Did U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi show up too drunk to sign her name at 8 o'clock in the morning? No, that's not true: The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Republican
Snopes→ Did NY Democrats Block a Bill Expanding Tuition Aid for Gold Star Families?
The shelved legislation would have expanded the scope of an existing program providing tuition assistance to members of Gold Star families.
Snopes→ Does the Family of Former Attorney General Eric Holder Own an Abortion Clinic?
A seven-year-old cluster of news reports got a new lease of life on Facebook in April 2019.
Snopes→ As Cashless Stores Grow, So Does the Backlash
Cash-free stores are generating a backlash among some activists and liberal-leaning policymakers who say the practice discriminates against people who either lack bank accounts or rely on cash for many transactions.
FactCheck.org→ A Phantom Ocasio-Cortez Quote on Gun Ownership
Quick Take There is no evidence that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said “owning guns is not a right,” contrary to what a viral meme claims. Full Story Since joining Congress in January, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has used her position
Snopes→ Homeless ‘Good Samaritan’ Gets Probation in Gas Money Scam
homeless man was sentenced to five years’ probation after admitting that he conspired with a couple to scam the public out of $400,000 in donations by concocting a feel-good story about him helping a motorist in distress.
Snopes→ Girl Not Amused by ‘SNL’ Joke About Her Disabled Pet Chicken
A Vermont girl isn’t happy that her disabled pet chicken was joked about on “Saturday Night Live.”
Snopes→ New ‘Star Wars’ Film Promises ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
The closely guarded film from director J.J. Abrams will put an end to the Skywalker saga that began over 40 years ago.
Snopes→ Was an FDNY Firefighter’s Helmet Worn on 9/11 Stolen?
Firefighter Michael O'Connell's has received two replica helmets and numerous messages of support since his 2015 plea went viral, but his original helmet has not been returned.
Snopes→ Lobbyist Gets Probation in Case Spun Off from Russia Probe
The sentencing comes as federal prosecutors in New York continue to investigate foreign donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee and as the Justice Department has been cracking down on foreign lobbying violations.
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Dell Hospital Collecting Donations for a Young Assault Victim Named Maria?
A February 2016 Facebook post about Dell Children’s Hospital and a purported young rape victim (archived here) continued circulating several years after the fact. The post and its variations featured roughly the same all-caps text, with rotating
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Dell Hospital Collecting Donations for a Young Assault Victim Named Maria?
A February 2016 Facebook post about Dell Children’s Hospital and a purported young rape victim (archived here) continued circulating several years after the fact. The post and its variations featured roughly the same all-caps text, with rotating
FactCheck.org→ Video: False Illegal Immigration Claims
This fact-checking video by CNN’s Jake Tapper explains two false claims President Donald Trump made about illegal immigration. When asked about his administration’s zero-tolerance border policy that resulted in thousands of migrant childr
Snopes→ Are Texas Legislators ‘Considering the Death Penalty for Women Who Have Abortions’?
Republican-sponsored House Bill 896 garnered nationwide attention in the spring of 2019.
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Flint Still Not Have Clean Water?
In April 2019, a July 2017 text-based status update (archived here) about a lack of clean water in Flint, Michigan continued making the rounds on social media. Across a blue sky background, white text read as follows: 1188 days still no clean water fo
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Flint Still Not Have Clean Water?
In April 2019, a July 2017 text-based status update (archived here) about a lack of clean water in Flint, Michigan continued making the rounds on social media. Across a blue sky background, white text read as follows: 1188 days still no clean water fo
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Sequencing Fish Samples’ Viral Twitter Thread
On April 6 2019, a screenshots (archived here) of a Twitter thread originally published by @AwesomeBioTA one day prior went viral on social media: In the original thread, the poster (@AwesomeBioTA) recounted the purported results of her class̵
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Sequencing Fish Samples’ Viral Twitter Thread
On April 6 2019, a screenshots (archived here) of a Twitter thread originally published by @AwesomeBioTA one day prior went viral on social media: In the original thread, the poster (@AwesomeBioTA) recounted the purported results of her class̵
Snopes→ Did President Trump Name Lori Loughlin Education Secretary?
"Trump praised Loughlin for her 'disruptive approach' to college admissions and expressed hope that she could bring the same brand of innovative thinking to the Department of Education."
Snopes→ Texting and Driving Isn’t Just A Teen Problem
Adults often lament that young drivers are distracted by their phones, but a study found that mature drivers are even more likely to be distracted behind the wheel.
