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Image shows president candidate Donald Trump standing with a bandage on his ear.

Alleged Trump post about his ear regrowing day after he was shot isn't what it seems

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 8, 2026

Trump's ear was injured after a 2024 assassination attempt during his reelection campaign.

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U.S. President Donald Trump, a tan, older white man in a suit, mimics firing a gun while standing behind a podium.

Did Trump say Kurdish groups kept guns from US meant for Iranian protesters?

Written by: Rae Deng

April 8, 2026

Multiple Kurdish groups that oppose Iran reportedly denied receiving any weapons from the United ...

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Smoke rises after Iran launched a missile attack targeting the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.

Unraveling claim Trump admin 'abandoned' 1,500 troops and their families in Bahrain

Written by: Laerke Christensen

April 8, 2026

A U.S. Navy spokesperson said it relocated "almost 1,500 service members and families and severa ...

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Portrait photo of Pope Leo wearing predominantly red, gold, and white in front of a stone backdrop

Did Pope Leo XIV say no one can use God to justify war?

Written by: Emery Winter

April 8, 2026

During his first Palm Sunday Mass as pope, Leo told those in attendance that God ignores the pra ...

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A close-up shot of an ATM with a hand holding a stack of $100 bills.

ATM surcharge settlement payments are on their way. Here's what you need to know

Written by: Rae Deng

April 7, 2026

A federal court ordered Visa and Mastercard to pay $197.5 million over allegations they conspire ...

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Trump, wearing a dark blue suit and light blue tie, speaks at a lectern and gestures with his right arm. Behind him, Hegseth looks to his left.

Inspecting claims ousted US generals, other military leaders refused Iran invasion orders

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 7, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has overseen the removal of top military officials, but there's n ...

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Did Hegseth fart at news briefing? Watch out for altered video

Written by: Jordan Liles

April 7, 2026

Snopes investigated a clip of the U.S. defense secretary that was labeled "Hegseth fart in 4K."

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U.S. President Donald Trump stands behind a podium and addresses reporters at the White House on April 6, 2026.

Trump said he'll run for president of Venezuela

Written by: Laerke Christensen

April 7, 2026

It was unclear whether Trump was joking when he made the comment during a news conference.

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Image shows U.S. President Donald Trump mimicking shooting a gun along with his Truth Social post in which he threatens Iran.

Did Trump say 'a whole civilization will die tonight' ahead of Iran deadline?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 7, 2026

Screenshots featuring the president's alleged ominous statement began circulating on April 7, 2026.

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This image shows screen grabs from the video in question. Clockwise from top left: U.S. soldiers marching, North Korean reporter Ri Chun-hee speaking on TV, U.S. Revolutionary War reenactment soldiers and U.S. President Donald Trump saluting a crowd.

Don't fall for claim North Korean news station made fun of Trump's military parade

Written by: Taija PerryCook

April 7, 2026

The popular North Korean reporter Ri Chun-hee did not say Trump looked pudgy and overweight "at ...

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A collage of sepia documents show a presidential seal, a photograph of U.S. President Donald Trump, a torn indictment and a torn document announcing a sentencing. A the top, a sentence reads "A full and unconditional pardon."

Did Trump pardon Joseph Schwartz, convicted fraudster who formerly owned nursing homes?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

April 7, 2026

Schwartz's federal indictment accused him of a $39 million fraud scheme.

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This image shows U.S. President Donald Trump to the left of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Did Pam Bondi release explicit photos of Trump? Here's the truth

Written by: Taija PerryCook

April 7, 2026

A post claimed the former attorney general released nude images of the president on Jeffrey Epst ...

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AI-generated image from Facebook post. It shows Stephen Colbert, with his wife next to him, cutting a red ribbon with red kitchen scissors. Behind and to his right is a statue of the couple with their names. Behind and to his left is an older white man with a green jacket and hat. At the back is a large building with a mostly glass entrance, with many people wearing suits standing in front of it and looing in the direction of the camera.

Tune out claim Stephen Colbert and his wife opened free hospital for homeless

Written by: Emery Winter

April 7, 2026

The story matches a template often repeated in AI-generated stories about celebrities opening fr ...

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A screenshot of an X post spreading the rumor from the Halfway Post. In the background, a phone with the Grindr logo on it, a yellow mask.

Don't believe claim Texas televangelist accidentally emailed Grindr account info to congregation

Written by: Jack Izzo

April 6, 2026

The claim came from The Halfway Post, a site known for its satirical news stories.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Was Trump hospitalized at Walter Reed over Easter weekend 2026? There's no proof

Written by: Laerke Christensen

April 6, 2026

The president did not appear in public between April 2 and 4, 2026, sparking rumors about his he ...

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Image shows a screenshot of Trump's Truth Social post overlaid against a picture of Trump speaking.

Did Trump share Easter post threatening Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or be 'living in hell'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 6, 2026 (Updated: April 7, 2026)

“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” Trump wrote, ...

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Close up photo portrait of Mike Johnson, a white man wearing glasses and a blue suit, talking to out-of-focus people in the foreground

Did Mike Johnson say on hot mic it'd be 'huge' for GOP if SAVE America Act lowered voter turnout?

Written by: Emery Winter

April 6, 2026

The House speaker was referring to an amendment election in Louisiana, in which 12%-18% turnout ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

Epstein files don't say Leonardo DiCaprio ate 'child meat.' We have the proof

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

April 6, 2026

There is simply no evidence the actor engaged in cannibalism, despite a rumor claiming he ate mo ...

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Image shows Scott Yenor speaking at an event hosted by the Claremont Institute.

Did Heritage Foundation committee chair say, 'If every Nobel Prize winner is a man, that's not a failure'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 6, 2026

Scott Yenor heads the conservative think tank's "American Citizenship Initiative."

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Image shows Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.

Posts claim Ilhan Omar married her brother. There's no proof

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

April 6, 2026

Trump repeated the old claim in April 2026 during remarks at the White House.

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