Q: Did the NFL fine players who protested during the national anthem? Was a player fired for it? Are some players asking the league to host a month of anti-police activism? Will Fox Sports stop airing NFL games? A: No. Three of those stories were made
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FactCheck.org→ Obama’s Final Numbers
Summary The numbers are nearly all in now. What they show about what really happened during the eight years that Barack Obama was president is sometimes different from what politicians claimed. The economy gained a net 11.5 million jobs. The unemploym
Washington Post→ Trump aides sell tax plan with Pinocchio-laden claims
“The wealthy are not getting a tax cut under our plan.” –Gary Cohn, director of the White House Economic Council, in an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Sept. 28, 2017 “The numbers are about a trillion an
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's dubious claim that his tax plan won't benefit him
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump's dubious claim that his tax plan won't benefit him President Donald Trump, the only president in modern history to not release his tax returns (see our fact-check), said he would not personally benefit
Truth or Fiction?→ Lenard W. Wahlert Letter to Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan Putting GOP on Notice-Correct Attribution!
Lenard W. Wahlert Letter to Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan Putting GOP on Notice-Correct Attribution! Summary of eRumor: A letter written by a man named Lenard W. Wahlert to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI
Washington Post→ Is the GOP plan for Medicaid caps really Bill Clinton’s idea?
“As everyone knows, the Medicaid cap per cap was proposed by President Clinton. Now it is seen as this draconian measure.” — Former senator Rick Santorum (R-Pa.), testimony before the Senate Finance Committee, Sept. 25 In touting the
Climate Feedback→ New York Times’ “straightforward answers” to common climate questions are accurate, too
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article in The New York Times serves as a primer by briefly answering seventeen basic questions about the cause and consequences of—and possible solutions to—climate change. Twelve scientists reviewed the
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim about the estate tax, small businesses and farms
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim about the estate tax, small businesses and farms During a speech in Indianapolis launching his proposal for tax overhaul legislation, President Donald Trump said that one e
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump wrongly blames ‘hospitalized’ senator for GOP health care collapse
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump wrongly blames ‘hospitalized’ senator for GOP health care collapse President Donald Trump claimed that Senate Republicans could pass a health care reform bill by the end of September if a senator&rsq
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s tax speech in Indianapolis
President Trump’s speech on the administration’s still-somewhat-vague tax plan, delivered in Indianapolis on Sept. 27, was filled with many of his favorite, inaccurate claims. For instance, he repeatedly says he is offering the
FactCheck.org→ ‘Death Tax’ Talking Point Won’t Die
In calling for the repeal of the estate tax, President Donald Trump repeated a popular myth that a farmer’s heirs often have to “sell the farm” in order to pay the tax. In fact, less than 1 percent of the heirs of farm owners are expected to hav
PolitiFact→ What does the law say about Donald Trump’s deleted tweets?
President Donald Trump backed the wrong horse in Alabama’s special senate election — but if his recently deleted tweets are any measure, he’s trying to change the narrative. In a Republican primary runoff, Trump threw his weight behin
Truth or Fiction?→ Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Rips Player for Standing, Fired for National Anthem Protest-Fiction!
Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Rips Player for Standing, Fired for National Anthem Protest-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin ripped Alejandro Villanueva, a veteran and former Army Ranger, for electing not to protest during t
Truth or Fiction?→ Budweiser Pulls Out of NFL Over Handling of National Anthem Protests-Fiction!
Budweiser Pulls Out of NFL Over National Anthem Protests-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Budweiser has pulled its ads and withdrawn its support for the NFL over the league’s handling of players protesting inequality by kneeling during the National An
Snopes→ Will Trump Allow Release of Secret JFK Assassination Papers?
The National Archives has until 26 October 2017 to disclose remaining files related to Kennedy's assassination, unless President Donald Trump intervenes.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump largely accurate about drugs catapulted across the U.S.-Mexico border
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Donald Trump largely accurate about drugs catapulted across the U.S.-Mexico border A border wall with Mexico is happening, but it has to be see-through so that Americans aren’t knocked out by 100 pounds o
PolitiFact→ Cory Gardner – Is North Korea the 4th most sanctioned nation?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Is North Korea the 4th most sanctioned nation? Amid a war of words between the United States and North Korea, Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., took to the Sunday shows to argue Washington should apply more pressure
Washington Post→ Sen. Lindsey Graham’s claim that 1996 welfare overhaul ‘worked like a charm’
“In 1996, we block-granted money for welfare reform, and it worked like a charm. We put governors in charge of the program. We held them accountable.” — Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.), remarks during a news conference with GOP senato
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump on Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump defended his administration’s response to the crisis in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria amid criticism that his public focus has been somewhere else. Trump spent four straight days criticizing NFL players and teams on Twi
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump tweeted about an Iranian missile test. Did it happen?
