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Government Disinformation

The spread of false or misleading information by government officials or entities, and its potential impact on public perception and memory.

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Jan 9, 2026
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Is the trump administration trying to change the January 6 narrative?

Yes — based on a sustained mix of official actions, messaging and policy choices, the Trump administration is actively trying to change the public narrative about January 6, 2021: it has produced an o...

Jan 16, 2026

Are facts flammable

Literal facts are not physical objects and therefore cannot catch fire — fire is a chemical process that requires fuel, heat and oxygen, not abstract information . Metaphorically, however, “facts” can...

Jan 14, 2026

Are there peer‑reviewed psychological studies that experimentally test confusion-based suggestion techniques and their effects on memory or compliance?

Yes — a large, peer‑reviewed experimental literature demonstrates that suggestion techniques that create confusion or source‑monitoring failures change people’s memories and sometimes their responses;...

Jan 12, 2026

Have any settlement agreements, dismissals, or appeals been filed in Michelle Obama’s case against the Kennedys?

No credible reporting in the provided files documents any settlement agreements, dismissals, or appeals in a supposed Michelle Obama lawsuit against Senator John Kennedy; the materials available inste...

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