Facts vs Myths: Was Hunter Biden’s Laptop Russian Disinformation?
The Hunter Biden laptop story has accentuated the disparity in media coverage from left and right outlets as much as any story since Joe Biden became president.
Misinformation Watch: Was the Trump Hush Money Trial ‘Rigged’?
On May 30th, 2024, former U.S. President Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his hush money case. Here’s what to know about the case, including key facts to help unpack the narratives associated with the trial being rigged.
Misinformation Watch: Did Fauci Say He ‘Made Up’ Social Distancing?
The Daily Mail published an article with a headline stating that Dr. Anthony Fauci “confessed” to “making up” COVID-19 social distancing rules. Is this true?
Misinformation Watch: Is the World Overpopulated?
Some fear overpopulation could lead to mass famine and environmental disaster. Others believe it's an overblown myth.
Misinformation Watch: Does Voter Fraud Impact US Elections?
Although theories relating to voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election may be unprecedented in scale, 2020 does not mark the first instance of public distrust in the electoral system.
Misinformation Watch: Did Biden Ban Religious Symbols In White House Easter Egg Contest?
The White House pushed back on this claim, stating that the ban on religious symbols for designs on eggs has been in place for decades.
Misinformation Watch: Was the Baltimore Bridge Collapse a Cyberattack?
Claims of a cyberattack, terrorism, suspicious management, and others appeared hours after the bridge fell.
Misinformation Watch: Did Jeffrey Epstein Kill Himself?
Epstein’s death was ruled a suicide by New York’s Chief Medical Examiner, but speculation continues about the details.
Kansas City Shooting: Staggered Reporting from Officials Confuses Media
Officials announced two juveniles were facing gun charges in connection with the Kansas City shooting days before announcing two adults were being charged with murder, paving the way for misleading media narratives.
Misinformation Watch: Did Slavery Cause the Civil War?
Many people see the cause of the American Civil War differently, fueling misleading narratives on the issue.