Claims of a virulent outbreak at the U.S.-Mexico border mix inaccurate assertions from politicians with the claims of a supplement-peddling conspiracy publisher.
Snopes→ Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Trump on Ending DACA
A three-judge panel ruled 2 to 1 that the Trump administration violated federal statute when it tried to end the DACA program without adequately explaining why.
Snopes→ Missouri’s GOP-Led Legislature Passes 8-Week Abortion Ban
Doctors would face five to 15 years in prison for violating the eight-week cutoff.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi and the ‘Wrap-Up Smear’
An October 2018 Turning Point USA Facebook video featured a brief clip of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking, purportedly explaining the manner in which Democrats use a “wrap up smear” tactic against Republicans. At the time the clip appe
Snopes→ Did Georgia Pass a Law Imposing Severe Criminal Penalties for Abortions and Miscarriages?
House Bill 481, signed into law in May 2019, prompted a wave of assertions about its possible effects.
FactCheck.org→ Solitaire Image is Old, Out of Context
Quick Take An image of elected officials playing a computer card game has gone viral on social media. But the photo is from 2009, and it shows state lawmakers in Connecticut, not members of Congress. Full Story Deception and poker go hand in hand,
Snopes→ Was WWE Wrestler Ric Flair Declared Brain Dead?
A number of rumors were circulated in May 2019 after the retired wrestler was hospitalized.
Snopes→ Roy Moore Weighs AL Senate Re-Run Despite GOP Opposition
Republican leaders are signaling they'll again try preventing their party from nominating the twice-removed state jurist whose campaign was battered by allegations of long-ago sexual harassment of teenagers.
Snopes→ Trump Says He Hopes for No War as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Lawmakers and allies, however, worry that any erratic or miscalculated response from Trump could send the U.S. careening into conflict.
Snopes→ Report: Ohio State Team Doctor Abused 177, Leaders Knew
His accusers allege more than 20 school officials and staff members, including a coach who is now a congressman, were aware of concerns about Richard Strauss but didn't stop him.
Snopes→ Internet Sensation Grumpy Cat Dies at Age 7
The famous feline had millions of social media followers and her owners say she helped "people smile all around the world."
Lead Stories→ Fake News: WWE Legend Ric Flair NOT Declared Brain Dead
Was WWE legend Ric Flair declared brain dead? No, that's not true: the story is a hoax by a site that presents fictional stories as entertainment news but which has a tiny satire disclaimer hidden at the bottom of the page. It is not real. The
Washington Post→ How liberal was Joe Biden?
Snopes→ US: Flynn Described Efforts to Interfere with Cooperation
The judge in the case ordered that portions of the Mueller report that relate to Flynn be unredacted and made public.
Snopes→ F-16 Fighter Crashes into California Warehouse, Pilot Ejects
Maj. Perry Covington, director of public affairs at the base, says the pilot ejected before the crash and was not hurt.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Oxfam GB-UK Grant’ Advance Fee Scam Email
According to this email, charitable organization Oxfam has given you a cash grant of £1,000,000.00. Supposedly, the charity donation is being promoted in conjunction with UNICEF. The post ‘Oxfam GB-UK Grant’ Advance Fee Scam Email appeared
Snopes→ Are Hazmat Suits Needed to Install 5G Cellphone Towers?
Blurry photographs of faraway objects rarely constitute credible evidence.
Snopes→ What We Learned Investigating a Network of Islamophobic Facebook Pages
We traced at least 24 Facebook pages spreading anti-muslim vitriol and conspiracy theory back to one evangelical activist. Here's why that matters.
Snopes→ Does a Photo Show Nigel Farage with National Front Leader Martin Webster in the ’70s?
It's quite difficult to positively identify a person based on a single, decades-old photograph.
Snopes→ ‘I Won’t Forget’: Trump Pardons Supportive Ex-Media Mogul
Conrad Black, who has lavished praise on President Donald Trump in countless columns and a political biography, has a full presidential pardon on his fraud and obstruction convictions.
