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Michigan Gubernatorial Debate: James and Benson Clash Over Data Centers, Tariffs, and War Powers
politics2 days ago

Michigan Gubernatorial Debate: James and Benson Clash Over Data Centers, Tariffs, and War Powers

In the first Michigan gubernatorial debate, Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson traded accusations regarding data center profits, tariff impacts, and the Iran war. James shifted his stance to oppose a statewide data center moratorium, while Benson moved to support a state gas tax suspension. Fact-checkers found errors in both candidates' claims about voting records and economic impacts, though James’s rankings of Michigan’s economic decline were largely accurate.

via Bridge Michigan|
#data-centers#fact-check#jocelyn-benson
Snopes rates Carlson's claim of Trump's 'we all die anyway' Iran war remark as unrated
politics10 days ago

Snopes rates Carlson's claim of Trump's 'we all die anyway' Iran war remark as unrated

Snopes has rated the claim that President Donald Trump told Tucker Carlson 'we all die anyway' to dismiss concerns about the Iran war as 'unrated.' The claim stems from a September 2026 interview where Carlson alleged that Trump acknowledged the war's risks but dismissed them with fatalistic logic. The White House neither confirmed nor denied the exchange, with spokesperson Davis Ingle calling Carlson a 'whiny turncoat.' Snopes noted that while Carlson's account is detailed, there is no independent evidence to verify or disprove the specific words used by the president.

via Snopes.com|
#donald-trump#fact-check#iran-war
Viral 'Clowns' Claim Debunked as US Finalizes Arctic Defense Pact
international11 days ago

Viral 'Clowns' Claim Debunked as US Finalizes Arctic Defense Pact

Social media claims that Denmark played 'Send in the Clowns' to mock US officials during the September 22 signing of a new Arctic security pact are false. The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed they did not select the music. The agreement, signed at the UN, grants the US expanded military access to Greenland, including new bases at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, while barring non-NATO nations from military or economic influence in the territory.

via Euronews.com|
#arctic-security#fact-check#golden-dome
Trump's UN Address: Threats, Fact-Checks, and Back-Channel Diplomacy
world15 days ago

Trump's UN Address: Threats, Fact-Checks, and Back-Channel Diplomacy

President Trump delivered a volatile UN General Assembly address on September 22, 2026, threatening to 'annihilate' Iran while simultaneously engaging in three hours of back-channel diplomacy. The speech featured aggressive rhetoric regarding Cuba and munitions, but was immediately followed by mediated talks with Iranian officials. Fact-checkers from CNN disputed several of Trump's claims, including his assertions on war settlements, climate change, and investment figures, while The New York Times reported that US negotiators are prioritizing a deal on Iran's nuclear program despite no immediate breakthroughs.

via USA Today|
#diplomacy#donald-trump#fact-check
Trump’s 9/11 rescue tale under CNN fact-check scrutiny
politics1 month ago

Trump’s 9/11 rescue tale under CNN fact-check scrutiny

CNN’s fact-check concludes that Trump’s latest account of being carried away by firefighters after the Sept. 11 attacks is unverified: he was miles away at Trump Tower when the attack occurred, there’s no public evidence he was at Ground Zero or led a rescue crew, and the White House did not provide corroboration. While there were evacuations near One Liberty Plaza in the days after 9/11, CNN finds no proof Trump was inside or involved in rescue work, and past versions of the tale have lacked documentation, making the claim misleading at best.

via CNN|
#cnn#fact-check#ground-zero
Fact-check: No evidence 60 cherry trees were cut for East Potomac golf project
fact-check1 month ago

Fact-check: No evidence 60 cherry trees were cut for East Potomac golf project

A social-media claim that 60 cherry trees were chopped at East Potomac Park to renovate a Trump golf course is not true. The Washington Post reported only one cherry tree removed (and two sycamores), with officials saying removals are routine hazard/invasive-tree maintenance. Save East Po says one cherry tree is definitely cut, with uncertainty on a second. The broader number has not been confirmed, and the renovation project is tied up in lawsuits and regulatory reviews.

