A social media rumor claimed that Iranian soccer player Mohammed Mohebi was deported from the United States after a FIFA World Cup match. The claim stated that Mohebi made a “gun gesture” while celebrating a goal against New Zealand on June 15 and was subsequently deported by the Department of Homeland Security. The rumor gained … Read more
In 1990s Nebraska, a Ku Klux Klan leader named Larry Trapp was responsible for harassing a Jewish family, the Weissers, shortly after they moved into their new home. Trapp, who held the position of Grand Dragon for the Nebraska chapter of the KKK, sent the family hate messages and death threats. Michael Weisser, a cantor … Read more
A claim circulating online suggests that police apprehended an individual for urinating on the grave of Austin Metcalf, a high school student tragically murdered in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025. The case of Austin Metcalf’s murder gained significant attention. In June 2026, a jury found Karmelo Anthony, then 19, guilty of the crime and sentenced … Read more
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