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Byron Donalds said the U.S. Navy was created to fight pirates. History shows that was a major reason—but not the only one. Rep. Byron Donalds said the U.S. Navy was created to deal with pirates. The claim is largely accurate, though it simplifies a broader historical context. After the United States gained independence from Britain, … Read more
Critics of the immigration proposal introduced by María Elvira Salazar have claimed that the “Dignity Act” would grant “mass amnesty” to immigrants living in the United States without legal status. The claim is misleading and depends heavily on how “amnesty” is defined. The legislation does not provide blanket forgiveness or automatic citizenship to all undocumented … Read more
A viral video claims to show Erika Kirk breathing heavily into a microphone. Evidence confirms it is AI-generated and not real. Social media posts circulated a short video that appears to show Erika Kirk breathing heavily into a microphone during a recording. The clip quickly gained attention online, with users questioning its authenticity. The claim … Read more
Donald Trump claimed Pope Leo XIV supports Iran having nuclear weapons. Evidence shows the pope has consistently opposed nuclear arms. Donald Trump claimed that Pope Leo XIV “thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon.” The claim is false and contradicts the pope’s documented positions. There is no evidence that Pope Leo XIV … Read more
A viral image claims Trump posted a bizarre scene with Lady Liberty and a baby. There is no evidence the post is real. Social media posts circulated a bizarre image claiming that Donald Trump shared a picture of himself helping the Statue of Liberty give birth to a miniature version of himself wrapped in an … Read more
A pro-Ed Markey ad says Seth Moulton “thanked ICE.” The claim distorts a broader vote and ignores his criticism of the agency. A political advertisement supporting Sen. Ed Markey claims that Seth Moulton “thanked ICE” and portrayed him as supportive of the immigration enforcement agency. The claim is misleading because it selectively highlights a small … Read more
Donald Trump claimed Thom Tillis is no longer a senator. In reality, Tillis is retiring but remains in office until 2027. During an interview, Donald Trump said that Thom Tillis was “no longer a senator,” suggesting he had already left office. The claim is false and misrepresents Tillis’ actual status. Tillis has announced that he … Read more
Did Trump propose the biggest military budget increase since World War II? The claim is misleading—here’s what the data shows. A political claim suggested that Donald Trump’s proposed military budget would represent the largest increase since World War II. The claim is misleading because it depends on how the increase is measured. Trump proposed a … Read more
A viral video claims to show a 2026 U.S. strike on an Iranian ship. Evidence confirms it actually shows a 2025 tanker collision. Social media posts shared a dramatic video claiming it showed a 2026 U.S. military strike on an Iranian cargo ship amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The claim is false. The … Read more
An ad supporting the SAVE America Act cites an outdated poll and misrepresents international voter ID laws. Here are the facts. A political advertisement backing the SAVE America Act claims that Americans overwhelmingly support voter ID requirements and suggests similar strict policies are standard internationally. The claim is misleading because it relies on outdated polling … Read more