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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: Was former US President Joe Biden hit by milk during a protest in Dublin?
Joe Biden visited the college on November 10, 2026, accompanied by former First Lady Jill Biden
Fact Check: Did Elon Musk warn Iran against using nuclear weapons?
The viral post read "BREAKING: ELON MUSK WARNS THAT IF IRAN USES A NUCLEAR WEAPON AGAINST ANY COUNTRY, INCLUDING AMERICA, IT WILL BE THE EN..."
Fact Check: Did Stephen Miller vow to eradicate threats and strictly enforce immigration laws?
Stephen Miller reportedly vowed to use the power of the US government to tackle "transnational threats"
Fact Check: Did Trump claim that US dollar is collapsing in a Truth Social post?
The rumor began when an X user shared a post claiming that US President Donald Trump had made a statement on Truth Social about the US dollar collapsing
Fact Check: Are videos showing Trump announcing 90-day blackout real?
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the initiative, naming it "Federal Operations for Resilience, Troop Resources, Energy, Supply, and Survivability"
Fact Check: Did Democrats win every state without voter ID requirements in 2026 midterms?
Also, Republicans won individual races in some states that do not require voters to show ID on election day
Fact Check: Did Lori Huang pawn her wedding ring to save Nvidia in 1995?
One X user even joked that Lori might have to pawn her wedding ring again to cover potential legal expenses linked to the controversy and the company's internal investigation
Fact Check: Has the DOJ revoked Ilhan Omar’s US citizenship?
The rumor started with an X post by a user named Johnny V, who claimed that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) had begun proceedings to revoke Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's US citizenship
Fact Check: Did Jensen Huang admit to an affair with a Chinese spy?
An X user claimed that Jensen Huang had admitted to having an extramarital relationship with a Chinese spy
Fact Check: Is Jensen Huang risking $81 billion by not having a prenup?
The claim has also been linked to allegations that Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman
Fact Check: Does Trump's monument designation protect Oval Office from future changes?
Trump signed the Oval Office National Monument proclamation on November 5, shortly after Republicans suffered losses in the midterm elections
Fact Check: Did Elon Musk recently follow Democratic Senator-elect James Talarico on X?
Talarico praised Musk's work as an innovator and said he was open to working with him on technology and innovation
Fact Check: Did a GOP official criticize Stephen Miller’s appointment as White House chief of staff?
The appointment has sparked debate among social media users, with some questioning the decision and its possible impact on the Republican Party
Fact Check: Will Abdul El-Sayed force Michigan elementary students to learn Arabic numerals?
The rumor about Abdul El-Sayed allegedly planning to make all elementary school students in Michigan learn Arabic numerals first spread on X
Fact Check: Did the US Space Force take over the FAA and air traffic control?
A Facebook user shared a rumor claiming that US President Donald Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk were leading the country toward World War III
Fact Check: Did ICE buy a Minnesota prison for $495M after offering it for $75M?
The claim spread across Instagram and Facebook, attracting attention amid the White House's criticism of Minnesota over its governance and alleged fraud
Fact Check: Does a viral video show a man admitting he threw away Trump votes in 2026?
An X post accused election officials of widespread election fraud and called the footage proof of stolen votes
Fact Check: Is Elon Musk the person most eager person to visit Epstein’s island?
The user asked Grok to review the released Epstein files and provide only the person's full name, without additional explanation. Grok responded with a short answer: "Elon Musk."
Fact Check: Are viral images of Dwayne Johnson looking unwell after divorce real?
The post stated, "The 54-year-old wrestler and actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has looked visibly unwell in recent weeks after divorcing his wife of seven years, Lauren Hashian"
Fact Check: Will Marco Rubio resign from Trump’s cabinet after Republican midterm losses?
Other users speculated that Rubio wanted to distance himself from Trump's political decisions, particularly the Iran war