Did Trump say he’d turn on ‘giant faucet’ in California to extinguish Canadian wildfires?
The president allegedly wrote, “Sometimes the simplest solutions require a very stable genius!”
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Fake Mitch McConnell hospital image spread as questions surrounded his health
While the Kentucky senator’s hospital stay was shrouded in mystery, an image spreading online did not offer proof of his condition.
Is Mitch McConnell ‘brain-dead’? Rumor spread amid growing health speculation
The unproven claim stemmed from far-right influencer Laura Loomer, who shared it on X several weeks after McConnell was hospitalized.
GOP lawmaker hammered by Dem during fiery hearing on Trump debt: ‘Take responsibility!’
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) unloaded on the Republican Budget Committee Chairman on Monday over the climbing debt under President Tweety McTreason’s spending policies. The clash
Andrew and Tristan Tate ‘will fight extradition’ to UK, brothers’ lawyer says
Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the UK, their lawyer has said, after the brothers appeared in court for the first time since
Larry David sparks internet firestorm with ‘genius’ sketch-comedy roast of RFK Jr.
Comedy legend Larry David ridiculed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a hysterical sketch delivering laughs online. David, who was formerly a personal friend
Mexican drug lord sentenced to life in prison
Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a Mexican drug lord who trafficked substances into the US for the Sinaloa cartel, has been jailed for life.
Did Nicolas Cage’s ‘Snake Eyes’ predict Charlie Kirk’s killing? Here’s what theory gets wrong
The film featured a “Charles Kirkland” shot in the neck, but its date, setting and other key details did not match Kirk’s death.
Warning about ‘new Facebook rule’ for photos is long-running hoax
Facebook users posting in July 2026 discussed an alleged Meta initiative involving the company’s use of their personal information, including photos.
12 claims about cyclospora, other parasites we’ve fact-checked
Amid a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, we dug into our archives for investigations into parasitic organisms.
Claim DOD removed page about Native American Iwo Jima veteran Ira Hayes omits key context
The removal followed an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to take down DOD web pages “promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”
Polygamy scandal threatens to derail GOP candidate’s expected primary win
Rep. Andy Biggs is expected to coast to victory in Arizona’s Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, but a decade-old legislative episode involving a polygamist sect accused
Trump-loving Argentina president becomes ‘laughing stock’ after World Cup tweet misfire
Argentine President Javier Milei ignited howls of laughter after firing off a celebratory tweet — moments after his nation suffered a pulverizing loss to Spain
Usha and JD Vance announce birth of fourth child – first time in 150 years second lady has child while in office
US vice president JD Vance and his wife Usha have welcomed their fourth child.