The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Were there no hearings on bipartisan criminal justice bill? A criminal justice bill with support from bipartisan lawmakers as well as President Donald Trump has sparked a round-robin Twitter dispute among
Snopes→ People in US, Canada Warned to Not Eat Romaine Lettuce
Health officials in the U.S. and Canada told people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of a new E. coli outbreak.
Snopes→ Woman Claims Avenatti Dragged Her by Arm Across Floor
An actress who says she had a relationship with Michael Avenatti alleges he dragged her by the arm across the floor of his Los Angeles apartment after an argument.
Snopes→ Trump Says No New Saudi Punishment for Khashoggi Murder
President Trump said the United States intends to remain a steadfast partner of Saudi Arabia to ensure the interests of the United States.
FactCheck.org→ False Quote Attributed to Rep.-Elect Ilhan Omar
Q: A meme circulating online attributes an inflammatory remark about white men to congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar. Did she actually say that? A: No. The meme falsely attributes a fictitious quote to Omar. FULL ANSWER Ilhan Omar was one of the first tw
Snopes→ Audit Points to Deceptive Practices by Navient
One of the nation's largest student loan servicing companies may have driven tens of thousands of borrowers struggling with their debts into higher-cost repayment plans.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Leeds Trinity University Ban Capital Letters to Avoid Frightening Students?
In November 2018, an odd little article about a leaked internal memo at Leeds Trinity University appeared in the British tabloid the Express. According to the story, the university told professors not to use all capital letters in order to avoid R
Snopes→ Does This Video Show Highway Traffic Near the November 2018 California Wildfire?
"Wow, this is happening right now in California!"
Snopes→ Police: Ex-Judge Is Suspect in Former Wife’s Fatal Stabbing
A former Cleveland-area judge who spent nine months in prison for beating his wife at the time is now a suspect in her stabbing death.
Snopes→ Ivanka Trump Used Personal Email for Government Work
Ivanka Trump, the president's daughter and a top White House adviser, sent hundreds of emails about government business from a personal email account last year, The Washington Post reported.
Snopes→ Trump Pressed for Harsher US Response to Killing of Writer
The pressure is coming from Democrats and Republicans in Congress and U.S. allies abroad.
Snopes→ Arrest Of Nissan’s Ghosn in Financial Probe Stuns Japan
"It's extremely regrettable," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters. "We will watch developments closely."
Snopes→ Martha Stewart’s First Uber Ride Was ‘a Mess Inside and Out’
Stewart ordered the "most expensive version" Monday outside Tiffany's flagship store in New York City.
Snopes→ Argument at Chicago Hospital Erupts Into Deadly Shooting
The attacker, Juan Lopez, also died Monday but it was not clear if he took his own life or was killed by police.
Snopes→ Trump Criticizes War Hero for Not Capturing bin Laden Sooner
Trump took shots at retired Adm. William McRaven in a weekend Fox News interview.
Lead Stories→ Not Fake News: Ann Coulter Is Really On Gab
Is conservative writer and commentator Ann Coulter really on the Gab social network? Yes, it appears the @AnnCoulter account is indeed her own, as announced by the service's founder Andrew Torba on Gab and Twitter (where the announcement was
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Drug Dealer NOT Busted After Calling 911 to Report 150-lbs of Cocaine Stolen
Was 29-year old José Ramirez arrested by the LAPD after he called the cops to complain other drug dealers had stolen his stash? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes up tales about weird cr
Washington Post→ The disconnect between President Trump and his administration on freedom of the press
Vice President Pence and the State Department defend reporters overseas. But their efforts are undercut by the president's rhetoric on "fake news" and "enemy of the people."
Snopes→ Judge bars US from enforcing Trump asylum ban
Snopes→ Is This a Selfie Jimi Hendrix Took with Jim Morrison and Bruce Lee?
You'll never be as cool as Bruce Lee and Jim Morrison chilling while Jimi Hendrix did anything.
Snopes→ Did U.S. Representative-Elect Ilhan Omar Say ‘White Men Should Be Put in Chains’?
A widely-shared meme contained a malicious quotation attributed to the Minnesota Democrat.
