A so-called "satire" site published a story falsely claiming black voters committed fraud in Alabama's special election.
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Snopes→ Is George Soros ‘Grooming’ a Pro-Muslim Brotherhood Gubernatorial Candidate in Michigan?
Abdul El-Sayed's platform actually puts him in opposition to the beliefs espoused by the Muslim Brotherhood.
Snopes→ Is ‘Abortion Doping’ a Real Practice?
Claims that athletes intentionally conceive and terminate a pregnancy for performance enhancement have murky origins in Cold War politics.
Snopes→ Did One of Roy Moore’s Accusers ‘Forge’ Yearbook Evidence Against Him?
Roy Moore accuser Beverly Young Nelson annotated Moore's 1977 signature and inscription in her high school yearbook, but she didn't "forge" his writing.
Snopes→ Was One of Roy Moore’s Accusers Arrested and Charged With ‘Falsification’?
Reports of the arrest of one of Roy Moore's accusers of sexual abuse over "falsification" charges are completely invented and have their roots in a self-described satire website.
Snopes→ Does the 2017 Tax Plan Eliminate Deduction for Losses from Wildfires, Other Natural Disasters?
Blowback against the proposed elimination of deductions for personal losses caused by natural disasters surged as wildfires ravaged southern California.
Truth or Fiction?→ 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Legalizes Sharia Law in United States-Fiction!
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Legalizes Sharia Law in United States-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has legalized Sharia Law in the United States in a landmark decision. The Truth: A website that describes its content as
Snopes→ Controversial Roy Moore Remarks on Slavery Resurface on Social Media
The Alabama politician once again became a topic of debate just days before the end of a high-profile Senate race.
Snopes→ Did Germany Release a ‘Historic Statement’ Denouncing the United States Under Trump?
The German foreign minister gave a speech calling on Germany and Europe to more aggressively assert their global roles.
Snopes→ First NFL Team Declares Bankruptcy Over ‘Take a Knee’ Protests?
A fake news article seemingly reporting that the Jacksonville Jaguars had filed for bankruptcy was mistaken as real news by some readers.
Snopes→ Does the 2017 Tax Reform Bill Help Private Schools and Hurt Public Schools?
The legislation grants tax breaks to families with children in private schools, while repealing deductions for state and local taxes that fund public schools.
Snopes→ Did an Alabama Church Display a Sign Comparing Roy Moore to Jesus?
Living Way Ministries said its pastor did not approve of the sign, but at least two other churches were also caught using a blatantly political sign.
Snopes→ Answering Your Questions About the 2017 Tax Bill
What's true and what's false about the 2017 tax bill and its rumored provisions.
Snopes→ Does the 2017 Republican Tax Bill Cut Cancer Treatments for Medicare Patients?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act does not mention the health care program, but critics say cancer patients would be hit hard if the bill passes.
Snopes→ Is Portugal an Example of What Happens Without Net Neutrality?
Proponents of keeping the FCC's net neutrality regulations cited a Portuguese company's mobile data plan as a harbinger of the future.
Snopes→ Roy Moore Authored a Textbook Which Argued That Women Shouldn’t Hold Political Office?
Roy Moore contributed to a study course which argued that women should not hold political office, but he did not personally author the offending chapter.
Truth or Fiction?→ Reporter Beth Reinhard Bribed Woman to Accuse Roy More of Sexual Assault-Reported as Fiction!
Reporter Beth Reinhard Bribed Woman to Accuse Roy Moore of Sexual Assault-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Washington Post reporter Beth Reinhard bribed women to accuse Roy Moore of sexual assault or molestation, offering them $1,000 to bring fa
Snopes→ Did Congress Use a ‘Slush Fund’ to Pay $17 Million to Women They Sexually Harassed?
Although the term "slush fund" signals secret money stashed for illicit purposes, Congress has authorized public money in a fund set aside to pay settlements.
Snopes→ Are People Getting Threatening ‘Robocalls’ for Criticizing President Trump Online?
Messages from the "Trump for Office Foundation" were actually designed by a company that allows users to send prerecorded "prank calls" to people they know.
Snopes→ Would the Republican Tax Plan Make Employee Discounts Taxable?
As of November 2017, the tax reform bill would make changes to some employee benefits, but not employee discounts.
Snopes→ Is Taco Bell Roy Moore’s Main Financial Backer?
