On July 22, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on H.R. 7008, legislation titled the “Stop Insider Trading Act,” which aimed to restrict stock trading by members of Congress. The bill passed with a vote of 232-198. Notably, 198 Democratic representatives voted against the bill. While it is true that a significant number of … Read more
A viral claim suggesting that 198 House Democrats opposed a ban on congressional stock trading has circulated widely on social media platforms. This narrative gained traction through shared screenshots of a House roll call vote, indicating only 13 Democrats supported the bill while 198 voted against it. The claim specifically references the vote on HR … Read more
The claim that over 250,000 non-U.S. citizens are registered to vote in California, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania has been rated as false. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated in July 2026 that it had identified a potential number of non-citizens registered to vote across these four states. Specifically, the DHS claimed there might … Read more
The claim circulating online states that Anthony Fauci, a former chief medical adviser to U.S. presidents, experienced a pulmonary infarct as a result of a COVID-19 vaccine administered months prior. A pulmonary infarct, also known as lung infarction, occurs when lung tissue dies due to a blockage in blood flow. This can be caused by … Read more
Barron Trump has recently become involved in an online political controversy, with social media posts circulating claims of an investigation into him in connection with Andrew and Tristan Tate. These posts further suggest that President Donald Trump is deeply angered by this alleged inquiry and argue for a differing standard compared to the scrutiny faced … Read more
A recent viral video circulating on social media has led many users to mistakenly identify a young woman in an airport terminal as the daughter of billionaire Jeff Bezos. The clips, which show a woman approaching a security checkpoint, have garnered millions of views, with the claim of her identity spreading rapidly without any substantiation. … Read more
The recent publication of a first-person essay by Ruby Rippey in Vanity Fair, detailing her past affair with California Governor Gavin Newsom, has sparked renewed discussion about the decades-old scandal. The essay offers Rippey’s most personal account of the relationship and its lasting consequences, drawing attention as Newsom is widely considered a potential contender for … Read more
A Republican group’s advertisement claims that Troy Jackson, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, struck a woman. The ad, released by the Senate Leadership Fund, a PAC supporting Republican Senate candidates, asserts that Jackson possesses a “volatile personality” and “anger issues with women,” alongside accusations of “verbal abuse,” “bullying,” and “intimidation.” The … Read more
A claim circulating online attributes the authorship of a monologue titled “The Badge” to actor Kurt Russell. This monologue expresses strong support for law enforcement and criticizes proposals to defund police departments. However, available evidence indicates that Kurt Russell did not write “The Badge.” While some social media posts feature Russell’s name at the beginning … Read more
A viral claim circulating in late July 2026 alleged that Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that Trump “does not fear chaos. He needs it. Martial law. Emergency powers. Democratic norms pushed aside. And then — no midterm elections … Destroying democracy to keep yourself out of prison … Read more