Sean Hannity

"airport travel has been totally upended by this ongoing DHS shutdown."

The claim contains several inaccuracies. While it's true that TSA workers are unpaid due to a DHS funding shutdown and some have quit, the shutdown is described as being in its 41st day, not 'close to six months.' The claim about '400 people having already quit' is not directly supported by the provided sources, which mention resignations but not that specific number. The core issue of unpaid workers and travel disruption is accurate, but the timeframe and specific resignation figure are exaggerated or unverified. · medium confidence

"The US and Iran reportedly working with mediators in the Middle East to try and end the war."

The claim contains accurate elements but presents an overly optimistic picture. While sources confirm the U.S. sent a message to Iran via mediators and President Trump extended the Strait of Hormuz deadline to April 6, multiple reports describe both sides hardening their positions and being at an impasse, not that talks are 'going well.' The Guardian specifically notes Iran denies 'begging to make a deal' and continues retaliatory strikes, contradicting the claim's positive characterization of negotiations. · high confidence

"The No Kings protest this weekend against President Trump. They're gonna see millions hitting the streets yet again across the country, the third such national demonstration."

The claim correctly states that a 'No Kings' protest is planned for this weekend with millions expected to participate, which is supported by multiple sources. However, it incorrectly states this is the first protest since the controversy with federal agents in Minneapolis and the start of the war in Iran. The provided sources do not mention any Minneapolis controversy, and the war in Iran is presented as ongoing, not a recent starting point that would mark a 'first since' event for these protests. · medium confidence

"18-year-old freshman murdered, probably a gang initiation"

The claim correctly states that Sheridan Gorman was an 18-year-old freshman from Yorktown Heights who was murdered. However, the claim that she was 'probably in a gang initiation' and 'shot in the back of her head' is not supported by the provided sources. The search results confirm she was shot and killed near her Chicago campus, but none mention gang initiation or the specific location of her gunshot wound. · high confidence

"And in 2025, sales of vinyl records reached $1 billion for the first time since 1983."

The claim that vinyl record sales reached $1 billion in 2025 for the first time since 1983 is supported by multiple sources. However, the claim about Sabrina Carpenter's vinyl sales is not verified by any provided source—only Taylor Swift's 1.6 million vinyl sales for 'The Life of a Showgirl' is mentioned. Additionally, while vinyl led physical formats in revenue, the sources do not explicitly confirm it outsold CDs in units, only in revenue. · medium confidence

"Republicans in the House are calling out their colleagues in the upper chamber for passing a funding deal for DHS that does not include ICE."

The claim contains several inaccuracies. While it's true that House Republicans are criticizing a Senate-passed DHS funding deal and that TSA agents have been working without pay, the Senate bill does include ICE funding according to NPR's reporting. Additionally, the claim that Republicans are blocking funding is contradicted by sources showing Senate Republicans blocked Democratic bills, but the Senate ultimately passed a compromise bill. The Washington Post confirms the Senate passed a DHS funding bill that now faces House opposition. · medium confidence

"Mayor Zoran Mamdani is working with the Department of Transportation to try and improve the city's bus network to get fans around the Big Apple during the tournament."

The claim contains a mixture of accurate and inaccurate elements. Mayor Zohran Mamdani (not 'Zoran') is indeed proposing free bus service during the World Cup tournament, as reported by multiple sources. However, the claim incorrectly states he is 'working with the Department of Transportation' on this specific proposal—the sources describe it as his own proposal or pitch, not an active collaboration. Additionally, the personal anecdote about him attending the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is not addressed in any provided source and cannot be verified. · high confidence

"And Chuck Schumer has the audacity in this moment to keep the government shut down because he doesn't want our immigration laws enforced."

The claim contains two distinct assertions. First, regarding Schumer keeping the government shut down to avoid immigration enforcement: The search results describe a 2026 DHS shutdown where the Senate (led by Republican John Thune, not Schumer) passed a bill funding most DHS agencies except immigration enforcement. This suggests immigration enforcement funding was contentious, but Schumer is not identified as the leader causing the shutdown. Second, regarding Schumer being in office over 50 years: While Schumer was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 1975 (which would be over 50 years ago from 2026), the search results do not mention his tenure length, so this part is unverified by the provided sources. · medium confidence

"what I wanna bring to your attention is it's the same district that AOC went through."

The search results provide information about Sheridan Gorman's background (Yorktown Heights, New York) and her status as a Loyola University Chicago student, but no source mentions Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's education or any connection between their school districts. Without evidence about AOC's schooling or confirmation they attended the same district, the claim cannot be verified. · low confidence

"New York takes 56% longer to build housing and infrastructure than peer states."

