Morgan Freeman didn't lecture Karoline Leavitt about racism on live TV
The rumor originated as so-called "AI slop" — cheap, low quality content generated by artificial intelligence.
Unpacking claim Trump admin ordered scientists not to publish research without approval
A Trump executive order could change long-established principles that say political appointees cannot "suppress or alter" scientific findings.
Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal didn't spend $800K on hotels during Kyiv visit. We crunched the numbers
The senators visited Kyiv on May 30, 2025, but the alleged $814,000 expense covered a State Department hotel contract for June lodging in Kyiv.
7 rumors we've investigated about former FBI director James Comey
Comey found himself under investigation in mid-2025 after posting an Instagram post some interpreted as a threat to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen performed together after Trump attacked them on Truth Social?
The president called Springsteen a "dried out prune" and said he hated Swift.
Clarifying claims that Colorado mandated use of a person's chosen name and pronouns
The claim circulated in connection with the Kelly Loving Act, a bill named in honor of a transgender woman killed in an anti-LGBTQ+ mass shooting.
Ms. Rachel didn't say Palestinian children's lives are 'worth more' than others
Online users shared quote memes alleging Rachel Accurso, a YouTube children's educational star, made the remark.
Claim Trump turned White House lawn into golf course fairway off from the truth
President Eisenhower first installed a putting green on the grounds of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 1954.
Breaking down resurfaced rumors that Harvey Milk was a pedophile
The rumor came back to life in spring 2025 amid efforts to rename a Navy ship christened to honor Milk.