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 Pete Hegseth say gay men can be capable war fighters?
Pete Hegseth announced a new policy requiring annual testosterone screening for service members aged 30 and older
Fact Check: Did US forces seize an Iranian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz?
Several X users shared posts claiming that US forces have seized an Iranian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz
Fact Check: Did Trump vow to cancel the 2026 midterm elections in his July 16 address?
The unverified claim spread online amid concerns about potential challenges facing Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections
Fact Check: Is Trump's claim China bribed US journalists during the 2020 election true?
Trump said the alleged effort was part of a broader campaign by China to damage his political image and influence American elections
Fact Check: Is Trump Media offering paid real-time access to Truth Social posts?
Trump remains the most-followed user on Truth Social, with 12.9 million followers
Fact Check: Did US forces strike a civilian wheat storage facility in Iran's Hoveyzeh?
The claim surfaced amid ongoing military exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz and growing concerns about damage to civilian infrastructure
Fact Check: Did US strikes directly hit Ahvaz's Shahid Baqaei children's cancer hospital?
The rumor surfaced shortly after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a second wave of strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities
Fact Check: Did FIFA summon Gianni Infantino over alleged 2022 World Cup corruption?
The viral post also prompted some social media users to accuse Infantino of still favoring Argentina in the 2026 World Cup
Fact Check: Did Iran tell JD Vance Kushner and Witkoff abused Switzerland talks?
The viral post also alleged that Iran accused Kushner and Witkoff of speaking almost daily with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Fact Check: Did ICE spend hundreds of thousands on vehicles equipped with fake cell towers?
The claim also said that the ICE spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on vehicles equipped with cell site simulators
Fact Check: Did Israeli tourists threaten to kill American activists in New York?
The footage captures a physical scuffle and a heated verbal exchange following a flag-burning protest
Fact Check: Is Charlie Kirk's statue set to be unveiled in NYC on his first death anniversary?
The viral claims prompted questions about whether the project is actually scheduled to move forward
Fact Check: Was Sen Lindsey Graham's death the result of criminal actions?
Numerous social media posts blamed countries such as Russia, Iran, Ukraine, and Israel for Lindsey Graham's death
Fact Check: Did Mike Johnson say every dollar spent on seniors could have gone elsewhere?
One Facebook post claimed Johnson said money spent on those programs would be better used elsewhere
Fact Check: Did Trump's motorcade leave tire tracks in Reflecting Pool?
An April post by the National Park Service also showed crews using special tire-equipped vehicles called 'Super Scrubbers' to clean the pool
Fact Check: Are NY bar officials seeking to revoke Todd Blanche's law license over Epstein files?
The claim surfaced ahead of Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Attorney General on July 15 and 16, 2026
Fact Check: Did James Franco find real alien footage?
James Franco has sparked widespread speculation after posting a series of cryptic TikTok videos since early June
Fact Check: Did Scott Bessent confirm Trump’s face will appear on a new US coin?
A rumor claimed that the Treasury planned to feature Donald Trump on a commemorative coin as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026
Fact Check: Did Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively respond to Justin Baldoni's statement?
The claim emerged after Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, released a video discussing the emotional impact of the legal battle
Fact Check: Did Trump share photo of Lindsey Graham holding apology banner?
Trump's alleged post gained traction following Lindsey Graham's death on July 11, 2026