A recent Ohio gubernatorial campaign advertisement released by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy features his Democratic opponent’s mother accusing her daughter of dishonesty and urging the public to vote against her. In the video, Donna Arthur warns viewers, “Don’t vote for people who lie. Don’t let her become your governor. If you think she’ll make your life … Read more
Although a viral social media post framed the terminations as a recent development, the disciplinary actions actually occurred in September 2025. WASHINGTON, DC: A resurgence of online posts has drawn fresh focus to FBI Director Kash Patel’s decision to terminate several agents who knelt during the 2020 George Floyd demonstrations in the nation’s capital. While … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC — A recent Truth Social post by Donald Trump regarding triumphal arches around the globe led to widespread online confusion, with critics humorously misinterpreting the numbers to claim the former president believes the entire world consists of only 59 cities. Claim: Trump believes the world contains just 59 cities The rumor gained traction … Read more
Fact Check: Did Donald Trump Say, “You’re going to be thrown into a system where everyone gets healthcare”? Claim: Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that if Democrats win, citizens would be “thrown into a system where everyone gets healthcare.” Rating: Correctly Attributed Context This statement resurfaced on social media in October ahead of the … Read more
A viral post on X sparked speculation that Donald Trump experienced a memory lapse regarding the Japanese prime minister’s identity. WASHINGTON, DC: Social media users have revived a rumor alleging that Donald Trump called the leader of Japan “Mr. Japan” during a 2025 interview, reigniting debate over whether he had forgotten the prime minister’s actual … Read more
Trump delivered the statement while cautioning against what he characterized as a “communist system” of government-managed healthcare. WASHINGTON, DC: A viral quote circulating in October 2026 has raised questions regarding President Donald Trump‘s position on healthcare as the 2026 midterm elections approach. The rumor implies that Trump stated universal healthcare would be implemented if Democrats … Read more
PARIS, FRANCE — Amid ongoing reports of violent demonstrations across France, a short video circulating widely on social media has alarmed viewers by falsely claiming that Paris has collapsed. The 7.4-second clip captures a low-angle view of the Eiffel Tower against a grey, overcast sky, allegedly showing a foreign flag hoisted at the peak of … Read more
Democrats running in competitive U.S. Senate races are leveraging widespread public frustration over the ongoing conflict with Iran, pointing out that their Republican opponents consistently vote against legislative efforts aimed at halting the hostilities. Public opinion surveys indicate that a clear majority of Americans view President Donald Trump’s management of the war unfavorably and believe … Read more
Beef is big business in Kansas, and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall is leaning heavily into that fact for his reelection campaign. Recently, he targeted his Democratic challenger, Adam Hamilton, accusing him of harboring ambitions to destroy the state’s cornerstone cattle sector. “In a state with more cattle than people, here’s the guy that wants to … Read more
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) is cautioning voters that her Democratic challenger, Florida state Representative Angie Nixon, would drive up the cost of living by raising taxes. In a campaign advertisement released by Moody, a waitress serves coffee to a table of seniors. “She works nine-hour shifts, mostly on her feet,” Moody narrates from off-camera. … Read more