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PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump claims new U.N. sanctions cost North Korea over $1 billion
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Trump claims new U.N. sanctions cost North Korea over $1 billion President Donald Trump applauded a new resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council to impose sanctions against North Korea and
Truth or Fiction?→ “Poor” Maxine Waters’ $4.5 Million Los Angeles Mansion Raises Questions-Truth! & Fiction!
“Poor” Maxine Waters’ $4.5 Million Los Angeles Mansion Raises Questions-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) owns a $4.5 million Los Angeles mansion despite being an advocate for the poor and representing
FactCheck.org→ Subsidies, Not Bailouts
President Donald Trump said “bailouts for insurance companies” would “end very soon” if Congress didn’t pass a new health care bill. Sen. Susan Collins said the payments aren’t a bailout, “but rather help peopl
FactCheck.org→ Celebrity Quote Mismatch
Q: Did Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Rihanna say they feel “unsafe” under President Donald Trump, and “can’t even look at an American flag anymore”? A: No. Those are altered versions of statements made by singer Lana Del
PolitiFact→ Previewing the Alabama GOP primary
The Republican primary race to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Senate seat has become a loyalty contest in more ways than one as a major rift forms between President Donald Trump and Sessions. Trump and Sessions both enjoy high popularity in
PolitiFact→ How Congress could pass Obamacare changes now, or change the filibuster rules
After months of efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act -- efforts that ran aground in the Senate in the wee hours of July 28 -- the combatants are exhausted. One major reason why is the seat-of-the-pants procedure used to put a viable bi
PolitiFact→ After the health care bill failure, what's next for Congress and the Affordable Care Act?
In a dramatic, late-night vote, the Senate narrowly rejected an effort to repeal portions of the Affordable Care Act. Does that mean the effort to repeal and replace the law -- a cornerstone of the Republican agenda for seven years -- is over? Where Se
Snopes→ House Enacts ‘Martial Law’ as Senators Grapple With ‘Skinny’ Partial Obamacare Repeal
The rule allows the House to vote on the bill without notice if the Senate passes it.
Washington Post→ Trump’s embrace of African American employment data he once scorned
“Look at how much African American communities are suffering from Democratic control. … Fifty-eight percent of your youth is unemployed, what the hell do you have to lose?” — GOP candidate Donald Trump, rally in Dimondale, M
PolitiFact→ If the Senate passes a health care bill, what happens next?
Unless you’re an expert in parliamentary procedure, the process of passing a health care bill in the Senate may seem mystifying. What if the Senate manages to cobble together the 51 votes necessary to pass a bill? Where would it go from there? We
PolitiFact→ Welcome, Anthony Scaramucci! Here's some research on illegal voting
At his first briefing as White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci acknowledged that he wasn’t ready to answer every question reporters threw at him -- including one about whether there were 3 million illegal votes cast in the 2016
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Misplaced Baltimore Bias
Trump misleadingly suggested Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein may be biased against him because Rosenstein “is from Baltimore” and “there are very few Republicans in Baltimore.” Rosenstein, who has testified that he is
PolitiFact→ 6 months in office, Trump’s mixed record on 6 major promises
Donald Trump took the White House six months ago after nearly 63 million voters embraced his promise to "Make America Great Again," an ethos that wove together strands of major campaign themes of law and order, economic growth and American na
PolitiFact→ 4 questions on the fight over Obamacare and what happens next
When Republicans retook the House of Representatives, one of their first votes was to repeal Obamacare. The date was Jan. 19, 2011. The vow to repeal echoed across four elections and drew roars of approval at rally after rally. Now, exactly six years a
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: On a doubt voiced about 2016 election result
AP FACT CHECK: The vice chairman of Trump's voting commission casts doubt on popular vote margin in 2016 presidential race although certified results show Hillary Clinton received nearly 2.9 million more votes than Trump.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump claims he got rid of the Johnson Amendment. Is that true?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Trump claims he got rid of the Johnson Amendment. Is that true? Responding to compliments about his election victory and support from evangelical voters, President Donald Trump told Christian Broadcasting Netw
Truth or Fiction?→ Clinton Foundation Witness Klaus Eberwein Found Dead-Truth! & Unproven!
