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Claim: Leaked text messages allegedly show that Dr. Anthony Fauci covered up data proving an 82% miscarriage rate among women who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during their first trimester. Rating: Context The 82% miscarriage figure is a severe distortion originating from a fundamental misinterpretation of a 2021 research paper. Extensive scientific evaluations have consistently … Read more
Claim: While leading the Detroit health department, Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed operated a dog slaughterhouse and was responsible for a 74% euthanasia rate among shelter dogs. Rating: Context Although these claims stem loosely from real grievances regarding conditions at Detroit Animal Control, El-Sayed had not yet assumed leadership of the facility when those … Read more
For years, Trump has targeted the electromagnetic launch system, describing it as overly “complicated.” WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump‘s recent directive to swap modern electromagnetic catapults for traditional steam-powered systems on an upcoming US aircraft carrier has reignited debate over his persistent belief that steam technology remains superior. Trump has spent years criticizing the electromagnetic … Read more
Social media allegations claimed that Mitch McConnell had “repeatedly voted against federal paid sick leave legislation.” WASHINGTON, DC: Following an extended absence from the US Senate due to a reported fall, US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell became the subject of a resurfaced viral claim in August 2026. Online posts alleged that the Kentucky Republican … Read more
Viral rumors falsely claim that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned Border Czar Tom Homan that he and his agents were unwelcome in the city. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A rumor circulating across social media alleges that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confronted Border Czar Tom Homan, warning him that federal agents … Read more
Former South Carolina Democratic lawmaker Bakari Sellers recently made lighthearted remarks suggesting Democrats are “terrified” at the prospect of Scott Jennings stepping into the role of White House press secretary. WASHINGTON, DC — Speculation has swirled across social media regarding who might succeed Karoline Leavitt as the next White House Press Secretary following her upcoming … Read more
Viral social media rumors claim that Elon Musk deactivated Starlink networks above primary US military installations. WASHINGTON, DC: A rumor circulating across social media channels alleges that President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk clashed publicly over the alleged overpricing of military-grade Starlink satellites. This narrative quickly generated widespread online debate, prompting a closer look … Read more
A viral post on social media falsely claims that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has decided to participate in all future summits via video link. WASHINGTON, DC: Rumors have been circulating online suggesting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to handle all upcoming summits remotely. This narrative gained traction following reports of President … Read more
A viral video circulating this month falsely depicts the president being startled awake by a flatulence sound in the Oval Office. WASHINGTON, DC: Social media platforms have been abuzz with a clip purporting to show President Donald Trump accidentally waking himself up with a loud sound while appearing to doze off. While the footage triggered … Read more
Trump confirmed on Wednesday, August 12, that Karoline Leavitt will be stepping down from her role as Press Secretary. WASHINGTON, DC: Following the announcement that Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House Press Secretary at the end of the month, a bizarre rumor spread across social media claiming that rapper Nicki Minaj is … Read more