Claim: U.S. Border Patrol agents uncovered thousands of FEMA relief packages left along the southern border by former President Joe Biden’s administration to feed migrants. Rating: A rumor that circulated online in early May 2025 claimed U.S. Border Patrol...
Claim: During a May 8, 2025, news conference, U.S. President Donald Trump called the toy company Mattel a country. Rating: Context While it is true that Trump referred to Mattel as a country, he quickly said “his toys” — referring to Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz...
Claim: A class-action lawsuit known as the “Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement” or “Lopez v. Apple” is an authentic settlement with Apple over claims that the company’s voice assistant, Siri, eavesdropped on users. Rating: In early May...
Claim: Pope Leo XIV played the trombone in a jazz band in the 1970s and ’80s and was known in Chicago music circles as “Bobby Prev.” Rating: In May 2025, after cardinals in Vatican City chose Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the leader of...
Claim: The U.S. Embassy in Sweden sent a letter to Stockholm’s city planning department stating that U.S. State Department contractors must comply with the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Rating: Claims circulating...
