13 claims about AOC we've scrutinized
Political opponents of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive Democrat from New York, spread many rumors about her since she was first elected.
Unpacking claims that 'Sesame Street' characters parodying Trump caused him to target PBS' federal funding
In the past, four "Sesame Street" characters parodied U.S. President Donald Trump, including Oscar-winning actor Joe Pesci and three Muppets.
Beware of old video claiming former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, 'We don't trust Pakistan'
Burns did speak on relations between the U.S., Pakistan and India during an event in 2016.
Video does not show Macron hiding bag of cocaine from photographers
The French president was traveling by train with the leaders of Germany and the U.K. to Kyiv, Ukraine, in May 2025.
Former Air Force Gen. James Slife wasn't sentenced to hang to death for treason
Online users, primarily posting on Facebook, copied and pasted a made-up rumor about the former vice chief of staff of the Air Force.
Pope Leo XIV didn't once urge people to 'be woke'
"To be called 'woke' in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult - it is Gospel," a meme featuring the quote read.
No, Japan did not stop vaccinating children under 24 months old in 1994
Not only did Japan not end early childhood vaccinations, it implemented strong incentives for families who follow the immunization schedule.
Pam Bondi didn't say teachers talking to 6-year-olds about sexuality are predators
The widely shared rumor about the U.S. attorney general originated from a Facebook page describing its output as "satirical."