Examining Hegseth's statement US army doesn't 'fight with stupid rules of engagement'
Many online interpreted his remarks as calling on the U.S. to abandon the Geneva Conventions.
Government shutdown: What's open, what's closed and who's affected
What happens to Social Security and Medicare? Will post offices, airports and DMVs stay open? We answer top questions.
Democrats didn't shut down government to fund health care for 'illegal aliens.' Here's context
Immigrants in the country illegally are not eligible for federal health care insurance plans. The Democrats' proposal does not change that.
Did Rory McIlroy say he will 'never' participate in US tournaments again after Ryder Cup fan abuse?
McIlroy clashed with spectators at the tournament final in New York, but a video seeming to show him swearing off U.S. tournaments was inauthentic.
Inspecting claim Trump admin released private info on NJ governor candidate Mikie Sherrill
According to CBS News, information that included Sherrill's social security number, home addresses and life insurance wasn't properly redacted.
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Taylor Swift and Willie Nelson never, ever, ever performed together
Fans of both music icons should know all too well that the collaboration was fabricated.
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Migrants in UK are eating swans and carp? What we know about Trump-style claim
British politician Nigel Farage aired the claim that echoed a rumor the U.S. president shared about migrants in America eating cats and dogs.
Stevie Nicks organized rock tour in Charlie Kirk's memory?
Online users discussed a number of rumors involving singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks purportedly paying tribute to the slain conservative activist.
Trump once said, 'A government shutdown falls on president's lack of leadership' and spoke about 'weak' presidents?
An alleged 2013 quote from the then-businessman and reality TV host made the rounds online during the October 2025 U.S. government shutdown.
Posts warning of business cards drugged with burundanga don't pass the smell test
A warning spread through social media posts incorrectly describes how burundanga, a drug often used maliciously in Columbia, works.
Why 100K US federal workers resigned this week
The departures were planned months ago as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the federal workforce.
Real Hegseth quote about 'fat generals and admirals' spreads online
The defense secretary called a gathering of top military officials at the Quantico base in Virginia.
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Is Erika Kirk pregnant with her 3rd child? Here's the truth
The unfounded claim stemmed from Facebook posts that were seemingly created to generate ad revenue for external websites.
Unpacking claim Trump said 'Hitler did some good things'
Trump's former chief of staff shared the alleged quote with a CNN correspondent. His spokespersons have repeatedly denied its authenticity.
Posts claim military leaders didn't clap for Hegseth, Trump. Here's what we know
Social media posts claimed that an assembly of military leaders did not applaud the defense secretary and president during speeches in late September.
'Trump 2028' hats seen on Oval Office desk during meeting with lawmakers
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries told CNN the hats "randomly appeared" during the meeting.
New York DMV didn't issue 'no name given' commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants
A "no name given" mention on a commercial driver's license is an indication that its holder only has one name, not that the person is undocumented.
Investigating claims HUD website's 'radical left' pop-ups violated Hatch Act
A message on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website blamed the October 2025 federal government shutdown on "The Radical Left."
Did Ted Cruz say, 'Let's stop attacking pedophiles'? Yes, but it's reportedly a gaffe
The Texas senator delivered the flubbed remark during a committee hearing in September 2025.
GOP lawmakers introduced bill to put Charlie Kirk on U.S. currency. Here's context
The legislation would direct the Treasury Department to mint no more than 400,000 limited edition silver dollar commemorative coins.