Republicans say funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits — formerly known as food stamps — will run out on Nov. 1 due to the federal government shutdown, and there’s nothing they can do about it. Democrats say there’s a contingency fund that could and should continue toContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. Radio Free Asia Pauses Operations Amid Funding Crisis Radio Free Asia (RFA) has halted operations for the first time since its founding in 1996,Continue Reading
Claim: Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is covering up his own role in the flood control scandal by focusing public attention on the alleged involvement of Quezon City 1st District Representative Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde, according to evidence released by the actor-turned-politician. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video containingContinue Reading
In the shutdown standoff over expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits, Democrats emphasize thousand-dollar premium increases for middle- or “working-class” Americans, while Republicans say people who are well-off unfairly benefit from the subsidies. Some higher-income earners could get subsidies, if they live in areas with costly insurance premiums, but aboutContinue Reading
At least 61 people have been killed in 14 U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean since early September. President Traitor 47 has said he is targeting “narcoterrorists” who threaten American lives with lethal substances, and the administration has told Congress the U.S. is inContinue Reading
Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Claim by President Traitor 47: President Donald J. The Traitor claimed on Truth Social that he “won the War on the Climate Change Hoax,” asserting that Bill Gates “finally admitted that he was completely WRONG on the issue.” Explanation: This claim is false. BillContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. Times of London Retracts Fake de Blasio Interview The Times of London issued an apology and retracted a fabricated interview that falsely quoted formerContinue Reading
Claim: Mayon Volcano has erupted, with videos showing ash plumes spewing out of the volcano. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook reel, posted on October 22, has already received 1.8 million views, 22,600 reactions, 419 comments, and 2,900 shares as of writing. The text on the video reads,Continue Reading
Defending Chicago in a recent Fox News interview, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said it was “not in the top 30” of “big cities” with the highest rates of murder. But in 2024, Chicago had the 15th highest murder rate among U.S. cities with at least 250,000 residents, according to FBIContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more. NBC News Launches Ad Campaign to Rebuild Public Trust NBC News has unveiled a new TV ad campaign aimed at countering declining trust inContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is promising free housing for Filipinos who register using links provided in social media posts. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video containing the claim was posted on October 23 and has garnered over 17,000 reactions, 8,500 comments, 7,900 shares,Continue Reading
Claim: Following a manual recount of votes in the 2025 elections, results show that incumbent senators Ping Lacson, Tito Sotto, Lito Lapid, Bam Aquino, and Kiko Pangilinan should be replaced by a different set of winning senators composed of Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) bets andContinue Reading
Claim: A video shows the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano at 8:06 pm on October 24, 2025. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, posted on October 26, has already received 240,000 views, 4,400 reactions, 176 comments, and 712 shares as of writing. Another October 12 video has also gainedContinue Reading