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Snopes Debunker

Project 2025 Proposes Military Draft for All Public High Schoolers?

According to a rumor currently circulating on social media, Project 2025, a conservative coalition's proposal for a future U.S. Republican presidency, calls for instituting a military draft targeting public school seniors and requiring them to serve in the armed forces for a minimum of two years.

Project 2025 remains not only the subject of partisan controversy, but also of constant online rumor-mongering. Is the military draft proposal real? Snopes reporter Aleksandra Wrona investigated.

CNN Expresses Regret for Airing Doctored Photo of Trump with Laura Loomer

At least three CNN anchors broadcast a statement of regret for airing the photo, saying, "This image had been digitally altered by a third party."

Unpacking Claims Mortgage Rates, Savings, Wages Were Worse Under Harris Than Trump

A popular meme falters by, among other reasons, comparing apples to oranges.

JD Vance Said 'Car Seat Rules' Are Causing Americans To Have Fewer Kids?

A popular video showed the 2024 Republican vice-presidential candidate making the remark. We’ve provided some context.

Are Israelis Offering 'Boat Tours' To Watch Gaza Get Bombed?

The context behind a troubling scene in the Turkish documentary "Holy Redemption."

Staff Pick

Is Justin Trudeau Fidel Castro's Son?

Claims that Fidel Castro and Margaret Trudeau had an affair that produced the current Canadian prime minister are implausible.