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Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.

President Donald Trump, a white man wearing a dark blue suit, stands at a podium.

Trump said people were 'walking around without legs' due to roadside bombs

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

March 12, 2026

The president also said the U.S. military was doing "very well" in Iran.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a white man with slicked back salt and pepper hair.

Democrats requested probe into complaints military commanders used Christian rhetoric to justify Iran war

Written by: Rae Deng

March 12, 2026

Social media users claimed commanders pushed "end-times Christian fascism" as a justification fo ...

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Screencapture of video in which Trump is pulling back drapes to reveal a cardboard depiction of Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a frame in the oval office. A Fox News chyron says Trump is showing Laura Ingraham "the Cardboard Ayatollah"

Video of Trump showing Laura Ingraham 'Cardboard Ayatollah' isn't real. Here's the proof

Written by: Emery Winter

March 11, 2026

The video was originally posted and shared by a meme page and tagged with a label indicating it ...

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On the left, an electronic sign showing gasoline prices above $7 per gallon. On the right, U.S. President Donald Trump, an old white man wearing a navy blue suit.

Don't add fuel to claim Trump's 'Operation Invisible Pump' bans gas price signs

Written by: Jack Izzo

March 11, 2026 (Updated: March 12, 2026)

No credible news outlet reported on the alleged ban.

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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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Image shows satirical statue depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a 'Titanic'-themed pose.

Statue of Trump holding Epstein in 'Titanic' pose appeared on National Mall

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

March 11, 2026

The statue is titled "The King of the World," referencing another iconic moment in "Titanic," ac ...

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A fake image shows an Iranian missile with the inscription, "In memory of the victims of Epstein Island" in Persian.

Don't be fooled by image of 'Iranian missile' with inscription about Epstein victims

Written by: Laerke Christensen

March 11, 2026

The missile inscription allegedly read, "In memory of the victims of Epstein Island."

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Illustrative image of a ocean background. At right is the image of the sunburned man from social media posts and the text "LEE COUNTY SHERIFF." At right is a sinister-looking dolphin

Was Florida man kidnapped by dolphins? We dived into rumor

Written by: Emery Winter

March 11, 2026

Rumor has it the dolphins also forced the "Florida man" to build an underwater city — but the cl ...

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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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Pope Leo XIV Visits Roman Parish Of Santa Maria Della Presentazione In Rome

Did Pope Leo XIV condemn Iran war, rebuke Christian leaders who prayed over Trump?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

March 11, 2026

Pope Leo XIV urged peace as violence spread in Iran and the Middle East, but his "war is never h ...

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A close-up of U.S. President Donald Trump speaking in front of a microphone.

Trump said US military officials told him sinking Iranian ships is 'more fun' than capturing them

Written by: Emery Winter

March 10, 2026

Trump made the comment in a joking tone, suggesting he may not have intended it to be taken lite ...

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Elon Musk, a white man, speaks into a microphone on the right side of the image. On the left side of the image, a screenshot that appears to show a post on X reads, "If a national draft ever becomes necessary, Teslas will not be usable to flee the country."

Did Musk say Teslas could not be used to dodge military draft? Here's the truth

Written by: Joey Esposito

March 10, 2026

The alleged post spread on social media after the White House answered a question that mentioned ...

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Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, a white woman with blonde hair, wears a black dress and shoes and walks next to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump appointed Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Here's what the role entails

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 10, 2026

Erika Kirk took over her late husband Charlie Kirk's board seat.

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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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Two fake photos show former U.S. president Bill Clinton and the scientist Stephen Hawking wearing pyjamas and a princess costume and crown.

Photos of Bill Clinton with Stephen Hawking in princess costume aren't real. We have the proof

Written by: Laerke Christensen

March 10, 2026

While the creator said he shared the AI-generated images in dedicated groups, they quickly sprea ...

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Does this photo show Erika Kirk with alleged Charlie Kirk shooter? Here's the truth

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 10, 2026

Social media users shared the alleged photo as part of baseless conspiracy theories about Charli ...

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An image shows British novelist George Orwell looking directly into the camera.

Did Orwell write, 'People sleep peaceably' because 'rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 10, 2026

The alleged quote surfaced in March 2026 after then-DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said people often ...

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President Trump, wearing a white shirt, red tie and black suit jacket, stands with his eyes closed and a contemplative expression on his face.

Has Trump fasted every Friday since 2020? Don't bite on rumor

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 9, 2026

First lady Melania Trump supposedly said of the alleged fasting, "People don't see this side of ...

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, a white woman with blonde hair, speaks into a microphone while wearing a white blouse and black blazer.

Did Leavitt say Trump hasn't ruled out military draft, ground troops for Iran?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

March 9, 2026 (Updated: March 10, 2026)

As Trump reportedly weighs putting boots on the ground, many people fear he will bring back the ...

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"Meta" logo appears on a laptop screen while a smartphone with the "Facebook" logo rests on the keyboard

Beware alleged '60 Minutes' advisory to Facebook users about personal data

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 9, 2026

The widely-shared Facebook post began, "Just in case you missed '60 Minutes': A legal spokespers ...

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