House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine may have fresh information to work with after a new whistleblower stepped forward with what the person's lawyer said was firsthand knowledge of key events.
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Snopes→ Did Monica Lewinsky Offer to ‘Take One For (the) Team’ to Get Trump Impeached?
A crude joke spread quickly online in the wake of an impeachment inquiry into the U.S. president.
Politifact National→ Read: Text messages between US diplomats about Ukraine aid, Trump phone call
Text messages released by House Democrats amid an impeachment inquiry detail a top U.S. diplomat's concerns about a Trump White House strategy aimed at pressuring Ukraine for political investigations in exchange for assistance and engagement w
WaPo Fact Checker→ Schiff’s false claim his committee had not spoken to the whistleblower
The lawmaker heading the impeachment inquiry misled reporters about his committee's contacts with the whistleblower before the complaint was filed.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Inaccurate Claims About His ‘Perfect’ Call
President Donald Trump’s request that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky investigate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, has triggered an impeachment inquiry. Since then, the president has made a series of inaccur
TruthOrFiction→ Did Ulysses S. Grant Say a Second Civil War Could be Waged Over Intelligence Vs. Superstition?
On September 30 2019, pundit Malcolm Nance shared the following quote meme to Facebook, purportedly involving remarks made by former United States President Ulysses S. Grant on the prospect of a second Civil War: One day prior, U.S. Presiden
Snopes→ Trump Calls for China to Investigate Bidens
Ensnarled in an impeachment investigation over his request for Ukraine to investigate a chief political rival, President Donald Trump called on another nation to probe former Vice President Joe Biden: China.
Snopes→ Whistleblower Spoke to Schiff Aides before Filing Complaint
The whistleblower who raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine spoke to staffers on the House Intelligence Committee before filing a formal complaint, giving Democrats advance warning of the accusations of wrongdoing that
Politifact National→ The inaccurate or unproven things Rudy Giuliani said about Ukraine on 'This Week'
In an attempt to deflect from the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani showed up to a TV interview waving documents and making allegations about Ukraine, Joe and Hunter Biden and the whistleblower at the center of the impeachmen
Politifact National→ Donald Trump's accusations about Hunter Biden and a payout from China: A closer look
President Donald Trump has spent months criticizing business activities by Hunter Biden, the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, who could face Trump in the 2020 presidential election. The first activities Trump and his allies spotlighted — t
TruthOrFiction→ Would Trump Get to ‘Run Two More Times’ If He Is Not Impeached?
While he himself debunked the claim within hours, several readers contacted us asking if a scenario posted by disinformation purveyor and conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec on October 1, 2019 was plausible. “These Democrats don’t realize th
Politifact National→ Adam Schiff's retelling of Donald Trump's Ukraine phone call isn't treason
Even in today’s atmosphere of heightened political rhetoric, the word "treason" stands out. President Donald Trump used the word to question the actions of House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., a key figure in investigating
Politifact Truth-O-Meter→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump’s false claim about a change in whistleblower rules
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump’s false claim about a change in whistleblower rules President Donald Trump raised the specter of shady bureaucratic doings that allowed a whistleblower’s complaint to move forward when ordinarily
Politifact National→ Why Ukraine? How an Eastern European country triggered tumult in American politics
Thanks to geography, Ukraine lies on the fault line between east and west. Now, it finds itself at the center of an American political battle over impeachment. Part of the reason lies with the tug-of-war between Russia and the western powers. But part
TruthOrFiction→ ‘Trump Is Now Trying To Get Mike Pence Impeached’ Claim
On September 25 2019, Politicus USA published an article headlined, “Trump Is Now Trying To Get Mike Pence Impeached,” claiming in part: During a press conference, Trump said that if he is going to be investigated, Vice President Pence’s
Snopes→ Trump Warns of Treason, Civil War; GOP Congressman Outraged
President Trump is warning that the Democrat-driven impeachment proceedings and any move to oust him from office amount to “treason” and would spark a civil war, prompting outrage from a Republican congressman.
FactCheck.org→ The Whistleblower Complaint Timeline
President Donald Trump has been accused in a whistleblower complaint of “using the power of his office to solicit interference from a foreign country in the 2020 U.S. election.” “In the course of my official duties, I have received inform
Snopes→ Have Democrats Tried to Impeach Every GOP President Since Ike?
The question arises in light of the U.S. House of Representatives' launching an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump in fall 2019.
Politifact National→ PolitiFact's Trump-Ukraine-Biden coverage in one place
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives has launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, for withholding aid to Ukraine while asking the government there to look into his political rival Joe Biden. Biden’s son Hunter was
Politifact National→ Trump mentioned the ‘Crowdstrike’ conspiracy during his call with Ukraine. Here’s what that means
Right after President Donald Trump asked the president of Ukraine "do us a favor," Trump made an unexplained reference to a computer server. "I would like you to find out what happened with this whole situation with Ukraine, they say Cro
Politifact National→ What are your questions about the Trump-Ukraine-Biden phone call?
