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: Did Trump give Erika Kirk a high-level defense role despite no military experience?
Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk to the United States Air Force Academy Board of Visitors
Fact Check: Did Trump say officials told him sinking Iranian ships is 'more fun' than capturing?
A US Navy submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean
Fact Check: Does viral photo show Trump’s female Secret Service agent who ‘looks 12’?
Donald Trump's security has been boosted in response to threats, such as Iran's documented plots
Fact Check: Is US Navy ‘escorting’ oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz?
The ongoing US-Iran conflict has had a significant and volatile impact on global oil prices
Fact Check: Does viral photo show Erika Kirk with alleged Charlie Kirk shooter?
Utah state prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson on several counts, accusing him of killing Charlie Kirk
Fact Check: Did members of Trump's Cabinet commission nuclear bomb shelters?
The claim originated in a March 8 article by The Telegraph about Ron Hubbard, the owner of Atlas Survival Shelter
Fact Check: Did Trump say Iran had far more missiles than anyone thought?
President Donald Trump has actively addressed the ongoing US-Israel joint military campaign against Iran
Fact Check: Was Jimmy Carter the last POTUS who did not bomb a foreign country during his run?
The US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran has marked a major escalation in longstanding tensions
Fact Check: Has Donald Trump fasted every Friday since 2020?
President Donald Trump's health has often raised concerns among people on the internet
Fact Check: Is image claiming Iran destroyed US' largest radar in Qatar real?
Iran recently launched retaliatory attacks on the United States' targets in multiple Middle East countries
Fact Check: Is Jill Stein’s claim US Delta Force members captured after failed Tehran raid true?
Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks on Israel, over Tel Aviv and the West Bank
Fact Check: Is US Treasury considering putting Trump's face on a new $25 bill?
In October 2025, the Treasury Department considered minting a $1 coin bearing Donald Trump’s likeness on both sides
Fact Check: Did Iran release list of US cities it will target?
The US-Iran war has seen significant Iranian retaliatory actions targeting both Israeli and US interests
Fact Check: Did OJ Simpson invite Ghislaine Maxwell as his plus-one to Chelsea Clinton’s wedding?
In February 2026, a viral photo showed Ghislaine Maxwell attending Bill Clinton's daughter Chelsea's wedding in 2010
Fact Check: Are Iranians renaming streets after Trump for crushing the regime?
Donald Trump has demanded Iran's unconditional surrender with no negotiations, warning of further escalation
Fact Check: Did Rihanna protest outside Trump's residence on Women's March 2026?
Several protesters marched to Trump Tower as part of nationwide Women’s March on March 8
Fact Check: Is Nick Shirley's claim illegal voters registered at California UPS store true?
California has been a major focus for medical and healthcare fraud investigations and enforcement in recent years
Fact Check: Is Cher hiding $1.2 million in taxes tied to Kamala Harris campaign?
Pop icon Cher has often been involved in several controversies, ranging from personal relationships to onstage moments
Fact Check: Will Pope Leo XIV visit Diddy in prison to baptize him?
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently serving a 50-month sentence following his 2025 conviction
Fact Check: Did Rep Jared Moskowitz wear 'Justice for Cricket' pin as he questioned Kristi Noem?
Kristi Noem testified and faced questions from members of both parties during oversight hearing on March 4