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: Is DOJ weighing charges against AOC over helping illegal migrants evade ICE?
The controversy stemmed from a 'Know Your Rights' webinar by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s office on how to respond during ICE encounters
Fact Check: Did Jane Fonda say she is 'ashamed of America'?
A viral post circulating online claims that Jane Fonda said she is ashamed of America
Fact Check: Did Trump say Saudi Arabia is helping the US in the Strait of Hormuz?
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for about 20% of global oil shipments, has become a focal point in ongoing geopolitical tensions
Fact Check: Is Washington, DC on high alert due to extraterrestrial threats?
An X user claimed Washington, DC was on high alert for 'extraterrestrial threats,' as cryptic, pixelated White House posts fueled speculation online
Fact Check: Did Robert De Niro call Trump a 'national disaster' and an 'embarrassment' to the US?
As per a viral post, Robert De Niro slammed Trump with a string of insults, allegedly calling him 'stupid,' 'an idiot,' and 'a con,' among others
Fact Check: Did Elon Musk announce a $1.5B donation for homeless shelters in Austin?
A user praised Elon Musk, saying he has 'a heart of gold' and helps people, hoping beneficiaries appreciate his support
Fact Check: Did John Fetterman tell Obama ‘I don’t work for you’ after weekly policy calls?
The post claimed John Fetterman opposed Barack Obama’s meetings, stressing loyalty to voters, and it gained traction with over 175,000 views online
Fact Check: Is it true the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis will face no charges?
Renee Good was fatally shot on January 7, 2026, during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minneapolis
Fact Check: Did Barack Obama use a stolen Social Security number from Jean Paul Ludwig?
An X post claims that Obama illegally acquired the SSN of Jean Paul Ludwig, a man born in 1890 who later died in Hawaii, to 'occupy the White House'
Fact Check: Did Marco Rubio say the US will stop sharing intelligence with the UK?
The quote attributed to Marco Rubio circulating online in April 2026 is a fabricated statement that first emerged around October 2025
Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift confirm she is pregnant?
Taylor Swift's pregnancy rumors come amid reports of her wedding to Travis Kelce
Fact Check: Did more than 1M Americans sign a petition to impeach Trump again?
Free Speech For People launched the petition on January 20, 2025, and confirmed it crossed 1 million signatures
Fact Check: Did Trump plan to deploy National Guard over Antifa threats to midterm elections?
Trump allegedly considered sending National Guard to Democrat cities for midterm order
Fact Check: Did Biden officials discuss withholding protection from Trump before Butler attack?
No evidence found of Democrats plotting against Trump regarding Secret Service protection
Fact Check: Did California Dem try to pass 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' to criminalize journalism?
The claim that a bill called the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” aimed to criminalize investigative journalism is false
Fact Check: Did Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud call US a ‘dead country’ as claimed by Trump?
Donald Trump repeated the anecdote in several speeches, saying the US was now 'the hottest country in the world' as proof of a dramatic turnaround
Fact Check: Is Ice Spice pregnant as rumors swirl after LA McDonald’s fight video goes viral?
A post suggested that Ice Spice might be expecting a child and even named NFL player Stefon Diggs as the alleged father
Fact Check: Did Rolling Stone crown Justin Bieber best headliner after Coachella 2026 performance?
The rumor appears to have originated from a viral post on X, which included an image of Justin Bieber alongside the publication’s logo
Fact Check: Is photo of Rihanna flaunting her baby bump real?
The viral image shared in the X post is a paparazzi photograph of Rihanna at Los Angeles International Airport
Fact Check: Was Pope Leo XIV a major donor to Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign?
The claim that Pope Leo XIV donated to Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign is false