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Trump Defends Ohio AI Data Centres, Warns Projects Could Go to China as Electricity Backlash Grows

Donald Trump defended Ohio's data centre expansion while endorsing a bill aimed at protecting households from paying for the power infrastructure required by major technology projects.

International Business Times UK · 7h ago

Trump's Latest $5,000 Election Promise and a History of His Biggest Campaign Pledges That Went Unfulfilled

Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult US citizen if Republicans win both chambers of Congress, while warning of economic disaster under Democrats.

International Business Times UK · 9h ago

Leaked audio caught Ken Paxton saying Trump’s convention ‘dropped our numbers.’ Then Trump was asked about Paxton’s comments

He brought up the NFL again.

We Got This Covered · Oct 1

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Ken Paxton Says Child Abuse Defendant 'Served 60 Days' but Records Say 29 After His Office Proposed One

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Adam Hoffman served 60 days, but jail records show 29 days. Prosecutors had initially proposed a one-day sentence in the child abuse case.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Donald Trump's Brain Is 'Regressing' and World Is in 'Extreme Danger', Dr Bandy Lee Warns

Bandy Lee says aspects of Donald Trump's public behaviour may reflect regression and warns about risks linked to presidential power, while the White House rejects psychiatric assessments based on public appearances.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26

Trump Says the U.S. Now Controls Greenland's Security. Here's What That Really Means

The U.S., Denmark and Greenland reached a new Arctic security pact. Here's what changes, what doesn't, and what remains unresolved.

Latin Times · Sep 20

Republican Ken Paxton Hit With Fury Over One-Day Jail Deal for Child Sex Abuse Case: 'He Needs to Be in Prison'

A campaign ad by James Talarico is targeting Ken Paxton over a plea deal with former Waco lawyer Adam Hoffman, whose sentence was ultimately increased after judicial and family objections.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

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Trump’s top six falsehoods about 9/11 as 25th anniversary nears

US president often brings up al-Qaida attack that struck his home town New York City almost 25 years ago

The Guardian - US · Sep 9

There is only one thing Trump has talked more about than his construction projects

A new analysis determined Trump talks more about the Iran war and his ongoing construction projects than policies such as immigration and the economy

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Did Taylor Swift Slam Elon Musk's X as a Platform for 'Negativity' and Tell Fans to Leave? Truth Behind the Viral Claim

Viral claim alleges Taylor Swift criticised Elon Musk's X and urged fans to leave. Fact-checks confirm it is false and based on fabricated posts

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Trump Claims He 'Took Out' Osama Bin Laden Again Despite Established Account Of US Special Forces Operation

Donald Trump once again claims credit for the death of Osama bin Laden, despite evidence to the contrary. Explore the facts behind his statements.

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

Trump's Latest Speech Sparked Fact-Checking Trend – POTUS' Lowered Food Costs Claims Questioned

President Trump's claim that food prices have fallen sparks a fact-checking wave, as official data and experts challenge the accuracy of his remarks on grocery costs and inflation trends.

International Business Times UK · Mar 28

Officials Acknowledge No US Intel Showed Iran Was About to Strike, Fuelling Criticism of Trump's War Justification

Congressional briefings reveal no intelligence of an imminent Iranian attack, challenging the Trump administration's rationale for Operation Epic Fury.

International Business Times UK · Mar 3

Top political fact-checking website explains why editors have dubbed 2025 the ‘Year of the Lies’

Since 2009, Politifact has published its annual ‘Lie of the Year,’ taken from its own analysis as well as submissions from the general public

The Independent UK · Jan 2

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We Got This Covered · Dec 4, 2025

Trump brings back a tired rumor while Rep. Ilhan Omar drops one killer question he’ll never answer

This might be the last Trump will ever speak of Omar.

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2025

Kristi Noem Posts Video Set to Pop Classic to Encourage Migrants to Self Deport, Cites Disputed 1.6M Departures

The video, which features doctored images of Noem dancing, alters the lyrics of Kool & the Gang's "Celebration" with phrases like "we're gonna celebrate your departure with you"

International Business Times UK · Nov 6, 2025

Erika Kirk's 'Trafficking' Allegation 'Unsupported' by Any Verifiable Record

Fact-checkers have debunked viral claims alleging that Charlie Kirk was "executed by Israel" to conceal child-trafficking by his wife, Erika Kirk, confirming no evidence supports the conspiracy.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025

Fact checking Robert F Kennedy’s statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines

Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.

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Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025

Fact-checking Trump’s claim that crime in Washington is ‘out of control’

Trump claimed DC crime is surging to deploy the National Guard, however, the city’s preliminary data proves otherwise.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025

Fact check: Did Democrats take action over Epstein case transparency?

As lawmakers seek Epstein case files, Johnson and Trump criticise Democrats for inaction during previous administration.

Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2025

Fact-checking Trump’s immigration and One Big Beautiful Bill claims

US president made a series of remarks while touring Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention centre.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2025

What is Thimerosal, vaccine preservative called ‘toxic’ by US health chief?

The mercury-based preservative was removed from most vaccines in 2001. Should it still be a concern today?

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2025

Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre funded by Florida hurricane money?

Government will allocate some FEMA funds to the facility, but will not use disaster relief money.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2025

Did Trump thank National Guard even before troops reached Los Angeles?

Trump praised the National Guard for calming Los Angeles protests, but Newsom claims the troops had not arrived by then.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2025

Has DOGE really saved the US government $180bn?

Elon Musk first claimed the department would make savings of $2 trillion, but what do the figures really show?

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