Snopes→ Mysterious Bowls of Mashed Potatoes Confuse Mississippians
This neighborhood has been described as quirky, with residents decorating road signs and putting Christmas trees in potholes.
PolitiFact→ How unusual is the turnover among top Trump administration officials?
Even by the atypical standards of the Trump administration, recent days have brought an unusually large upheaval in key administration personnel. On April 7, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned, reportedly under pressure. The followin
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO Sign Outside Michigan Mosque About "Advancement Of Islamic Agenda For America"
Did a mosque in Dearborn, Michigan put out a sign titled "Advancement Of Islamic Agenda For America"? And below that, did it read: Allah be praised America we will kill you and nothing you can do to stop it Allah be praised ? No, that's not
Truth or Fiction?→ Is USPS Losing Money Because of a 2006 Pension Law?
On April 8 2019, Facebook page “The Other 98%” shared a post (archived here) claiming that the United States Postal Service was mistakenly believed to be losing money thanks to online retailers like Amazon, when in actuality the shortfall
Snopes→ Police: Firefighter Went Into Store Nude on Dare to Buy Soda
A firefighter who police say walked naked into a Rhode Island convenience store on a dare has been placed on leave.
Snopes→ Takeaways from the Case of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Julian Assange’s arrest opens the next chapter in the saga of the WikiLeaks founder: an expected extradition fight over a pending criminal prosecution in the United States.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Wrong About Tax Law
Asked whether he believes federal law requires him to give Congress his tax returns, President Donald Trump responded, “There’s no law whatsoever.” He’s wrong about that. There is, in fact, a federal tax law that specifically st
Snopes→ Prosecutors Paint Avenatti as Con Man, He Says Claim ‘Bogus’
A 36-count indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana, California, offered the most damning and detailed account to date of Avenatti’s apparent fall from grace.
FactCheck.org→ Doctored Quote Tied to Rep. Omar
Quick Take A meme targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar uses an edited quote to cast doubt on her “allegiance” to the United States. Full Story Online falsehoods about Rep. Ilhan Omar are in no short supply. We’ve previously covered deceptive
FactCheck.org→ Conway Overstates Economic Growth
The U.S. does not currently have economic “growth over 4 percent,” as White House counselor Kellyanne Conway claimed recently. On a quarterly basis, real gross domestic product (which is adjusted for inflation) last grew at an annualized r
Snopes→ Did Henry Kissinger Advocate ‘Forcible Vaccinations’?
The former U.S. secretary of state is often portrayed as a villain in online conspiracy theories.
Snopes→ President Trump Tweets Misrepresented Approval Numbers from Fox
President Trump’s overall unfavorable rating has remained steady at 55 percent since he announced his candidacy in 2015.
FactCheck.org→ Meme Distorts Facts on Refugees, Social Security
Quick Take A meme circulating on Facebook gives the false impression that there is no cap on the number of refugees that can be admitted to the U.S., and that Social Security beneficiaries did not receive a cost-of-living increase this year. Full Sto
Snopes→ ‘I Know Nothing’ — Trump Changes His Tune on WikiLeaks
It was a stark contrast to how Trump showered praise on Julian Assange's hacking organization during the 2016 presidential campaign.
PolitiFact→ Cory Booker – Cory Booker makes misleading attack on Donald Trump, domestic terrorism funding
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Cory Booker makes misleading attack on Donald Trump, domestic terrorism funding Sen. Cory Booker said President Donald Trump has made it harder for the federal government to go after domestic terrorist groups.
Snopes→ Kratom is Tied to More US deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the numbers after combing through death certificates and toxicology reports from an 18-month period.
Snopes→ Judge Threatens to Stop Carnival Ships from Docking in US
The cruise ship company has been on probation for two years for illegally dumping oil into the ocean and lying about it, according to court filings.
Snopes→ Did ALDI Remove the Cross from Their Hot Cross Buns to Appease Other Religions?
"Offensive" is not a word often used to describe spiced sweet buns.
Climate Feedback→ Breitbart article baselessly claims a study of past climate invalidates human-caused climate change
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This Breitbart article comments on a story by ThinkProgress about a study related to past climate, mistakenly concluding that it invalidates the science that shows human activities are currently altering the climat
PolitiFact→ Medicare for All defines one end of the Democratic presidential debate
Medicare for All is both a rallying cry for some Democratic voters and a lightning rod for conservative attacks. When Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rolled out his latest version April 10, it became a moment when other Senate Democrats running for preside