Did Sen. Schumer demand $4M for LGBTQ+ campaigns to reopen the government?
The claim originated with Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who repeatedly pinned blame for the shutdown on Democrats.
Toyota refutes Trump's claim about $10B investment in US
During a visit to Japan, Trump claimed that Toyota was going to invest "over $10 billion" to build new auto plants "all over the United States."
Erika Kirk and JD Vance spark affair rumors, but there's no evidence they're true
Online users alleged people were trying to "replace" Vice President JD Vance's wife, second lady Usha Vance, with Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk.
Yes, the US Senate voted to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada
Republican senators joined the Democrats' effort to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian, Brazilian and global imports.
USDA claims Democrats voted against SNAP funding 12 times. Here are the facts
Senators repeatedly failed to pass a continuing resolution that would fund federal agencies and services including SNAP, also known as food stamps.
Did Mick Jagger sue Hegseth for $60M after 'explosive live TV clash'?
According to the rumor, Hegseth mocked Jagger's activism and sneered that he was "an out-of-touch rock relic playing eco-hero for the cameras."
Video showing woman pushed to ground during ICE arrest wasn't filmed at Chicago school
The video from September 2025 recirculated in October as the Trump administration continued its immigration enforcement crackdown in Chicago.
Digging into Trump's alleged White House bunker plans
Rumors swirled that the president was building a "secret bunker" from which to hide protesters or to serve a third presidential term.
Sorry, these images don't show Louvre heist suspects
Post claimed the suspects in the 2025 burglary also stole the hearts of French housewives everywhere.
House Speaker Mike Johnson signed bill cutting $186B from SNAP in July 2025
Users shared this true claim amid uncertainty regarding whether Americans would receive federal food benefits during the 2025 government shutdown.
The controversy over Zohran Mamdani's story about his aunt, explained
The New York City mayoral candidate's anecdote about an aunt who faced Islamophobia after 9/11 prompted accusations that he fabricated the story.
Old Nancy Mace post supporting same-sex marriage spreads online
Years later, while running for South Carolina governor, she posted, "Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve," a slogan for anti-LGBTQ+ campaigns.
Snoop Dogg saved New York dog shelter?
The story was just one of hundreds of inspirational tales that depicted prominent figures performing inspiring acts of kindness.
Did Kash Patel use government jet for 'date night' with partner? What we know
The FBI director is a "required use" traveler, meaning they must fly on government-owned planes for personal and professional travel.
Is a new ocean forming in Africa?
The African continent is gradually splitting apart. Although a new ocean is expected to form as a result, it won't be for millions of years.
Posts claim Croatian nurse who died in apartment wasn't discovered for 42 years. They're mostly right
Hedviga Golik died in her apartment in Zagreb, now the capital of Croatia, between 1966 and 1973. Her body wasn't discovered until 2008.
Did Jasmine Crockett call for federal investigation into Erika Kirk?
Posts claimed Crockett demanded Charlie Kirk's widow be investigated over an alleged money transfer before his death.
Posts claim US Department of Labor posters mirror Nazi propaganda. Here's what we found
Some of the images had similar characteristics to those seen in Nazi propaganda, but others were inspired by historic U.S. posters and artwork.