Musk posts unfounded conspiracy about Paul Pelosi attack

Elon Musk continues to cook up controversy as Twitter's new owner.

Musk tweets link to an unfounded conspiracy theory

Musk’s purchase of Twitter fueled concerns that the social media platform would no longer seek to…

‘I love this tradition’: What to know about the Day of the Dead

Marigolds decorate the streets as music blares from speakers. Adults and children alike dress as skeletons…

Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, immediately ousts top executives: AP sources

Musk had until Friday to complete his acquisition of the social media platform or face a…

Cuts to Social Security and Medicare detailed in viral image aren’t part of House GOP plan

A fake graphic shared on social media falsely claims House Republicans’ Commitment to America Plan includes…

Dallas attorney charged in $1 billion scheme involving ‘tax shelters’

“Our country functions best when every citizen pays his or her fair share. We will aggressively…

Elon Musk carries sink into Twitter HQ ahead of deadline to buy the company

Despite Musk’s splashy entry to Twitter headquarters on Wednesday, it wasn’t clear yet whether his purchase…

Ex-Precinct 2 captain given immunity, allowed to leave court without testifying against Barrientes Vela

SAN ANTONIO – In what can best be described as a massive blow to the prosecution…

Spike in ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria cases after Hurricane Ian not related to eating raw seafood

A viral post warns people to avoid eating raw sushi after Hurricane Ian. But the abnormal…

Possible stormy weather could target outdoor Halloween decorations

A fast-moving cold front is expected to collide with the remnants of Hurricane Roslyn over South…

How disinformation is threatening the midterm elections in Texas

David Triebs hangs a white flag with a semi-automatic rifle and the words “COME AND TAKE…

12 On Your Side: Student loan debt, social security benefits, new retail shop focuses on empowering women

Happy weekend, everybody! Aside from our glorious coffee-on-the-back-porch mornings we’ve had this week, there is plenty…

Meghan Markle Gets Called out as a Liar by Fellow ‘Deal or No Deal’ Briefcase Girls

The establishment media wants to make Meghan Markle something of a figurehead for feminism and the…

Dems Are Toast After Jim Clyburn’s Damaging Admission About Inflation

We’re now down in the final stretch of the midterms, and the top issue for Americans…

Elon Musk plans to lay off 75% of Twitter workforce, reports say

While job cuts have been expected regardless of the sale, the magnitude of Musk’s planned cuts…

No, you don’t have to activate or pay for the Social Security increase

SAN ANTONIO – Social Security payments are going up, and with that comes an increase in…

Both have deep Texas roots, but Sid Miller and Susan Hays offer stark contrast in fight for ag commissioner

The state's agriculture commissioner oversees a vast portfolio including farming and ranching, rural health care and…

Kamala Reveals the Thing That Makes Her ‘Most Excited’ About the Inflation Reduction Act

Ah, Kamala Harris. What would we do without her frequent words of wisdom? Today’s word is…

Civil rights attorney who represented George Floyd’s family will represent family of Erik Cantu

High-profile civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represented the family of Trayvon Martin and George Floyd,…

Video of First Lady at Eagles game manipulated to include audible boos, anti-Biden chants

A video of First Lady Jill Biden at an Eagles game was edited to include audible…

Latino groups target Spanish-language misinformation ahead of midterm elections

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas has joined a group of Latino organizations calling on social…

Waukesha Parade Murder Trial Devolves Into Even More of a Circus Act

Al Pacino has been in a few fake courtrooms, and he chews up scenery like no…

WATCH: Mike Lee Calls out Evan McMullin’s Jan. 6 Lies, Distinguishes Himself From Trump

As Democrat candidates turn themselves into pretzels desperately trying to distance themselves from Joe Biden and…

John Fetterman’s Campaign Gets a Little Weirder

To this point, John Fetterman has run one of the weirdest, most immature campaigns I’ve ever…

New Top Poll Ranks Net Favorability of Major Politicians, Raises Serious Questions About 2024