The claim that New York takes 56% longer to build housing and infrastructure than peer states appears to originate from a LinkedIn post, which is not a credible primary source. While other sources confirm that housing construction in New York is slower than in other states, none provide the specific 56% comparative metric or verify it against peer states. The available evidence is insufficient to confirm the precise numerical claim. · low confidence

"The owner of the Red Apple Audio Networks, John Katsimatidis, appeared on Fox Business dishing on the private meeting that he had this week with Mamdani."

The claim contains multiple specific factual assertions about John Catsimatidis and Mayor Adams, but the provided search results only confirm that John Catsimatidis is the owner of Red Apple Media and had a meeting with Mayor Adams. The search results do not contain information about Mayor Adams' age, education, property tax policies, credit rating focus, or Catsimatidis' 2013 mayoral run and World's Fair interest. Without sources to verify these specific details, the claim cannot be properly evaluated. · high confidence

"we know this spending package that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security has moved to the House, the Senate approving that funding legislation. It does not include money for ICE or part of customs and border protection."

The claim that the Senate approved funding legislation for most of DHS while excluding money for ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection is directly supported by multiple credible sources. Sources confirm the Senate passed such a package in a rare overnight session, with funding withheld specifically from immigration enforcement agencies. The claim about conservative Republicans opposing the package and Rep. Chip Roy's criticism aligns with the political context described, though the exact quote from Roy isn't directly verified in these snippets. · high confidence

"several Jeffrey Epstein survivors looking to sue the Department of Justice and Google over the release of their personal info"

Multiple credible news sources confirm that a group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Justice and Google in March 2026, alleging the wrongful disclosure of their personal information in released documents. The lawsuit specifically claims the DOJ prioritized disclosure over privacy protection, though the exact number of survivors affected (approximately 100) is not explicitly verified in the provided snippets. The core claim about the lawsuit's existence and targets is directly supported. · high confidence

"That's true. Absolutely, that massive landmark decision out of Los Angeles. And don't forget the one in New Mexico, too, where a jury sided with the plaintiff on social media addiction."

The claim is accurate. A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google (YouTube) negligent in a social media addiction case, siding with plaintiff Kaley (KGM). Separately, a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million for failing to protect children from predators on its platforms. Both verdicts occurred in close succession, as reported by multiple credible news sources. · high confidence

"Richard Williams, that 83-year-old, 83 years old, US veteran, Air Force veteran, and grandfather. And he tragically died from his injuries after a four-time deported Honduras illegal loser with 15 prior arrests decided to shove him and another individual onto the New York City subway tracks."

The claim is supported by multiple credible news sources. Richard Williams, an 83-year-old US Air Force veteran and grandfather, died from injuries after being shoved onto NYC subway tracks. The sources also confirm that another man, a 30-year-old, was shoved onto the tracks moments before and survived. · high confidence

"So this, just in that horrible, preventable death of Sheridan Gorman, one minute and 19 seconds for ABC, two minutes and one second for CBS, NBC, 23 seconds."

The claim that ABC gave 1 minute 19 seconds, CBS gave 2 minutes 1 second, and NBC gave 23 seconds of coverage to Sheridan Gorman's death is directly supported by the search results. Two separate sources—a tweet from Lance Gooden and a Facebook video from Florida Voice News—report these exact timing figures. While these sources have a clear editorial perspective, they provide specific numerical data that matches the claim precisely. · high confidence

"a Chinese national arrested while allegedly trying to smuggle over 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage at Nairobi's main airport."

Multiple credible news sources confirm that Chinese national Zhang Kequn was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with over 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage. The BBC, Reuters, and Barron's all report the same basic facts about the arrest and smuggling attempt. The claim accurately reflects the reported details of the case. · high confidence

"through its Homeless Veteran Program, more than 17,000 veterans have been helped nationwide."

The claim is directly supported by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's own materials, which state their Homeless Veteran Program has provided housing assistance to over 17,500 veterans and their families. This figure exceeds the claimed 'more than 17,000 veterans.' The information is consistent across multiple official foundation sources and is also reported by Fox News. · high confidence

"An 18 year old girl from my district, Sheridan Gorman, brutally murdered in Chicago at Loyola University, Chicago."

The claim is accurate. Multiple credible news sources confirm that Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman, was fatally shot in Chicago on March 19, 2026. The sources describe the incident as a murder, with one suspect charged. While the claim mentions she was from Mike Lawler's district, the provided sources do not explicitly verify her specific congressional district, but they do confirm she was from New York and her remains were returned there. · high confidence

"And then an 83 year old Air Force veteran pushed in front of an oncoming subway car, killed by an illegal immigrant."

The claim is directly supported by multiple sources. An 83-year-old Air Force veteran was pushed onto subway tracks in New York City and died from his injuries. The alleged attacker, Bairon Posada-Hernandez, is identified as an undocumented immigrant from Honduras who has been charged with murder. · high confidence