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Dec 6, 2025
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Are democrats going to take over in the 2026 elections?

Polls and forecasters currently show Democrats favored to make gains in 2026 but not an inevitable “takeover”: several models and polling snapshots project Democrats can win the House (some forecastin...

Nov 17, 2025
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What arguments and evidence does An Inconvenient Study use to support its thesis?

An Inconvenient Study presents a documentary narrative built around a contested Henry Ford Health “vax vs. unvax” study and argues that that study was suppressed because its results allegedly show hig...

Dec 19, 2025
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How did U.S. crude oil production under Biden compare to Trump's term and how did it affect gasoline prices?

U.S. crude oil production was higher on average during the Biden presidency than under Trump, and grew to record levels despite Biden’s climate-oriented policies; however, gasoline prices during Biden...

Dec 17, 2025

Is the BBC politically biased towards left or right in 2025?

Allegations of BBC political bias in 2025 erupted into a full-blown crisis after a leaked memo and an edited Trump video prompted senior resignations and widespread debate; public trust is sharply div...

Nov 21, 2025

How many trade deals has mark Carney finalized for Canada this year?

Official sources show Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced at least three new, formal trade-related agreements this year: a Canada–Indonesia CEPA announced in September , a Canada–UAE Foreign Inve...

Dec 20, 2025

what men have been accused by epstein survivors

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have directly accused a small number of named individuals in public reporting and legal filings, most prominently model scout Jean‑Luc Brunel; however, many high‑profile m...

Nov 19, 2025

Who wrote An Inconvenient Study and what are the author’s credentials?

"An Inconvenient Study" is a 2025 documentary directed by Kris Armstrong that centers on an unpublished Henry Ford Health study whose lead author is identified in reporting as Dr. Marcus (Mark) Zervos...

Dec 2, 2025

Did Trumps Grandfather enter the US illegally

Historical records and modern reporting show Friedrich (Frederick) Trump emigrated from Bavaria to the United States in 1885 at age 16 to join his sister; under Bavarian law his departure before compl...

Jan 13, 2026

Can US invade Canada

A conventional U.S. invasion of Canada is technically feasible in that the U.S. military is far larger and could win many pitched battles, but it is politically, legally and practically highly unlikel...

Nov 16, 2025

Did Trump win 2024 election by a lands

Donald J. Trump won the 2024 presidential election with 312 Electoral College votes to Kamala D. Harris’s 226, a 86-vote Electoral College margin that several outlets count as a clear victory though n...

Nov 23, 2025

How many Christians were killed in Nigeria each year from 2015 to 2024, by verified sources?

Available reporting shows major disagreement about annual counts and methodologies: Open Doors’ World Watch List reported 3,100 Christians killed in Nigeria in 2024 (cited by multiple outlets) while N...

Dec 11, 2025

did trumps grandfather enter the us legally

Friedrich (Frederick) Trump — Donald Trump’s paternal grandfather — emigrated from Bavaria to the United States in 1885 at age 16 and entered through Castle Garden in New York; his departure violated ...

Nov 14, 2025

How does Donald Trump's moral standing compare to other US presidents?

Public opinion and expert surveys show Donald Trump ranks low on measures of moral authority compared with many modern presidents: a 2025 Gallup analysis finds Trump rated worse on ethics than most re...

Nov 22, 2025

Eight conflicts trump claims to have stopped

Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he “stopped” or “ended” six, seven or even eight wars since returning to the White House; reporting and fact‑checks find he did help secure several temporary ceasef...

Nov 27, 2025

How much taxpayer money has Trump spent on legal defense compared to presidents since Nixon?

Available reporting shows no comprehensive, single-source tally comparing how much taxpayer money President Trump has spent on legal defense versus every president since Nixon; most coverage instead d...

Nov 18, 2025

What are Charlie Kirk's stated views on white nationalism?

Charlie Kirk’s public record, as summarized by multiple outlets after his September 2025 death, shows he promoted Christian nationalism and rhetoric that critics and several organizations characterize...

Dec 3, 2025

Have there been verified deaths or injuries of civilians from boat bombings in Venezuelan waters?

Multiple reputable outlets report that U.S. forces have struck small boats in and near Venezuelan waters in 2025 and that those strikes have caused dozens of deaths — reporting ranges from at least 11...

Nov 29, 2025

How much plastic waste still goes to landfill, incineration, or the environment globally and in the U.S. in 2025?

Global plastic production in 2024–2025 is roughly 400–445 million tonnes per year and most of that waste is not recycled: about 9% recycled, roughly half goes to landfill globally, and around a quarte...

Dec 16, 2025

What is the status of MAGA

Support for MAGA inside the Republican Party shows measurable erosion: NBC polling finds the share of Republicans who self-identify with MAGA fell seven percentage points since April 2025 and “strong”...

Dec 7, 2025

How do estimates of civilian deaths under Obama compare to those under other recent presidents (Bush, Trump)?

Estimates of civilian deaths tied to U.S. strikes differ sharply by methodology and time period: Airwars estimated roughly 2,300–3,400 civilian deaths in the coalition fight against IS under Obama whi...