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Top Headlines: Alleged TSA phone checks & Vance neighbors quote

Top Headlines: Alleged TSA phone checks & Vance neighbors quote

Your Monday roundup of the most popular rumors over the past week

December 15, 2025

MONDAY EDITION

Your Roundup of Top Rumors

From claims the TSA is checking passengers' phones for five apps to a rumor Vance said it is “reasonable to not want neighbors who speak another language,” these headlines generated the most buzz over the past week.

A large amount of people are seen standing in a room. Some people are standing in lines with suitcases.

Is TSA checking passengers' phones for 5 apps? Here's what we know

In one popular YouTube video, an alleged flight attendant named Sophia warned passengers about TSA conducting "electronic device examinations."

161,804 views

A white woman is pictured in the center of an image. Two white men wearing dark suits are shown on either side of her. Above, the image is edited to look like a film reel.

Breaking down claim Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed Epstein had 'secret tapes' of Trump, Clinton

The rumor touched on long-running speculation about Epstein's powerful connections and alleged use of hidden cameras in his properties.

155,391 views

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A white man appears to argue with someone in a dimly lit place. The other person rests their head on their chin. Several glasses can be seen in front of them.

Does an image show JD Vance arguing with his wife, Usha, in a restaurant?

Vance appeared to joke when replying to a user sharing the rumored image: "I always wear an undershirt in public to fight with my wife."

151,079 views

A white man wearing a dark blue suit smirks while looking to the left.

Reporter told Trump 'I ask questions, not permission'?

Widely shared posts claimed a CNBC reporter snapped back at Trump, saying, "Sir, you are the president, not God."

136,068 views

A white man speks while wearing a dark suit. He is standing in front of several red, white and blue flags. The flags have red and white stripes, and a blue square with white stars in one corner.

Did Vance say it's 'reasonable to not want neighbors who speak another language'?

Vance called the quote "made up," but added, "You need a common language, and in America, that language is English."

101,726 views