A highway accident involving a truck carrying 21 rhesus monkeys in Mississippi quickly spiraled into widespread misinformation after law enforcement repeated inaccurate claims from the driver that the animals were infected, prompting fear and confusion across social media and news outlets.
Misinformation online has alleged that taxpayer dollars are funding President Donald Trump’s planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom. However, federal records and official statements show the project is being supported by private contributors.
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
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, and experts warn the rhetoric risks public health.
A false rumor claiming President Trump had died spread rapidly online, fueled by speculation, out-of-context quotes, and misleading photos. The frenzy illustrates how information cascades work: once enough people repeat a claim, perception of truth outweighs proof, showing how quickly misinformation can gain mainstream traction.
The deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite court orders, sparked national outrage and legal battles. His case became a symbol of alleged government overreach and the breakdown of immigration due process.
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, Oklahoma will require all high school students—public and private—to study debunked theories of election fraud related to the 2020 presidential race.
A wave of online rumors, rising prices, and coast-to-coast protests followed President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. While the administration claimed the rates were fair and reciprocal, fact-checkers revealed a misleading formula, and economists warned of serious consequences for low-income Americans.
President Trump’s second term has been defined by bold expansionist rhetoric and controversial policy shifts, from calls to annex Canada and Greenland to sweeping changes to U.S. election rules. These actions have stirred domestic unrest and strained international relations, reigniting debate over America’s global role.
As President Donald Trump moves through the early months of his second term, he faces significant resistance from multiple institutions, including the judiciary, international leaders, and fact-checking organizations. While Trump and his allies push forward
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