The intertwining relationship between the United States and Israel, a bond forged in the latter half of the 20th Century, continues to occupy a significant place in contemporary global politics. Often viewed as an incredibly complex bond to untangle,
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PolitiFact→ TikTok posts – Hamas training in U.S. ‘hidden in plain sight’? No, Alabama compound is not Hamas-operated
Video of an Alabama compound shows “Hamas is here and training hidden in plain sight.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Don’t fall for this scam: the U.S. isn’t giving everyone $6,400
"The U.S. is sending everyone a free $6,400 right now.”
Logically→ Video of U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explaining meaning of ‘ceasefire’ is altered
The Dispatch→ Has the U.S. Ever Asked for Land After Winning a War?
Contrary to claims by Kevin McCarthy, yes.
PolitiFact→ Kevin McCarthy – Kevin McCarthy’s Pants on Fire claim that U.S. never asked for land after wars
“In every single war that America has fought, we have never asked for land afterwards, except for enough to bury the Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for that freedom we went in for.”
Logically→ Old clips of military exercises shared as U.S. sending troops to Israel
Logically→ 2005 image of U.S. general in Iraq falsely linked to Israel-Gaza conflict
FactCheck.org→ No Evidence of Link Between U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Increase and COVID-19 Vaccines
SciCheck Digest A recent federal report shows a 3% increase in the U.S. infant mortality rate between 2021 and 2022, which is the first statistically significant rise in 20 years. The cause of the uptick is unknown, but there’s no evidence th
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – The U.S. government isn’t giving Americans $2,000 monthly checks
“Any American who needs $2,000 a month can get it now” thanks to a new government program.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The U.S. Government Is NOT Planning To Draft Women
Is the U.S. government planning to order young women to enlist in the military? No, that's not true: At the time of writing, November 17, 2023, there is no plan afoot to draft women, a Defense Department spokesperson told Lead Stories. Th
Logically→ 2013 footage of U.S. Marines shared as U.S. troops deployed in Gaza
The Dispatch→ U.S. Oversight of Ukraine Aid, Explained
Where does it come from and where does it go?
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden – Fact-checking Joe Biden on U.S. disaster costs
“Last year alone, natural disasters in America caused $178 billion in damages.”
Health Feedback→ No evidence COVID-19 vaccines caused rise in U.S. infant mortality for 2022 reported by the CDC, contrary to implication in Facebook meme
REVIEW Introduction The safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and their unborn children has been a recurring subject of misinformation, as Health Feedback documented. In a recent illustration of this, a post circulated on social media in No
Washington Post→ No, Iran didn’t deliberately avoid hitting a U.S. base, as Trump claims
The former president tells a jumbled tale of relations with Iran, getting many details and facts wrong.
PolitiFact→ Marianne Williamson – Marianne Williamson correct that U.S. is world’s biggest arms exporter
“We sell arms to 60% of the world's autocrats. We are the world's largest arms exporters."
AllSides→ Trump’s False Claim That U.S. Military Moving to Electric Tanks
https://www.factcheck.org/2023/11/trumps-false-claim-that-u-s-military-moving-to-electric-tanks/ Former
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s False Claim That U.S. Military Moving to Electric Tanks
Former President Donald Trump has a new talking point in his rally speeches, claiming that the Biden administration is moving the military to all-electric-powered tanks. For Trump, the attack line is a trifecta: He’s making President Joe Biden seem
AllSides→ Fact-checking Chris Christie on U.S. security obligations toward Ukraine
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2023/nov/09/chris-christie/fact-checking-chris-christie-on-us-security-obliga/
PolitiFact→ Chris Christie – Fact-checking Chris Christie on U.S. security obligations toward Ukraine
“In 1992, this country made a promise to Ukraine. We said if you return nuclear missiles that were part of the old Soviet Union to Russia, and they invade you, we will protect you.”
Logically→ Photo does not show U.S. soldiers praying before being deployed to Israel
PolitiFact→ United Facts of America: How Russian falsehoods spread to U.S. through faux local news
Websites posing as local news outlets may just be copy-and-paste sites pushing Russian propaganda. An expert describes how to detect linkages among these dubious pages.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – It’s getting hot in here: the U.S. is warmer now than it was in 1936
1936 in the United States was “much hotter than 2023.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson is the 56th speaker of the House
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson is the 45th speaker of the House.
The Dispatch→ Map of Iran Surrounded by U.S. Military Bases Is Riddled With Inaccuracies
Elon Musk shared the image on Twitter.
Logically→ 2022 video from Romania shared as U.S. soldiers arriving in Israel amid war with Hamas
Logically→ 2017 video misrepresented as recent attack by Houthis on U.S. Navy destroyer
Logically→ Old images of explosions from different locations passed off as recent U.S. airstrikes in Syria
The Dispatch→ Viral Video Claims to Show U.S. Marines Landing in Israel
The soldiers are from the Army and they are arriving in Romania.
Logically→ Old images passed off as recent attacks on U.S. military bases in Syria
Logically→ Photo doesn’t show U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar at an Al Qaeda training camp
Health Feedback→ Marty Makary relies on misleading and unsubstantiated claims to accuse U.S. government of spreading misinformation
REVIEW In October 2023, a video in which surgeon Marty Makary accused the U.S. government of being the “Greatest perpetrator of misinformation during the pandemic” circulated on Facebook. This video showed an excerpt of a Roundtable “Examining
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Video isn’t proof that United Nations is ‘setting up’ in U.S.
A video proves that the United Nations is “setting up shop in U.S. states.”
PolitiFact→ Can the U.S. keep aid to Gaza out of Hamas’ hands?
The Biden administration announced at least $100 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, with critics warning it could end up in Hamas’ control. Experts say it’s possible, but not easy, to distribute humanitarian relief in Gaza without helping Hamas.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Joe Biden Sunbathing On Beach During Gaza And U.S. House Crises In October 2023 — It’s An Old Picture
Does a photo on social media show President Joe Biden sunbathing on a beach during the Hamas-Israel conflict and House speaker crisis in October 2023? No, that's not true: The picture shows the president and first lady Jill Biden at Rehob
PolitiFact→ Never Back Down PAC – No, Nikki Haley didn't say she wants the U.S. to take in Gaza refugees, as DeSantis PAC claims
“Nikki Haley argues in support of bringing Gaza refugees to America.”
Logically→ The Wall Street Journal did not report a U.S.-made MK-84 was dropped on the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza
AllSides→ Stefanik’s Distorted U.S. Energy Production Claim
https://www.factcheck.org/2023/10/stefaniks-distorted-u-s-energy-production-claim/ In her speech nomina
PolitiFact→ U.S. aid to Israel: What to know
President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress for funding for Israel after Hamas’ attack Oct. 7. Israel currently receives $3 billion to $4 billion a year in U.S. aid.