Don't fall for fake Matt Gaetz post about Epstein files and 'attraction to newly pubescent girls'
The former representative was the subject of a House ethics committee investigation.
Investigating claims Kerr County rejected Biden admin's $10M offer to improve flood warning systems
After flash floods swept through central Texas in July 2025, people online searched for reasons why the disaster was so deadly.
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Breaking down rumor Mexican president sent rescue teams to Texas after deadly flooding
The teams that helped with flood rescues in Kerr County were Mexican volunteers acting independently.
Columbia University developed artificial trees designed to clean air? What to know
Viral posts claimed scientists developed "artificial trees" to clean the air 1,000 times more efficiently than real trees.
Is cannibalism legal in all U.S. states except Idaho? Here's what the laws actually say
Social media posts claimed most states allow cannibalism. It's true that only one state bans it outright — but the full story is more complicated.
Checking claim Trump sent no Marines to help after Texas floods while thousands were deployed to LA protests
U.S. President Donald Trump actually sent 700 U.S. Marine Corps troops to Los Angeles in June 2025 — alongside 4,000 National Guard troops.
Did Donald Trump Jr. once post, 'Show us all the Epstein client list ' and why those on it would be protected?
U.S. President Donald Trump's eldest son added, "Ask yourselves this question daily and the answer becomes very apparent!!"
Inspecting claim ICE deported Marine Corps sergeant major
Posts that circulated on Facebook in July 2025 claimed ICE deported U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz.
Watch out for rumor 'Superman' director James Gunn filed lawsuit against Trump
A widely circulated rumor claimed Gunn had filed a $1 billion copyright infringement lawsuit.
Fake video shows Trump pointing at preteen girl while standing with Ghislaine Maxwell
Online users shared a video allegedly showing the future U.S. president eyeing a young girl with Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker, watching nearby.
House Republicans blocked legislative amendment demanding release of Epstein files?
The Republican majority on the House Rules Committee voted against allowing the amendment to be added to the cryptocurrency-related "Genius Act."
Mountain lions are not leaving Yellowstone for Utah, despite popular video's claim
The same person also posted an out-of-context video claiming bears were leaving the iconic national park.
Breaking down claim Ghislaine Maxwell offered to testify about Epstein client list
A Daily Mail report sparked rumors that Maxwell offered to testify before Congress about Jeffrey Epstein's activities and so-called "client list."