The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Progressive Democratic group's attack on Joe Biden's voting record needs some context As soon as former Vice President Joe Biden announced his run for the presidency, he drew fire from the more progressive side o
Snopes→ Did George Washington Say ‘Firearms Stand Next in Importance to the Constitution Itself’?
Always good to do some research before attributing quotes to famous historical figures.
PolitiFact→ A guide to possible paths to impeachment (or not) in the House
Democrats in Congress are debating how to respond to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report, which cleared the Trump campaign of criminally conspiring with Russia, but also detailed President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict and even shu
Snopes→ Poll: Democrats Have Health Care Edge Ahead of 2020
Among all Americans, 42% support a single-payer plan like the one espoused by Sanders, while 31% express opposition. Another quarter say they are neither in favor nor opposed.
Snopes→ Pilot Rescued from Plane that Crash-Landed Atop Tree
A piece of the plane's propeller and one of its wheels had fallen to the ground, but the rest of the plane was intact, suspended in the tree.
Snopes→ Trump to Speak to a Weakened National Rifle Association
The NRA is having financial issues, according to an analysis of tax filings by The Associated Press.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: New High School Textbook Does NOT Describe Trump as Mentally Ill, Supporters as Racist
Did a high school history textbook describe President Donald Trump as mentally ill and his white supporters as racists? No, that's not true: The textbook in question cites the opinions of Trump opponents questioning Trump's mental health and i
Snopes→ Sri Lanka Muslims Brave Militant Threats for Friday Prayers
All "Sri Lankans have a duty to be calm and quiet. (There) has to be peace."
Washington Post→ Trump says he did not try to fire Mueller. Here’s what Mueller’s report says.
We weigh the president’s tweet, not made under oath, against eight statements made under oath by Trump aides and friends.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: UPDATED – Director John Singleton HAS DIED After Suffering Major Stroke
Did film director John Singleton die after suffering a major stroke? No, that's not true: It is another celebrity death hoax taking advantage of a serious health crisis to generate web traffic. John Singleton, 51, is in a coma after suffering
Snopes→ US Judge in Washington State Blocks New Trump Abortion Rule
The ruling came two days after a federal judge in Oregon, hearing a separate challenge by 20 states, said he intended to at least partially block the rules.
Snopes→ North Korea Demanded US Pay $2M for Captured Student in Coma
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said the administration does not comment on hostage negotiations.
FactCheck.org→ DeVos Didn’t Try to ‘Defund’ Special Education
In a CNN town hall, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democratic candidate for president, went too far when she said Education Secretary Betsy DeVos “not only has tried to defund special education, but she also has tried to get rid of the Special Olympics fu
Snopes→ Ex-Officer Sentenced to 25 Years in Black Motorist’s Killing
Nouman Raja was the first person in Florida in nearly 30 years to be convicted and sentenced for an on-duty killing — and one of only a few nationwide.
Snopes→ Texas Border Mayor Charged with Trying to Rig Own Election
The arrest of Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina also comes at a time of heightened tension over voting in Texas.
Snopes→ Tiger Attacks Founder of Arizona Animal Rescue
The man took the blame for what he called an "accident" and said "these situations occur when there is human error."
Truth or Fiction?→ Breast Milk Ducts
On April 21 2019 a Twitter user tweeted the following image, purportedly a photograph of muscles and milk ducts in breasts: I just realized I never saw a photo of a female muscle system. This is NOT what I imagined milk ducts to look like. pic.twitte
Snopes→ Iraq Veteran Jailed After Car Plows into Pedestrians; 8 Hurt
Isaiah Joel Peoples, 34, was being held on eight counts of attempted murder.
FactCheck.org→ Viral Claim Blurs Marijuana, Gun Policies
Quick Take Social posts wrongly claim that states legalizing marijuana also have “legislated” that those who use the drug cannot have guns. Actually, a long-standing federal law prohibits marijuana users from possessing or purchasing firear
PolitiFact→ John Delaney – Is most home care paid by government programs?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Is most home care paid by government programs? For the aging and those with long-term care needs, receiving care at home is more affordable than institutionalized facilities like hospitals or nursing homes. But
Snopes→ Did NYC Ban Hot Dogs?
Government-run facilities in New York City are definitely cutting back on processed meats.
