Media Watch
Image allegedly shows Paris burning amid ongoing unrest. Is it real?
While real photos authentically show fires on the streets of the city, this particular claim needs a fact check.
Did Texas make marijuana possession a felony after 70% of voters supported legalization? Claim distorts facts
Under state law, possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana remains a misdemeanor.
Trump didn’t accuse Ukraine of election interference after strikes on Russian ‘bot farms,’ despite claims
An article in an Australian satirical publication shared otherwise unreported quotes from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Claim NY Democrats fined unvaccinated Amish children $2K per day distorts facts
The state fined three Amish schools for failing to comply with state law on student vaccinations.
Turkey police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
Halk TV says its staff are unable to enter the building in Istanbul and a new manager has been appointed. Read the full story at the original source →
Axios: Trump and Netanyahu Discussed Possibility of Major Attacks on Iran Before US and Israeli Elections
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed the possibility of resuming large-scale attacks against Iran before the US and Israeli elections, according to a report from Axios. The report, which cited unnamed US and Israeli sources, said that the two leaders had held multiple calls over the past two weeks about the … Read more