via FactCheck.org|
#cherry-trees#east-potomac-park#fact-check
Trump’s First Midterm Ads Put His Image Center Stage
politics1 month ago

Trump’s First Midterm Ads Put His Image Center Stage

Trump’s initial midterm ads, financed by MAGA Inc. via Securing American Greatness, focus on Trump himself rather than Republican lawmakers, featuring spots like “Toughest Guy” and “Tax Cut Prices.” Several claims are misleading or tied to executive actions rather than Congressional policy. With roughly $1 million behind them in major markets, the strategy aims to mobilize Trump’s base, but could alienate swing voters and complicate GOP campaigns.

via CNN|
#2026-midterms#fact-check#maga-inc
Rumor of Dozens of Cherry Trees Cut for Trump's DC Golf Renovation Debunked
factcheck1 month ago

Rumor of Dozens of Cherry Trees Cut for Trump's DC Golf Renovation Debunked

A circulating rumor that crews cut dozens of cherry trees to clear the way for Donald Trump’s DC East Potomac Park golf-course renovations is unsubstantiated. Snopes found no evidence of mass cherry-tree removal; an Aug. 28 Washington Post piece that sparked the claim noted about 60 trees were removed, but only one was a cherry tree, and Interior Department arborists described removals as routine hazard-tree work in preparation for the East Potomac Golf Links makeover into a championship-style course.

via snopes.com|
#cherry-trees#donald-trump#east-potomac-golf-links
Measles Outbreak Not Linked to Illegal Immigration, Experts Say
health1 month ago

Measles Outbreak Not Linked to Illegal Immigration, Experts Say

Donalds claimed illegal immigration caused measles outbreaks, but fact-checkers say there’s no evidence linking outbreaks to immigrants. The 2026 surge is driven by declines in MMR vaccination, with most confirmed cases among unvaccinated or those with unknown status. Measles is usually introduced by travelers, and outbreaks occur in communities with low vaccination coverage, not due to immigration status.

via WRAL|
#fact-check#health#immigration
Trump's Canada claims debunked in CNN fact-check
politics1 month ago

Trump's Canada claims debunked in CNN fact-check

CNN’s fact-check argues Trump’s Canada claims are distorted: Canada’s unemployment rate was 6.4% in July (not 10%), Canada remains a major US trade partner with deep energy links, and most US agricultural exports to Canada are tariff-free (with only some dairy/poultry protections); Canada does have a military role and a NORAD partnership, contradicting Trump’s broader assertions.

via CNN|
#canada#fact-check#politics
CNN fact-check: Trump’s South Korea tale is not true in any part
politics1 month ago

CNN fact-check: Trump’s South Korea tale is not true in any part

CNN’s fact-check finds every element of Trump’s South Korea story false: South Korea has long paid toward the U.S. military presence under cost-sharing deals dating back to 1991, and Trump did not secure $3 billion per year or two subsequent increases. Post‑2019 talks stalled; Biden’s administration later signed new bilateral agreements in 2021 and 2024 that raised Seoul’s contributions. The claim that the 2020 election was rigged is false, and Biden did not rescind any Trump cost-sharing order. Pentagon figures show about 26,589 U.S. troops in South Korea, not 39,000.

via CNN|
#cnn#cost-sharing#donald-trump
Was Garnet Harper Denied a Kidney Transplant Over COVID Vaccination? What We Know
fact-check1 month ago

Was Garnet Harper Denied a Kidney Transplant Over COVID Vaccination? What We Know

Online posts allege Garnet Harper was denied a referral for a kidney transplant because he hadn’t received the COVID-19 vaccine, but Snopes cannot verify this claim and has left it unrated pending medical records and confirmation from the family and LHSC. Harper died in May 2023 from kidney disease; LHSC’s transplant FAQ historically required vaccination (with possible exemptions) and updated its guidance in 2023, but primary evidence is still being sought.

via Snopes.com|
#covid-19-vaccine#fact-check#garnet-harper