Fact Check

Musk reposted meme saying people who benefit from federal programs are the ‘Parasite Class’

The polarizing post led to some in the comments accusing Musk of also benefitting from federal assistance.

Cavalier Johnson – MPS does indeed have a larger tax levy than the City of Milwaukee

“After the referendum, Milwaukee Public Schools has a larger tax levy than the City of Milwaukee.”

Facebook posts – Did DOGE discover a Louisiana man with 34 social security numbers? No, that’s unfounded

“DOGE discovers Louisiana man with 34 different names, addresses, and social security numbers. He was collecting $1,168,646 in (Social Security) per year.”

Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy’s tense Oval Office meeting about Ukraine and Russia, fact-checked

During a heated Oval Office meeting, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance made several misleading claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. We fact-checked their statements.

Fake video shows robot schooling humans in badminton

While the robot's skills are impressive, the video originally featured a human being.

Posts Spread False Claim About DOGE Halting Supposed Obamacare ‘Royalties’

Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have been tasked by President Donald...
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Headlines for February 16, 2026

Reuters: U.S. Military Preparing for Possible Strikes on Iran...

DHS watchdog warns shutdown could imperil immigration enforcement oversight

The lapse in funding is forcing the department’s inspector general to suspend the majority of its audits and probes.

How Maryland Democrats are thwarting Wes Moore’s political ambitions

"The operations of his political tentacles are weak," says one Democratic strategist. "His inside political network is weak.”