Theresa May's Conservative party, weakened in the British Parliament, now faces negotiations over exiting from the European Union.
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Snopes→ GOP-Run House Votes to Roll Back Post-2008 Financial Rules
The Dodd-Frank Act was put in place by former United States President Barack Obama after the 2008 economic crisis.
Snopes→ Comey to Congress: President Trump Told Him ‘I Need Loyalty’
The prepared remarks were released the day before 8 June 2017 appearance on Capitol Hill.
Snopes→ Trump to Nominate Ex-Justice Department Official to Lead FBI
Christopher Wray also served as New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's personal lawyer during an investigation into lane closings on the George Washington Bridge.
Snopes→ Qatar Points to ‘Fake News’ Amid Diplomatic Crisis
The FBI reportedly sent investigators to Doha, but the crisis between the Gulf states has been brewing for some time.
Snopes→ Fear of Deportation Drives People Off Food Stamps in US
A crackdown on illegal immigration under President Donald Trump has driven some poor people to take a drastic step: opt out of federal food assistance.
Snopes→ ‘Young Turks’ Correspondent Says Rep. Maxine Waters ‘Shoved’ Him
Michael Tracey called Waters' behavior "intemperate and unprofessional" after she walked away from him during an interview.
Snopes→ London’s Mayor Said There’s “No Reason to be Alarmed” by a Terrorist Attack?
A tweet by President Trump offered Mayor Sadiq Khan's remarks out of context and did not convey their specific meaning.
Snopes→ FEMA and NOAA Face Hurricane Season Without New Leaders in Place
The two agencies most important to predicting and managing weather-related disasters face budget cuts and temporary bosses.
Snopes→ American Mayors Vow To Fight Climate Change Despite Withdrawal From Paris Agreement
Cities are mulling over their own paths forward after the United States' withdrawal from the landmark climate deal.
Snopes→ Twitter’s Alts and Rogues
Twitter is full of "alt-gov", or alternate government, accounts — but without verification, it's difficult to know whom to trust.
Snopes→ Weather Channel Co-Founder Denies Climate Change
Comments by Weather Channel co-founder John Coleman supposedly refute global warming. Are his remarks an accurate analysis of climate change?
Snopes→ Nigel Farage Reportedly ‘Person of Interest’ in FBI’s Russia Investigation
A British newspaper has reported that the United Kingdom Independence Party leader is under scrutiny.
Snopes→ Does Trump Have the Authority to Pull Out of the Paris Climate Agreement?
From a Constitutional perspective, the answer is less clear than you might think.
Snopes→ Kathy Griffin Is Sorry for Her Video, But Still Taking Heat
Griffin's video, in which she was holding what was meant to look like President Donald Trump's severed head, has resulted in a lost endorsement deal and at least one club engagement for the comedian
Snopes→ Kathy Griffin Apologizes for Trump Photo: ‘I Went Too Far’
The comedian appeared in a video posted online holding what looks like President Donald Trump’s bloody, severed head.
Snopes→ Men Probing Ivanka Trump Brand in China Arrested, Missing
Three men investigating a company in China that produces Ivanka Trump brand shoes are missing, according to Li Qiang who runs China Labor Watch, a New York-based labor rights group.
Snopes→ The Latest: WH Communications Director Michael Dubke Resigns
White House communications director Michael Dubke has resigned.
Snopes→ Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Clinton by Benghazi Families
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton by the parents of two Americans killed in the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.
Snopes→ Melania Trump’s Pricey Jacket Draws Attention in Sicily
First Lady Melania Trump wore the equivalent of an average American family's income for her appearances in Sicily.
Snopes→ Reports Swirling About Kushner and Back Channel with Russia
The Washington Post is reporting that the FBI is investigating meetings that Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, had in December 2016, with Russian officials.
Snopes→ CNN Clashes With Lawmaker Over Report on Jeff Sessions
Rep. Jeff Duncan has called on the network to retract its story about Sessions' meetings with a Russian ambassador.
Snopes→ Gold Star Father Khizr Khan Plans Book for Young People
Khzir Khan's 'This Is Our Constitution' is slated for a November 2017 release.
Snopes→ GOP Candidate in US House Race Thursday Charged with Assault
Republican candidate for Montana's only U.S. House seat, Greg Gianforte, was charged with misdemeanor assault for allegedly grabbing a reporter by the neck.
Snopes→ The Latest: Journalist Says Gianforte’s Account Incorrect
A reporter for The Guardian disputed Greg Gianforte's account of a purported altercation between the two on 24 May 2017.
Snopes→ Samsung Pays Apple $1 Billion in Nickels?
Reports that Samsung paid off a $1.05 billion judgment awarded to Apple in a patent infringement lawsuit entirely in nickels are fake news.
Snopes→ Global Warming: 1922
A newspaper article warning that climate change was melting Arctic ice and disrupting wildlife was published nearly a century ago.
Snopes→ Infowars Receives Temporary White House Press Pass
The far-right, conspiracy-based web site said they would apply for permanent credentials in 'about three months.'
Snopes→ Graduates Walk Out on Pence at Notre Dame Commencement
Dozens of graduates and family members silently stood and walked out as Vice President Mike Pence began his address at Notre Dame's commencement ceremony.
Snopes→ APNewsBreak: Source Says Flynn to Invoke 5th Amendment
Former national security adviser Mike Flynn is expected to invoke his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination before the Senate Intelligence committee on 22 May 2017.
Snopes→ Callers Threaten Texas Lawmaker Who Seeks Trump Impeachment
Al Green, a black Texas congressman, said that he's been threatened with lynching by callers infuriated over him seeking impeachment of President Trump.
Snopes→ Trump Attorney Didn’t Want Him to Sign Financial Disclosure
Attorney Sheri Dillon argued that Trump should not have to certify that his financial disclosure was "true, complete and correct."
Snopes→ Former US Rep. Anthony Weiner Faces Charges In Sexting Case
Weiner is reportedly to plead guilty to exchanging lewd messages with a minor.
Snopes→ Swedish Prosecutor Drops Rape Probe Into WikiLeaks’ Assange
Sweden's top prosecutor said she is dropping an investigation into a rape claim against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after almost seven years.
Snopes→ Despite Multiple Lawsuits, Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke Says He’ll Take DHS Position
Complaints about inmate deaths and harassment are among lawsuits in which Clarke is named as a defendant.
Snopes→ Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos
Amid an ongoing political crisis, President Trump affirmed the partnership between the United States and Colombia.
Snopes→ New Hampshire Lawmaker Behind ‘RedPill’ Reddit Forum Quits, Citing Safety Fears
Republican state Rep. Robert Fisher resigned less than a month after he was identified as the creator of the "RedPill" forum on Reddit.
Snopes→ US: Immigrant Arrests Soar Under Trump, Fewer Deported
Immigration arrests increased by nearly 40 percent in early 2017 as newly emboldened agents under President Donald Trump detained more than 40,000 people suspected of being in the country illegally.
Snopes→ Protesters Beaten in ‘Brutal Attack’ During Turkish President’s United States Visit
Erdogan's security detail was blamed for the clash outside Turkish ambassador Serdar Kilic's Washington, D.C. home.
Snopes→ NC Senator Says “I’m Fine” After Race Collapse
Thom Tillis collapsed Wednesday, May 17, 2017, during Washington race, received CPR, as was taken away in ambulance.