President Donald Trump wrongly claims that “58,000 non-citizens voted in Texas, with 95,000 non-citizens registered to vote.” This latest voter fraud misinformation from the president is based on the state’s efforts to match driver
Lead Stories→ Fake News: 63-year-old Daycare Owner Did NOT Breastfeed Toddlers in Public While Smoking Crystal Meth
Did 63-year-old daycare owner Ivanka Kuklinski from Columbus, Ohio breastfeed toddlers in public while smoking crystal meth? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by publishing ficti
Snopes→ Immigration Lawyers Blast Delays in Citizenship, Green Cards
The lawyers said U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services — which is funded by application filing fees — is shifting its focus away from serving immigrant applicants and becoming "a third immigration enforcement component of DHS."
Snopes→ Apple Busts Facebook for Distributing Data-Sucking App
"This is very flagrantly not allowed," said Strafach, CEO of Guardian Mobile Firewall. "It's mind-blowing how defiant Facebook was acting."
Snopes→ Did the Republican National Committee Block Challengers to President Trump’s Re-Election?
The RNC passed a resolution supporting President Trump at a winter 2019 gathering but didn't completely preclude an intra-party challenge.
Snopes→ Parts of Midwest Colder than Antarctica During Deep Freeze
"They are life-threatening conditions and temperatures."
Snopes→ James Ingram, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Dead at 66
In a statement, Quincy Jones called Ingram his "baby brother."
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Ariana Grande’s ‘Seven Rings’ Tattoo Actually Mean ‘Charcoal Grill’ in Japanese?
On January 30 2019, entertainment outlets began reporting that singer Ariana Grande showed off a Japanese character tattoo she believed translated to “seven rings” — and the publicity revealed that the ink actually said “charcoal g
Snopes→ Is #BellLetsTalk a Legitimate Fundraising Effort for Mental Health?
This question comes up because many social media posts promising money for online interactions have proved to be hoaxes.
Truth or Fiction?→ Chuck Schumer Border Wall 2013 vs. 2018
In January 2019, the Facebook page “McGroarty for Freedom” shared the following meme, which contrasted purported positions held by Sen. Chuck Schumer in 2013 and 2018 on the topic of a border wall to separate the United States from Mexico:
Snopes→ Did the DHS Find That 12 Million-Plus Votes for Trump Were Never Counted?
And if so, does he get an extra year in office to make up for it?
Truth or Fiction?→ Did the Media Ignore a Devastating Tornado in Cuba?
On January 28 2019, a Facebook user shared the following image set and claim (automatically translated) about a purported and unreported tornado that caused widespread devastation in Cuba: Last night a tornado destroyed everything in its path in Havana
Snopes→ Trump Disputes ‘Naive’ Intel Chiefs on North Korea, Iran
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said intelligence does not support the idea that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will eliminate his nuclear weapons.
Snopes→ Trump Organization to Use E-Verify for Worker Status Checks
Workers at a Trump club in New Jersey came forward to allege managers there had hired them knowing they were in the country illegally.
Snopes→ Brown U Criticized for Using Live Pigs in Medical Training
A medical school spokeswoman said she didn't know about the complaint and didn't immediately respond to questions about the use of pigs.
Snopes→ Deep Freeze Envelops Midwest, Even Stops the Mail
Officials were focused on protecting vulnerable people from the cold , including the homeless, seniors and those living in substandard housing.
Snopes→ Trump Says ‘Wall’ Must Be Part of Lawmakers’ Border Deal
Left on their own, House and Senate lawmakers say they could easily reach a border security deal as they have for two years in a row. But whether Trump would sign it is another matter altogether.
Washington Post→ Why did Kamala Harris withhold support for special investigations of police shootings?
Harris said she never took a position on any bill because of her duties as attorney general. But that’s not accurate. Her archived news releases show she took positions on a range of pending bills.
Hoax-Slayer→ USPS ‘We Have Sent You a Message’ Malware Email
According to this message, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has sent you an email containing confidential personal information. The post USPS ‘We Have Sent You a Message’ Malware Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Call for Lighter Sentences for Would-Be ISIS Recruits?
The Minnesota Democrat sent a letter to a U.S. District Court judge in 2016. What exactly did she write?
Snopes→ Campaign Cash Paid Former New York AG’s Legal Bills After #MeToo Fall
The practice is legal, but reform activists say Eric Schneiderman and other politicians are exploiting lax campaign finance rules.
