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: Was JD Vance photographed with Erika Kirk instead of Usha Vance at WHCD?
A viral image sparked confusion online, with users debating whether the woman beside JD Vance at WHCD was Erika Kirk or Usha Vance
Fact Check: Did Trump say he has not committed a ‘single crime’ in 79 years of his life?
The claim emerges during Trump’s second term as president, a period marked by heightened political tensions.
Fact Check: Was WHCD suspect Cole Allen an Epstein-Israel conspiracy theorist?
Laura Loomer reported that Trump's assassin is an Epstein theorist
Fact Check: Did man in video holding card signal WHCD shooting before shots?
Hours after the WHCD shooting, authorities still don’t not know many key facts, including the suspect’s motive
Fact Check: Is Kristi Noem still living in Coast Guard home after being fired as DHS secretary?
A vehicle associated with Kristi Noem was reportedly seen at the property, and Coast Guard officials had noticed her presence on the base recently
Fact Check: Did Prince Harry drop US citizenship plan and leave the country over Trump?
A post also included a poll asking whether users supported permanently exiling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Fact Check: Did Jeanine Pirro file a restraining order against Greta Thunberg in DC?
The claim alleged that Pirro refused to arrest Thunberg, stating she did not believe the latter would follow through on any threats.
Fact Check: Did AOC accuse the GOP of election rigging over citizenship voting rules?
Ocasio-Cortez defended the District’s authority to pass its own laws without interference from Congress
Fact Check: Will Trump replace Karoline Leavitt during her maternity leave?
Rumors about Karoline Leavitt’s replacement spread in April 2026, intensifying after she announced her second pregnancy
Fact Check: Did Donald Trump call India and China ‘hell’?
Social media posts allege Trump used harsh language for India and China, sparking backlash and diplomatic criticism
Fact Check: Did Trump order Navy to kill Iranian boats in Hormuz?
A viral post alleges Trump issued a lethal directive against Iranian boats in Hormuz, drawing massive attention online
Fact Check: Did MrBeast announce a 2028 presidential run?
MrBeast has previously joked about politics on several occasions
Fact Check: Is Barack Obama secretly leading a NATO effort to undermine US-Iran peace talks?
A post alleged that Barack Obama had set up a covert back channel with NATO leaders to sabotage talks and send billions in cash to Iran
Fact Check: Did Trump doze off and hit his head during a healthcare event?
Trump appears to nod off before suddenly slumping forward and hitting his head on a desk during what looks like a staged healthcare event
Fact Check: Did JD Vance say the US would invade Iran if Hormuz is not reopened?
A viral post alleging quotes from JD Vance and Abbas Araghchi on Hormuz gained over 2 million views amid US-Iran tensions
Fact Check: Is the claim that Donald Trump has an IQ of 73 in a viral X post true?
The viral post also compares the IQ levels of recent US presidents, portraying Donald Trump as having a particularly low IQ
Fact Check: Did Pope Leo XIV read Karoline Leavitt’s resume on CNN and say 'do your research'?
The post claimed that CNN anchor Jake Tapper introduced the exchange by saying Leavitt had described the Pope as “out of touch”
Fact Check: Have Tom Holland and Zendaya ended their relationship?
Viral posts claim Tom Holland’s intense filming schedule caused strain in his relationship with Zendaya, leading to speculation about a split
Fact Check: Did Ilhan Omar leak Trump administration war plans to the Iranian government?
Viral claims on social media allege Ilhan Omar leaked Trump administration military plans to Iran in exchange for bribes
Fact Check: Is it true that Tulsi Gabbard may soon exit the Trump administration?
The claim that the White House has informed DNI Tulsi Gabbard she must resign by the midterms is false