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.
The Misinformation Fallout and Legal Defiance Behind the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case
The deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite court orders, sparked national outrage and legal battles. His case became a symbol of alleged government overre... Read more.
Unpacking the Big Beautiful Bill
The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” pushed by Trump in 2025, aimed to overhaul immigration by fast-tracking deportations and limiting asylum. Critics called... Read more.
The Legal Battle Over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Return to the U.S.
The deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man with no U.S. criminal record, has ignited a legal and political crisis—one now shaped by conflicting... Read more.
Oklahoma’s New Standards Require Teaching Election Fraud Claims as Fact
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, Oklahoma will require all high school students—public and private—to study debunked theories of election fraud rela... Read more.
2025 and Fake News
January 1, 2025JanuaryIn early 2025, Meta ended its third-party fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram. The decision came quietly but sent shockwaves t... Read more.
NSF Terminates Hundreds of Grants Citing Shift in Research Priorities
As part of its revised priorities, the National Science Foundation announced it will no longer fund research aimed at combating misinformation, disinformation, ... Read more.
April’s Economic Forecast: Tariff’s Ahead
A wave of online rumors, rising prices, and coast-to-coast protests followed President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. While the administration claimed the rate... Read more.