Snopes→ Gillibrand: As President, I’d Seek to Codify Abortion Rights
Her comments came one day after Republican Gov. Kay Ivey of Alabama signed into law the nation's strictest abortion ban.
Snopes→ House GOP Leader Says Alabama Abortion Law Goes Too Far
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the House minority leader, told reporters that the law, which doesn't allow exceptions for abortions in cases of rape and incest, "goes further than I believe."
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Indonesian Reporting Commission’ Facebook Purge Controversy
On the evening of May 15 2019, participants in popular Facebook groups and related pages became swamped by notifications that they were changing en masse from “closed” to “secret” after other groups with high membership counts
Snopes→ US Drops Appeal Dismissing Female Genital Mutilation Charges
Genital mutilation, also known as female circumcision or cutting, has been condemned by the United Nations.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Police Did NOT Warn Do Not Drink Any Product From PEPSI As A Worker Admitted He Added Blood Contaminated With AIDS
Did police issue an urgent message warning that "for the next few weeks" you should not to drink any Pepsi products, including Tropicana juice, Slice, and 7Up because a Pepsi worker admitted he added his blood contaminated with AIDS? No, this
Snopes→ Alligator Blocks Runway at Air Force Base in Florida
A spokesman says alligator sightings are common around the base, which is located on Tampa Bay.
Snopes→ Schools Turn to Technology to Reduce Toll During Shootings
School districts are using products like gunshot detection systems and apps that allow teachers to report attacks.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Maxine Waters Did NOT Say She Would Impeach Donald Trump If She Were President
Did Rep. Maxine Waters say her first act as president would be to impeach Donald Trump? No, that's not true: It is a fictional quote placed on a doctored screenshot of the California congresswoman being interviewed by CNN's Anderson Cooper. It
Snopes→ New Trump Immigration Plan Would Overhaul Green Card System
Administration officials said the plan would create a points-based visa system, similar to those used by Canada and other countries.
Snopes→ Missouri Senate Joins GOP Anti-Abortion Wave with 8-Week Ban
Doctors would face five to 15 years in prison for violating the eight-week cutoff.
Washington Post→ Joe Biden’s defense of the 1994 crime bill’s role in mass incarcerations
President Bill Clinton has said the 1994 crime bill contributed to the high incarceration rate in the United States. But Biden disputes that.
Snopes→ Kitten Stowaways Found After Long Journey in Steel Column
Five kittens that stowed away on a 400-mile trip to San Diego are looking for new homes.
Snopes→ Did the Wall GoFundMe Founder Use the Money to Buy a Yacht?
We found no evidence Brian Kolfage purchased a yacht or any other personal items with money raised for building a border wall.
Snopes→ Did the FBI Discover a ‘Homegrown Islamic Terror Compound’ in Alabama?
Reports emerged in spring 2019 that linked a 2-acre plot of land near Tuskegee with a bizarre, sprawling terrorism and kidnapping investigation.
Snopes→ Did New Mexico Make Ramadan a State Holiday?
Most state workers would likely welcome an extra four weeks off per year.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘The Payment Was Hold’ Malware Emails
According to this "anti-fraud alert" email someone tried to pay with your credit card and the "payment is hold". The post ‘The Payment Was Hold’ Malware Emails appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Alabama’s Governor Signs Abortion Ban into Law
Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the measure.
Snopes→ Officials: PG&E Equipment Sparked Deadly California Wildfire
The fire killed 85 people, making it the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: OK Patrol Captain George Brown Did NOT Say ‘Ladies, If You Don’t Want To Get Raped By A Cop, Then Follow The Law’
Did Oklahoma State Patrol Captain George Brown advise women that if you don't want to get raped by a cop, 'then follow the law in the first place so you don't get pulled over'? No, that's not true: It is a false quote taken from a real TV inte
FactCheck.org→ Mailbag: U.S.-China Trade Dispute
A reader sent us a comment regarding the escalating U.S.-China trade dispute. In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the email we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length. Don’t Ignore th