During his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump defended aggressive U.S. military interventions in nations like Iran and Venezuela, arguing that the global community is incapable of managing these security challenges on its own. Despite public opinion polls indicating that Americans are growing weary of the prolonged conflict with Iran and … Read more
Claim: A U.S. Secret Service agent reportedly claimed that working for U.S. President Donald Trump “ruined” them because of the president’s exceptional kindness. Rating: A viral claim (archived) that spread widely across social media in September 2026 alleged that an anonymous U.S. Secret Service agent stated President Donald Trump had “ruined” them for the job … Read more
Claim: Michigan U.S. Senate Republican candidate Mike Rogers (2026 cycle) has collected nearly $4.7 million from contributors whose names appear within the released Jeffrey Epstein documents. Rating: What’s True Rogers has indeed accepted campaign financial support from individuals referenced in the Epstein records. What’s False Contrary to how the claim is framed, the vast majority … Read more
Claim: A video circulating online in 2026 authentically showed a rhino and muntjac deer headbutting each other at a Polish zoo. Rating: <input type=”hidden” id=”article_url” value=”/fact-check/rhino-deer-headbutt-video/”/> <p>In September 2026, social media platforms buzzed with footage capturing an unexpected interaction between two very different animals. The video featured a rhinoceros and a much tinier muntjac deer … Read more
President Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 22. The speech comes seven months into the U.S. conflict with Iran and just days following the announcement of a fresh security pact between the United States, Greenland, and Denmark. Stay tuned for real-time fact-checks of the … Read more
Claim: U.S. President Donald Trump described the military engagement between the U.S., Israel, and Iran as “small potatoes.” <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/correct_attribution”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-correctly-attributed.png” alt=”Correct Attribution”/> </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”>While various social media users alleged that Trump applied this phrase … Read more
Lawmakers and political candidates are currently sparring over who should shoulder the financial burden of constructing new power plants. WASHINGTON, DC: As the 2026 midterms approach, online discussions have intensified regarding whether artificial intelligence data centers are responsible for inflating household electricity bills nationwide. With the rapid expansion of AI technology across the United States, … Read more
Claim: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix released a video response condemning U.S. President Donald Trump for calling a female reporter a “pig,” stating that “staying silent makes me part of the problem.” Rating: Throughout 2026, rumors circulated online claiming that Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had publicly denounced U.S. President Donald Trump. According to viral … Read more
Claim: The administration of Joe Biden removed 442 journalists from the White House press pool in 2023. <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/mixture”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-mixture.png” alt=”Mixture”/> </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”>What’s True</span> <p class=”fact_check_info_description”>During 2023, the Biden administration updated the criteria required to secure a … Read more
Artificial intelligence has seamlessly integrated into daily routines, assisting individuals with discovering news, creating images, drafting emails, and conducting research. WASHINGTON, DC: As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a growing number of Americans are utilizing AI platforms to research candidates, political platforms, and voting procedures. Recent studies indicate that while voters increasingly rely on AI … Read more