Was a 42-year old man man named Joel Miller in Omaha, Nebraska arrested after killing thirty pedophiles (or "just" registered sex offenders)? No, that's not true: the story originated from a site that has a disclaimer which says it only publis
Snopes→ After Trump Invite, Iran Commander Says: No Talks with US
The semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted Gen. Yadollah Javani as saying that "there will be no negotiations with America."
PolitiFact→ Kamala Harris says voter suppression kept Stacey Abrams, Andrew Gillum out of office. Really?
In a speech to the NAACP, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris called for changing election laws to "fight back against those Republicans who suppress our constitutional right to vote." Harris, a U.S. senator from California, point
Snopes→ Butina Saw US Political Analysis as ‘Valuable’ to Russia
Maria Butina admitted to covertly gathering intelligence on the NRA and other groups at the direction of a former Russian lawmaker.
Washington Post→ Meet the Fact Checker team — and learn our process
Here are answers to some common questions about The Fact Checker from readers.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking the Trump administration’s immigration fact sheet
A new fact sheet on immigration from the Justice Department tells only half the story.
Snopes→ Orchestra Finds Child Who Charmed Crowd with ‘Wow!’
A performing arts group has found the child who was literally wowed by a recent classical music concert.
Snopes→ Was U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez ‘Scared’ by Her Garbage Disposal?
A New York City environmental office once estimated "less than 1 percent of households" in the city had such disposals.
FactCheck.org→ Trump: 17 Repeats in 17 Hours
Over the course of 17 hours, President Donald Trump repeated 17 false and misleading claims that we have written about since he became president. Trump began with an evening rally in Panama City Beach, Florida, on May 8, that lasted more than an hour,
Truth or Fiction?→ Delta Union-Busting ‘Video Games’ Poster
On May 9 2019, a poster attributed to Delta Airlines apparently urging workers to forgo union dues in favor of purchasing video gaming consoles circulated on Facebook and Twitter: lol fuck off @Delta pic.twitter.com/fMNOeW9uFG — Eoin Higgins (@
Snopes→ Sen. Burr Takes GOP Fire Over Trump Jr Subpoena
The move suggested the Russia investigation is not "case closed" as some in the party insist.
Snopes→ Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Say ‘If Israel Is So Innocent, Then Why Do They Insist on Being Jews?’
A quote needn't make sense for some people to believe it's genuine.
Truth or Fiction?→ New Georgia Abortion Law Conspiracy to Commit Murder Clause
On May 7 2019, a Facebook user shared the following screenshot of an apparent article (archived here), along with a lengthy comment about extremely restrictive new abortion laws in the state of Georgia: A lengthy comment from the original poster (par
Snopes→ Sticker Shock: Trump Taking Aim at ‘Surprise Medical Bills’
Republican and Democratic lawmakers have been trying to make progress on the topic for months.
Snopes→ High-Tech Sex Toy for Women Wins Back a Rescinded Award
The association says it recognizes the "innovative technology" and "reiterates its sincere apology" to the developer.
Snopes→ Matters of Politics, Race Accompany Red Sox to White House
Team manager Alex Cora and nearly a dozen players, including American League MVP Mookie Betts, have said they will skip the White House visit.
Snopes→ Notre Dame’s Melted Roof Leaves Astronomical Lead Levels
Hundreds of tons of lead were used in Notre Dame's frame, as well as the church spire that burned and collapsed.
Snopes→ McConnell Capitalizes on Attack with ‘Cocaine Mitch’ Shirts
"He managed to turn a slanderous attack on his family into an online movement of his supporters."
Snopes→ Facebook Auto-Generates Videos Celebrating Extremist Images
A confidential whistleblower’s complaint shows that the company is inadvertently making use of propaganda by militant groups to auto-generate videos and pages that could be used for networking by extremists.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s shifting claim that ‘we got rid’ of the Johnson Amendment
This is a campaign promise Trump has not fulfilled. It’s also a false claim worth Four Pinocchios.
Snopes→ Baby Penguins Hatched at San Diego Zoo
African penguins are an endangered species.
Snopes→ Did Children at a Philadelphia Muslim School Sing a Song With Violent Lyrics?