A social media rumor calling for a boycott of Taco Bell inaccurately claims that either the chain or its owner is the main financial backer of the embattled politician.
Truth or Fiction?→ Elizabeth Warren Claimed Native American Heritage to Land Harvard Teaching Job-Disputed!
Elizabeth Warren Claimed Native American Heritage to Land Harvard Teaching Job-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) claimed Native-American status and received special treatment when hired to teach at Harvard. The Truth: Claim
Snopes→ Did President Donald Trump Reverse an Insecticide Ban After Receiving $1 Million from Dow Chemicals?
The Trump administration reversed a previous decision to ban the use of a common insecticide, and it did receive money from that chemical's manufacturer.
Snopes→ Does This Trump-Loving Celebrity Want Critics to Move Out of the United States?
A "story" wrongly claimed that Bruce Willis is the latest in a line of made-up news claiming that Hollywood A-listers were mobilizing behind the president.
Truth or Fiction?→ Intel Officer: Obama Could Be First President With Felony Indictment-Outdated!
Intel Officer: Obama Could Be First President With Felony Indictment-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An intel officer said President Obama could be the first president in history with a felony indictment. The Truth: Retired Lt. Col. Anthony Sh
Snopes→ Did Rep. Joe Barton Proclaim ‘Wind Is a Finite Resource’?
Texas Rep. Joe Barton supposedly once said that 'wind is a finite resource and harnessing it would slow the winds down, which would cause the temperature to go up.'
Snopes→ Is Shenandoah National Park Selling Trump Wines?
A private company that runs concessions at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is selling the President's branded wines.
Truth or Fiction?→ Democratic Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena on Donald Trump-Incorrect Attribution!
Democratic Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena on Donald Trump-Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: A column attributed to Dr. Marshall Kamena, a registered Democrat and the elected mayor of Livermore, California, defends President Trump’s lack
Snopes→ ISIS Called for Assassination of Barron Trump?
A message on the Telegram app from an "ISIS supporter" used a hashtag translated to "handle the son of the mule of America."
Snopes→ Were U.S. Marine Corps Helicopters Spotted Over CIA Headquarters?
A radio host with a history of pushing misinformation claimed that the Marine Corps "sent a message" to the intelligence agency.
Snopes→ Does the GOP Tax Plan Include a Tax Cut for Private Jet Owners?
A proposal included in the Senate tax reform bill formalizes a longstanding IRS policy of not subjecting private jet owners to a “ticket tax.”
Snopes→ Would the Republican Tax Plan Count Graduate Tuition Waivers as Taxable Income?
The House of Representatives version would, the Senate version would not.
Snopes→ Does The Republican Tax Bill Include a Tax Loophole Benefitting Golf Course Owners?
The "conservation easement" deduction is part of the GOP's current tax legislation -- but it is not a recent addition.
Snopes→ Does the GOP Tax Bill Introduce Anti-Abortion “Fetal Personhood” Legislation?
The current GOP plan allows "unborn children" to be listed as beneficiaries of college funds, interpreted as an effort to legally define fetuses as people.
Truth or Fiction?→ Photo Shows Sutherland Springs Church Shooter at Bernie Sanders Rally-Fiction!
Photo Shows the Sutherland Springs Church Shooter at Bernie Sanders Rally-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo shows Sutherland Springs church shooter Devin Kelly at a Bernie Sanders campaign rally in 2016. The Truth: A photo of a young man at a Bernie
Snopes→ Is Cards Against Humanity Trying to Block President Trump’s Border Wall?
A promotion launched by the game company includes the claim that it will slow or stop the wall through the purchase of border land and a legal challenge.
Snopes→ Was a Woman Attacked on Camera for Wearing a ‘Make America Great Again’ Hat in Hollywood?
YouTube personality Blaire White initiated a confrontation at an anti-Trump protest, according to police.
Snopes→ President Trump Abruptly Shuts Down Dogs for Wounded Warriors Program?
Sketchy articles about the Warrior Canine Connection and a canceled contract with Walter Reed Medical Center omitted key details..
Snopes→ Did Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla ‘Vow to Glorify Islam In Every Decision’?
A "satirical" web site regurgitated Islamophobic stereotypes in a post following Bhalla's November 2017 election.
Snopes→ Does the California NAACP Want to Replace the National Anthem?
The group has proposed state legislation aimed at replacing "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the national anthem due to its controversial third stanza.