FACT CHECK: is Nursing no Longer a Professional Degree?
The Department of Education proposed a rule that would place nursing and several other graduate programs in a lower federal loan category.... Read more.
How a Mississippi Monkey Escape Became a Viral Misinformation Storm
A highway accident involving a truck carrying 21 rhesus monkeys in Mississippi quickly spiraled into widespread misinformation after law enforcement repeated in... Read more.
Rumors Over White House Ballroom Funding
Misinformation online has alleged that taxpayer dollars are funding President Donald Trump’s planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom. However, federal... Read more.
Defense Department Limits Press Access, Reporters Push Back
Reporters from major U.S. news organizations turned in their Pentagon badges after refusing to agree to new Defense Department rules that restrict how journalis... Read more.
AI Analysis From The New York Times
How Trump Is Using Fake Imagery to Attack Enemies and Rouse Supporters
Written By Stuart A. Thompson for The New York Times on Oct. 21, 2025... Read more.
How Misinformation Follows Violence
Recent violent incidents in the U.S. reveal how tragedy and misinformation often intertwine. Each act of violence sparks speculation, which quickly evolves into... Read more.
What the science says about Tylenol
Trump’s claims linking Tylenol and vaccines to autism are not supported by scientific evidence. Major studies and health regulators say no causal link exists,... Read more.
Trump’s Embrace of AI Imagery Raises Questions About Truth and Propaganda
President Donald Trump has leaned heavily into artificial intelligence, not only in policy but also in political imagery. From memes about Chicago to mock relig... Read more.
How an Online Frenzy Convinced Millions the President Was Dead
A false rumor claiming President Trump had died spread rapidly online, fueled by speculation, out-of-context quotes, and misleading photos. The frenzy illustrat... Read more.
Separating Fact From Fiction in L.A.’s Immigration Crackdown
A local protest against ICE raids in Los Angeles spiraled into a national flashpoint by June 2025, prompting military deployment, legal battles, and a flood of ... Read more.