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Videos circulating online show the blue coating of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool peeling away. These images have sparked considerable discussion about the recent renovation project. Amidst this, a narrative has emerged on social media attributing the damage to an “Antifa algae attack.” This claim gained traction following a $14 million renovation ordered by President … Read more

Following the June 15, 2026, World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand, a rumor circulated claiming that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security deported Iranian player Mohammad Mohebi. The alleged reason for this deportation was a “gun gesture” he made while celebrating a goal. This claim gained significant traction online, with one X user … Read more

Sen. Bernie Sanders has drawn attention to the Social Security system, stating that Elon Musk, now a trillionaire, contributes the same amount to Social Security as an individual earning $184,500 annually. This observation stems from a specific aspect of the Social Security program: a cap on taxable income. Currently, Social Security taxes are only levied … Read more

A social media rumor claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning an attack on the United States. This claim emerged following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, aimed at de-escalating Middle Eastern tensions. The circulated narrative suggested that an intelligence leak from Mossad indicated internal … Read more

Here are the provided sources formatted into a list: Bacskai, Owen, and Daniel I. Weiner. "How Weak Federal Ethics Laws Enable Presidential Profiteering." Brennan Center, March 31, 2026. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/how-weak-federal-ethics-laws-enable-presidential-profiteering. Christopher, Chip. "Why Doesn’t OGE Do More Ethics Investigations?" USOGE, August 1, 2022. https://www.oge.gov/Web/OGE.nsf/Leadership%20Notes/208F7116DA664144852588910048D464?opendocument. "Criminal Division | Public Integrity Section (PIN)." United States Department of Justice, … Read more

A rumor circulating online claimed that Iranian officials had canceled the initial round of talks with the United States. The alleged reason for the cancellation was a breach of the agreement’s terms due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. These claims emerged days after Iran indicated its willingness to engage in a 60-day negotiation process with … Read more

A viral social media post alleged that U.S. President Donald Trump declined to shake hands with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, which took place from June 15 to June 17. The claim, accompanied by a short video clip, suggested Trump shook hands with other leaders but intentionally … Read more

A social media rumor claims citizen journalist Nick Shirley has proof that Marjorie Taylor Greene was bribed to change her stance and oppose Donald Trump. The rumor, which gained traction on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X, suggests Greene received a substantial settlement to betray her country and president. However, this claim is false. An … Read more

An advisory panel to the federal government has recommended approval for Moderna’s mRNA influenza vaccine, intended for older adults. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) unanimously voted to endorse the investigational vaccine, known as mRNA-1010 and to be marketed as mFlusiva, for preventing the flu in adults aged 50 to 64. The … Read more

A political advertisement from Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has drawn attention for its claims regarding his Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, and his connection to the Epstein files. The ad alleges that Collins sought to shield President Donald Trump and other influential individuals by voting against the release of these documents. The ad specifically … Read more