Did Ted Cruz say, 'Let's stop attacking pedophiles'? Yes, but it's reportedly a gaffe
The Texas senator delivered the flubbed remark during a committee hearing in September 2025.
The Texas senator delivered the flubbed remark during a committee hearing in September 2025.
The legislation would direct the Treasury Department to mint no more than 400,000 limited edition silver dollar commemorative coins.
Here's what's true — and what's false — about rumors that Leo is replacing New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who called Kirk a "modern-day St. Paul."
The rumor circulated shortly after ABC briefly suspended Kimmel's show over remarks the comedian made about the political aftermath of the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The Kansas City Chiefs coach allegedly said he would "not accept an event that tarnishes true patriotism."
According to the story, Kirk once helped a transgender man who hours earlier had harshly criticized the conservative activist at one of his events.
Neither U.S. nor Venezuelan officials have confirmed the identities of 17 people killed in three U.S. strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels.
An image supposedly showing a press release by The Associated Press spread the rumor.
The lawmaker was almost correct: Five mass shootings occurred in a 25.5-hour period in the U.S. the weekend of Sept. 27-28.
A since-deleted post shared to Trump's Truth Social account promised a fake cure-all medical device for all citizens.
Users liked, commented on and shared numerous posts about this fictional story, including many posts leading to ad-filled, AI-generated articles.
"His words mislead, his attacks divide, and his greed for power is tearing this nation apart," Pope Leo XIV allegedly said of Trump.
According to the rumor, an octopus was "spotted off the coast of Portugal, hovering near a diver as he worked on underwater repairs."
The claim was based on a New York Times article about two deals made within two weeks.
There is also no proof that she had her husband, Charlie Kirk, killed.
Conservative media outlets suggested undercover federal agents incited the insurrection. U.S. President Donald Trump amplified that claim.
According to one popular YouTube video, Pope Leo XIV told parishioners God said about Trump, “This man is not your Messiah. He is a mirror.”
Facebook posts claimed Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and George Strait were among the country music stars who refused to perform the tribute.