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Don't fall for video of Trump saying he's banning Tesla production in the US

Written by: Jack Izzo

June 12, 2025

The video contained a watermark linking to an Instagram page that posts AI-generated content.

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A white woman with blonde hair stands in front of a podium that says "THE WHITE HOUSE" while gesturing.

No, Karoline Leavitt did not say 'America cannot function' if Trump has to deal with 'co-equal branches of government'

Written by: Rae Deng

June 12, 2025

While Leavitt did say "America cannot function," the rest of the quote shared on social media wa ...

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Picture does not show Gavin Newsom's wife shopping in Beverly Hills amid LA riots

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

June 12, 2025

Protests spread in Los Angeles in June 2025 in response to immigration raids.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida drivers can hit protesters if they fear for their lives

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 12, 2025

"You have a right to defend yourself in Florida," the governor told conservative talk show host ...

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Actor Peter Coyote warned against protests that turn into 'Republican campaign videos'?

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

June 12, 2025

He urged protesters to practice self-discipline so as to make their demonstrations more effective.

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Hand holding ballot in voting ballot box with USA flag in background.

What to know about lawsuit over 2024 general election results in Rockland County, NY

Written by: Megan Loe

June 12, 2025

One online user claimed the county was at "the center of a massive election integrity case."

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A Craigslist ad appears to say, "Seat Fillers Needed - June 14th -Constitution Avenue - DC." A photo is attached of soldiers saluting.

Breaking down Craigslist ad seeking seat fillers on day of Trump's DC parade

Written by: Megan Loe

June 12, 2025 (Updated: June 17, 2025)

A Craigslist ad attributed to "T-Mellon Events" made the rounds on social media ahead of a milit ...

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A white man wearing a blue suit looks sidewayts. On the side, a post claiming to belong to Donald J. Trump says, "Elon used to boss J.D. around like a little intern. I said, "Elon no no no. That's my Vice President." Very disrespectful. Possibly sexual, I don't know. People are saying things. Elon is a strange guy. Very smart. But strange."

Beware of fake Trump post calling Musk's treatment of JD Vance 'possibly sexual'

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

June 12, 2025

This fake post began to circulate after the public feud between Trump and Musk.

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Watch out for video claiming to show Air India plane's final moments before Ahmedabad crash

Written by: Laerke Christensen

June 12, 2025

One video circulating after the June 2025 crash actually showed a plane crash in Nepal in 2023.

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Anti-ICE protester wearing Army fatigues in video isn't active duty

Written by: Laerke Christensen

June 12, 2025

BreakThrough News said the video showed a "military member" speaking out against U.S. President ...

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Unpacking claims Ilhan Omar's daughter called for 'death to the colonial empire' on Instagram

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

June 12, 2025

Isra Hirsi, the daughter of the Democratic congresswoman from Minnesota, appeared to have shared ...

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An investigation accused a senior State Department official of having ties to Russia. Here's what we know

Written by: Taija PerryCook

June 12, 2025 (Updated: Sept. 25, 2025)

Darren Beattie continues to hold his position. His wife denied alignment with the Kremlin.

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Clarifying claim cellphone 'touch law' implemented in 31 states on June 5, 2025

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 12, 2025

Pennsylvania's "Paul Miller's Law" went into effect on June 5. The other 30 have been in place f ...

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Trump reportedly named 22-year-old college grad to lead counterterrorism. Here's what we know

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

June 12, 2025

Thomas Fugate recently graduated and has no national security experience, a ProPublica report said.

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Nancy Mace said 'due process is for citizens.' Here's who it's really for

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

June 11, 2025

The principle of due process has been a topic of contention since the start of U.S. President Do ...

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Brad Pitt didn't testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial, honestly

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 11, 2025 (Updated: June 13, 2025)

YouTube creators published AI-generated videos falsely claiming Pitt and other high-profile cele ...

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Two people wearing vests that say "POLICE" and "POLICE ICCE" walk on either side of a person who is handcuffed. The person on the left is holding onto the handcuffed person's upper arm.

Breaking down Texas house raid where ICE detained more than 40 people, including minors

Written by: Taija PerryCook

June 11, 2025

Nine of those detained – who claimed to be celebrating birthdays – were children, according to p ...

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James Mattis' statement allegedly condemning Trump's actions during 2025 LA protests published 5 years earlier

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 11, 2025

Users incorrectly claimed former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis authored "In Union There ...

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Walmart heiress Christy Walton paid for NYT anti-Trump protest ad. Here's everything we know

Written by: Joey Esposito

June 11, 2025

The full-page ad reportedly encouraged readers to attend a "No Kings" protest on June 14, 2025.

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Clarifying claims Louisiana voted 'to force a 9-year-old girl to deliver her rapist's baby'

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

June 11, 2025 (Updated: June 12, 2025)

The rumor stemmed from a statement Democratic state Rep. Patricia Moore made during a Louisiana ...

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