Snopes→ Is a ‘Nancy Pelosi Crime Family’ Meme Accurate?
And where does the 'Pelosi Crime Family' fall on a scale of 'innocent' to 'Gambino'?
Truth or Fiction?→ Is This a Photo of Nancy Pelosi and George Soros’s Son?
In January 2019, a Facebook user shared the following image, purportedly showing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi alongside George Soros’s son: The title and text surrounding the image, which is apparently a screenshot of an October 2018 blog post, cl
Snopes→ US Intel Heads List North Korea, Not Border, as Threat to US
The intelligence assessment, which is provided annually to Congress, made no mention of a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, which Trump has asserted as the basis for his demand that Congress finance a border wall.
FactCheck.org→ Harris’ Campaign Kickoff Claims
Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris made a few false and misleading claims in two events that kicked off her 2020 presidential campaign. In a speech in her home state of California on Jan. 27, Harris said “paychecks aren’t keeping up” with
Snopes→ Florida Man Who Jumped into Crocodile Exhibit Gets Jail Time
Court records show 23-year-old Brandon Keith Hatfield of Green Cove Springs pleaded no contest to multiple charges, including trespassing and criminal mischief.
Snopes→ Did 24 Children Go Home Cancer-Free from St. Jude’s Hospital in One Week?
Thanks to Facebook's colored status feature, anyone can create a viral meme in seconds.
Snopes→ Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Sued Over Utah Ski Crash
Paltrow denied the claims through a spokeswoman who said in an emailed statement: "This lawsuit is without merit and we expect to be vindicated."
FactCheck.org→ No Support for Supposed Reagan Quote
Quick Take There is no evidence to support social media posts attributing a quote about Nancy Pelosi to former President Ronald Reagan. Full Story When reclaiming her role as speaker of the House, Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi invoked Republican Presid
PolitiFact→ Howard Schultz – Checking Howard Schultz's claim that 40 percent of Americans don't have $400 in the bank
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Checking Howard Schultz's claim that 40 percent of Americans don't have $400 in the bank Former Starbucks chief executive Howard Schultz told CBS’ "60 Minutes" that he’s "serious
Snopes→ ‘Empire’ Cast Member Alleges Homophobic Attack in Chicago
Chicago police have opened a hate crime investigation after a cast member of “Empire” alleged he was physically attacked by men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs.
Snopes→ House GOP Leader Says Border Deal Doesn’t Need Word ‘Wall’
"It doesn't have to be a wall," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters.
Snopes→ Vegas Shooter’s Motive Still a Mystery
The FBI says the reason for Stephen Paddock's rampage remains a mystery after months of study by agents and behavioral specialists.
Snopes→ 911 Dispatcher Helps Boy with Fractions Homework
Police say they don't recommend calling 911 for homework help.
FactCheck.org→ Doctored Photo Targets New Congresswomen
Quick Take Terrorist imagery and an “Impeach Trump” poster have been added to a photo of four newly elected congresswomen. The doctored image has been widely shared on Facebook. Full Story The 116th Congress, elected in November and inaugurat
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Martin Luther King, Jr. Say ‘the Dream’ Cannot Survive if Women Have Abortions?
In January 2019, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the passage of a new abortion law in New York state occurred in close proximity, facilitating the circulation of the following quote meme: The above-reproduced quote meme included a photograph of King a
Truth or Fiction?→ Were More ‘American Blacks’ Killed by ‘Illegal Immigrants’ Than Police in Recent Years?
In January 2019, the following Facebook status update circulated with the claim that undocumented immigrants caused the deaths of more black Americans than officer involved shootings in years prior: White text on a black background unaccompanied by im
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Bread Bad for Ducks?
In January 2019, the Facebook page “Wild at Heart Rescue” shared the following illustration while claiming that it is dangerous — even potentially lethal — to feed bread to ducks: The drawings depicted waterfowl and the text said: Plea
Snopes→ Roger Stone Arrives for DC Court Appearance
President Trump's longtime adviser and confidant Roger Stone is expected to plead not guilty to charges that he lied to lawmakers.
Snopes→ Republican Jeff Flake Says He Won’t Challenge Trump in 2020
The former Arizona Senator has often said he hoped a Republican would challenge Trump in 2020.