Unpacking claims about $400M 'armored Tesla' State Department contract
NPR obtained a State Department document — verified by Snopes — that contradicts the Trump administration's claims about the potential contract.
Alleged NYT piece by Josh Shapiro about 'college buddy' is fake
The headline claimed their sexual relationship made Shapiro a "better husband, father, and beekeeper."
German firefighters once thought sprinkler helmets were a good idea
The German sprinkler helmet has been fodder for bemused media reports for over a century.
Photo of bus displaying '[Expletive] Trump' message was taken in 2020
The Heidelberg, Germany, bus company distanced itself from the messaging, which happened close to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
House budget resolution doesn't cut taxes on tips, overtime or Social Security. Here's why
A budget resolution lays out a blueprint for government spending but can't change tax laws.
Unpacking claims that House budget resolution cuts Medicaid by $880B
The House of Representatives passed a budget resolution establishing the congressional budget for the fiscal year 2025.
No credible evidence Trump plans to remove EV charging stations from federal buildings
The agency responsible for federal EV charging stations confirmed via email it was working to determine whether they were "mission critical."
No, DOGE didn't discover Louisiana man using 34 different names to collect Social Security benefits
Social media users shared the claim in the form of a meme featuring a photo of Trump adviser Elon Musk holding a chainsaw.
Fake video claims Trump Jr. said US should have sent weapons to Russia, not Ukraine
The clip allegedly originated from "Triggered WIth Don Jr." podcast episode aired on Feb. 25, 2025.
No, DOGE didn't stop supposed $2.6M annual 'Obamacare' royalty payments to Obama
A satirical site facetiously claimed Obama had been charging royalties for the use of "Obamacare" since 2010.
No, Maine's governor didn't say state would stop paying federal taxes
Gov. Janet Mills released two statements addressing President Donald Trump's threat to withhold federal funding, but neither mentioned federal taxes.
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Don't be duped by this AI-generated video of a big-eyed jellyfish
The jellyfish's big yellow eyes and mouth abruptly disappeared near the end of the video.
Musk mocked in Tesla 'Swasticar' poster at London bus stop
A group named Everyone Hates Elon claimed responsibility for the poster. "We don't want his cars, or his fascist politics," a spokesperson said.
No, Ilhan Omar didn't collect dead grandmother's Social Security checks
The false rumor about the Minnesota congresswoman originated from the America's Last Line of Defense network of parody and satire.
Here's what we know about Musk's donation of Tesla shares to charity
Facebook users spread a rumor that Musk donated $112 million worth of Tesla shares to help the homeless.
Breaking down rumors that Musk has a penis implant
The rumor spread as the tech magnate was continuing efforts to reshape the U.S. government.
There's no Ukraine-Russia peace deal — but a US-Ukraine minerals deal could be a stepping stone
The minerals agreement would create a U.S.-Ukraine-managed fund into which Ukraine would pay 50% of revenues from its "natural assets."
Roger Stone didn't send memo to Trump about limiting gun access of 'enemies'
In 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump did call for a review of all regulations imposed by his predecessor on firearms.
Don't fall for rumor that Chiefs banned Musk from games
The claim appeared to have begun circulating days after the 2025 Super Bowl.
Wisconsin bill replaces 'mother' with 'inseminated person' — but only in artificial insemination law
The language change seeks to ensure Wisconsin law includes married same-sex couples as possible recipients of artificial insemination.