It was largely overlooked amid a flurry of tweets about pro football players kneeling for the national anthem, but President Donald Trump also claimed Iran had recently test-fired a missile capable of reaching Israel. Trump is an opponent of the nuclea
FactCheck.org→ Ed Gillespie’s ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Attacks
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie is airing a misleading TV ad in Virginia that says Democrat Ralph Northam was the “deciding vote” in “favor of sanctuary cities that let dangerous illegal immigrants back on the streets.” It’s t
Truth or Fiction?→ Fox Cancels All NFL Games Until Players Respect the Flag-Fiction!
Fox Cancels All NFL Games Until Players Respect the Flag-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Until NFL players stop protesting during the National Anthem, Fox has canceled all NFL game broadcasts. The Truth: A self-described fake news website is behind false r
FactCheck.org→ World Opinion of Trump and U.S.
At a campaign rally in Alabama, President Donald Trump said “the world is starting to respect the United States of America again.” Surveys suggest otherwise. The Pew Global Attitudes Project found that citizens in 35 out of 37 countries have
Truth or Fiction?→ NFL Rulebook Requires to Stand for National Anthem, Protesters Face Fines, Penalties-Mostly Fiction!
NFL Rulebook Requires to Stand for National Anthem, Protesters Face Fines, Penalties-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The NFL rulebook requires players to be on the sidelines and stand for the National Anthem, according to a Facebook post calling on
PolitiFact→ Tom Cotton – Sen. Tom Cotton misleads in claim about Dream Act amnesty
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Sen. Tom Cotton misleads in claim about Dream Act amnesty Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., claimed a current immigration bill directed at young immigrants in the country illegally could become the biggest amnesty ever
Washington Post→ Meet the man flagged by Cassidy as paying $40,000 in health-care premiums
“There is a group called the strivers, the group making more money and work real hard. They work so much they don’t get a subsidy. There is a fellow back home with a special-needs child. He’s paid over $40,000 a year for his premiums.
FactCheck.org→ No Nationwide Sharia Ban
Q: Has a judge banned Sharia law across the United States? A: No. The judge pictured with a bogus headline proclaiming a nationwide ban was the host of a daytime court TV show. FULL ANSWER A headline proclaiming that a judge has banned Sharia law in
Snopes→ Is Healthcare.gov Scheduled for Maintenance During Obamacare Enrollment?
News reports correctly describe the facts surrounding scheduled "Obamacare" web site downtime during November and December 2017.
PolitiFact→ A short history of the national anthem, protests and the NFL
It has been hard to ignore the mixing of sports and politics recently, as President Donald Trump -- both on the stump and on Twitter -- repeatedly expressed his disgust with athletes who take a knee during the pre-game rendition of the Star-Spangled Ba
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – 12 hurricanes coming toward U.S.? Fake post is totally wrong
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | 12 hurricanes coming toward U.S.? Fake post is totally wrong A phony online news article that says the United States is expecting 12 more hurricanes was created as a prank on a site that allows people t
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Request for 30 Navy SEALs Shot Down in Helicopter-Outdated!
Prayer Request for 30 Navy Seals Shot Down in Helicopter-Outdated! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests for 30 Navy Seals, including members of SEAL Team 6, circulated on Facebook in September 2017. The Truth: Thirty Americans, including 15 members of th
Truth or Fiction?→ NFL Fines Pittsburgh Steers $1 Million Each for Mission National Anthem-Fiction!
NFL Fines Pittsburgh Steers $1 Million Each for Mission National Anthem-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell fined the entire Pittsburgh Steelers team $1 million each for refusing to take the field for the National Anthem before t
FactCheck.org→ What ‘China’ Ads in Virginia Race Omit
Television ads in the Virginia governor’s race criticize Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam for his role on a state economic development board. But there is less here than meets the eye: The ads say Northam missed 58 percent of the Virginia Economic Devel
Washington Post→ Kris Kobach’s claim that there is now ‘proof’ of voter fraud in New Hampshire
“Facts have come to light that indicate that a pivotal, close election was likely changed through voter fraud on November 8, 2016: New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate Seat, and perhaps also New Hampshire’s four electoral college votes
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump's Mostly False claim that NFL ratings are 'way down'
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Trump's Mostly False claim that NFL ratings are 'way down' President Donald Trump blamed low National Football League ratings and attendance on unpatriotic players. "NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOW
Snopes→ Germany Election So Far Unaffected by ‘Fake News’
Facebook took action against "thousands of fake accounts" and partnered with German authorities in the days leading up to its 2017 federal election.
Snopes→ Terremotos en México: Rumores y Desinformación
Investigamos a las habladurías que fueron circuladas tras el temblor del 19 de Septiembre de 2017.
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump Steal Her United Nations Speech from Michelle Obama?
A meme claiming that Trump plagiarized a September 2017 speech from a 2014 talk by the former First Lady is false.
FactCheck.org→ Sept. 23: Employment, Defense, Air Quality
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Washington Post→ Sen. Cassidy’s misleading claim that preexisting-conditions ‘protection is absolutely the same’
“We protect those with preexisting conditions. … The protection is absolutely the same. There’s a specific provision that says that if a state applies for a waiver, it must ensure that those with preexisting conditions have af