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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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"

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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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Fact check: Will ‘big beautiful bill’ really allow Trump to delay election?

No, the US president would not be able to delay or cancel elections if his tax-and-spending bill becomes law.

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Five years after George Floyd’s death, why misinformation still persists

Five years after Floyd’s killing, false claims of overdose fuel calls for Trump to pardon the police officers involved.

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Fact check: Was cocaine on the table in Macron video with Starmer, Merz?

Photos of European leaders falsely suggest drugs; official clarifies item was tissue amid Russian disinformation claims.

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Fact-checking Trump’s claim of securing $10 trillion in investments for US

The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.

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Is Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, a registered Republican?

Leo XIV, the first American pope, voted in past Republican primaries but is not formally registered with any party.

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What percentage of US toys and Christmas goods are imported from China?

Data shows that some 80 percent of all toys and 90 percent of Christmas goods sold in the US are manufactured in China.

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Fact check: Has Canadian tourism to Florida dropped by 80 percent?

Congressman Jared Moskowitz claimed fewer Canadians are travelling amid Trump’s 51st-state comments.

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How much will Donald Trump’s tariffs cost US families?

US households will have to pay an estimated $4,000 more per year due to tariffs imposed by the US president.

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What is the No 1 killer of college-age people in US? Data says gun violence

Firearms are the leading cause of death for US young people aged 18 to 25, surpassing drug poisoning and other causes.

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Could Trump invoke Insurrection Act – and what powers would that give him?

Experts debunk claims of Trump declaring martial law, citing legal boundaries and confusion with the Insurrection Act.

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Are US-made cars spared from Trump’s auto tariffs?

Trump imposed 25 percent car tariffs in April. Car part tariffs start May 3. Analysts say no car uses all US parts.

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