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Donald Trump rarely deviates from the principle that an attack is the best form of defense, so recent reports indicating that an indictment in the Stormy Daniels case is likely or even imminent drew a ...

Deepfakes are usually seen as tools for spreading misinformation. But new research highlights another risk: The “liar’s dividend.” ...

In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts.

Fake news is the deliberate presentation of false or misleading claims as news. Such content can distort perceptions, foster ...

On May 31, 2025, social media users shared an image that appeared to be a screenshot of a post from U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social account. In the alleged post, Trump demanded that people ...

The legislation would punish not only those who are behind fake news but also anyone who maliciously spreads such material. Online service providers would be responsible for third-party content, and ...

President Trump, who frequently denounces accurate journalism he dislikes as “fake news,” is demanding that national parks, monuments, museums and other federal sites replace facts about our past and ...

The day the phrase “fake news” rose to the forefront of the public eye was the day the entire field of journalism was redefined. While we know this election season, and subsequent presidency, has been ...