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: Did Michigan man Kristopher Karolkiewicz's job loss trigger murder-suicide?
Kristopher Karolkiewicz had recently lost his job at the American Heart Association spread widely on social media
Fact Check: Was a Waikiki assault video actually an attack on an ICE agent?
The post identified the victim as an ICE agent and criticized the group involved in the assault
Fact Check: Did USPS propose ending mail ballot delivery for states without voter lists?
An alleged post shared, "This is a major step to enforce clean voter rolls and ensure only eligible American citizens can vote"
Fact Check: Can Senate Reconciliation 3.0 require states to change voting laws?
The budget resolution passed by the House last week set the stage for a third reconciliation bill, known as Budget Reconciliation 3.0
Fact Check: Is James Comey's claim Trump pushed DOJ to indict him over '86 47' seashell post true?
James Comey is facing federal criminal charges and seeking to dismiss an indictment over an Instagram photo of seashells spelling "8647"
Fact Check: Does the viral video show Taylor Swift and her friends making a mess at a restaurant?
The video showed a group of friends playfully grabbing handfuls of spaghetti covered in red sauce, tossing it, and feeding each other while laughing
Fact Check: Is the viral graphic claiming Trump made more than 50K false claims true?
The Washington Post's Fact Checker documented 30,573 false or misleading claims during Trump's first presidential term
Fact Check: Is Andrew Yang's claim about Kamala Harris' 2028 presidential run true?
Andrew Yang has discussed Kamala Harris and the future of the Democratic Party
Fact Check: Were dead bodies found on Jeffrey Epstein's property?
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said it cannot provide New Mexico with unredacted Epstein-related files
Fact Check: Did the White House edit Trump's photo to hide signs of aging?
The Getty version showed more visible wrinkles, pores, sweat, and other signs of aging, while the left image appeared airbrushed, especially around the ear area
Fact Check: Did Trump refuse to clap as Kaitlan Collins received an award at the WHCD?
CNN's Kaitlan Collins received an award at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner
Fact Check: Did JD Vance want to name his new baby Donald as a tribute to Trump?
The report further alleged that Usha Vance rejected the proposal of naming their new baby 'Donald'
Fact Check: Are the New York Knicks signing LeBron James?
The speculation surfaced after reports about LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers went viral
Fact Check: Did police release dashcam footage of Tony Romo's arrest?
An X post claims to show dashcam footage from Tony Romo's OWI arrest
Fact Check: Is the viral video Trump tripping near 'The Beast' real?
Although social media users have shared the footage as evidence of Trump falling or collapsing, here's what the facts show
Fact Check: Is 'Obsession' star Michael Johnston in talks for a mystery biopic role?
Many users quickly suggested that the alleged biopic of Michael Johnston could be about conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Fact Check: Is Justin Bieber set to headline the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show?
The NFL works with Roc Nation, led by Jay-Z, and Apple Music to choose the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer
Fact Check: Did Obama encourage noncitizens to vote in the 2016 election?
During an interview, actress Gina Rodriguez asked Obama whether the 2016 election was rigged
Fact Check: Did the Trump admin legalize hunting and killing Florida manatees?
The claim followed the administration's mid-July 2026 decision to end automatic ESA protections for newly listed threatened species
Fact Check: Did Trump say the man mocking him at his Georgia rally was 'most likely Antifa'?
The viral moment unfolded during Trump's speech at Wheeler High School, where he promoted new investments coming to Georgia