Myeshia Johnson “Setting the Record Straight” Facebook Post About Husband’s Death-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Myeshia Johnson, the widow of Army Sgt. La David Johnson, stated in a Facebook post that she’s tired of U.S Rep. Fred
Search Results (5625) for: 2017
Truth or Fiction?→ Myeshia Johnson “Setting the Record Straight” Facebook Post About Husband’s Death-Fiction!
Myeshia Johnson “Setting the Record Straight” Facebook Post About Husband’s Death-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Myeshia Johnson, the widow of Army Sgt. La David Johnson, stated in a Facebook post that she’s tired of U.S Rep. Fred
Washington Post→ EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s claim that the U.S. is ‘leading the world’ in ‘C02 footprint’ reductions
“We are leading the nation — excuse me — the world with respect to our CO2 footprint in reductions.” — Scott Pruitt, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, during an interview on Fox News’s “Your World,
PolitiFact→ The big picture: Niger and what we know about what happened to U.S. troops
An attack in Niger that left four American military members dead has triggered a fight between President Donald Trump and U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla. Wilson said that Trump’s words of condolence to one of the widows were insensitive. Trump
FactCheck.org→ Video Backs Wilson, Not Kelly
Rep. Frederica Wilson said that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly got the facts wrong when he said that Wilson took credit for getting the funding for an FBI office in Miramar, Florida. The evidence supports Wilson. South Florida’s Sun-Senti
FactCheck.org→ Trump Misleads on Insurer Profits
President Donald Trump has claimed that under the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies have “taken advantage of this country” and “made a fortune,” which he “stopped” by ending payments for cost-sharing subsidies
FactCheck.org→ Groundhog Friday: Trump Edition
President Donald Trump repeated some misleading claims this week as he made the rounds on conservative radio talk shows, delivered a speech to a conservative group and held a press conference with the Senate Republican leader. So, we decided for this
PolitiFact→ Nancy Pelosi – Do moderate-income families benefit more from the state and local tax deduction?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Do moderate-income families benefit more from the state and local tax deduction? As Congress moved toward consideration of a major tax overhaul, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., raised a warning ab
PolitiFact→ John Kelly – Fact-checking John Kelly on Frederica Wilson's 2015 speech
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Fact-checking John Kelly on Frederica Wilson's 2015 speech The White House continues to criticize U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., for publicizing a private phone call by President Donald Trump to the family of a
Truth or Fiction?→ Las Vegas Shooting Witness Who Identified 2nd Shooter Found Dead-Fiction!
Las Vegas Shooting Witness Who Identified 2nd Shooter Found Dead-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Las Vegas shooting survivor Kymberley Suchomel was found dead at her home after emerging as an important witness who could identify a second shoo
Truth or Fiction?→ Police Warn Creepy Clowns Plan Halloween Night Purge-Fiction!
Police Warn Creepy Clowns Plan Halloween Night Purge-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Threats about creepy clowns planning a Halloween night purge were sent to schools and businesses in October 2017, prompting police and the Department of Homeland Security
FactCheck.org→ Ralph Northam’s ‘Sell Out’ Stretch
A TV ad from Democrat Ralph Northam strains to portray Republican Ed Gillespie as a lobbyist who sold out workers by fighting “to give billions to Wall Street banks.” Gillespie was actually working as White House counselor to President Geor
FactCheck.org→ No Arrests for California Wildfire
Q: Was an “illegal alien” arrested for starting the wildfires that have ravaged northern California? A: No. The arrest was not related to the wildfires. Rumors about the fires that have ravaged northern California’s wine region are
Washington Post→ Timeline: James Comey’s decision-making on the Clinton probe
“Wow, FBI confirms report that James Comey drafted letter exonerating Crooked Hillary Clinton long before investigation was complete. Many people not interviewed, including Clinton herself. Comey stated under oath that he didn’t do
FactCheck.org→ Trump Misleads on High U.S. Drug Costs
It’s true, as President Donald Trump says, that branded prescription drugs are generally cheaper outside the U.S. But he distorts the facts when he says, “as usual, the world is taking advantage of us.” Prescription drug pricing exper
Truth or Fiction?→ Award for Sexual Predators: Obama Awarded Medal of Freedom to Clinton, Weinstein, Weiner, Cosby-Fiction!
Award for Sexual Predators: Obama Awarded Medal of Freedom to Clinton, Weinstein, Weiner, Cosby-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A meme shows images of President Obama awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Bill Clinton, Harvey Weinstein, Ant
PolitiFact→ Roy Moore – Is it ‘against the law’ for NFL players to kneel for the national anthem, as Roy Moore said? No
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Is it ‘against the law’ for NFL players to kneel for the national anthem, as Roy Moore said? No Roy Moore, Alabama's Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, introduced a new dimension to the debate over NFL p
FactCheck.org→ Cruz on Social Security as a ‘Ponzi Scheme’
In a televised debate on taxes, Sen. Ted Cruz denied that he ever called Social Security a “Ponzi scheme.” But in a 2011 interview, Cruz gave the definition of a “Ponzi scheme” and said it fits Social Security. “That is ex
PolitiFact→ Jeff Sessions – Jeff Sessions claims asylum system rampant with fraud and abuse
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Jeff Sessions claims asylum system rampant with fraud and abuse Attorney General Jeff Sessions claimed the U.S. asylum system swelled with false cries for help during the presidency of Barack Obama, suppressing g
Truth or Fiction?→ Costco Coupon Offers $41 Off $50 Purchase to Celebrate Anniversary-Fiction!
