Iwona B. Horyn is DHS acting chief security officer's real name
Horyn was named to the role following her predecessor's retirement, according to LinkedIn.
Did Trump administration grant asylum to DC National Guard shooting suspect? What we know
One National Guard member died and another was wounded in a shooting on Nov. 26, 2025. The suspect, an Afghan national, faced a murder charge.
Does this video show Tupac appearing on unreleased 'Sesame Street' episode?
Keep ya head up and watch out for suspicious videos spreading online.
20 rumors about Walmart that we've investigated
For Black Friday, we rounded up our past stories about Walmart investigating everything from popular scams to political donations.
Unwrapping the history behind Black Friday's name
Competing explanations for the name have circulated online for years.
Don't fall for rumor Brittney Griner was arrested in Brussels with large amount of contraband
The star of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream was falsely said to have been stopped while carrying counterfeit sports cards.
Did Trump tweet that Hillary Clinton couldn't 'satisfy her husband' in 2015?
The quote resurfaced a decade later following the release of thousands of emails from the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
15 claims we've unpacked about Erika Kirk
Two months after Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting, his widow is the target of online rumors.
Did Epstein really own a painting of Bill Clinton in a blue dress? Investigating the rumor
The artist behind the painting did not know whether Epstein purchased it, per a 2019 interview with Snopes.
Trump didn't launch 'tirade' against Black Friday after mistaking sales event for civil disobedience
Trump reportedly suggested #whitewednesday in response to what he thought was a nationwide protest by "those losers #blacklivesmatter."
Here's the evidence ICE detained Karoline Leavitt's brother's ex-fiancee
Brazilian national Bruna Caroline Ferreira has a son with the brother of the White House press secretary.
Contextualizing claims State Department declared abortion, DEI and LGBTQ+ rights 'human rights violations'
Outlets reported U.S. diplomats are now required "to scrutinize the prevalence of abortion and gender-transition surgery among children."
What we know about Defense Department memo cutting ties with Scouts for promoting DEI
The supposed memo, authored by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claimed Scouting had become "genderless" and promoted "gender confusion."
Did the 'Born in America Act' pass, forcing federal officeholders to resign? Not so fast
In reality, such a change to the law likely would require a constitutional amendment.
Did Branson, Missouri, water tower fall down? Rumor doesn't hold up
An AI-generated video appeared to show a water tower bursting as it fell onto a busy road.
Unpacking claim ICE will pay $180 million for bounty hunters
According to a November 2025 contract proposal, ICE sought vendors to help find 1.5 million people without lawful status in the U.S.
Trump admin reportedly plans to target churches in holiday immigration raids: What we know
"I stand by the story," said John Keough, the Worcester, Massachusetts, journalist behind the report.
15 claims we've investigated about the White House East Wing demolition
Trump's new White House ballroom is rumored to cost upwards of $200 million, sparking a variety of rumors about the project throughout 2025.
Does eating turkey make you sleepy? What to know
Pork, tuna and other foods contain similar — if not higher — levels of tryptophan, the amino acid in turkey often blamed for post-Thanksgiving stupor.