Conrad Dias
Fact-Check Correspondent | Debunking fake news
Covering the US political beat. Dedicated to dissecting campaign promises, verifying policy claims, and debunking viral misinformation. I turn complex political rhetoric into clear, verified facts to help you navigate the 24-hour news cycle.
Latest From Conrad Dias
Fact Check: Has Keanu Reeves ever won an Oscar in his career?
An X post claimed Keanu Reeves has never won or even been nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe, or Emmy, drawing more than 128,000 views
Fact Check: Did Nicki Minaj follow Benjamin Netanyahu on social media?
Several social media users claimed that popular rapper Nicki Minaj recently followed Benjamin Netanyahu on X (formerly Twitter).
Fact Check: Did Timothee Chalamet lose the Oscar due to his ballet and opera remarks?
Timothee Chalamet has faced criticism from the performing arts world for his controversial remark about ballet and opera.
Fact check: Did Conan O'Brien start a viral Leonardo DiCaprio meme at 2026 Oscars?
Conan O'Brien joked about the rise of AI in Hollywood during his Oscars monologue.
Fact check: Did Timothée Chalamet fall down the stairs at 2026 Oscars?
A post claiming the Marty Supreme star fell down the stairs at Oscars 2026 went viral on X.
Fact Check: Is Japan set to partner with US on Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system?
Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system is an ambitious proposed national missile defense initiative
Fact Check: Did Trump predict an attack on Iran's Kharg Island in 1988?
The United States carried out strikes against 'every military target' on Iran's Kharg Island export hub on March 13
Fact Check: Did celebs sign open letter asking to publicly execute Timothée Chalamet?
Timothée Chalamet has enjoyed remarkable success recently, particularly with his role in the 2025 film 'Marty Supreme'
Fact Check: Did Trump say if he could come back in history, he would choose himself?
Donald Trump is well-known for frequently praising himself, often in hyperbolic terms regarding his work ethic
Fact Check: Do 100-year-old sketches with Trump’s name prove he is a time traveler?
The word 'Trump' appeared in a 100-year-old sketch, sparking conspiracy theories of time travel
Fact Check: Did US military pilots refuse to fly planes loaded with weapons to Israel?
The US attack on Iran marked the start of a major joint US-Israeli military campaign with surprise airstrikes
Fact Check: Did US drop B-2 bomb on Iran’s Qom?
The ongoing US-Iran conflict has escalated into direct military confrontation
Fact Check: Is US releasing 172 million barrels of oil as nations coordinate to calm markets?
The ongoing US-Iran war has caused one of the most severe disruptions to global oil supply in history
Fact Check: Do pants found near Annie Guthrie’s home belong to Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson around February 1
Fact Check: Did Gavin Newsom's wife receive $3.7M from her own charity?
The claim originated from a Daily Mail report claiming Siebel Newsom and her firm 'pocketed $3.7 million'
Fact Check: Did Bill Clinton 'push' Hillary Clinton into busy NYC road?
In a viral clip, Bill Clinton appeared to stumble and bump into former First Lady Hillary Clinton
Fact Check: Did Pentagon ban press photographers over 'unflattering' pictures of Pete Hegesth?
As per the report, the ban took place after Pete Hegseth held a press conference on March 2 to brief military strikes on Iran
Fact Check: Did Trump sign EO calling for the removal of gas price signs at service stations?
Iran's control of the Straight of Hormuz has led to reduced oil shipments and marked increases in fuel prices
Fact Check: Is video of Trump showing Laura Ingraham 'Cardboard Ayatollah' real?
Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as the new successor of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Fact Check: Did Pope Leo XIV condemn Iran war, rebuke Christian leaders who prayed over Trump?
As per the claim, Pope Leo XIV issued a 'powerful condemnation' of US and Israeli military action against Iran