About Author
Shanmugapriya is a dedicated Trending News writer who transforms trending political and entertainment stories into compelling, fact-driven narratives. Accuracy and depth are at the core of her writing, making complex topics easy to understand and trustworthy to read. She also specializes in identifying facts behind viral narratives, debunking misinformation, and presenting verified news that audiences can trust. By tracking trending conversations on X, she delivers exactly what audiences are looking for - reliable, and authentic news.
Area of Interest
In addition to exploring crime scenes, she enjoys traveling, listening to music, and watching detective movies. While she immerses herself in crime scenes and captures truths in her writing, she also harbors an interest in crafting short novels, quotes, and aspiring to be a novelist.
Latest From Shanmugapriya Murugesan
Fact Check: Has Trump secured more than $20 trillion in foreign investment?
Trump referred to about $19.2 trillion in investments and said the total would soon exceed $20 trillion
Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift remove her song 'August' from Trump’s TikTok fireworks video?
A Team Trump video posted on November 6, 2025, that used Swift’s song 'Father Figure' also had its audio removed
Fact Check: Is Mitch McConnell handling Senate work from home after rehab?
A user questioned whether McConnell would personally handle his duties while working remotely
Fact Check: Did 300 military officers and generals resign from the US Defense Department?
Hegseth also reportedly investigated about 300 Defense Department employees over alleged criticism of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Fact Check: Did Elon Musk file a $100 million lawsuit against Kamala Harris?
The claim said Musk sued them for accusing him of “buying, rigging or stealing” the 2024 election
Fact Check: Is Trump's claim of 74 stock market record highs true?
The claim drew attention as Trump repeatedly cited stock gains to bolster his economic record and investor confidence
Fact Check: Did US military GPS jamming cause a plane crash killing four?
The May 14 crash killed all four people on board and also sparked a wildfire that forced nearby residents to evacuate
Fact Check: Did Trump confront Hegseth over US weapons shortages?
Trump has publicly defended Hegseth, saying he is "extremely happy" with his performance
Fact Check: Did Zendaya say she and Tom Holland will never have children?
Zendaya has previously spoken about wanting children in the future while also sharing concerns about raising them in the public eye
Fact Check: Did Trump wear a new wig during his Las Vegas appearance?
Trump spoke at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas about his trade disputes with Canada
Fact Check: Is it true New York City's grocery stores will require shoppers to show ID?
The rumor began after comments made during a New York City press conference about Zohran Mamdani's proposed city-owned grocery stores
Fact Check: Is Ted Cruz's claim Democrats want to abolish Thanksgiving and Christmas true?
Cruz said Abdul El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani were part of a "green-red convergence" of communists and Islamists
Fact Check: Did Israel say Trump is begging for a peace deal with Iran at any cost?
The claim spread as Trump continued to push for easing tensions in the Middle East through ceasefire efforts
Fact Check: Was Jeanine John Taele arrested over a Trump assassination plot?
Laura Loomer posted, "Another assassination attempt on President Trump was just thwarted"
Fact Check: Has the US used nearly 80% of its missile interceptors in the Iran war?
United States has significantly depleted its stockpile of key weapons during the ongoing Iran war
Fact Check: Did Trump have photos and videos of Reflecting Pool vandalism?
Trump reportedly has photographs and videos of people cutting the Reflecting Pool with a box knife
Fact Check: Did Trump fire Jeanine Pirro after blasting her over the Reflecting Pool case?
The rumor that Trump fired Jeanine Pirro began circulating after a video of her leaving the White House with a briefcase
Fact Check: Did 2,000 US firefighters help Canada fight its wildfires?
The post stated, "Carney’s silence on 2,000 US firefighters helping Canada - as this doesn’t suit his political base or tariff drama"
Fact Check: Is the US shutting down consulates in Canada, Japan, and Indonesia?
An X post read, "United States to shut down consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia"
Fact Check: Was Chad Williams' social media deleted before his identity was revealed?
Speculation surrounding 24-year-old Chad Williams spread rapidly on Sunday, August 2 as police released only limited information about the case