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A viral claim circulating online alleges that six supporters of the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement in Louisiana have initiated a hunger strike. The reported goal of this strike is to pressure writer E. Jean Carroll into returning the $5.6 million awarded to her following a sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against former U.S. … Read more
President Donald Trump asserted that recently released government documents revealed 278,000 noncitizens were improperly registered to vote. This assertion gained traction online, with many interpreting it as evidence of extensive illegal voting. However, scrutiny of the documents suggests a more complex picture. During a public address, Trump pointed to a new Department of Homeland Security … Read more
A widely circulated image, purportedly showing U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in emo fashion for his senior yearbook photo, has been debunked. The image depicted Hegseth with dark clothing, side-swept bangs, and black eyeliner, aligning with the emo subculture. Hegseth graduated from Forest Lake Area High School in Minnesota in 1999. An examination of the … Read more
Amid President Donald Trump’s allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 presidential election, a rumor spread online suggesting Democrats have claimed the ability to rig elections independently of China. This claim has prompted scrutiny and a review of its authenticity. The Claim: "Democrats say they can rig elections without help from China." The assertion gained … Read more
A claim circulating online in July 2026 alleged that author J.K. Rowling shared an “upskirt” photograph of a transgender woman named Freda Wallace on social media. The report indicates that Rowling did indeed post a photo that could be described as an “upskirt” image, which is a voyeuristic photograph taken to reveal the crotch area … Read more
During a White House address on July 16, President Donald Trump presented a collection of declassified documents. He characterized these documents as proof of significant election security lapses and foreign interference in the 2020 presidential election. A key assertion from Trump was that these documents demonstrated China’s involvement in manipulating the 2020 election to the … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC: Amid online reports of further Iranian claims regarding strikes in Kuwait that supposedly resulted in American deaths, a separate assertion gained traction, alleging the confirmation of 14 U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East. This claim emerged as regional tensions intensified, heightening public apprehension about potential attacks on American forces and allied nations. … Read more
A social media post making rounds claims actor Sean Penn is selling his $45 million New York City penthouse. The rumor suggests this move is to avoid a proposed wealth tax championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, which would apply to the property as Penn’s secondary residence, with his primary home located in Connecticut. The claim, … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of international concern due to heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Amidst ongoing controversies, a claim circulating online asserted that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported two oil tankers exploding after hitting naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This report aims to … Read more
President Donald Trump alleged that China engaged in a campaign to influence the 2020 US election, aiming to prevent his re-election. This sparked a circulating claim online that China had dismissed his accusations as "hilarious." An investigation into this claim has been prompted. Claim: China dismisses Trump’s election interference allegations as ‘hilarious.’ The assertion that … Read more