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Black Babies Were Used as Alligator Bait in the American South?
Tales of infants being used as alligator bait were popularized in 19th-century newspapers, on postcards and in racist memorabilia.
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X posts – Conservative influencers share edited Michelle Obama comment to push trans conspiracy theory
A video clip shows Michelle Obama describing herself as “a Black man.”
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Unpacking claims Trump admin cut fines of Wells Fargo executives in return for donation to inauguration
Fines for two former Wells Fargo execs were reduced by a combined $8.35 million.
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FactCheck.org Wins National Headliner Award
We are honored to have won a 2025 National Headliner Award for online beat reporting of government and political coverage. Our work fact-checking then...
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Yes, Trump posted an AI image of himself as pope on Truth Social
Later, the White House X account shared the image.
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Ask PolitiFact: What does Florida’s move to ban fluoride mean for public health?
Q&A: Florida’s move to ban fluoride
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce still didn’t announce pregnancy, despite AI rumors
Baseless claims following their engagement announcement in August 2025 swirled online.
National News
Trump SHUTS DOWN CBS over STORY HE FEARED
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald...
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Don’t fall for rumor Erika Kirk raised $1M for Bondi Beach ‘hero’ Ahmed al-Ahmed
A different, real fundraiser for al-Ahmed had received more than $2.5 million, as of this writing.
National News
Trump gets NIGHTMARE NEWS from Voters…IN GEORGIA!!?!!!
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Georgia...
National News
Trump ABANDONED in DC by GOP on DAY HE FEARED MOST
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the...
