Sean Hannity

"It is the longest such shutdown of a government agency in U.S. history."

The claim is misleading because it describes this as 'the longest shutdown of a government agency' when sources consistently characterize it as a 'partial shutdown' affecting only DHS while the rest of the federal government remains funded. Previous shutdowns have affected the entire federal government or larger portions of it. While the 44-45 day DHS funding lapse may be the longest for a single agency in isolation, the framing omits the critical context that this is a partial, agency-specific shutdown rather than a full government shutdown. · high confidence

"As a result, President Trump issued a 10-day pause to postpone plan strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure."

President Trump did issue a pause on planned strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, but the duration was not 10 days as claimed. Multiple credible sources report the initial pause was for 5 days, not 10. One source mentions Trump later extended the pause, but the claim's specific assertion of a '10-day pause' is not supported by the evidence provided. · high confidence

"According to Chicago police, Sheridan was with friends along Lake Michigan shoreline just off campus around 1 a.m. March 19th when they were suddenly confronted by a man in a mask who opened fire, killing the college student."

The claim contains a factual error regarding the victim's name. Multiple credible sources confirm that an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman was shot and killed while walking with friends near the Lake Shore campus early Thursday morning on March 19th by a masked assailant. However, all sources consistently identify the victim as 'Sheridan Gorman,' not 'Sheridan Gordon' as stated in the claim. The core facts about the incident are accurate, but the misspelling of the victim's surname is a significant error. · high confidence

"according to the Department of Homeland Security, is an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela."

The claim contains factual elements but includes a significant error. Multiple sources confirm that a Venezuelan undocumented immigrant was charged with murder in connection with this case. However, the victim's name is consistently reported as 'Sheridan Gorman' (or 'Gorman'), not 'Sheridan Gordon' as stated in the claim. The suspect is identified as Jose Medina-Medina. The age of 25 for the suspect cannot be verified from the provided sources. · medium confidence

"They voted for a Democrat socialist."

The claim conflates multiple elements inaccurately. Sources confirm that New York City voters elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor, and Eric Adams dropped out of the race. However, Andrew Cuomo was not the incumbent and did not lose a recent election—he is a former governor who surged in polling after Adams dropped out but the sources do not indicate he won or lost a mayoral race. The claim correctly identifies the election of a democratic socialist but mischaracterizes Cuomo's role and the electoral timeline. · medium confidence

"A recent article by Reuters says Banksy's real name is Robin Gunningham"

The claim contains accurate elements but presents speculation as established fact. Multiple sources confirm that Robin Gunningham was indeed first identified as a potential Banksy candidate by the Mail on Sunday (not Daily Mail) in 2008, and he is described as being from Bristol and in his early 50s. However, sources indicate this remains an unconfirmed theory rather than a definitively proven identity. Banksy's former manager called the Gunningham lead 'a straight dead end,' and the artist's authentication company has not confirmed the identity. The claim omits this crucial context about the speculative nature of the identification. · medium confidence

"The Department of Transportation seems to be making Saturday pothole blitz a regular thing at the moment, filling up at least 15,000 potholes over the past three weekends."

The claim about 80,000 potholes filled since the beginning of the year is supported by sources. However, the claim about 15,000 potholes over the past three weekends is misleading. Source [1] states that one weekend blitz repaired more than 8,000 potholes, and source [5] indicates over 20,000 were filled in the last two weeks (not three weekends specifically). The sources do not provide a clear total for exactly three consecutive weekends that would support the 15,000 figure. · high confidence

"This is about the Republican Party in New York State, in New York City, that's saying they want their money back."

The provided search results contain no information about Curtis Sliwa 'destroying' a 30-year legacy or Republicans demanding money back from him. The results show Sliwa as a Republican mayoral candidate and Guardian Angels founder, with some articles discussing his campaign and political positions, but none address financial disputes or party dissatisfaction regarding returned funds. Without credible sources reporting on these specific allegations, the claim cannot be verified. · high confidence

"Because we all know he's dead broke, dead broke."

The search results do not provide direct information about Curtis Sliwa's current financial status. While one source mentions he allegedly failed to pay campaign workers after a mayoral bid, and another references a claim that he was offered $10 million to drop out of a race, neither confirms nor denies whether he is personally 'financially broke.' The absence of financial disclosures, bankruptcy filings, or credible reporting on his net worth means the claim cannot be verified from these sources. · medium confidence

"Mayor Zoram Mamdani says starting next fall, the David Dinkins building in lower Manhattan will have seats for 40 children as young as six weeks old for free childcare."

The search results confirm that NYC is launching free childcare programs, including a 2-K program for 2-year-olds and a pilot program for municipal employees at the Dinkins Municipal building. However, none of the provided sources specifically verify the claim's details about 40 seats for children as young as six weeks old, or the exact hours of 8am-6pm year-round. The sources mention a $10 million renovation at the Dinkins building and a municipal employee pilot program, but lack the specific operational details stated in the claim. · medium confidence

"The Pentagon reportedly asking for $200 billion in additional funds"

Multiple credible sources confirm that the Pentagon requested $200 billion in additional funds. The New York Times, Military.com, and other outlets report this request was made, primarily for military operations related to Iran. While the request had not yet been formally submitted to Congress at the time of reporting, the fact of the Pentagon's request is consistently documented across independent sources. · high confidence

"Booker did run for president in 2020, but dropped out of the Democratic primary."

Multiple credible news sources confirm that Senator Cory Booker ran for president in 2020 and dropped out of the Democratic primary in January 2020. NPR, Al Jazeera, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Politico all reported his exit from the race, citing fundraising difficulties and low polling numbers as contributing factors. · high confidence

"In 2018, Banksy's girl with balloon sold for over $1 million."

Multiple credible sources confirm that Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' sold for $1.4 million (£1.04 million) at a Sotheby's auction in October 2018. This amount exceeds $1 million, making the claim accurate. The sale is particularly notable because the artwork famously self-destructed immediately after the hammer fell. · high confidence