'District of America'? Fake audio features Trump pondering DC name change
The recording supposedly depicted Trump saying of Washington, D.C., "From now on, it will be Washington, D.A., District of America."
DOD removed pages that referenced the Holocaust, then restored at least one
In the process of purging its websites of DEI references, the Pentagon removed articles about the Holocaust.
Investigating claim of Colin Powell's name being removed from Arlington Cemetery website
Some people alleged U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth oversaw the removal of Powell's biography from the cemetery's website. Here are the facts.
No credible evidence supports claims of vast underground structures found beneath Egyptian pyramids
Claims of new ancient structures discovered beneath the pyramids in Giza are greatly overstated.
ICE detained Canadian 'American Pie' actor Jasmine Mooney for 12 days
Mooney appeared in the 2009 teen comedy "American Pie Presents: The Book of Love."
What to know about rumors US police are guarding Tesla dealerships amid attacks
Anti-Elon Musk protesters have targeted Tesla dealerships, cars and superchargers since the start of 2025.
Yes, major Tesla investor called for Musk to step down as CEO
Wealth manager Ross Gerber said Musk should either "come back to Tesla" or "focus on the government and keep doing what he's doing."
No, video doesn't show Turkish protest against Erdogan
The clip, captured at night from an elevated position, showed thousands of people walking alongside a long line of slow-moving cars, trucks and buses.
Trump's takeover of White House press pool selection isn't same as Biden's limits on press pass eligibility
Never before has the White House itself chosen what news organizations will travel with the president.
Do those woven strips on towels have purpose? We wrung out the answer
Known as a "dobby border," the woven strip of a towel is not just decorative — it also has useful functions, according to textile manufacturers.
No proof Boebert said Detroit had highest murder rate 'in Minnesota'
Social media posts on X shared the claim without any evidence to back it up.
The potential impacts of closing the Department of Education, explained
The federal agency handles financial aid for college students, civil rights enforcement and federal funding for marginalized K-12 students.
Photo of 'imperial red banners' with Trump's likeness outside Kennedy Center isn't real
The image showed U.S. President Donald Trump's face on large red banners outside the prominent performing arts institution in Washington.
What we know about reports US turned away French researcher over anti-Trump messages
According to Philippe Baptiste, the French minister of higher education and research, the scientist was traveling to a conference near Houston.
DOD removed, then restored article about Jackie Robinson in anti-DEI 'content refresh'
The article was about the pioneering Black athlete's time in the U.S. Army.
False story claims judge punished Pam Bondi for wearing cross necklace
YouTube videos claimed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confronted a judge attempting to penalize her for religious expression.
No, World Economic Forum didn't demand global ban on homegrown food
A publication called Slay News promoted this rumor in three similar articles in 2024 and 2025, all without providing sufficient supporting evidence.
Photo allegedly showing 1963 JFK letter about arresting Hillary Clinton is fake
Some users discussing the picture on X left comments indicating they were uncertain about its authenticity.
Medieval Rome's 'Catacomb Saints' were posthumously excavated, bejeweled and sent across Europe
It’s unknown who these people were in life, but their corpses were presented as saints in death.