About Author
Shanmugapriya Murugesan specializes in fact-checking. She covers a wide range of subjects, including US politics, international affairs, entertainment, celebrity death rumors, and misinformation surrounding breaking news. Her fact-driven writing is audience-focused, turning viral internet claims into clear and accessible fact-checking stories. She emphasizes accuracy and depth while making complicated subjects easy for readers to understand. She also has experience in content marketing and SEO.
Latest From Shanmugapriya Murugesan
Fact Check: Is Mike Pence implicated in DOJ’s investigation of John Bolton?
A post claimed that Mike Pence was being investigated for allegedly leaking sensitive national security information from Trump’s first administration
Fact Check: Did Iran's IRGC kill hundreds of US troops in Jordan?
The post attributed the claim to Iranian general Naghdi and alleged that an Iranian missile strike in Jordan killed 200 Americans
Fact Check: Did Trump admit to having major health issues during Rose Garden lunch?
Several users speculated about Trump's health and whether his comments could affect questions surrounding his fitness for office
Fact Check: Did Secret Service agents identify a threat during Trump's Wasilla rally?
The viral footage shows Secret Service agents reacting as a man approaches the stage while Trump speaks at the podium
Fact Check: Is viral image of Trump rally attendees punching an Epstein files protester real?
A viral image purporting to show an attack at Trump's Ohio rally has sparked debate online, but questions remain about its authenticity
Fact Check: Did Erika Kirk say she fears something is being hidden about husband Charlie’s death?
A claim circulating online suggests that she told Vanity Fair she feared someone was hiding information about the circumstances of Charlie’s death
Fact Check: Did King Charles and Queen Camilla divorce after discovery of 'secret dossier'?
A report claimed that Prince Louis accidentally found Camilla’s secret dossier, which supposedly led Charles to declare a divorce
Fact Check: Did Trump’s unusual standing posture in a viral clip signal a health issue?
The footage has led some social media users to speculate about possible leg or stability problems
Fact Check: Did Trump say the America.gov website was a 'sh*tty' accomplishment as president?
Trump said several technology experts had praised the website in recent days and he was proud of it
Fact Check: Did Trump tell Tucker Carlson 'we all die anyway' to dismiss Iran war concerns?
Tucker Carlson said he warned Trump that starting the war could harm the United States
Fact Check: Does Iran have full control of the Strait of Hormuz?
The rumor originated from comments by senior Iranian military commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari
Fact Check: Did legendary Chinese actor Jackie Chan die at the age of 72?
Jackie Chan has remained a well-known figure through popular films such as 'Rush Hour,' 'Shanghai Noon' and 'The Karate Kid'
Fact Check: Did Trump say Americans will not be able to eat if Democrats win in 2026 midterms?
The claim links Trump’s comments on Democratic policies involving inflation, agriculture and economy to the upcoming November 2026 elections
Fact Check: Is Trump banning federal loans for students in low-earning college majors?
The conflicting claims have raised questions about what the policy actually changes for students and colleges
Fact Check: Did Trump fall asleep during Iowa steel plant announcement?
The footage quickly drew attention online, with users debating whether he had fallen asleep or was simply listening with his eyes closed
Fact Check: Did Trump clash with a reporter over the six-month Iran war?
A rumor went viral online claiming Trump called a reporter ‘fake’ during a discussion about the six-month Iran war
Fact Check: Did Charli XCX appear unimpressed while Taylor Swift accepted her MTV VMA award?
The video shows Charli looking straight ahead with a neutral expression while Taylor Swift accepts the inaugural Artist Director Honors award onstage
Fact Check: Did Trump appear to struggle to breathe in a video from his presidential limousine?
In the clip, Trump raises his right hand near the vehicle's window or roof as the camera follows the moving limousine
Fact Check: Did Gavin Newsom sign a 2026 law requiring parents to lock up guns from children?
The move has prompted claims online that Newsom also signed a new 2026 law requiring parents to lock up their firearms so children cannot access them
Fact Check: Did Liz Cheney and Jamie Raskin's affair lead to her husband's divorce filing?
The post alleged that the relationship led to Cheney's husband filing for divorce