With less than 30 days remaining until the 2022 midterms, the 2024 presidential election looms ever…

Worry grows for Iran athlete who competed without her hijab

Farsi-language media outside of Iran warned she may have been forced to leave early by Iranian…

Putin’s War, Week 33. Mobilization Muddle, a New Era in Air-to-Air Combat Begins, and Another Lull Before a Storm

As we contemplate Day 235 of Vladimir Putin’s triumphant prance towards Kiev, the ground war has…

Jake Tapper Spreads a Bunch of Nonsense About Kari Lake

CNN’s CEO Chris Licht has reportedly been trying to remake the network back into the news…

Ghislaine Maxwell Speaks, Feels ‘So Bad’ for Prince Andrew, Talks of Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Bill Clinton

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is speaking out from jail in an interview with the Daily…

Connecticut jury orders Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook families

The award is the largest the Texas conspiracy theorist has been ordered to pay as part…

Yes, the AT&T class action settlement is real

Some AT&T customers in California may be entitled to a payment from a class action settlement.…

Jury declines to recommend death sentence for Parkland school shooter

The jury foreman told a local news outlet that more than one juror voted for life…

Ohioans Will Decide in November on Non-Citizen Voting

Monday night’s Ohio Senate debate between Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Congressman Tim Ryan clearly showed…

OPINION: Yes, Columbus Day Is Alienating Latino Republicans

(The opinions expressed in op-eds are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the…

Impeachment-Level Evidence Surfaces on What Mayorkas Knew in Advance About CBP ‘Whipping’ Nontroversy

We reported extensively in September 2021 on the “Whipgate” nontroversy stirred up by The Usual Suspects…

Legendary Actress Angela Lansbury, Dead at 96

The world just got a little bit less… polished. Angela Lansbury was the Grand Dame of…

No, a U.S. B-2 stealth bomber did not land in Poland amid Ukraine-Russia war

A viral video clip actually shows a stealth bomber landing on a runway in the U.K.…

Some Things to Remember About Democrat Tim Ryan Before the Televised Debate Starts

Rep. Tim Ryan is a Democrat. He’s been running away from the label for months but…

How the debunked conspiracy film “2000 Mules” became Texas Republican orthodoxy

Watchdog groups fear the film will fuel chaos in the upcoming midterm elections and could be…

Russian analyst set to face trial on charges of lying to FBI

Igor Danchenko, who contributed to research about Donald Trump and Russia, goes on trial Tuesday for…

Change your Facebook password: Meta says up to 1 million accounts may be compromised

If you’re a Facebook user, you may want to change your password as soon as possible…

HIGHLIGHTS: Texas Longhorns shut out Oklahoma Sooners in Red River Showdown for 1st time since 1965

The game will air at 11 a.m. on WFAA. Follow gameday updates here. DALLAS — On…

12 On Your Side: Job hunting scams, gas prices rise & long-time costume shop closing

Happy weekend, everybody! Job Scams Job hunters, beware. You’re not the only one looking for an…

Sharon Osbourne Defends Kanye, Wants the Thousands She Gave Black Lives Matter Back

Former “The Talk” hostess and wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne is declaring herself to be a…

False calls about active school shooters are rising. Behind them is a strange pattern

When Emmi Conley first heard in September about a rash of hoax calls reporting active shooters…

False calls about active shooters at schools are up. Why?

When Emmi Conley first heard in September about a rash of hoax calls reporting active shooters…

Kanye Lights It Up in Remarkable Interview With Tucker on Trump, Being Pro-life, and ‘Liberal Nazis’

Kanye West went on Tucker Carlson on Thursday and he let loose, making it clear that…

Supreme Court to Hear Case of Man Who Got Four Days in Jail for Mocking a Police Department on Facebook

This sounds like something out of a movie about the FBI going after pro-life activists. Anthony…

Yes, Publishers Clearing House mails postcards with activation codes. Here’s what they look like

Publishers Clearing House occasionally sends out postcards to promote its sweepstakes. Here’s how you can tell…

Politifact Approaches Hall of Shame Territory With ‘Most Nonsensical Fact Check’ of J.D. Vance

We’ve extensively documented how supposed “man of the people” Rep. Tim Ryan, Ohio’s Democratic nominee for…

Musk offers to end legal fight, pay $44B to buy Twitter

Twitter now has options in the case and doesn’t necessarily have to accept a new offer…

Woman convicted of killing a woman to take her unborn baby

She was found guilty of the October 2020 murder of another 21-year-old woman and the daughter…

The Onion and the Supreme Court. Not a parody.

