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Anna Rascouët-Paz

Anna Rascouët-Paz is based in Brooklyn, NYC, and has worked at Bloomberg News, Annual Reviews, and WNYC (Radiolab), making complex subjects accessible to diverse audiences. She has expanded the digital presence of both Annual Reviews and Radiolab, creating deeply researched, engaging content. She has a strong background in economics, business and science, and speaks English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently.Got tips? Reach out to her on Signal at rascouetsnopes.41 or via email at anna@snopes.com.

Tiger Woods, a black man wearing a golf cap and a red polo shirt, swings a driver while playing in an indoor golf arena.

10 rumors we've fact-checked about Tiger Woods

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 5, 2026

Woods' second DUI arrest in March 2026 revived rumors about the pro golfer.

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The image shows people wearing hats protesting in front of the U.S. Capitol. They are holding a sign with the word "Kings" in black crossed out in red. The blue sky behind shows a shower of $100 bills.

Analyzing rumor George Soros, Neville Roy Singham funded groups behind 'No Kings' protests

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 3, 2026

Millions of people participated in the protests, many of whom are not connected to organizers or ...

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Bryon Noem, a white man wearing a dark suit and a blue, gray and orange-striped tie, sits behind his wife Kristi Noem, a white woman with long brown hair, a she speaks into a microphone a room with dark wood panels on the walls.

Reports claim Kristi Noem's husband, Bryon, cross-dresses. Here's what to know

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 2, 2026

The Daily Mail published images supposedly showing Bryon Noem wearing fake breasts. They do not ...

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One-dollar, 25-cent, 10-cent and one-cent coins pile up on a U.S. flag.

Has the Treasury declared the US 'insolvent'? We set the record straight

Written by: Jack Izzo Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 1, 2026

Treasury reports said the country's fiscal trajectory is unsustainable, but the agency did not d ...

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Rep. James Talarico, a white man in his his 30s with short hair and fair eyes, is speaking. Behind him is white red and blue Texas flag.

Hegseth's pastor said he wants Democratic Texas Rep. James Talarico 'crucified.' Here's context

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 27, 2026

The broader context suggested he was speaking figuratively.

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A marble building with a facade reading "The Treasury Department." A falling, red stock line is overlayed on top.

Did Treasury declare US 'insolvent'? Here's the bottom line

Written by: Jack Izzo Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 27, 2026

Treasury reports have warned the country's fiscal trajectory is unsustainable — but they have no ...

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Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. pose for a photograph. They are standing and smiling in front of a billboard showing the Nasdaq logo in Times Square.

Eric Trump invested in drone maker shortly before Iran war

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 25, 2026

We found another one of Trump's sons was linked to the merger of an Israeli AI drone maker and U ...

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Sen. Markway Mullin, wearing a blue suit and red tie, sits during a U.S. Senate committee hearing for his confirmation as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.

Markwayne Mullin bought Chevron, Raytheon stock days before Maduro capture

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 24, 2026

Mullin, who will now lead the DHS, also bought other stocks that rose in value after the capture ...

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The image shows late former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller and U.S. President Donald Trump, whom Mueller investigated

Did Trump say he was 'glad' Robert Mueller died?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 23, 2026

As special counsel, Mueller investigated ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seen leaving 10 Downing Street holding a stack of documents and files, wearing a blue suit and a red-purple tie.

Did UK's Keir Starmer say US must leave British air bases if Trump ends commitment to NATO?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 19, 2026

A fake X post attributed to Starmer said he expected the U.S. to withdraw from U.K. bases within ...

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The image shows a map of the Straight of Hormuz, and a person is holding a telephone showing ship movements in the region.

French general compared helping US secure Strait of Hormuz to buying discounted Titanic ticket

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 19, 2026

Gen. Michel Yakovleff is a frequent guest on French news programs known for blunt assertions and ...

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Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, and other officers of the U.S. military, salute as blurry U.S. troops pass by them, carrying the coffin of a fallen soldier.

Are US soldiers 'openly refusing' deployment orders to Iran? Inspecting claim

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 18, 2026

One organization dedicated to helping troops register as conscientious objectors said calls for ...

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Side-by-side images of former U.S. President Barack Obama and Jesse Jackson's son, Jesse Jackson Jr, speaking at the late Civil Rights leader memorial service.

Jesse Jackson's son said Clinton, Obama and Biden 'do not know' late civil rights leader

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 17, 2026

The three former presidents spoke at a celebration of life ceremony for Jackson the day before h ...

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Wearing the hot pink jersey of the Inter Miami, team captain Lionel Messi looks up from the field with a big smile.

Did Lionel Messi donate $1.5M to Israel? Don't fall for claim

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 13, 2026

The rumor came from a satirical post on X.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth turns his face to the left as he stands before flags.

Department of Defense spent $93B in one month under Hegseth

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 11, 2026

Open the Books, an organization dedicated to watching government spending, published its report ...

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Sen. Markway Mullin, wearing a white shirt and tie with patterns, looks on with a serious expression during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Did Markwayne Mullin challenge Teamsters leader Sean O'Brien to fight during Senate hearing?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 11, 2026

O'Brien and Mullin, whom Trump nominated to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary, ...

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks into a microphone as he leans onto the lectern.

Trump referred to daughters being 'of age' at 'above 6 years old' while discussing voter ID

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 10, 2026

Trump was discussing his plan for a national voter ID law when he made the comments. The intent ...

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Rep. Jared Moskowitz, in a dark blue suit, turns to his right smiling and revealing a blue badge on his left lapel that reads "Justice for Cricket."

Rep. Jared Moskowitz wore 'Justice for Cricket' pin as he questioned Kristi Noem

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 6, 2026

Moskowitz wore the pin, referencing a dog Noem said she once shot, during a House oversight hearing.

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Kristi Noem listens quietly with a hand under her chin and a microphone in front of her.

16 claims involving Trump's DHS secretary Kristi Noem we've investigated

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 6, 2026

On March 5, 2026, Trump announced he was replacing Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Her tenu ...

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Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, speaks and gestures standing at a lectern, with flags behind him.

Did Iran try to assassinate Trump, as Hegseth claimed? Here's what we know

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 6, 2026

The secretary of defense said the man behind the plot died in a strike, without mentioning his name.

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