After the U.S. Department of Justice released millions of documents related to the case of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Jan. 30, 2026, rumors about the emails included in the so-called "Epstein Library" multiplied. The emails revealed details about Epstein's purported ties to powerful people, including President Donald Trump, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Harry Potter author JK Rowling. This, in turn, fueled speculation that the disgraced financier was at the heart of a massive conspiracy. As the public, journalists and authorities around the world examined the cache of documents, Snopes shed light on several claims, true and false:

A key inflation gauge accelerated in December to the fastest pace in nearly a year, showing how prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer — and faster than the Federal Reserve's target of 2% a year. Prices rose 0.4% in December from the previous month, up from 0.2% in November, the Commerce Department said Friday in a report that was delayed by the six-week government shutdown last fall. The monthly increase was the highest since last February. Compared with a year ago, inflation rose 2.9% in December, up from 2.8% in November. That is the largest yearly increase since March 2024.

CLAIM: A YouTube video authentically shows conservative columnist George Will reporting that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked out of the White House after U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a North American economic crisis. RATING: FAKE In February 2026, a rumor circulated online that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "walked out" of the White House after U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly triggered a North American economic crisis. The allegation spread largely through a YouTube video (archived) titled "1 Minute Ago: Carney Walks Out Did Trump Just Trigger a North American Economic Crisis | George Will." The clip presented itself as a breaking news report and implied viewers were hearing authentic commentary from conservative columnist George Will.

A newly created advisory group from President Donald Trump is stepping into discussions about Gaza's future, as international officials warn the cost of rebuilding the war-torn territory could reach tens of billions of dollars, and humanitarian needs remain urgent. The president's "Board of Peace" met in Washington on Thursday to discuss reconstruction efforts in Gaza. President Trump pledged $10 billion from the U.S. and members of the Board of Peace reportedly pledged $7 billion, according to NBC News.

Presidential polling from Gallup is coming to an end after nearly nine decades, in a major shift in how one of the country's most well-known survey firms measures public opinion. For years, Gallup has been considered the gold standard for tracking how Americans feel about the president. While the organization says it will pivot toward issue-based polling instead of presidential job approval, other firms are continuing to track the numbers — offering a detailed look at how President Donald Trump is performing across the country.

Studies show hardly any non-citizens successfully vote in state and national elections. Byron Donalds, a Republican running for Florida governor, said on a Feb. 9 podcast that requiring proof of citizenship for newly-registered voters would cause problems for blue states, suggesting Democrats rely on illegal voting to win elections. However, studies have proven the number of non-citizens who do cast votes doesn't impact election outcomes –– let alone make a ripple.AllSides highlights content from Gigafact, a network of newsrooms that respond to online claims. View the full fact brief on Suncoast Searchlight.

Candidates for Congress are not required to live within the congressional district they seek to represent. The U.S. Constitution only requires candidates for congressional office to live in the state where they run for office, although there is no minimum required length of residency. States cannot enact additional, district-specific residency requirements for congressional candidates, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in a landmark 1995 election case.  AllSides highlights content from Gigafact, a network of newsrooms that respond to online claims. View the full fact brief on The Nevada Independent.

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