On Aug. 15, 2017, President Donald Trump held a press conference to discuss an executive order he had signed on infrastructure permitting. Reporters shortly began asking questions about Trump’s initial response to violent protests in Charlottesvi
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Snopes→ Russian Maria Butina Gets 18 Months for Being Kremlin Agent
Butina admitted last year to covertly gathering intelligence on the NRA and other groups at the direction of a former Russian lawmaker.
Truth or Fiction?→ Does a ‘Leaked’ British Intelligence Document Prove Trump Wiretapping Claims?
In April 2019, in the days and weeks following the release of a heavily anticipated (and heavily redacted) Special Counsel’s report on interference into the 2016 United States presidential elections, rumors and speculation reinvigorated a March
PolitiFact→ Justice Democrats – Progressive Democratic group's attack on Joe Biden's voting record needs some context
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Progressive Democratic group's attack on Joe Biden's voting record needs some context As soon as former Vice President Joe Biden announced his run for the presidency, he drew fire from the more progressive side o
Lead Stories→ Fake News: New High School Textbook Does NOT Describe Trump as Mentally Ill, Supporters as Racist
Did a high school history textbook describe President Donald Trump as mentally ill and his white supporters as racists? No, that's not true: The textbook in question cites the opinions of Trump opponents questioning Trump's mental health and i
Truth or Fiction?→ Breast Milk Ducts
On April 21 2019 a Twitter user tweeted the following image, purportedly a photograph of muscles and milk ducts in breasts: I just realized I never saw a photo of a female muscle system. This is NOT what I imagined milk ducts to look like. pic.twitte
PolitiFact→ John Delaney – Is most home care paid by government programs?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Is most home care paid by government programs? For the aging and those with long-term care needs, receiving care at home is more affordable than institutionalized facilities like hospitals or nursing homes. But
Lead Stories→ Fake News: FBI Did NOT Admit Barack Obama Told Bare-Faced Lie To Nation About Hillary’s Emails
Did the FBI admit that President Barack Obama lied to the nation about Hillary Clinton's email? No, that's not true: The article making the claim misrepresents a Judicial Watch report that an FBI official disclosed in a deposition that one of
FactCheck.org→ Twisting Stephen Miller’s Words
Quick Take A meme posted on a popular progressive Facebook page leaves out several words and important context in a quote from White House adviser Stephen Miller. Full Story A meme shared on a progressive Facebook page that frequently posts content cr
FactCheck.org→ Kushner Distorts Scope of Russia Interference
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report concluded that “[t]he Russian government interfered in the 2016 presidential election in sweeping and systematic fashion” — contrary to Jared Kushner’s claim that Russia’s effort a
PolitiFact→ Sarah Sanders and the history of press secretary falsehoods
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told special counsel Robert Mueller’s team that she gave false information during a press briefing. Now, some are calling for her removal. Back in May 2017, Sanders told reporters that "coun
Washington Post→ What the Steele dossier said vs. what the Mueller report said
The "dossier" written by a former British spy had many shocking claims. We compare some key statements with the findings of the Mueller report.
Lead Stories→ Not Fake News: ‘Dallas’ Actor Ken Kercheval Is Dead At 83, Contrary To Denial On His Own FaceBook Page
Did actor Ken Kercheval, best known for his role as Cliff Barnes on the "Dallas" TV series, die? Yes, this is true: Kercheval died on Sunday, April 21, 2019 in his hometown of Clinton, Indiana, after a fight with lung cancer, according to a sp
FactCheck.org→ Giuliani’s Obstruction Distortions
In an interview about the Mueller report, Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, distorted the facts in repeatedly making the case that there was “no obstruction” by Trump. Giuliani claimed “there is overwhelmin
FactCheck.org→ Debunking Mueller’s ‘Conflicts’
The Russia report released April 18 contradicts President Donald Trump’s claims that special counsel Robert Mueller had two conflicts of interest that prevented him from conducting an impartial investigation: Former White House Chief Strategist
PolitiFact→ 8 times the Mueller report shows Trump, White House spread false or misleading claims
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report provides a behind-the-scenes reconstruction of key events in the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency. The redacted version of the report, released April 18 by Attorney General Bill Bar, verifies
FactCheck.org→ What the Mueller Report Says About Obstruction
In the hours after the public release of the redacted report from special counsel Robert S. Mueller, President Donald Trump took to Twitter with a message that reads, in part, “NO OBSTRUCTION!” That’s not at all what the Mueller repor
FactCheck.org→ What the Mueller Report Says About Russian Contacts
After the 2016 election, Vice President-elect Mike Pence was asked if there was “any contact in any way between [Donald] Trump or his associates and the Kremlin or cutouts they had.” Pence answered, “Of course not. Why would there be
Truth or Fiction?→ Are These Presidents Obama and Trump’s Statements on the Notre Dame Fire?
