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Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, has announced a new initiative to establish municipal grocery stores. These stores are slated to offer prices approximately 30% lower on a range of everyday essentials. This announcement has generated significant online discussion, including a viral social media post that claims the initiative allocates $400,000 of taxpayer … Read more
A social media rumor claiming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed Michigan Democratic candidate Haley Stevens for the Senate has been circulating online. This claim emerged during Netanyahu’s recent visit to the United States. The rumor gained traction through a campaign-style poster featuring Stevens and Netanyahu, along with a purported quote from the Israeli … Read more
A social media post circulating online has alleged that Republican senators staged a salad-eating protest to mock Dr. Anthony Fauci. According to the post, this action was a response to Fauci’s criticism of Republican health policies, including proposed cuts to food regulations and theories surrounding vaccines. The post further claimed that several Republican senators experienced … Read more
A circulating social media claim alleges that former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image featuring himself alongside historical figures John F. Kennedy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Jesus Christ. The image, purportedly shared on Trump’s Truth Social account, shows the group in front of the White House. This alleged post has garnered significant attention online, sparking … Read more
The final Michigan Democratic Senate debate leading up to the August 4 primary was marked by intense exchanges regarding campaign finance, personal integrity, and electability. U.S. Representative Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed are engaged in a closely watched contest. The race has, at times, become personal and has attracted approximately $70 … Read more
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced a challenging Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing concerning his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in 2020. Throughout the three-hour session on July 29, Dr. Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, stating, “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under … Read more
A widespread online theory claims that President Biden’s presidential pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci, which began on January 1, 2014, is linked to US-funded biological research in Ukraine and a firm connected to Hunter Biden. This narrative gained traction following the declassification of information regarding US funding for biological research facilities abroad. Proponents of the … Read more
Claims circulating on social media suggest that Congress has approved a merger of the U.S. and Israeli militaries. This assertion has been made by political figures, including Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. They cite a provision within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027. However, … Read more
On July 22, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on H.R. 7008, legislation titled the “Stop Insider Trading Act,” which aimed to restrict stock trading by members of Congress. The bill passed with a vote of 232-198. Notably, 198 Democratic representatives voted against the bill. While it is true that a significant number of … Read more
A viral claim suggesting that 198 House Democrats opposed a ban on congressional stock trading has circulated widely on social media platforms. This narrative gained traction through shared screenshots of a House roll call vote, indicating only 13 Democrats supported the bill while 198 voted against it. The claim specifically references the vote on HR … Read more