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President Donald Trump frequently argues that critics and the press overlook his administration’s major victories, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. In an August 16 social media post directed at a television anchor, Trump pointed to “the essential Denuclearization of Iran” as a premier administration success. However, experts question whether Iran has actually been … Read more

The couple first connected on the Hinge dating app back in 2021, at a time when Mamdani was serving in the Assembly. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: A rumor has been making the rounds on social media alleging that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly disclosed that he and his wife, First Lady Rama … Read more

An Ohio Senate campaign advertisement released by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) attempts to hold former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown accountable for an April interstate crash in which an immigrant has been charged with vehicular homicide. However, an analysis of the claims shows no factual link between Brown’s legislative record on immigration and the … Read more

Claim: Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its online store following social media criticism that it featured imagery reminiscent of racist minstrel shows and blackface. <div class=”rating_wrapper”> <span class=”wrapper_title”>Rating:</span> <a id=”main_rating” class=”rating_link_wrapper” href=”https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/rating/true”> <div class=”rating_img_wrap”> <img class=”lazy-image” src=”https://mediaproxy.snopes.com/width/200/https://media.snopes.com/2018/03/rating-true.png” alt=”True”/> </div> </a> </div> </section> <input type=”hidden” id=”article_url” value=”/fact-check/target-clown-costume-controversy/”/> <p><span>In August 2026, reports spread across the … Read more

Republican groups are recirculating a snippet of Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed talking about the public regulation of private corporations, arguing that his remarks signal an endorsement of communism.  “Says he is in favor of a communist-style government seizure of private companies,” declared the Republican National Committee in an August 12 post on … Read more

WASHINGTON, DC — Amid heightened anxieties over international energy markets and supply chain bottlenecks near the Strait of Hormuz, a viral social media post has sparked widespread concern by claiming that the United States is down to just 41 days’ worth of crude oil reserves—marking what it describes as a 50-year low. This assertion has … Read more

A viral image circulating online that allegedly depicts someone in a Spider-Man suit striking Jake Lang during a Minneapolis demonstration is completely fake. While a physical altercation involving an individual dressed as the Marvel superhero and Lang did actually happen—leading to arrests for both parties—the specific photo in question was generated by artificial intelligence. Testing … Read more

Fact Check: Did Trump Propose Eliminating Property Taxes for Seniors with Paid-Off Mortgages? Claim: U.S. President Donald Trump proposed eliminating property taxes for individuals aged 65 and older who have completely paid off their mortgages. Rating: False Context: The federal government does not have jurisdiction over property taxes, as they are exclusively levied and managed … Read more

Ahead of the September 1 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, incumbent Senator Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton are set to face off in Boston on August 20 for their third debate. PolitiFact will provide live fact-checking of the event starting at 8 p.m. EDT in partnership with WCVB-TV, which is cohosting … Read more

A viral rumor recently gained traction on social media claiming that Esmerelda Jeanine Crockett—described as the sister of US Representative Jasmine Crockett—had been arrested for allegedly threatening the life of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The online claim alleged that the congresswoman’s supposed sister was taken into custody in Houston on a warrant from the Texas … Read more