Investigating claims ICE is removing people with Hispanic last names from databases
The claims stem from a TikTok user who says authorities couldn't find any record of him despite giving them his ID and Social Security number.
Unraveling rumors UnitedHealthcare no longer covers cancer care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
In late June 2025, the health insurance company and the world-renowned New York City cancer center were at an impasse in negotiations.
Capitol Police used 'zip ties' to restrain wheelchair users protesting Medicaid cuts
Capitol Police arrested 33 people for "illegally" demonstrating inside the Russell Senate Office Building on June 25, 2025.
Debunking rumor Niagara Falls turned 'blood red' same day US bombed Iran
Posts spread widely after U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Can ICE agents arrest people without warrants? Here's what we learned
New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was detained by ICE agents while accompanying an immigrant at court.
8 rumors we've investigated about Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu often made news in mid-2025 amid his country's military conflicts with Hamas and Iran.
Unpacking rumor Trump put 22-year-old in charge of counterterrorism
Thomas Fugate is a recent graduate and a campaign worker loyal to Donald Trump with no national security experience, ProPublica reported.
Checking claims about Iran's female literacy, STEM graduate rates
However, Iran's female literacy rate is comparative to the global average, and its percentage of female STEM graduates exceeds the United States.
Digging into claims Norwegian tourist was denied US entry due to JD Vance meme
U.S. Customs and Border Protection claimed they actually refused the man entry because of “admitted drug use.”
Video doesn't show 'bunker-buster' bombs dropped on Iran's Fordo nuclear site
U.S. President Donald Trump said Fordo, one of three nuclear facilities hit by U.S. strikes, was "COMPLETELY DESTROYED!"
Yes, Trump posted a 'Bomb Iran' Beach Boys parody video
“Time to turn Iran into a parking lot," the lyrics of the video said.
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Zohran Mamdani won NYC Democratic mayoral primary. He's not the mayor yet
Social media users claimed the assemblyman won the 2025 New York City mayoral election, but he only won the Democratic primary.
Investigating claims White House aide Sergio Gor was a Russian spy
Gor vets thousands of government employees throughout the executive branch in his role as White House Presidential Personnel Office director.
Harris didn't say 'If we elect Trump, we will be at war within six months'
The popular social media rumor circulated as tensions rose over U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Claims Biden unfroze $16 billion for Iran are missing context
Posts about the money resurfaced as the U.S. entered a conflict between Iran and Israel in June 2025.
Breaking down rumor of E-4B 'Doomsday plane' flights after Trump's Iran strikes
A rumor about the E-4B "Nightwatch" plane taking flight circulated on X after the U.S. struck three key nuclear sites in Iran.