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This image shows U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shaking hands.

Inspecting claim Netanyahu once said, 'America is a golden calf and we will suck it dry'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

March 3, 2026

Netanyahu allegedly said he would exploit the US "until there is nothing left but the World’s bi ...

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This photo collage shows a Black woman wearing an "I Voted" sticker with a background of voting stickers behind her.

How the SAVE America Act could impact voting process for everyone, including married women

Written by: Rae Deng

March 3, 2026 (Updated: March 18, 2026)

The Republican-backed legislation requiring proof of citizenship to vote would need to gain Demo ...

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Is image of Trump yelling at Hegseth in Oval Office real?

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 3, 2026

Online users shared the alleged photo in March 2026 after the U.S. and Israel launched airstrike ...

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Was Trump partying at Mar-a-Lago while US bombed Iran? We unpacked the claim

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

March 2, 2026 (Updated: March 17, 2026)

U.S. strikes on Iran began early Feb. 28. Trump spent the day at Mar-a-Lago and briefly stopped ...

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People in Tehran protest after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Inspecting video said to show Iranian mourners calling for revenge over strikes that killed Khamenei

Written by: Laerke Christensen

March 2, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died during U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic ...

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U.S. President Donald Trump stands in front of a podium at the United Nations.

Did UN Security Council label Trump a 'war criminal' after Iran strikes? Here's the truth

Written by: Rae Deng

March 2, 2026

The United States has veto power in the U.N. Security Council, meaning it would need U.S. suppor ...

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A fake image shows a downed fighter pilot on his knees with his hands in the air as he is approached by a man in Kuwait.

Fake image of man in Kuwait confronting crashed US fighter pilot spreads after jets shot down

Written by: Laerke Christensen

March 2, 2026 (Updated: March 4, 2026)

U.S. Central Command said Kuwaiti air defenses shot down three U.S. fighter pilots in an "appare ...

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Vance once wrote op-ed claiming Trump's best foreign policy during first term was 'not starting any wars'

Written by: Joey Esposito

March 2, 2026

The 2023 Wall Street Journal piece recirculated following the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran in late ...

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The photograph shows the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C. Its façade features images of Booker T. Washington, Catharine Beecher and Charlie Kirk.

Department of Education hung Charlie Kirk banner on DC building near education heroes message

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 2, 2026

Kirk's portrait appeared alongside images of education advocates Booker T. Washington and Cathar ...

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U.S. President Donald Trump points to his right during his 2026 State of the Union address in Congress.

Did school officials try to 'secretly transition' Sage Blair, Trump's 2026 State of the Union guest? What we know

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 2, 2026

The claim was the focus of a lawsuit that a federal court dismissed in 2024.

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A baby monkey sits in front of a stuffed orangutan toy.

Story of Punch the monkey finding comfort in stuffed animal after abandonment melts hearts

Written by: Rae Deng

March 2, 2026

Zookeepers at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan hand-reared the rescued monkey after his parents reject ...

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Singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder sings and plays the piano on stage wearing sunglasses and a red jacket.

Why Stevie Wonder appears in Epstein files for refusing to perform for Israeli army

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 2, 2026

Among the released Epstein files were newsletters Epstein apparently subscribed to, not just his ...

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Erika Kirk smiling and holding a microphone, centered in a collage image.

23 rumors about Erika Kirk we've examined

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

March 2, 2026

Kirk has been at the center of a wave of online misinformation, ranging from fabricated allegati ...

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Contextualizing claim deployed US Navy sailors pay for their meals at sea

Written by: Joey Esposito

March 2, 2026

A policy change in 2002 resulted in service members getting a stipend to cover their meals.

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Image shows ex-Prince Andrew attending the Easter service at St George's Chapel on April 20, 2025 in Windsor, England.

Did ex-Prince Andrew say royals couldn't play Monopoly because 'it gets too vicious'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

March 2, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's past comments spread after British police arrested him in connectio ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio, wearing a tuxedo, poses for photographers at the BAFTA Film Awards

7 claims about Leonardo DiCaprio we've screened

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

March 1, 2026

The Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor, who's starred in dozens of blockbuster movies, has be ...

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Breaking down false claim 'jerky' in Epstein files references human meat

Written by: Jordan Liles

March 1, 2026

As victims continued seeking justice for Epstein's crimes, online users claimed emailed mentions ...

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This image shows a burning bus amid violence between the Mexican government and cartel forces in February 2026.

Mexican cartels: 6 rumors we've unpacked

Written by: Taija PerryCook

March 1, 2026

Violence flared in early 2026 after Mexican forces killed a top cartel leader.

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Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speak to journalists.

Did Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy discuss 'bringing back slavery' on phone call? There's no proof

Written by: Laerke Christensen

March 1, 2026

No credible reports provided details on when, where or why the alleged phone call took place.

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This image shows Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson shaking hands with former President Barack Obama in 2010.

Did Jesse Jackson's family say they didn't want Obama at funeral? Don't believe claim

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 28, 2026 (Updated: March 6, 2026)

Detractors sparked unfounded drama between the two as the Civil Rights leader's memorial service ...

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