Truth or Fiction?→ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘Splits’ Image
On April 10 2019 a Facebook user shared the following post (archived here), purportedly showing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doing what appears to be a particularly athletic dance move at a party: The post’s image showed Ocasio-Cortez being su
Snopes→ US Takes Step Toward Listing Giraffes as Threatened Species
The giraffe population in Africa has declined by about 40 percent in the past three decades, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: FBI Did NOT Admit Barack Obama Told Bare-Faced Lie To Nation About Hillary’s Emails
Did the FBI admit that President Barack Obama lied to the nation about Hillary Clinton's email? No, that's not true: The article making the claim misrepresents a Judicial Watch report that an FBI official disclosed in a deposition that one of
Snopes→ Harry and Meghan: Newest Royal Baby Could Be an American
Some believe the Duchess of Sussex will insist on dual citizenship for the child, a status that is allowed by both countries.
Snopes→ At Kim-Putin Summit, Hearty Handshakes and Manspreading
With so little else to go on, it's a common practice for North Korea watchers to pay extremely close attention to Kim's every word and gesture when he makes public appearances.
FactCheck.org→ Mailbag: Presidential Term Limits, Viral Deception
One reader sent us a comment about the history of the 22nd Amendment, which limits the number of terms an individual can serve as U.S. president, and another forwarded us an email he sent to friends after reading one of our stories about a viral claim
Snopes→ Biden Launches 2020 Bid Warning ‘Soul’ of America at Stake
Joe Biden is paying special attention to his native Pennsylvania, a state that swung to Trump in 2016 after voting for Democratic presidential candidates for decades.
PolitiFact→ Elizabeth Warren: Does her wealth tax pay for her child care and higher education plans?
Elizabeth Warren is unmatched among the Democratic presidential candidates for the depth and breadth of her policy proposals. She has tackled building affordable housing, boosting family farms, breaking up Big Tech, and the list goes on. Many of
Washington Post→ Kamala Harris’s misfired talking point: ‘Majority of women are minimum wage workers’
In a CNN town hall, the Democratic presidential hopeful offered a statistic that would be shocking if true.
Snopes→ Is a Sex-Trafficking Ring Adding Girls on Snapchat to Easily Locate, Kidnap Them?
Although real cases of human trafficking are plentiful, the topic is the frequent focus of viral scarelore.
Snopes→ Did a Man Twice Land a Plane on a New York Street on a Bar Bet?
This "hold my beer" story may seem like a work of fiction, but the aerial exploits of Thomas Fitzpatrick are well-documented.
Snopes→ Cohen Says He Pleaded Guilty to Crimes He Didn’t Commit
The news involves a 36-minute phone call with Tom Arnold that the actor said he recorded without Cohen's knowledge.
Snopes→ Facebook Anticipates an FTC Privacy Fine of Up to $5 Billion
The one-time charge slashed Facebook's first-quarter net income considerably, although revenue grew by 25% in the period.
PolitiFact→ Pete Buttigieg – Is Pete Buttigieg's time as mayor more executive experience than Mike Pence's time as governor, VP?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Is Pete Buttigieg's time as mayor more executive experience than Mike Pence's time as governor, VP? At a CNN town hall, the first question posed to Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, the mayor o
FactCheck.org→ Twisting Stephen Miller’s Words
Quick Take A meme posted on a popular progressive Facebook page leaves out several words and important context in a quote from White House adviser Stephen Miller. Full Story A meme shared on a progressive Facebook page that frequently posts content cr
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Smelling Farts Does NOT Help You Live Longer According to Science
Does smelling farts (of your husband/wife or other people) help you live longer or does it protect you from cancer? No, that's not true: an old study about a compound named AP39 that contains hydrogen sulfide (which also happens to be present
Snopes→ Did North Carolina Ban Sharia Law and Make It ‘a Criminal Offense’?
Social media memes in spring 2019 exaggerated the implications of a law passed by the North Carolina legislature almost six years earlier.
FactCheck.org→ Kushner Distorts Scope of Russia Interference
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s report concluded that “[t]he Russian government interfered in the 2016 presidential election in sweeping and systematic fashion” — contrary to Jared Kushner’s claim that Russia’s effort a
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on Medicare for All
Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the latest version of his Medicare for All legislation on April 10, with 13 Democratic co-sponsors. Four of them, plus Sanders himself, are running for the Democratic presidential nomination. Sander says the bill, S. 1129