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.
GOP lawmakers introduced bill to put Charlie Kirk on U.S. currency. Here's context
The legislation would direct the Treasury Department to mint no more than 400,000 limited edition silver dollar commemorative coins.
Contextualizing claim Pope Leo XIV is replacing Cardinal Dolan, who compared Charlie Kirk to saint
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."
Watch out for claim Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Simon Cowell launched 'Truth News' channel
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.
Claim that Andy Reid refused to attend 2026 Super Bowl over Charlie Kirk tribute raises red flags
The Kansas City Chiefs coach allegedly said he would "not accept an event that tarnishes true patriotism."
Charlie Kirk once changed transgender man's tire after Phoenix rally?
According to the story, Kirk once helped a transgender man who hours earlier had harshly criticized the conservative activist at one of his events.
Breaking down report man killed in Venezuelan 'drug boat' strikes was actually fisherman with 4 children
Neither U.S. nor Venezuelan officials have confirmed the identities of 17 people killed in three U.S. strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels.
Trump has been disqualified from receiving Nobel Prize? Here's the truth
An image supposedly showing a press release by The Associated Press spread the rumor.
Unraveling Eric Swalwell's claim 5 mass shootings happened over 24 hours in late September 2025
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.
Trump posted AI-generated video about 'med beds.' Here's what to know about fictional health care
A since-deleted post shared to Trump's Truth Social account promised a fake cure-all medical device for all citizens.
Digging into rumor Whoopi Goldberg lashed out at Erika Kirk
Users liked, commented on and shared numerous posts about this fictional story, including many posts leading to ad-filled, AI-generated articles.
Pope Leo XIV didn't say Trump 'chose the road of darkness, bitterness and lies'
"His words mislead, his attacks divide, and his greed for power is tearing this nation apart," Pope Leo XIV allegedly said of Trump.
Octopus helped diver in Portugal by handing him tools?
According to the rumor, an octopus was "spotted off the coast of Portugal, hovering near a diver as he worked on underwater repairs."
Examining claim Trump accepted $2B bribe to sell highly sensitive AI chips to UAE, China
The claim was based on a New York Times article about two deals made within two weeks.
Erika Kirk isn't in the Epstein files as a 'recruiter'
There is also no proof that she had her husband, Charlie Kirk, killed.
FBI agents weren't 'undercover' inciting violence during Jan. 6
Conservative media outlets suggested undercover federal agents incited the insurrection. U.S. President Donald Trump amplified that claim.
Pope Leo XIV issued warning from God about Trump and idolatry?
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.”
Did country music legends refuse to perform Charlie Kirk tribute at 2026 Super Bowl?
Facebook posts claimed Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and George Strait were among the country music stars who refused to perform the tribute.