Unpacking Trump admin's new hiring plan for federal workers — including question about implementing presidential policy
Critics call the hiring plan a “loyalty test” to join the Trump administration.
Don't fall for fake Trump post that says 'stop calling me names'
There's no record of Trump posting a list of nicknames he "will not tolerate being called" on his Truth Social account.
DOGE audit didn't uncover James Comey authorizing $16M (or $6M) payment to himself while heading FBI
Online users discussed a rumor about former FBI Director James Comey in May 2025, unaware the claim originated from a satire-based publication.
Macron did not hide bag of cocaine from photographers
The French president was with the leaders of Germany and the U.K. when photographers captured him grabbing something and putting it away.
Caitlin Clark filed defamation lawsuit against ESPN's Monica McNutt?
The rumor spread following basketball analyst Monica McNutt's take on a controversial play during a WNBA game.
Did Jared Goff reject $270M offer from Elon Musk at charity event?
Viral Facebook posts claimed the Detroit Lions quarterback told the billionaire to "spend it on something that actually helps people."
Is FIFA considering moving 2026 World Cup matches outside US due to concerns over Trump's immigration policies?
Social media users promoted the rumor about FIFA and the 2026 World Cup using AI-generated videos.
Taylor Swift didn't activate 'Eras Tour' wristbands to inform fans about regaining rights to her music
Fans took to TikTok to celebrate the big news, some claiming Swift sent out a "Swifty bat signal."
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Trump said of Biden, 'If you feel sorry for him, don't feel so sorry because he's vicious.' It's not clear what he meant
Trump made the remark two weeks after Biden announced he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer.
Video doesn't show Ukraine striking Moscow with Taurus missile amid June 2025 drone attacks
The footage actually showed a Ukrainian strike on the Crimean port of Feodosia in December 2023 — not Ukrainian strikes on Russia in June 2025.
Unpacking claim Brittney Griner faces WNBA suspension and $150K fine over Caitlin Clark comments
Online users shared unproven claims that the WNBA was investigating Griner for allegedly making "racist comments" toward Clark.
FEMA's acting head David Richardson said he did not know about US hurricane season
An official from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, said he meant the comment as a joke.
Yes, Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road dark web marketplace
The site, which was shut down in 2013 alongside Ulbricht's arrest, was a notorious marketplace for illegal drugs, among other products.
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