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,…
FACT CHECK: Usha Vance is a U.S. Citizen, and Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan Won’t Affect Her
Claim: A January 20 post on Threads claims that President Donald Trump’s immigration plan to end birthright citizenship would cause a significant issue for Second Lady Usha Vance, stating that…
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…
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…
Explainer: Why the TikTok Ban Could Harm U.S. Interests
What’s Happening? A new law targeting TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform, is set to take effect. Without congressional action, TikTok may face interruptions in the U.S., potentially impacting its…