FACT CHECK: Donald Trump’s Inaugural Speech Examined
CLAIM 1:The United States spends more on its public healthcare system than any other country in the world (Timestamp: 12:14 p.m. ET). Verdict: True.The U.S. leads in public healthcare spending,…
Explainer: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire – Will It End the War?
Introduction The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has sparked hopes of peace in Gaza, as it promises the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Hamas prisoners and…
FACT CHECK: Did Trump Invite the Duterte Family to His 2025 Inauguration?
Claim:US President-elect Donald Trump invited the Duterte family to his January 2025 inauguration. Verdict:False. No such invitation has been extended. The claim stems from a resurfaced 2017 news article about…
FACT CHECK: Is Meta Ending Fact-Checking to Boost Engagement?
Claim: Mark Zuckerberg plans to fire Meta’s U.S. fact-checkers, weaken disinformation moderation, and follow Elon Musk’s example to increase engagement by allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Verdict: MISLEADING Fact: Why…
FACT CHECK: Is the U.S. and Russia Battle for Advantage in Ukraine Driven by Trump’s Return?
Claim The United States and Russia are positioning themselves in the Ukraine conflict to gain an upper hand ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Fact Recent developments…
Russia vs Ukraine: The Biggest War of the Fake News Era
Claim:Residents of Kharkiv received official evacuation alerts from the Ukrainian government urging them to leave the city due to an imminent Russian encirclement. Verdict:False The Claim:In April 2023, messages circulated…
FACT CHECK: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are “part of the World Economic Forum.”
Claim: Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are “part of the World Economic Forum.” Fact Check: False. Detailed Analysis: A social media post recently criticized President-elect Donald Trump for selecting Elon…
FACT CHECK: What Are Trump’s Plans for the US Economy, Immigration, and Abortion?
Claim:President-elect Donald Trump has detailed plans for tackling key issues such as the economy, immigration, and abortion following his 2024 election win. Verdict:Partially True. Trump has outlined some proposals, but…
Fact Check: Did Benjamin Netanyahu Seek Cover in a Bunker During Iran’s Missile Attack?
Claim: Videos circulating on social media allege that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ran to a bunker during a missile attack by Iran. Fact-Check Overview: A video clip purporting to…
FACT CHECK: Video Doesn’t Show Hamas Shooting at Airdrops
A viral video falsely claims to show Hamas fighters shooting at humanitarian airdrops over Gaza. Please FactCheck reveals it’s a collage of two unrelated clips. Claim According to a post…