Costco Coupon Offers $41 Off Purchase of $50 or More-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: In honor of the retail chain’s 41st anniversary, a Costco coupon for $41 off a $50 purchase began circulating on Facebook in October 2017. The Truth: Costco is not o
PolitiFact→ Nikki Haley – Haley wrongly says Congress had no input on Iran nuclear deal
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Haley wrongly says Congress had no input on Iran nuclear deal Defending President Donald Trump’s decision to decertify the Iran nuclear deal, United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley said Congress now has a
Washington Post→ President Trump’s false claim that insurance companies ‘have made a fortune’ from Obamacare
“We want the money to go to the people. We don’t want the money to go into the pockets. I have a list here where it talks about the insurance companies. … Anthem, big company, from the beginning of Obamacare, 270 percent i
FactCheck.org→ Video: FactChecking Virginia Race
In a segment that appeared on NBC4 in Washington, D.C., FactCheck.org Director Eugene Kiely discusses TV ads in the Virginia governor’s race that criticize Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam for his role on a state economic development board. The ads say No
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Trump and his team on taxes
Our partners at E.W. Scripps recently interviewed President Donald Trump and members of his administration about the tax plan Trump is supporting. Here are the facts behind some of their comments. President Donald Trump, when asked why he continues to
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Once again, Trump overstates U.S. tax ranking
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Once again, Trump overstates U.S. tax ranking As he presses for sweeping tax reform, President Donald Trump continues to paint the nation’s current tax burden in superlative colors. And he continues to struggle
Truth or Fiction?→ Creepy Clown Arrested in Haunted House Massacre, 18 Dead-Fiction!
Creepy Clown Arrested in Haunted House Massacre, 18 Dead-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A creepy clown was arrested in a haunted house massacre that left 18 people dead. The Truth: A website known for publishing fabricated reports submitted by its communi
Truth or Fiction?→ Woman Finds Severed Human Finger Found in Wendy’s Chili-Fiction!
Woman Finds Severed Human Finger Found in Bowl of Wendy’s Chili-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Rumors that a California woman found a severed finger in a bowl of Wendy’s chili have been circulating for years. The Truth: A California woman fals
FactCheck.org→ Trump Exaggerates ‘Small Business’ Tax Cuts
President Donald Trump exaggerates when he describes a reduction in the top marginal rate for pass-through business income as a boost to small businesses and truckers. The president claimed that “more than 30 million” small-business owners
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump mislabels Obamacare subsidy as gift to insurers
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Trump mislabels Obamacare subsidy as gift to insurers The current sword hanging over the Obamacare health insurance markets is the future of one of the subsidies in the system. It’s called cost-sharing r
PolitiFact→ The media's definition of fake news vs. Donald Trump's
When PolitiFact fact-checks fake news, we are calling out fabricated content that intentionally masquerades as news coverage of actual events. When President Donald Trump talks about fake news, he means something else entirely. Instead of fabricated co
Truth or Fiction?→ “The Enemy Among Us” Commentary By Charles Krauthammer- Incorrect Attribution!
“The Enemy Among Us” Commentary By Charles Krauthammer- Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: Charles Krauthammer has penned a column under the headline, “The Enemy Among Us,” about President Obama’s use of a group cal
FactCheck.org→ San Juan Mayor Wasn’t Impeached
Q: Has Carmen Yulín Cruz, the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, been impeached? A: No. That claim was made by a self-described “satirical publication.” FULL ANSWER San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz, who has had a public feud with Presiden
Washington Post→ Trump’s still-wrong claim that the U.S. is the world’s highest-taxed developed nation
“Some people say it differently, and they will say we are the highest developed nation taxed in the world. . . . A lot of people know exactly what I am talking about, and in many cases they think I am right when I say the highest. As far
Snopes→ Did ‘Mexican Drug Cartels’ Start the California Wildfires?
Disreputable web sites provide no evidence to support a half-baked theory about the cause of the October 2017 fires.
Truth or Fiction?→ Dr. Rafael Espinanzo Confirms That Michelle Obama is a Man-Fiction!
Dr. Rafael Espinanzo Confirms That Michelle Obama is a Man-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A report that Dr. Rafael Espinanzo has confirmed that former First Lady Michelle Obama is a man began circulating in September 2017. The Truth: A website that says i
Snopes→ Was This Coyote Given a Bath After Being Mistaken for a Dog?
A photograph showing a coyote in a bathtub was circulated with an inaccurate backstory in October 2017.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump's misleading comments on Obama's calls to fallen soldiers' families
President Donald Trump accused Barack Obama and other former presidents of insufficient outreach to fallen soldiers’ families. Following Trump’s silence on the death of four Green Berets in an Oct. 4 ambush in Niger, Trump said he would be
FactCheck.org→ Seahawks Players Didn’t Burn Flag
Q: Did players for the Seattle Seahawks burn the American flag? A: No. A widely circulated picture was altered to make it look that way. FULL QUESTION Seattle Seahawks — Did they burn the American flag? FULL ANSWER False stories claiming that
Washington Post→ McCaskill’s false claim that she ‘wasn’t here’ when the DEA bill was passed
“Now, I did not go along with this. I wasn’t here at the time. I was actually out getting breast cancer treatment. I don’t know that I would have objected. I like to believe I would have, but the bottom line is, once the DEA [
PolitiFact→ Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs – Is Oklahoma spending more than ever? Only if you ignore inflation
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Is Oklahoma spending more than ever? Only if you ignore inflation As Oklahoma’s elected officials wrestle to close a budget gap, a recent op-ed from the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs argued that tax