Amidst heightened scrutiny of immigration policies and ICE operations, a story has gained traction online: a nun was reportedly detained by ICE on her way to Sunday Mass in McAllen, Texas. The claim, circulating widely on social media, identifies the nun as Sister Letty and states she was apprehended on a Sunday morning while en … Read more
The announcement of President Donald Trump’s plan to redevelop the East Potomac Golf Links into a premier public golf course, set to begin in September 2026, has sparked a viral claim on social media. An X (formerly Twitter) post alleged that this project necessitates the removal of the city’s oldest cherry tree. This claim, amplified … Read more
A United States Air Force trainee has died from influenza at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The trainee was one of almost 300 military personnel who became sick during a recent flu outbreak at the base. Reference
The Ebola Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Africa has led to over 1,354 infections and 401 deaths across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Health officials are actively monitoring for potential spread into new regions within the DRC. In Uganda, a child has died from Marburg virus, a disease similar to Ebola that … Read more
The Supreme Court’s recent decision affirmed that birthright citizenship, as defined by the 14th Amendment, applies to virtually all individuals born in the United States. This interpretation, according to constitutional and immigration law experts, means that ending birthright citizenship would necessitate a constitutional amendment, rather than simple legislation. President Donald Trump had suggested that Congress … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a comprehensive guide to help nations combat the escalating threat of fungal infections and the growing problem of antifungal resistance. This newly released document offers a strategic framework for bolstering both national and regional efforts against fungal diseases, which impact over 300 million individuals annually but often go … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmation of birthright citizenship has drawn criticism from some allies of President Donald Trump, who contend that this right has facilitated “birth tourism.” This term refers to pregnant women traveling from abroad to the U.S. to give birth, thereby securing citizenship for their children. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stated that … Read more
Videos circulating online show President Donald Trump boarding a recently refitted Boeing 747 for a trip to North Dakota. This has led to renewed speculation that the aircraft, valued at $400 million, was a personal gift from Qatar, citing Trump’s business dealings in the Gulf region and his financial disclosures. These claims often portray the … Read more
A claim circulating on social media attributed a quote to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, comparing unemployment rates under former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. The quote, which appeared on platforms like Facebook, X, and Instagram, stated: “Under President Trump the U.S. unemployment rate is at a historic low of just 4.3%. … Read more
Here is the content, presented without stating it’s a rewrite: "Army Exceeds FY 2024 Active Duty Recruiting Goals." U.S. Army, U.S. Army Public Affairs, 26 Sept. 2024, https://www.army.mil/article/280028/army_exceeds_fy_2024_active_duty_recruiting_goals. Baldor, Lolita C. "As Recruiters Struggle, Air Force Seeks Lift from ‘Top Gun.’" The Associated Press, 20 July 2022, https://apnews.com/article/navy-air-force-government-and-politics-e742d6563b8c2ec5a3e3d1e70353b108. ———. "US Army Misses Recruiting Goal; Other … Read more