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Trump's White House ballroom project, Frida Baby & more

Plus: Why some social media users think greeting card companies invented Valentine's Day

February 14, 2026

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An image focuses on construction workers that can be seen working through a doorframe. Inside the room, two men wearing suits can be seen out of focus.

Trump's White House ballroom project was allegedly scrapped. We broke down real status

A rumor that spread online claimed a federal judge halted President Donald Trump's White House ballroom construction project.

In December 2025, the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation sued the Trump administration, arguing the project began without necessary approvals or congressional authority. Reporter Nur Ibrahim inspected the status of the project.

An image of a white man and girl has white text written on it that says "Pam Bondi at 14. She is now Trump's head of the DoJ. She is an Epstein party baby! Just sickening.. how deep does this go!" behind the image, red fake ratings can be seen.

Does this image show 14-year-old Pam Bondi with Trump? Not so fast

Social media users spread the image alongside a claim that Bondi grew up as an "Epstein party baby."

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Did Nick Fuentes say 'all women' should be 'sent to the gulags'?

Fuentes said, "The No. 1 political enemy in America is women."

Two images show the same white man with two different young girls. The image on the top shows a girl smiling at the camera while the man appears to be sleeping while holding onto her left arm, while the bottom image shows a young girl on the left side looking at the man to her right.

Did other countries release unredacted Epstein files? Claim lacks evidence

Posts allegedly showing unredacted images of Trump with girls spread online.

Polaroid images show product packaging or social media posts from Frida Baby. One has the caption "What happens when you pull out too early #nosefrida," while another image says "I GET TURNED ON EASILY" and another says "HOW ABOUT A QUICKIE?"

Frida Baby used sexual innuendo in its marketing. It sparked an uproar

The company took down at least one controversial social media post.

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An illustration shows a white woman holding a heart with a white man breaking through it. To the right side, the image says, "FROM A True Heart." At the bottom, it says, "To My Valentine."

Why some social media users think greeting card companies invented Valentine's Day

Every year around Feb. 14, social media users argue that greeting card companies invented Valentine's Day.

The rumor gained traction in pop culture due to a line in the 2004 film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Reporting fellow Aleksandra Wrona broke down the real history behind the holiday.