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump’s One-Day Trip to Toronto Cost $174,000 in Hotel Charges?
The State Department spent $174,000 for hotel rooms in advance of a visit by the First Lady to Toronto, where she led a delegation for the Invictus Games.
Snopes→ Is Rain That Falls in Smoky Areas After a WIldfire Likely to Be “Extremely Toxic”?
The one-two combination of wildfire and rain can produce some risks, but toxic rain is not one of them.
Snopes→ Did a High School Volleyball Team Receive Money and New Gear After the Paradise Fire?
A team from the devastated community of Paradise found support as well as competition in a memorable playoff game.
Snopes→ The Scoop on How Your Cat’s Sandpapery Tongue Deep Cleans
Using high-tech scans and some other tricks, scientists are learning how those sandpapery tongues help cats get clean and stay cool.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Spins Midterm Election Results
President Donald Trump in recent days has engaged in some post-election spin: Trump said with his help Gov. Rick Scott won the Senate race in Florida “by a lot.” That’s a relative phrase, but Scott’s victory over incumbent Sen.
Snopes→ Chicago Police: Shots Fired Near Hospital, Multiple Victims
Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said at least one potential suspect was shot but offered no details.
Truth or Fiction?→ Does a Photograph Prove that Michael Avenatti (or Keith Ellison) Badly Beat a Woman?
A bombshell report about Michael Avenatti, a high-profile lawyer turned potential politician, appeared on celebrity news and gossip site TMZ in November 2018: Michael Avenatti, who became famous for representing Stormy Daniels in her battle with Pre
Snopes→ White House to Restore Acosta’s Pass – With a Warning
Trump has called for more "decorum" at the White House and has said staff is "writing up rules and regulations" for reporters.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Predict Osama bin Laden Would Attack the US?
President Trump mentioned Osama Bin Laden in his 2000 book "The America We Deserve," but he didn't predict the terrorist leader would attack the United States.
Snopes→ PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk on Euthanazing Animals
A viral Facebook meme contains some unflattering statements attributed to the controversial animal rights activist Ingrid Newkirk.
Truth or Fiction?→ Is a Caravan of Central American Asylum-Seekers Demanding Special Treatment?
An annual caravan of people traveling from Central America to the United States to seek asylum and refuge from extreme violence in their home countries has been beset by falsehoods, lies, and disinformation from start to finish — from baseless claim
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Trump Did NOT Warn Flu Shots Are The Greatest ‘Scam’ In Medical History
Did President Trump warn flu vaccinations are the greatest scam in medical history? No, that's not true: an old article from YourNewsWire (a fake news website that got fact checked so often it had to change its name) was copied by several othe
Snopes→ Sensual Goddess Fresco Discovered in Ancient Pompeii Bedroom
Archaeologists have found in an ancient Pompeii bedroom a fresco depicting a sensual scene of a goddess and swan.
Snopes→ Did Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell ‘Suggest Nuking’ Gun Owners Who Resist Confiscation?
Conservative web sites and commentators pounced on a tweet which the Democratic Congressman insisted was no more than a joke.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Florida’s ‘Neck Guy’ Did NOT Undergo Plastic Surgery To Decrease Neck Size
Did drug suspect Charles Dion Mcdowell get judge-approved surgery to reduce his neck size after his mugshot went viral because his neck seemed to be unusually wide on it? No, that's not true: the surgery part of the story was made up by a kno
Snopes→ Brooklyn Rapper 6ix9ine Indicted on Racketeering Charges
The Brooklyn-based rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, is among four people arrested on racketeering and firearms charges.
Snopes→ Democratic Senators Sue over Whitaker’s Appointment as AG
The complaint asks a judge to declare the appointment unconstitutional and to prevent him from serving as head of the Justice Department.
Snopes→ In Defeat, Abrams Emerges as Leading Voting Rights Advocate
"So let's be clear," Stacey Abrams concluded, "this is not a speech of concession."
Snopes→ Nissan Chair Ghosn Dismissed, Held on Misconduct Charges
It was a stunning development that left employees "bewildered" and fellow executives shocked and will pose a daunting test for the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance, one of the world's biggest automakers.