Clinton Foundation Witness Klaus Eberwein Found Dead-Truth! & Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Former Haitian government official Klaus Eberwein was found dead just before he was scheduled to expose Clinton Foundation fraud before an anti-corruption
FactCheck.org→ Trump Misleads on Russia Hacking
On the eve of his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump made some questionable claims about the U.S. intelligence community’s finding that Russia hacked into U.S. political organizations to interfere in the 2
Washington Post→ Decoding the White House spin on Obamacare ‘failures’
As the Senate gears up to vote on the GOP bill to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, the White House has been publishing statistics to criticize the current health law. The White House published a “Repeal and Replace Obamacare” website, rife with n
Snopes→ Germany Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage After Merkel U-Turn
German lawmakers voted to legalize "marriage for everybody," granting full rights to same-sex couples.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking the Senate GOP health care bill
This week, Senate Republicans were battered by the same crosswinds that had hit their colleagues in the House in their drive to repeal and replace Obamacare. Facing defections by both uber-conservative and centrist senators, Majority Leader Mitch McCon
PolitiFact→ Sean Spicer – Sean Spicer tweets misleading Obamacare statistic
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Sean Spicer tweets misleading Obamacare statistic After the delay of a vote on the Senate’s controversial health bill, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer took to Twitter to assuage concerns regarding t
Truth or Fiction?→ Bernie Sanders Under FBI Investigation for Bank Fraud-Reported as Truth! & Disputed!
Bernie Sanders Under FBI Investigation for Bank Fraud-Reported as Truth! & Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Bernie Sanders and his wife, Jane, are under FBI investigation. It’s been reported that Jane falsified bank documents in a land acquisiti
FactCheck.org→ False Maxine Waters ‘Meetings’ Statistic
Q: Has Rep. Maxine Waters attended only “10 percent of congressional meetings for 35 years”? A: No. That claim was made in a blog post that cited an inaccurate comment on Reddit. FULL QUESTION Has Maxine Waters really missed 90% of he
Truth or Fiction?→ Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction!
Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Photos show Bernie Sanders driving a $172,000 Audi R8 sport car that he purchased with donations to his 2016 presidential campaign. The Truth: An unidentified man with a pas
PolitiFact→ Ivanka Trump – Ivanka Trump right about role of 'skills gap' in unfilled jobs
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Ivanka Trump right about role of 'skills gap' in unfilled jobs During an interview with Fox & Friends, Ivanka Trump discussed one of the challenges of the current economy -- that job vacancies exist, but many peop
FactCheck.org→ Preexisting Condition Spin
Opponents of the Republican House health care bill are claiming its provisions on preexisting conditions reach further than they actually do. A TV ad from AARP says “insurers can charge thousands more” for preexisting conditions under the
Truth or Fiction?→ Golden State Warriors Skip White House Visit, Snub President Trump-Undetermined!
Golden State Warriors Won’t Visit White House, Snub President Trump-Undetermined! Summary of eRumor: The Golden State Warriors voted not to visit the White House, snubbing President Trump, after winning the 2017 NBA championship. The Truth: The
FactCheck.org→ The Comey Hearing
After former FBI Director James Comey testified about his private conversations with President Donald Trump regarding the agency’s Russia investigation, the president’s lawyer gave a brief statement that contained inaccurate and disputed cl
Snopes→ Senate Republicans Planning to Pass ‘Trumpcare’ While the United States Distracted by Comey Hearing?
Republicans are trying to bring health care legislation to a vote, but they aren't hiding their efforts from the public eye.
FactCheck.org→ Timeline of Russia Investigation
Since July 2016, the FBI has been investigating the Russian government’s attempt to influence the 2016 presidential election, including whether President Donald Trump’s campaign associates were involved in those efforts. “Russian President V
Snopes→ Oh the Places You’ll Go! Dr. Seuss Museum Opens Its Doors
A museum devoted to Dr. Seuss, features interactive exhibits, a collection of personal belongings, and explains how the childhood experiences of the man, whose real name is Theodor Geisel, shaped his work.
Snopes→ Is a Kentucky University Giving Black Students Free Tuition as an ‘Apology’ for Slavery?
A non-binding vote by student leaders on a largely symbolic resolution has been misrepresented as official university policy.
Snopes→ Does Portland Allow ‘Furries’ to Use Dog Parks?
A fake news site reported that the city council had voted to give people with animal alter egos the right to 'mate' in the parks.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump is Showing Signs of Dementia -Unproven!
President Trump is Showing Signs of Dementia –Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Claims that President Trump is exhibiting signs of dementia in his speech and actions began circulating on social media in May 2017. The Truth: There’s no hard evi
Truth or Fiction?→ Disgraced Senator Chuck Shumer Announces Retirement- Fiction!
Disgraced Senator Chuck Schumer Announces Retirement- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: New York Senator Chuck Schumer resigned in disgrace after learning that the White House has enough dirt on Schumer to ruin his marriage and to send him to prison. The
Snopes→ Fox News Web Site Retracts Debunked Reporting on DNC Staffer Seth Rich
However, the network has continued to devote airtime to propagating the claim that Rich was connected to Wikileaks.
FactCheck.org→ Special Counsel Q&A
On May 17, the Justice Department announced the appointment of former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to investigate any possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government’s efforts to influence the 201
FactCheck.org→ Why Did Trump Fire Comey?
Why did President Donald Trump fire FBI Director James Comey? The president and top administration officials have offered contradictory accounts in recent days: The official White House statement on May 9 said Trump “acted based on the clear rec