Dec 7, 2025
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Tricia McLaughlin is the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and a frequent public defender of the administration’s immigration enforcement actions; she has appear...
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324 resultsNov 26, 2025
Most ViewedWho were the five men labeled the 'Dancing Israelis' and what evidence tied them to surveillance or celebration on 9/11?
Five men widely called the “Dancing Israelis” were Israeli nationals detained in the U.S. after witnesses reported a group videotaping and appearing jubilant near the Manhattan skyline on 9/11; they w...
Dec 10, 2025
Most ViewedDid David Muir contest Donald Trump's claim of having an IQ of 195 in an interview?
Available reporting shows David Muir interviewed Donald Trump multiple times and has at times fact-checked or challenged Trump on-air . The specific claim that Muir "contested" a Trump statement that ...
Nov 18, 2025
Was Donald Trump convicted of rape
A civil jury in New York found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing columnist E. Jean Carroll and for defaming her, and ordered roughly $5 million in damages; jurors did not find him liable for ra...
Nov 25, 2025
Which artists are listed for the Super Bowl alternative halftime show lineup and set times?
Reporting shows the NFL named Bad Bunny as the official Super Bowl LX halftime performer on Sept. 28, 2025, while Turning Point USA announced an “All American Halftime Show” as counterprogramming and ...
Dec 7, 2025
Where can I watch full performances or official recordings of the 2026 alternative halftime artists?
Turning Point USA announced “The All American Halftime Show” as a rival, streamed alternative to the NFL’s Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime headlined by Bad Bunny on Feb. 8, 2026; TPUSA promoted the...
Dec 10, 2025
Did President Trump call Somali-Amricans garbage?
Multiple mainstream outlets report that President Trump repeatedly called Somali immigrants “garbage” during a December 2, 2025, White House Cabinet meeting and in subsequent remarks, saying “we don’t...
Jan 15, 2026
Did the officer Ross actually have internal Bleeding
The Department of Homeland Security and multiple U.S. outlets reported that ICE agent Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding after the Jan. 7 Minneapolis encounter in which he shot Renee Good, but o...
Dec 5, 2025
Where will the 2026 Super Bowl alternative halftime show be located and how can fans attend in person?
Turning Point USA has announced an alternative “All American Halftime Show” to run opposite the NFL’s Super Bowl LX halftime on Feb. 8, 2026 — the NFL’s game and official halftime performance will tak...
Nov 21, 2025
Did trump pay off a family after he was accused of raping their young son
Available reporting and public records in the provided sources do not show any verified instance in which Donald Trump paid a family after being accused of raping their young son; major documented set...
Nov 16, 2025
How many illegals were deported by George W bush
Available reporting and government analyses do not give a single, simple “deported by George W. Bush” number without important qualifiers: DHS-style “removals” (formal deportations) total a bit over 2...
Dec 11, 2025
What exactly did Donald Trump say about "good people on both sides" after Charlottesville?
Donald Trump said at a Trump Tower news conference that “you also had some very fine people on both sides” while defending his earlier “blame on both sides” formulation about the August 2017 Charlotte...
Nov 22, 2025
Do child rapist and pedophiles tend to be Republican or Democrat?
Available reporting does not provide evidence that child rapists or pedophiles are concentrated in one U.S. political party; coverage shows high-profile offenders and allegations on both sides and par...
Dec 21, 2025
How many women have accused Trump of sexual assault?
Different news outlets and compilations report different totals because they count different things: established tallies range from the mid‑teens to the high‑20s in many mainstream lists, with some ou...
Jan 15, 2026
What official medical documentation has been released about Jonathan Ross’s injuries, and how can the public access it?
Officially released, verifiable medical documentation confirming that ICE agent Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding after the Jan. 7 Minneapolis shooting does not exist in the public record; repo...
Jan 12, 2026
What was the payment Qatar gave Donald Trump?
The “payment” from Qatar to Donald Trump was not cash but a customized Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet — widely reported and publicly described as a gift valued at roughly $400 million — that Qatar offered to ...
Nov 17, 2025
is biden in the epstein files
Available reporting shows newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate and Justice Department include emails and travel notes that mention President Joe Biden being in West Palm Beach on a s...
Dec 15, 2025
When is Tyler Robinson's next court date and will plea hearings be open to the public?
Tyler Robinson’s next in-person court appearances are scheduled for Jan. 16, 2026 (reported by ABC News) and Feb. 3, 2026 (reported by Fox News and several outlets); a potential preliminary hearing is...
Dec 6, 2025
Is Donald Trump evil
Judging whether Donald Trump is "evil" is a moral determination, not an empirical fact; available reporting catalogs actions and rhetoric that critics call bigotry, pardons of allies, mass policy shif...
Dec 19, 2025
Is TPUSA having a half time show?
Turning Point USA has publicly announced an “All American Halftime Show” to run as counterprogramming opposite the NFL’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance on Feb. 8, 2026, and multiple major outlets ...