The satirical site has filed a Supreme Court brief in support of a man who was…

Dallas County Clerk’s Office provides forms for those who need to reclaim property from deed fraud

As WFAA has shown in its “Dirty Deeds” series, property fraud is easy to do and…

5 ways to spot a paid survey scam

Phony paid surveys are a common way for scammers to acquire personal information and steal people’s…

Biden Suggests Republicans Are on the Side of Evil

I don’t know how many times I have written some iteration of the theme that Joe…

‘He Has a DEATH WISH’: Trump Blasts McConnell in Controversial Message

Former President Donald Trump flashed his frustration with the Republican leadership on his Truth Social account…

NEW: Showing Party Unity, Arizona GOP Primary Runner-up Jim Lamon Endorses Blake Masters for Senate

Former Arizona Republican Senate candidate Jim Lamon stumped for Republican nominee Blake Masters in front of…

No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn’t tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane

Ocasio-Cortez said she never tweeted about electric cars during hurricanes in 2019. The viral claim has…

WATCH: Wild Video From the Surging Storm in Florida

We’ve been writing about Hurricane Ian bearing down on Florida and now we’re seeing some videos…

Kari Lake Drops Her First General Election Ad, Pushes Back Against All the ‘Lies’ Told about Her

Arizona Republican Kari Lake dropped her first major campaign ad Tuesday in her gubernatorial race, highlighting…

Mysteries, legal peril follow Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights from Texas

Asylum-seekers describe being deceived by a mysterious recruiter and a carefully crafted operation that had little…

How a zombie apocalypse is informing a new wave of Dem ads

Wide Angle Research, a nonprofit firm, has conducted extensive, cutting-edge research on voter behavior. And they're…

Democrats unveil spending bill to finance gov’t, aid Ukraine

Both chambers of Congress must approve legislation by the end of Friday, which is the end…

Not a Joke: Email Company Cancels the Babylon Bee

Over the weekend I received an email from my favorite online satire site, the always-hysterical Babylon…

Harlan rallies past Warren in overtime shootout; Sotomayor earns program’s first win; Judson’s Stanley scores six touchdowns in 60-50 win

It seems like every week of the high school football season has featured at least one…

CIA unveils model of al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri’s hideout

Intelligence officials used the model to brief President Joe Biden in the White House Situation Room…

RedState Weekly Briefing: Adam Carolla’s Not Sorry but Joe Biden Sure Is

Welcome to the RedState Weekly Briefing — where we take a quick look at the week’s…

Biologically-Male School Teacher With Enormous Prosthetic Breasts Causes Outrage

A biologically-male Canadian teacher who has taken to wearing enormous, gravity-defying fake prosthetic breasts in the…

Alabama halts execution of 1999 workplace shooter because they couldn’t find his veins

The decision to call off the execution was made about 30 minutes before the midnight deadline…

What’s in the House and Senate bills overhauling the Electoral Count Act?