What questions do you have about Ukraine, the whistleblower complaint, or an impeachment inquiry? See Figure 1 on PolitiFact.com RELATED STORY: Here's the readout of Donald Trump's call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky RE
Snopes→ Whistleblower Case Opens Window into Secret Computer Systems
The whistleblower complaint at the heart of Congress' impeachment inquiry opened a window into government computer systems that White House and other government employees use to share and manage classified information on a day-to-day basis.
Politifact Truth-O-Meter→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump said European nations have not put money into Ukraine. They have put in a lot
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump said European nations have not put money into Ukraine. They have put in a lot In a scrum with reporters outside the U.N. General Assembly hall, President Donald Trump was asked why he held up at l
Politifact National→ Here's the readout of Donald Trump's call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
The White House has released a declassified summary of a July 25 telephone call between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The leaders discussed reviving a dormant Ukrainian government investigation into a Ukrainian
FactCheck.org→ Q&A on Intelligence Community Whistleblower
A whistleblower on Aug. 12 filed a complaint with the inspector general of the intelligence community, who found the information credible and determined that under the law it should be forwarded to the congressional intelligence committees. But the act
Fact Checks→ Trump’s Misleading Defense for Withholding Assistance to Ukraine
The president, facing calls for impeachment over his pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political rival, inaccurately accused European countries of not providing aid to Ukraine.
FactCheck.org→ Social Media Posts Treat Fictional Harris ‘Quote’ as Fact
Quick Take Facebook users expressed outrage over a statement that is falsely attributed to Sen. Kamala Harris. The quote — about seeking “vengeance” against supporters of President Donald Trump — originated on a website that cal
Snopes→ House Judiciary Sues to Force McGahn to Testify
The House Judiciary Committee took another step toward possible impeachment proceedings.
Snopes→ What Comes After Mueller? Investigations, Lawsuits and More
It remains to be seen how the testimony will affect public views of Trump’s presidency and the push for impeachment.
Snopes→ Mueller Hearing to Air Evidence of Trump Wrongdoing
The House Judiciary Committee chairman said that a hearing with Robert Mueller will air “very substantial evidence” of wrongdoing by President Donald Trump and make a public case for impeachment.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Malia Obama Did NOT Cash $1.2 million ‘Tax Refund’ Check
Did Malia Obama cash a $1.2 million tax refund check? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Republicans about the need to actually click and read links befo
Lead Stories→ Fake News: 14 State Attorney Generals Did NOT Step Forward Demanding Indictments Against Clinton and Obama
Did 14 State Attorney Generals step forward demanding indictments against Clinton and Obama? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Republicans about the nee
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Ihlan Omar Did NOT Commit Treason and Nancy Pelosi Did NOT Cover It Up
Did Ihlan Omar commit treason and did Nancy Pelosi cover it up? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Republicans about the need to actually click and read
Politifact Truth-O-Meter→ Kevin McCarthy – Kevin McCarthy falsely says Justin Amash votes more often with Nancy Pelosi than him
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Kevin McCarthy falsely says Justin Amash votes more often with Nancy Pelosi than him In the aftermath of his tweets referring to the Mueller report as evidence for President Donald Trump’s impeachment, Rep. Jus
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Governor’s Conference Did NOT Vote 32-18 to Impeach Nancy Pelosi
Did a "Governor's Conference" vote 32-12 to impeach Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi]? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Republicans about the need to
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Response to Mueller
In an impromptu press conference and on Twitter, President Donald Trump responded to special counsel Robert Mueller’s remarks about the Russia investigation with several false and questionable claims: Trump suggested that he could not be impeach
Snopes→ Trump: Mueller Is a ‘Never Trumper,’ Who Led a Biased Probe
Special Counsel Robert Mueller did not use the word "impeachment" but said it was the job of Congress to hold the president accountable for any wrongdoing.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Ilhan Omar Did NOT Propose Tax on Pork Products ‘So Costly Nobody Will Buy Them Anymore’
Did Ilhan Omar propose a tax on pork products so costly nobody will buy them anymore? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Republicans about the need to ac
Snopes→ Impeach Trump? Most 2020 Democrats Tiptoe Past the Question
Impeachment matters deeply to the Democratic party's base but remains unpopular with most Americans.
FactCheck.org→ Manipulated Video Targeting Pelosi Goes Viral
Quick Take A doctored video of an interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi portrays her speech as being slowed and slurred, and has been used to advance a false claim that she was “drunk.” Full Story Within hours of her interview at th