On January 30 2019, Facebook page “The Blacksphere” shared the following meme, purportedly depicting a Virginia principal named Mamasai Mamakusa: The meme was likely outrage-bait which implied that the nonexistent principal’s hijab c
Snopes→ Arizona City Officials Decry New Razor Wire on Border Wall
"That wire is lethal, and I really don't know what they're thinking by putting it all the way down to the ground," Nogales Mayor Arturo Garino said.
Snopes→ Woman Who Accused Lt. Gov. of Sex Assault Speaks
Vanessa Tyson issued a statement saying Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax forced her to perform oral sex in 2004 during the Democratic National Convention in Boston.
Snopes→ Democrats Launch New Probe of Trump’s Finances, Russia Ties
The intelligence committee also voted Wednesday to send Mueller the transcripts from the panel's earlier Russia investigation.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Spread Satirical Trump ‘Quote’
Quick Take A quote attributed to President Donald Trump in Facebook posts actually originated in a well-known satirical New Yorker column. Full Story There are at least three indicators on a Borowitz Report column that it is satirical. “Satire
Snopes→ Is This ‘Insane Cliff House’ Real?
We advise against taking out mortgages on such properties.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump’s SOTU Address
For the second time, President Donald Trump delivered a State of the Union address peppered with false, misleading and exaggerated statements — many that we’ve heard before. In the following video, we highlight five of the claims Trump made
Truth or Fiction?→ Keanu Reeves Steals a Camera?
On February 6 2019, the Facebook page “Children of the Night” reposted a popular meme purportedly showing an amusing scene: actor Keanu Reeves fleeing paparazzi after stealing a camera from a photographer: Its caption stated: A photo of K
Snopes→ Inmate Freed with Help from Kim Kardashian West Gets Book Deal
Kardashian West contributed a foreword to what HarperCollins Publishers is calling an "honest, faith-driven memoir."
Snopes→ 5 Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union Speech
President Trump made no reference to his threat to circumvent Congress by declaring a national emergency if lawmakers refuse to give him the billions of dollars he’s demanding for a border wall.
Snopes→ Blackface Photo Reopens Long History of Bigotry in Medicine
Several studies over the years have documented bias in medicine, including research showing that white doctors sometimes think black patients are less likely to feel pain.
Snopes→ In Democratic Response, Abrams Sharply Rebukes Trump
She was especially stinging when it came to President Trump's role in the 35-day partial government shutdown over his demands for a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking the State of the Union
Summary President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address included many claims that were familiar to fact-checkers. He has repeated most of these assertions before: Trump wrongly claimed El Paso transformed from one of the most dangerous citie
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Stacey Abrams’ SOTU Response
Stacey Abrams, in the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, presented a distorted picture of the U.S. economy since the Republican-backed tax bill became law. “The Republican tax bill rigged the system
Snopes→ Women in White: Democratic Solidarity Stands Out at State of the Union
The women of the House wore white. The men wore dark suits. And the contrast laid bare the growing gender gap between Democrats and Republicans.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union address
Here's a roundup of nearly 30 dubious claims made by the president during his speech.
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Democratic Response To Trump’s State Of The Union Address
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Democratic Response To Trump’s State Of The Union Address
NPR→ Fact Check: Democratic Response To Trump’s State Of The Union Address
Snopes→ Trump Claims ‘Ridiculous Partisan’ Probes May Upset Progress
The president's remarks previewed how he planned to defend himself as Democrats launch a flurry of investigations into his administration and personal finances.
Snopes→ New Mexico Governor Pulls National Guard Troops from Border
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the partial withdrawal shortly before President Trump's State of the Union address.
Snopes→ Did Maroon 5 Donate Their Super Bowl Halftime Show Earnings to Charity?
A charitable donation didn't spare the band from criticism for accommodating the NFL.
