Don't fall for fake Trump Truth Social post about ending dual citizenship in US
Given the president's isolationist agenda, the April Fools' Day post made people wonder what would happen to his dual-citizen adviser, Elon Musk.
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Yes, Val Kilmer has died
His daughter confirmed the news with The New York Times and Associated Press.
SSA marked millions aged 120+ 'deceased' to clean up records. This may help prevent fraud
Auditors have recommended that the Social Security Administration update its death records since at least 2015.
Trump uses 'toe pads' to stop himself from falling? Image's origin is unknown
It's not clear if the image supposedly showing Trump standing on "toe pads" at an event is real or the product of digital editing.
Trump rumor alleging he ordered 'military raids on Vatican tunnels' is unfounded
The claim, hearkening back to baseless QAnon conspiracy theories, began, "BREAKING! Trump Orders Military Raids on Vatican Tunnels."
Yes, Musk offered money to Wisconsin residents for voting
The billionaire quickly changed the terms of his giveaway to fall just within Wisconsin state law.
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Musk's claim Biden administration gave Social Security numbers to millions of noncitizens lacks context
The Enumeration Beyond Entry program grants Social Security numbers to successful applicants for U.S. residency, work permits and citizenship.
No, Mark Carney is not related to Justin Trudeau by marriage
A rumor claims the current and former Canadian prime ministers were connected through Trudeau’s mother’s second marriage.
RFK Jr. has suggested vaccines caused 1918 Spanish flu pandemic at least twice
Kennedy made the claim at least twice during his 2024 presidential election campaign.
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Yes, Georgia woman was arrested after having miscarriage. Here are the facts
Police charged the 24-year-old woman with counts related to improper disposal and notification of a dead body.
Yes, Pope Francis wrote letter criticizing 'major crisis' of mass deportations in US
The pope appeared to push back against a statement JD Vance made regarding "ordered love," a medieval Catholic concept.
Don't fall for Pete Hegseth rumor claiming he stormed off Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show'
Despite misleading YouTube videos, U.S. President Donald Trump's defense secretary has never been a guest on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Liz Cheney once told fellow Republicans that Trump will be 'gone,' but 'your dishonor will remain'
She made the remark at a 2022 hearing on the investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Don't fall for image of shirtless Musk with large gut holding leash at beach
Users shared the purported photo of the tech billionaire, also an adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, in March 2025.
Story about Tabitha Babbitt inventing 'first practical' circular sawmill is probably not true
The first documented circular-saw patent in an English-speaking country was granted in 1777, two years before Babbitt's birth.
Rumor Ford plans to move 4 factories back to US due to Trump tariffs originated as satire
Users shared and discussed a meme crediting U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs for the automaker's purported announcement.
Breaking down rumor that Trump's faith adviser promised '7 supernatural blessings' for $1K
White House faith adviser Paula White-Cain faced criticism for allegedly soliciting Passover donations with the promise of "supernatural blessings."