The central idea behind House and Senate bills to reform a 19th century federal election law…

Chicken With NyQuil for Dinner? The FDA Serves up Warning on Dangerous TikTok Trend

Have you ever marinated your chicken with NyQuil? I’m hoping the answer is no. But apparently,…

Watch: ‘The View’s’ Sunny Hostin Gets Her Just Deserts in Incredibly Racist Segment

As I’ve said before, if one wanted to draw up an apt, disturbing portrait of what…

Sherri Papini sentenced to 18 months for 2016 kidnapping hoax

Federal prosecutors said Papini should be sentenced to eight months in prison for carefully faking her…

6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam

More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and…

Joe Biden Delivers a Mess of a 60 Minutes Interview, Leaves His Handlers Scrambling

Joe Biden appeared on 60 Minutes on Sunday evening, and it was an absolute disaster of…

Joe Biden Delivers an Acid Bath of a 60 Minutes Interview, Leaves His Handlers Scrambling

Joe Biden appeared on 60 Minutes on Sunday evening, and it was an absolute acid bath…

Astronauts Could 3D-Print Tools on Mars Made From Martian Dust, Says Exciting New Study

We could 3D-print tools on Mars made from the planet itself—and the exciting experiment could change…

REVEALED: Barack Obama and Joe Biden Have Thoughts on Pete Buttigieg

A new book has come out revealing that Barack Obama and Joe Biden weren’t exactly big…

WATCH: Sen. Mike Lee Lauds the Founders’ Intent to Rein in Big Gov’t on Constitution Day

Granted, there are many fake holidays out there, usually accompanied by a Google doodle or internet-wide…

‘SNL’ Hires Its First Nonbinary Cast Member

Comedy evolves, and so do television shows. Apropos of progress, Saturday Night Live has made quite…

Breaches of voting machine data raise worries for midterms

Security experts are concerned about rogue election workers possibly accessing election equipment to launch attacks from…

Fact-checking images of Queen Elizabeth II following her death

After Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, several images appeared on social media that were…

Mexico City’s bells ring for Independence Day, in a massive celebration

Bells rang through Mexico City Thursday night, recreating the 1810 call to arms famously known as…

No, Trump didn’t say he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on Truth Social

A screenshot claiming to show a Truth Social post from Donald Trump saying he was privately…

The USAF Closes Ranks With Defense Contractors to Prevent a Fighter Pilot’s Widow From Finding Out Why Her Husband Died

For USAF First Lieutenant David Schmitz, the Tuesday night flight from South Carolina’s Shaw AFB was…

Fetterman Finally Agrees to a Debate, But There’s a Catch

There’s some big news out of the Pennsylvania senate race: John Fetterman has finally agreed to…

Houston Heights High School: Active shooter hoax revealed through new audio

Houston Police are promising to track down whoever made the fake 911 call that led to…

Whistleblower tells Congress that China and India had agents working for Twitter

The whistleblower is Twitter’s former security chief, a respected cybersecurity expert who publicly said this year…

Ukraine Update. The Tempo Slows and Ukraine and Russia Plot What Happens Next

We’re now a little over a week into Ukraine’s offensive in Kharkiv and Kherson, the action…

Ukraine’s Offensive Continues, Russia Shows No Sign of Being Able to Stop It, Intriguing Rumors Abound

Saturday, I posted on the new Ukrainian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast that has liberated several hundred…

Ukraine’s Offensive Continues, Russia Shows No Sign of Being Able to Stop It, Intriguing Rumors Abound

Saturday, I posted on the new Ukrainian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast that has liberated several hundred…

Oz Slams Press for Pushing Fetterman’s Debate Lie

The Pennsylvania senate race continues to heat up as early voting draws near and the battle…

List of Trump Allies Who Had FBI Show up on Their Doorsteps or Got Subpoenas Includes a Big Name

We covered earlier the bombshell story that dozens of Trump allies reportedly were served with search…

Saturday Cartoon: ‘Worst Mayor Ever’ Candidate Lori Lightfoot Gets Smushed by the Hypocrisy Truck

Lori Lightfoot was aghast and even more bug-eyed than usual when the buses started arriving. Chicago…

Dem. Sen. Cortez Masto Makes a Disgusting Comment That May Hurt Her Senate Chances

One of the things that we’ve seen as an adjunct of the fury of the radical…

‘Smolletting,’ Race-Hoaxing And Media Enablers

Five years ago, almost to the day, 5 black cadets at the Air Force Academy Preparatory…

