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 online disinformation.
Politics
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 it extreme, while supporters saw it as a return to law and order.
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 narratives and misinformation.
Rumors, Orders, and Rising Global Tensions
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.
False Narratives & Shaping Public Perception
A round up of the recent viral misinformation in the United States.
Misinformation and the War in Ukraine: The Growing Divide Between Trump and Zelenskyy
Tensions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump have resurfaced, fueling concerns over misinformation’s impact on public opinion and policy toward the Ukraine war.
Musk Misinformation Updates
Elon Musk has harnessed his vast influence on X (formerly Twitter) to shape political discourse, often through controversial or misleading claims.
Elon Musk, Misinformation, and the Government Shutdown
As the United States faces the prospect of another government shutdown, the growing influence of social media in shaping political outcomes is under intense scrutiny.
AI vs. Misinformation: Battling Fake News in the 2024 Election Era
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, the battle against fake news—particularly AI-generated misinformation—has reached a pivotal moment.
The Impact of AI-Generated Fake News in Past Elections
The misuse of AI-generated content has extended far beyond entertainment, emerging as a powerful tool for electoral manipulation.
