Clip of Sen. John McCain Reacting to Peter Doocy Recirculates
U.S. President Joe Biden’s reaction to Peter Doocy’s questions in January 2022 revived interest in a clip of Sen. John McCain reacting similarly to Doocy.
Fact Checks
Rudy Giuliani’s $911 Autographed 9/11 T-Shirts
Social media posts about former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani autographing 9/11 t-shirts to be sold for $911 sounded like a headline from The Onion.
Newt Gingrich Floats ‘Jail Time’ for January 6th Committee Members
During a January 2022 Fox News appearance, Newt Gingrich claimed that members of the January 6th Committee could be jailed under future Republican leadership.
‘Don’t Let Drunk or High Drive’
Purported images of strange highway signs might make you wonder who is under the influence — and of what.
Stan Lee: ‘I Used to Be Embarrassed’
A quote meme by the comics legend begins with “I used to be embarrassed,” addressing Lee’s eventual acceptance of his career.
‘When We Were Young’ Festival’s ‘Red Flags,’ Astroworld Connection
Posts promoting a “When We Were Young” festival spread virally, raising questions about whether the event was a scam or hoax.
Sen. Mitch McConnell: ‘African-American Voters Are Voting in Just as High a Percentage as Americans’
McConnell’s comments about “African-American voters” vs. “Americans” led to a lot of social media discussion.
Sen. Marco Rubio’s MLK Quote Tweet
Marco Rubio quoted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in January 2022, prompting discussions on his positions on voting rights — and the rest of the quote.
Keanu Reeves: ‘To Me, Nature Is a Place Where You Retreat Whenever You Feel Exhausted or Sad …’
More “deep thoughts” attached to celebrities are circulating.
‘One of the Reasons I Drive Right Past Home Depot and Straight to Lowe’s …’
A viral post contrasts the purported leadership of Lowe’s and Home Depot.