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TrueAlisa Kasmer, who is White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's cousin, disowned Miller and said he has "become the face of evil" in a post shared on social media.SnopesOct 8, 2025TrueJane Goodall, famed conservationist and chimpanzee researcher, said in a posthumously released interview that she’d like to put Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Benjamin Netanyahu “on one of Musk's spaceships and send them all off to the planet he's sure he's going to discover.”SnopesOct 8, 2025FalseIn 2025, professional golfer Tiger Woods sued former Fox News host and current U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for $50 million after Hegseth attacked Woods in an on-air interview.SnopesOct 8, 2025FalseAerosmith lead vocalist Steven Tyler blasted what he labeled as the "woke agenda," refusing to wear a rainbow-themed patch in support of the LGBTQ+ community.SnopesOct 8, 2025FalseRetailer Claire's closed a location citing "domestic economic terrorism" by "radical left agitators."SnopesOct 7, 2025False“Portland is burning to the ground.”Said by Donald TrumpPolitiFactOct 7, 2025FalseCountry music icon Willie Nelson memorialized slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a song titled "Let's Make Heaven Crowded."SnopesOct 7, 2025FalseVideos authentically depict an audio recording of U.S. President Donald Trump describing rapper Bad Bunny as originating from "the Mexican city of Puerto Rico."SnopesOct 7, 2025FalseIn October 2025, after the NFL announced rapper Bad Bunny would perform for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, Coca-Cola announced it would no longer sponsor the football event.SnopesOct 7, 2025FalseTwo videos posted online in fall 2025 showed authentic TV news reports about U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George issuing a statement on live television declaring President Donald Trump a direct threat to national security and calling for him to be immediately removed from office.SnopesOct 6, 2025FalseSocial Security checks have officially been renamed "Federal Benefit Payments."SnopesOct 6, 2025TrueUnplugging appliances and electronics when not in use saves electricity.SnopesOct 6, 2025TrueAudio circulating in September 2025 was from a real 911 call in North Carolina, in which the caller was heard shouting: "That's not human."SnopesOct 6, 2025FalseImages authentically showed a Chihuahua that joined a pack of wolves near Ely, Minnesota.SnopesOct 5, 2025FalseIn 2025, candy brand Reese’s offered "special promotions to sell off seasonal merchandise," giving consumers the opportunity to complete a survey, pay for shipping and receive a large box of candy.SnopesOct 4, 2025TrueDepartment of Homeland Security adviser Corey Lewandowski said Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be at Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, adding: "There is nowhere you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally. Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else."SnopesOct 4, 2025TrueConstruction of U.S. President Donald Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom expansion is continuing as planned despite the government shutdown that began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.SnopesOct 4, 2025FalseA video authentically shows a U.S. general telling National Guard troops that President Donald Trump's administration deployed them to Portland, Oregon, to distract from alleged files concerning deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.SnopesOct 4, 2025MixedIn late September 2025, the coffee brand Maxwell House renamed itself "Maxwell Apartment."SnopesOct 4, 2025FalseProfessional golfer Rory McIlroy donated his entire $10.9 million bonus from the 2025 Ryder Cup and sponsorship earnings to to fund 150 units and 300 beds for homeless people in Northern Ireland.SnopesOct 4, 2025FalseDemocrats forced a U.S. government shutdown because they want to fund free health care for people without legal immigration status in the United States.SnopesOct 4, 2025FalseA video authentically showed golfer Rory McIlroy saying he would "never participate in tournaments held in the United States again" after receiving abuse from fans at the 2025 Ryder Cup, held in in Farmingdale, New York.SnopesOct 3, 2025FalseGrammy-winning singer Taylor Swift joined country music icon Willie Nelson for a surprise live performance in September 2025.SnopesOct 3, 2025FalseSinger-songwriter Stevie Nicks organized a rock tour in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.SnopesOct 3, 2025