,On April 16 2019 the Facebook page “Proud Liberal Americans” shared a subsequently popular meme (archived here), purportedly contrasting statements provided by United States Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump about the fire that gut
FactCheck.org→ Notre Dame Fire Fuels Anti-Muslim Conspiracy Theory
Quick Take A website cites an erroneous tweet, innuendo and unrelated events to falsely suggest there were “Muslim ties” to the Notre Dame fire. Full Story The devastating fire that ravaged the famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘They Pushed Her’ Facebook Post
On April 17 2019, a Facebook post (archived here) began circulating, purporting to tell the tragic story (“they pushed her”) of a young girl named Carmen Winstead, as well as the fates of the classmates responsible for her death: They push
Lead Stories→ Fake History: "Our National Anthem" Video By Robert Surgernor Is NOT The True Story Of "The Star Spangled Banner"
Is the "Our National Anthem" video produced by Robert Surgernor the true story of "The Star Spangled Banner"? No, that's not true: The video posted and shared many times on social platforms is filled with major historical inaccuracies and is a
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden – Joe Biden cites study that found 25 percent of ankle sprain patients in ERs were prescribed opioids
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Joe Biden cites study that found 25 percent of ankle sprain patients in ERs were prescribed opioids Former Vice President Joe Biden said that part of the opioid epidemic is fueled by doctors who over prescribe.
FactCheck.org→ What Kissinger Has Said About Trump
Quick Take A post circulating on Facebook wrongly attributes several quotes about President Donald Trump to former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Full Story Henry Kissinger has had a hand in shaping U.S. policy for decades, starting even before
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Democrats DID NOT Say Americans Must Pay Reparations to Illegal Aliens
Did Democrats say that American taxpayers must pay reparations to illegal aliens? No, that's not true: The claim is a distortion of a statement made by a member of congress in reference to children separated from parents after arriving at the
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Obama Does NOT FINALLY Admit He Was Born in Kenya, Should Never Have Been President
Did former President Barack Obama "finally" admit that he was born in Kenya and that he should never have been the U.S. president? No, that's not true: Obama has always maintained that he was born in Hawaii and a 2019 report that he "finally"
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Flint Still Not Have Clean Water?
In April 2019, a July 2017 text-based status update (archived here) about a lack of clean water in Flint, Michigan continued making the rounds on social media. Across a blue sky background, white text read as follows: 1188 days still no clean water fo
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Flint Still Not Have Clean Water?
In April 2019, a July 2017 text-based status update (archived here) about a lack of clean water in Flint, Michigan continued making the rounds on social media. Across a blue sky background, white text read as follows: 1188 days still no clean water fo
Snopes→ Did Henry Kissinger Advocate ‘Forcible Vaccinations’?
The former U.S. secretary of state is often portrayed as a villain in online conspiracy theories.
PolitiFact→ Medicare for All defines one end of the Democratic presidential debate
Medicare for All is both a rallying cry for some Democratic voters and a lightning rod for conservative attacks. When Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rolled out his latest version April 10, it became a moment when other Senate Democrats running for preside
PolitiFact→ John Hickenlooper – Hickenlooper expanded Medicaid, created state-run marketplace to insure nearly all Coloradans
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Hickenlooper expanded Medicaid, created state-run marketplace to insure nearly all Coloradans Former two-term Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is a rare breed in the 2020 presidential race — he’s run
Snopes→ AP Source: Feds Questioned 2 Trump Aides during Cohen Probe
Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty last summer to coordinating payments to Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels in the weeks before the presidential election.
FactCheck.org→ Anti-America Image From Iran, Not Michigan
Quick Take A popular meme wrongly claims that a photo showing protesters advocating the demise of the U.S. was taken in Michigan. The image is from a 2013 rally in Iran. Full Story Facebook users have spread a meme that falsely presents an anti-Ameri
Snopes→ In India’s Election, Voters Feed on False Information
"Fake news" could end up being the deciding factor in some constituencies with extremely tight races, at least one former top election official warns.
Truth or Fiction?→ Does ‘Strange Planet’ Creator Nathan W. Pyle Oppose Abortion?
In March 2019, a webcomic known as “Strange Planet” began dominating Facebook’s feed (as well as Instagram and Twitter), and in April 2019, rumors began circulating about creator Nathan W. Pyle’s purported anti-abortion positio
Snopes→ Did Nike Just Re-Hire Michael Vick?
Vick and Nike worked together after the former NFL star went to prison for dogfighting, but the story was already an old one when it recirculated in April 2019.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Franklin Graham Say Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has a ‘Satanic Background’?
In February 2019, an article from Business Standard News (BS News) contained the claim that evangelist Franklin Graham accused Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of coming from a “Satanic background”: We can’t go a day without some right-wi
Snopes→ Jury Selection to Begin in New York Group’s Sex-Slave Case
Two other women charged in the case, former NXIVM executive Nancy Salzman and her daughter, Lauren, have already pleaded guilty.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Courts Did NOT Quietly Confirm MMR Vaccine Causes Autism
Did courts "quietly confirm" that the MMR vaccine, which protects children against measles, mumps, and rubella, causes autism? No, that's not true: Court cases cited in articles falsely making the claim concluded with damage awards for encepha
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Pope Francis Did NOT Compare Christians To Fungus
Did Pope Francis compare Christians to a fungus during an address in Morocco? No, that's not true: The speech quoted in misleading stories included the pope quoting a biblical passage in which Jesus responds to a question about the nature of t