Trump, at least for now, has not terminated Direct File, the free IRS tax filing system
In early February 2025, claims emerged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk, had terminated, ...
'Good morning' Facebook hoax claims hackers hid 'phishing code' in photos, videos
For years, Facebook and WhatsApp users shared the hoax, mentioning a "warning from Olga Nikolaevna's lawyer" and an "SOS" ...
Lawmaker filed articles of impeachment against Trump? Here's what happened
U.S. Rep. Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, announced that he "will file" articles of impeachment but did not say when.
What to know about Trump, Musk and the dismantling of USAID
While Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk said he was working to "shut down" USAID, it wasn't clear whether ...
Look out for this message about fictional recall on chicken, eggs
People are warning each other about an alleged recall on chicken and Eggland's Best eggs that's not based in reality.
Donald Trump Jr. is accused of hunting protected duck in Italy. Here's the context
A video shows Trump showing off a rust-colored duck, which some viewers have identified as a ruddy shelduck — a bird ...
The Pentagon has never fully passed an audit. Here's context
Social media users claimed the Pentagon failed seven consecutive audits — but according to auditors, "failed" doesn't capture ...
No, Melania Trump did not win lawsuit against 'The View' for $900M
In February 2025, a rumor that first lady Melania Trump won $900 million in a lawsuit against daytime talk show "The View," and specifically co-host Sunny Hostin, circulated online. The alleged reason ...
No proof Bill Burr and Billy Corgan are brothers
The sibling claim originated when Corgan appeared on comedian Howie Mandel's podcast, "Howie Mandel Does Stuff," in November 2024, in which the memes pointing out the physical similarities between the ...