Posts warning of business cards drugged with burundanga don't pass the smell test

A warning spread through social media posts incorrectly describes how burundanga, a drug often used maliciously in Colombia, works.

Stevie Nicks organized rock tour in Charlie Kirk's memory?

Online users discussed a number of rumors involving singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks purportedly paying tribute to the slain conservative activist.

Trump once said, 'A government shutdown falls on president's lack of leadership' and spoke about 'weak' presidents?

An alleged 2013 quote from the then-businessman and reality TV host made the rounds online during the October 2025 U.S. government shutdown.

Did Ted Cruz say, 'Let's stop attacking pedophiles'? Yes, but it's reportedly a gaffe

Cruz truly — and mistakenly — said these words during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington on Sept. 30, 2025. Cruz made the remark while talking about falling Washington crime rates. The ...

Why 100K US federal workers resigned this week

The departures were planned months ago as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the federal workforce.

Real Hegseth quote about 'fat generals and admirals' spreads online

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convened a meeting of top generals at the Quantico Marine Corps base in Virginia, in what many news media outlets referred t ...