FALSE Feb 16, 2026 2 sources
Will the EU Digital Identity Wallet Be Mandatory for Citizens by 2026?
False. While EU member states must offer the wallet by 2026, its use remains entirely voluntary for citizens.
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FALSE Feb 16, 2026 2 sources
Is Factory Construction Up 41% Under the Trump Administration?
False. Census Bureau data shows manufacturing construction spending peaked in mid-2024 and has declined by roughly 9% since January 2025.
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MIXED Feb 16, 2026 2 sources
Did Minneapolis Crime Drop 30% Because of Federal Immigration Arrests?
Mixed. Violent crime in Minneapolis has dropped significantly (homicides down ~17%, carjackings ~73%), but the trend began years before the federal 'Metro Surge' operation launched in Dec 2025.
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CONFIRMED Feb 16, 2026 2 sources
Was a 29-Year-Old Nurse Appointed to Coordinate Renewable Energy Licensing?
True. A nurse with no energy sector experience was appointed coordinator of the EMER 2030 mission structure, leading to his resignation days later.
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Subscribe free MISLEADING Feb 13, 2026 3 sources
Did Pam Bondi Lie Under Oath About Epstein Files?
Bondi said there was 'no evidence' to prosecute Epstein. The documents show a more complicated story.
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MIXED Feb 13, 2026 3 sources
Is Chega Really Portugal's 'Clean Hands' Anti-Corruption Party?
Chega brands itself as the only clean party fighting corruption for 'o povo.' Their own internal record and funding history complicate that image.
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CONFIRMED Feb 13, 2026 2 sources
Was Chega's Minimum Pension Proposal Actually Viable?
Chega proposed raising minimum pensions to match the Social Support Index. The government said it was impossible. The numbers partially back Chega.
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MISLEADING Feb 13, 2026 3 sources
Are the Epstein Files Really 'Empty'?
After partial document releases, some claim there's 'nothing new' in the Epstein files. The release timeline and redaction record tell a different story.
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FALSE Feb 13, 2026 2 sources
Did Congress Exempt Themselves from the Affordable Care Act?
Viral posts claim Congress doesn't have to follow the same healthcare law they passed. The law says the opposite.
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FALSE Feb 13, 2026 2 sources
Does the EU Spend 60% of Its Budget on Bureaucracy?
A persistent claim says most EU money goes to Brussels bureaucrats. The actual budget breakdown tells a very different story.
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MISSING CONTEXT Feb 13, 2026 3 sources
Do Most NATO Countries Refuse to Pay Their Fair Share?
The claim that most NATO allies 'refuse to pay' is repeated constantly. The actual commitment, the trend, and the context tell a more complete story.
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FALSE Feb 13, 2026 3 sources
Has Portugal's Crime Rate Doubled Due to Immigration?
Politicians claim crime has doubled because of immigration. The national crime statistics show overall crime has decreased.
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MISLEADING Feb 13, 2026 3 sources
Are Immigrants Behind Portugal's 'Crime Wave'?
Chega's André Ventura claims foreigners make up 20-30% of prisoners and that immigration is driving crime. The official data tells a more nuanced story.
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MISLEADING Feb 13, 2026 3 sources
Is Immigration an 'Uncontrolled Invasion' Destroying Portugal?
Political rhetoric describes immigration as an 'invasion' that is destroying Portugal. The scale, the data, and the real causes of Portugal's problems paint a different picture.
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MISSING CONTEXT Feb 13, 2026 2 sources
Pedro Nuno Santos and TAP's 'Profits': The Untold Story
The PS leader claims TAP turned a profit thanks to public management, but ignores the 3.2 billion euros injected by taxpayers.
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