Stopping Fraud Won’t ‘Save’ Social Security, Create ‘Balanced Budget,’ as Trump Suggests
The claim that stopping fraud will not 'save' Social Security or create a 'balanced budget' is unverified.
Independent fact checks you can rely on
We review public claims using verifiable sources and transparent reasoning. Our goal is to help you quickly understand what is known, what is unclear, and what evidence exists.
Latest Fact Checks
Will Google release millions of bacteria-infested mosquitoes into US states? What we know
There is no evidence to support the claim that Google plans to release millions of bacteria-infested mosquitoes in US states.
Images allegedly show water towers across US with anti-data center messaging. Are they real?
The claim that images show water towers across the U.S. with anti-data center messaging has not been verified by reliable sources.
Fact-checking James Talarico’s attack on Texas AG Ken Paxton about sex abuse plea deal
Insufficient information is provided to verify the claim regarding James Talarico's attack on Texas AG Ken Paxton about a sex abuse plea deal.
Incorrect names for police officers involved in Henry Nowak arrest circulate online
The claim about incorrect names circulating online regarding the Henry Nowak arrest cannot be verified with the provided sources.
Did Hunter Biden post 'I would never have forgotten my drugs' about 2023 White House cocaine incident?
There is no evidence in the provided sources to confirm or deny that Hunter Biden posted 'I would never have forgotten my drugs' regarding the 2023 White House …
Cognitive test Trump took screens for signs of dementia, not intelligence levels
The claim that a cognitive test taken by Trump screens for signs of dementia rather than intelligence is unverified.
Cost of living protest video is AI generated
The claim that the cost of living protest video is AI-generated cannot be verified with the given sources.
Fake image of Andy Burnham circulates online
The claim that a fake image of Andy Burnham is circulating online cannot be verified with the provided sources.
Investigating claim Pope Leo XIV used AI to write encyclical about dangers of AI
There is no evidence in the provided sources that Pope Leo XIII, not XIV, wrote an encyclical on AI or its dangers. The claim appears to be a mix of historical …
Was Treasury official fired for opposing $250 bill featuring Trump's face?
The claim cannot be verified with the given sources.
Did Trump White House orchestrate rise of Nick Shirley? What we know
The claim that the Trump White House orchestrated the rise of Nick Shirley lacks sufficient evidence from the provided sources.