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Trump’s State Of The Union Address
President Trump delivered the annual speech, which had been delayed because of the government shutdown, on Tuesday night. NPR reporters provided context and analysis in real time.(Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Trump’s State Of The Union Address
President Trump delivered the annual speech, which had been delayed because of the government shutdown, on Tuesday night. NPR reporters provided context and analysis in real time. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik/AP)
NPR→ Fact Check: Trump’s State Of The Union Address
President Trump is delivering the annual speech, which had been delayed because of the government shutdown, on Tuesday night. NPR reporters are providing context and analysis in real time. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik/AP)
Snopes→ Runner Survives Attack by Choking Mountain Lion to Death
A mountain lion lunged at a runner on a Colorado trail and bit his face before the man fought back and choked the animal to death.
Hoax-Slayer→ Two Silly ‘Forward to Save Your Account’ WhatsApp Hoaxes Combined
According to this widely circulated WhatsApp post, you must forward a message to your WhatsApp contact list or your account will be deleted. The post Two Silly ‘Forward to Save Your Account’ WhatsApp Hoaxes Combined appeared first on Hoax-S
Snopes→ Watchdog: 4 Trump Mar-a-Lago Trips in 2017 Cost Taxpayers $14M
The GAO report provides one of the clearest pictures yet of the costs of the president's travel, and how much of that money goes back to his own properties.
Snopes→ Mississippi Considers Abortion Ban After Fetal Heartbeat
Mississippi lawmakers are considering what could become one of the strictest abortion laws in the country.
Snopes→ Does Billy Joel Give Away Front Row Seats for His Concerts, Rather Than Sell Them?
A widely-shared meme reinforces the "Piano Man's" reputation as a down-to-earth superstar with a close affinity for his fans.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Pence Did NOT Beg Trump Not to Make Him Sit Next to Woman at State of the Union
Did Vice President Mike Pence beg President Trump not to make him sit next to a woman during the State of the Union? No, that's not true: Pence will just sit next to Speaker Pelosi, the entire story was made up by the satire section of a popu
Snopes→ Red Carpet Nixed After Liam Neeson Reveals Racist Thoughts
In an interview the actor discussed wanting to kill a random black person nearly 40 years ago when a close friend told him she had been raped by a black man.
Snopes→ Trump Judicial Nominee Backs Away from Remarks on Date Rape
"To be honest, looking back at some of those writings ... I cringe at some of the language I used," Neomi Rao told the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Snopes→ Art Exhibit Shows Ivanka Trump Lookalike Vacuuming Up Crumbs
A new art exhibit at a Washington museum shows an Ivanka Trump lookalike pushing a vacuum cleaner and invites spectators to toss crumbs for her to clean up.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NOT A Picture of Nancy Pelosi, Beto O’Rourke and El Chapo
Is this a picture of Nancy Pelosi, Beto O'Rourke and drug kingpin El Chapo? No, that's not true. A miscaptioned picture of a 2016 meeting of Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto with U.S House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Henry Cuella
Snopes→ Did a California Newborn Become the First Child with an Emoji for a Name?
And where else could this happen but Berkeley, California?
Truth or Fiction?→ Penn State ‘Slut Shaming’ Advertisement?
On February 3 2019, the Facebook page Feminist News shared a screenshot of a tweet to Penn State about their placement of a questionable sexual health advertisement: The tweet’s text read: Per the CDC, college men have (on avg) more than triple
Snopes→ Did President Trump Make These Pro-Life Remarks?
A meme rearranged excerpts from President Donald Trump’s pre-taped remarks at the 46th annual March for Life in January 2019.
Snopes→ Smollett Told Police Attackers Knew He Was on ‘Empire’
Smollett told police that two men dressed in black got his attention by mentioning the name of the TV show as he walked downtown.
Snopes→ Racist Yearbook Photo Went Unnoticed by Busy Med Students
The racist yearbook photo that could sink Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's career may have been mistakenly placed on his profile page — but even if it were put there intentionally, it's unlikely that many students would have noticed.