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Yes, Lindsey Graham said he supports Trump's bid for the papacy — as a joke
As cardinals prepared to elect a new pope at the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis in April 2025, a rumor began to ...
Rev. William Barber II arrested by US Capitol Police for praying 'out loud' in Rotunda after 'multiple warnings'
A video features Barber, a civil rights activist and ordained minister, and others praying in April 2025 in opposition to the Republican budget bill.
Oklahoma woman said federal agents mistakenly raided her home. Here's what we know
On April 29, 2025, claims ( archived) began circulating that federal immigration agents had raided the wrong house in ...
Yes, Trump signed memorandum targeting Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue
The Trump administration is calling for investigations into unlawful “straw donor” campaigns and foreign contributions in U.S ...
No proof Germany arrested Russian spies who had Pete Hegseth's number in their cellphones
Online claims drew context and quotes from the arrest of two suspected German-Russian spies in 2024, months before Hegseth ...
Don't fall for heartwarming — but fake — story about Pope Francis' dog not leaving his gravesite
Multiple AI-generated YouTube videos made up a tall tale to tug at the heartstrings in the wake of the pope's passing.
Karoline Leavitt didn't say 'Go back to Africa' to US Rep. Jasmine Crockett
YouTube creators shared a false claim that the White House press secretary was "caught" whispering the derogatory phrase on a C-SPAN hot mic.
No, Jimmy Kimmel didn't kick Karoline Leavitt off his show after 'fiery clash'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was kicked off "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after a confrontation with the host. In April 2025, social media users widely circulated a claim that television host ...
What we know about reports Trump, RFK Jr. plan to end Narcan program
Social media posts claimed the health secretary backed a White House plan to end a program that distributes the opioid overdose reversal medication.
Anheuser-Busch forced to close iconic St. Louis brewery after Bud Light controversy?
A rumor about Anheuser-Busch closing facilities in Missouri received thousands of shares on Facebook in April 2025.
Hitler quote about removing judges credited to Trump was a prank. Here's the history of the passage
Users shared the quote in April 2025 following the FBI's arrests of a Milwaukee judge, as well as the arrests of an ex-New ...
Photo Trump shared of Abrego Garcia's tattoos real but altered; no evidence they're gang-related
U.S. President Donald Trump held up a photo supposedly showing that Kilmar Abrego Garcia's hand tattoos meant he was a member ...