtishows.com/assassins. Bullet Speech | Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. https://www.trlibrary.com/bullet-speech. Accessed 15 Sept. 2026. By. “JOHN HINCKLEY REFUSED VOTE IN D.C.” Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sept. 1990, https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1990/09/19/john-hinckley-refused-vote-in-dc/. … Read more