Kamala’s Remarks on Space Fail to Launch

We haven’t had a good Kamala Harris word salad in a little while. We did have…

Ex-Trump lawyer: Former client faces ‘very high’ chance of indictment

Donald Trump's onetime lawyer says the former president faces a "very high" chance of being indicted…

New Overdose Task Force created in Hays County following numerous fentanyl poisoning deaths

HAYS COUNTY, Texas – A fourth student from Hays Consolidated District has died due to fentanyl…

NRSC Money Crisis Leaves Top Republicans Feuding

Over the weekend, the New York Times dropped a major story on the money problems at…

Judge: Musk can use Twitter whistleblower but not delay case

Twitter has argued for weeks that Musk’s stated reasons for backing out of the $44 billion…

Hillary Clinton Hit With Reality Check After Telling Quite the 2016 Election Whopper During Interview

Twice-failed candidate for president Hillary Clinton is back in the news again because apparently, we haven’t…

Red wave crashing? GOP momentum slips as fall sprint begins

History suggests Republicans should do well in the midterms, but recent special elections are proving their…

Pulitzer Prize Dis-Honors: Dysfunctional Checkers, Fascist Whackos, and Offensive Comic Book Tacos

Our weekly recognition of less-than-meritorious excellence in journalism worthy of a skewed version of Pulitzer Prize…

Dan Rather Makes a Donkey’s Derriere out of Himself After Harwood Firing

Washed-up media activist Dan Rather has once again revealed why nobody takes him seriously. Shortly after…

Jan. 6 Panel Calls Gingrich to Testify, Says He Deliberately Incited Anger With ‘False Claims of Election Fraud’

In this episode of Nancy Pelosi’s Witch Hunt: The Never-Ending Persecution of Donald Trump… As delusional…

Jury finds Michelle Barrientes Vela guilty on 2 counts of tampering with records

SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County jury on Thursday found former Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes…

WATCH: SA TikTok star ‘Texas Bushman’ pranks KSAT crew, shares story behind viral videos

SAN ANTONIO – NOTE: This video first aired on KSAT News Now, our daily streaming show.…

House GOP Puts Zuckerberg On Notice, Probes FBI’s Role in Burying Hunter Biden Laptop Story

On Thursday, more than 30 Republicans signed a letter seeking communications between Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta Platforms…

Jury deliberating fate of Barrientes Vela in felony tampering case

SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County jury began deliberations Thursday afternoon in the felony tampering with…

No, a new Instagram update does not change how precise your location appears to other people

Posts on social media are falsely claiming a change to many phones’ settings made it easier…

Yale Spends $1,000,000 to Fight the White Supremacy of Video Game Hair

At Yale, they’re tackling the tough issues. And that includes the potential racism of fake hair.…

Border Chief Places Blame for Migrant Crisis Squarely at the Feet of Joe Biden

Chief of the US Border Patrol Raul Ortiz placed the blame for the current illegal immigration…

New ‘rainbow fentanyl’ trend terrifying for parents, schools

SAN ANTONIO – At first glance, the pills look like candy. However, inside is a substance…

RNC Uses One Video to Demolish Joe Biden’s Claim that Republicans Aren’t on the Side of Law Enforcement

President Joe Biden gave a little speech in front of an enthusiastic crowd of Democrats. The…

Say It Ain’t So, Chuck! ‘Meet the Press’ Host on Chopping Block as NBC Execs Fret About Show’s Miserable Ratings

My how the once mighty fall. Only in this case, the “once mighty” was never mighty…

Musk cites whistleblower as new reason to exit $44B Twitter deal

The billionaire has spent months alleging that Twitter undercounted its fake and spam accounts. SAN FRANCISCO…

Yes, the On Point Global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission is real

Did you get a postcard saying you could get a refund thanks to a Federal Trade…

FBI Only Makes Itself Look Worse When It Defends Itself Against Mark Zuckerberg’s Hunter Laptop Claims

The FBI is in the midst of some damage control after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed…