Snopes confirms and details the border security incident where two migrants crossed using a ladder which went viral on Instagram.
Category: Fact Check
Why Treasury’s proposed $250 Trump bill was met with laughter in China
Snopes explains the cultural and language nuances that led to humor in China over a proposed $250 commemorative bill design.
Did residents of French village ask Hegseth to skip D-Day ceremony?
Fact-checking reports on whether local French residents asked US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to avoid attending a D-Day commemoration.
Chick-fil-A didn’t post statement about refusing to celebrate Pride month
Snopes debunks a fake social media statement attributed to fast-food giant Chick-fil-A concerning Pride Month celebrations.
Did Mike Rogers’ team post altered photo of him with large muscles?
Fact checkers analyze an AI-generated promotional photo of Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers showing exaggerated muscles.
Does woodpecker’s tongue protect its brain? We drilled into research
A science-focused fact check examines the mechanics of woodpecker tongues and whether they serve as natural impact shock absorbers.
Will Google release millions of bacteria-infested mosquitoes into US states? What we know
Snopes clarifies the details of Google’s biotech project using Wolbachia bacteria to reduce local mosquito populations.
Did Trump White House orchestrate rise of Nick Shirley? What we know
An independent journalist’s connections to the Trump administration are scrutinized and debunked on Snopes.
Posts claim DHS plans to halt international flights to sanctuary cities. Here’s what we know
Fact checkers debunk claims that the Department of Homeland Security is ending flight processing in sanctuary jurisdictions.
Don’t fall for claim Trump is selling ‘Rump’ watches in mid-2026
Snopes debunks social media posts claiming that President Trump launched a watch line named ‘Rump’ due to a typo.