A controversial video prompted concern in April and May 2019.
Snopes→ Denver is 1st US City to Decriminalize ‘Magic Mushrooms’
Decriminalization led by a slim 51%, according to preliminary figures on Tuesday's election released by Denver's Election Division.
Snopes→ California Overhauls Sex Education Guidance for Teachers
LGBT advocates praised the new recommendations for giving such attention to a community that often is left out of sex education policies.
Snopes→ Oregon Teachers Walk Out in Red to Press for School Funding
An estimated 25,000 people massed in a downtown Portland park for a rally before marching through the city.
Snopes→ Clinton: GOP Must Choose ‘Rule of Law’ or ‘Rule of Trump’
"You've got to keep putting points on the board that the American people can see while we're fighting out this constitutional crisis," Clinton said.
Snopes→ NYC Closing Kushner Loophole Landlords Use to Dodge Scrutiny
The city fined Kushner Cos. $210,000 for false filings last year after an AP report.
Snopes→ Trump Surveys Florida Hurricane Damage before Holding Rally
After touring the base, Trump promised officials that it will be rebuilt "better than ever."
Snopes→ New York Senate OKs Giving US House Trump State Tax Return
Donald Trump's home state is New York, where many of his business enterprises are based.
Snopes→ Florida Governor Signs Bill Allowing More Armed Teachers
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill in private and didn't issue a statement afterward.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Obama Did Not Import 70,000 Somali Immigrants And Park Them In Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District
Did President Obama "import" 70,000 Somali immigrants into the Unites States and "park" them in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, helping elect Ilhan Omar to congress? No, that's not true: It doesn't add up. Just about 54,000 Somali refu
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Picture Does NOT Show a Public Beach in China
Does a picture often shared on social media show a very crowded public beach in China? No, that's not true: the photo actually shows an aerial shot of Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro during the 2013 World Youth Day when Pope Francis celebra
PolitiFact→ What you need to know about executive privilege
Inaugurating yet another phase in the battle over Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s final report, the Trump White House on May 8 officially asserted executive privilege over the report’s unreleased and underlying materials. Let’s use t
FactCheck.org→ Trump ‘Quote’ Originated as Satire
Quick Take President Donald Trump didn’t call for the “death penalty” for “suicide bombers,” as social media posts say. That’s a made-up quote from a satirical story published in 2017. Full Story An old satirical s
FactCheck.org→ Trump Exaggerates Tariff Revenue
On the eve of the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the U.S. collects “over $100 Billion a year in Tariffs.” The U.S. collected $41 billion in fiscal year 2018, and has collected $34.7 billi
Truth or Fiction?→ Is a Proposed Bill in Texas Trying to Disenfranchise the Elderly and Poor by Prohibiting Transportation to Polls?
On May 6 2019, the following tweet described proposed legislation in Texas that would purportedly disenfranchise voters unable to drive themselves to the polls: Texas Sen. Bryan Hughes' new bill, S. Bill 9, will disallow driving of elderly, disa
FactCheck.org→ No, Climate Change Isn’t ‘Made Up’
Quick Take Popular social media posts claim that climate change is a “made-up catastrophe,” despite a large body of evidence that supports the scientific consensus that it is real. Full Story Comprehensive national and international repor
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden – Was Joe Biden a climate change pioneer in Congress? History says yes
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Was Joe Biden a climate change pioneer in Congress? History says yes Joe Biden may not be the most progressive candidate in the crowded Democratic primary field. But one thing is for certain: Among 2020 presidential c
Climate Feedback→ Perugia International Journalism Festival: media, news and the future of climate change
Panel: Don’t think of a polar bear: media, news and the future of climate change 10:00 – 11:00 Thursday 4/4/2019 – Centro Servizi G. Alessi, Perugia, Italy The media ecosystem is facing a big challenge that requires journalists to hol
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Joe Biden Disclose the Names of the Soldiers Involved in the Bin Laden Raid in 2011?
On April 30 2019, the following post was shared to the Facebook group “Sussex County Voice” (archived here), alleging that when he was vice president of the United States, Joe Biden revealed the names and unit responsible for killing Osam