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: Is Trump's claim tariffs will replace income tax in US true?
During his speech, Trump touted his economic agenda and said he has overseen a 'turnaround for the ages' during his first year
Fact Check: Did 'leaked' SOTU address show Trump planned to rate people for their 'loyalty'?
Donald Trump is expected to focus in part on the economy and affordability, as well as immigration, during the SOTU speech
Fact Check: Did Dems set up 'Trump Dump Detector' ahead of Trump's State of the Union address?
White House officials said Trump will lay out his plans for Iran during his State of the Union address to Congress
Fact Check: Was a dog in California registered to vote and cast a ballot?
YouTuber Nick Shirley posted on X where he claimed 'California is the breeding ground for voter fraud in America'
Fact Check: Are reports claiming Pentagon warned Trump against attacking Iran true?
Reports claimed General Caine viewed a potential strike on Iran as carrying a higher risk of US casualties
Fact Check: Did Trump call C-SPAN as 'John Barron' after SCOTUS tariff ruling?
The rumor spread after the US Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs that Trump imposed on imports from most countries
Fact Check: Did NYC record its safest January ever, with murders, shootings down by 60% and 20%?
Zohran Mamdani became 112th Mayor of New York City and officially took office on January 1, 2026
Fact Check: Did Trump make over 4,000 wire transfers to Jeffrey Epstein totaling $1B?
The Department of Justice published heavily redacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein in January 2026
Fact Check: Has ‘Marty Supreme’ tied record for most losses for a single film at BAFTA ever?
'Marty Supreme' has earned strong reviews for its kinetic direction, Timothee Chalamet's acting, and bold style
Fact Check: Did Sharon Stone say all people who voted for Trump are 'uneducated' Americans?
Trump's administration has drawn praise from supporters for fulfilling campaign promises
Fact Check: Did Diddy agree to appear on special episode of ‘Hot Ones’ via Zoom from FCI Fort Dix?
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faced a high-profile federal indictment in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York in 2024
Fact Check: Did Epstein files mention party with 'a dozen one-year-olds'?
As per the rumor, John Brockman emailed Jeffrey Epstein about a party with 'a dozen one-year olds'
Fact Check: Is image showing Jeffrey Epstein posing with Courtney Love real?
Justice Department released millions of additional pages, images, emails, and other materials related to Jeffrey Epstein
Fact Check: Did Johnny Depp let Eric Dane live rent-free in one of his LA homes?
X users claimed Johnny Depp let Eric Dane live rent-free in his Los Angeles home to ease financial worries before his ALS death
Fact Check: Is White House hosting talent show with lifetime federal tax exemption reward?
The rumor emerged at a time when the White House is undergoing a major renovation project involving the construction of a new State Ballroom
Fact Check: Did Trump offer Nicki Minaj a National Cultural Advisor role?
In a recent appearance on 'The Katie Miller Podcast', Nicki Minaj explained that Trump’s treatment in the media motivated her involvement in politics
Fact Check: Did Randy Fine illegally vote on behalf of others in the Florida House?
The video allegedly showed Randy Fine in the Florida House appearing to press buttons on at least four voting panels
Fact Check: Did Sen Jon Husted receive over $100k in donations from Epstein associate Les Wexner?
An X post and Sherrod Brown alleged Jon Husted took $100,000 from Les Wexner before blocking Jeffrey Epstein file releases
Fact Check: Does 90% of healthcare spending treats chronic disease?
Chronic illness is any condition that lasts longer than a year, requiring restrictions or ongoing treatment
Fact Check: Are Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner breaking up after three years?
Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were first linked in January 2023 when they were spotted together at the Jean Paul Gaultier show