PolitiFact checks Trump's claim that destroying Venezuelan drug boats saved American lives. Experts dispute Venezuela's role in US drug trafficking, and data contradicts the lives saved assertion. The claim is highly questionable.
NY AG Letitia James faces mortgage fraud charges, accused of misrepresenting property use to get a lower interest rate. Critics question the case's merits, citing potential political motivation. Trump connection raises eyebrows.
False claim: Donald Trump wasn't banned from Nobel Prize consideration despite renaming the Department of Defense. Fact-checking online misinformation & its impact.
Sherrill and Ciattarelli sparred over opioid crisis, taxes, Trump's policies in a heated NJ gubernatorial debate. Accusations of misinformation and diverging visions for the state's future took center stage.
James Comey faces charges, raising selective prosecution claims amid Trump's attacks. Legal experts weigh in on potential defense strategies and challenges in this politically charged case. Trump's role is key.
Remembering Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder. Analyst, author, and social media influencer. Legacy to live on. Focus on youth and conservative values.
Under Trump, some food costs (eggs, bread, fruit) decreased, and energy rates dropped slightly. However, other groceries and electricity increased, making overall inflation impact mixed. Focus: Food, energy, and costs.
Social media spread rumors of Trump's death/health issues. Trump refuted claims, citing a busy weekend, interviews, and Fact Social activity. White House scheduling procedures remained unchanged. AI generated videos shared false claims.
Trump revives claims Beyoncé was paid by Democrats. Fact-checks reveal campaign event production payments to Beyoncé's company, but claims of $11M for endorsement are false. Focus on federal election law.
Fact-checking a circulating quote attributed to Trump regarding beauty pageants and backstage access. The quote is missing context amidst scrutiny over Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Includes libel claim vs Wall Street Journal.
The claim that Donald Trump called Republicans the "dumbest voters" is false. The quote, attributed to a 1998 People Magazine interview, has been repeatedly debunked. It's a "zombie claim" circulating for years.
Intelligence assessments of Russian meddling in the 2016 election were debated. The FBI & CIA had high confidence Russia aimed to damage Clinton & discredit the election process, while the NSA expressed moderate confidence.
Donald Trump threatens to strip citizenship from political rivals like Musk and O'Donnell. Denaturalization, a rare process, faces legal challenges, especially for native-born citizens. Trump's stance sparks controversy.
DOGE, under Musk and Trump, aimed for massive cost cuts but fell short. Savings are disputed, agencies gutted, and states challenged actions. Political conflicts add uncertainty.
Trump focused on South Africa farm murders & Malema's rhetoric. Experts say the issue is complex, involving land disputes & political maneuvering, not a white genocide. Official stats show murders are <1% of national total.
Trump shared a photo claiming tattoos link deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to MS-13. Experts question the claim, noting possible image manipulation and tattoos not typical of gang affiliation. MS-13 gang.
Five days later, on Nov. 17, 2020, Krebs posted on X citing a letter signed by 59 election security experts: "‘In every case of which we are aware, these claims either have been unsubstantiated or are technically incoherent.’"
