The two presidents omitted key facts while answering questions about Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
Snopes→ Did HR 6054 Make It Illegal to Join ‘Antifa’?
The Unmasking Antifa Act, introduced to Congress in June 2018, would create additional penalties for committing "certain offenses" while in disguise.
Snopes→ Showtime and Sacha Baron Cohen Push Back Against Sarah Palin
Showtime and Sacha Baron Cohen are pushing back against allegations the comedian duped guests on his new show by posing as a disabled veteran.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin in Helsinki
President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin made inaccurate statements to the media following their one-on-one talks in Helsinki about election meddling, global terrorism and nuclear nonproliferation. Here’s a rundown of our fact-checks.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin in Helsinki
President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin made inaccurate statements to the media following their one-on-one talks in Helsinki about election meddling, global terrorism and nuclear nonproliferation. Here’s a rundown of our fact-checks.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's 'missing' server comments get all of the details wrong
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump's 'missing' server comments get all of the details wrong Standing beside Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump answered reporters' questions about Russia’s interference in th
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's 'missing' server comments get all of the details wrong
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump's 'missing' server comments get all of the details wrong Standing beside Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump answered reporters' questions about Russia’s interference in th
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Remarks on Putin and the Russia Investigation
Asked whether he believed U.S. intelligence agencies or Russian President Vladimir Putin on whether Russia meddled in the 2016 election, President Donald Trump declined to directly respond. Instead, he raised questions about the Russia investigation, i
Snopes→ Did a Babysitter Tie a One-Month-Old to a Ceiling Fan for 26 Hours?
A flippant and fabricated article about a genuinely horrific subject is an example of the worst of junk news.
PolitiFact→ Vladimir Putin – Putin's Pants-on-Fire claim about $400 million donation to Clinton from Bill Browder partners
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Putin's Pants-on-Fire claim about $400 million donation to Clinton from Bill Browder partners Russian President Vladimir Putin offered a novel idea to advance the Russia investigation during a joint news con
PolitiFact→ Vladimir Putin – Putin's Pants-on-Fire claim about $400 million donation to Clinton from Bill Browder partners
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Putin's Pants-on-Fire claim about $400 million donation to Clinton from Bill Browder partners Russian President Vladimir Putin offered a novel idea to advance the Russia investigation during a joint news con
Snopes→ Did President Trump Break Protocol in His Meeting with Queen Elizabeth?
Criticism of the U.S. president's actions in the U.K. was largely based on cherry-picked images and misinformation about royal etiquette.
Snopes→ Amazon’s Prime Day Runs Into Early Snags
Shoppers clicking on many Prime Day links after the 3 p.m. ET launch in the U.S. got only images of dogs — some quite abashed-looking — with the words, "Uh-oh. Something went wrong on our end."
PolitiFact→ Vladimir Putin – Vladimir Putin falsely claims Russia never interfered in American politics
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Vladimir Putin falsely claims Russia never interfered in American politics Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Russia has never interfered in American politics during a joint press conference with
PolitiFact→ Vladimir Putin – Vladimir Putin falsely claims Russia never interfered in American politics
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Vladimir Putin falsely claims Russia never interfered in American politics Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Russia has never interfered in American politics during a joint press conference with
PolitiFact→ Did Vladimir Putin know Donald Trump was in Moscow in 2013?
The personal relationship between Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin was the subject of speculation even before Trump became president, partly because Trump changed his tune about it. Trump touted his ties to Putin on four occasions be
PolitiFact→ Did Vladimir Putin know Donald Trump was in Moscow in 2013?
The personal relationship between Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin was the subject of speculation even before Trump became president, partly because Trump changed his tune about it. Trump touted his ties to Putin on four occasions be
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Say He Believes the UK Has ‘Different Names’?
President Trump made a comment during an interview with British media personality Piers Morgan suggesting he believes terms such as "U.K." and "England" are interchangeable.
Snopes→ Judge Temporarily Halts Deportation of Reunified Families
The Trump administration is due back in court to discuss a plan reunify more than 2,500 children who were separated at the border from their parents.
Snopes→ Trump: Putin Made ‘Incredible Offer’ in Russian Hacking Case
A spokesman for special counsel Robert Mueller, whose office charged the hackers, declined to comment.
Snopes→ Is This How German News Covered President Trump at the NATO Summit?
Years-old footage of a newscaster laughing was repurposed and shared as if it showed a reporter mocking President Trump.
Snopes→ Iran Arrests 46 in Fresh Crackdowns on Instagram Models
The official IRNA news agency reported that officials in Iran arrested eight women and 36 other people who used Instagram to share images and clips.
PolitiFact→ The Russia investigation and Donald Trump: a timeline from on-the-record sources (updated)
U.S. law enforcement agencies and Congress are investigating links between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia, as part of a broader probe into Moscow’s meddling in the 2016 election. To date, Special Counsel Robert Mueller&rsqu
PolitiFact→ The Russia investigation and Donald Trump: a timeline from on-the-record sources (updated)
U.S. law enforcement agencies and Congress are investigating links between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia, as part of a broader probe into Moscow’s meddling in the 2016 election. To date, Special Counsel Robert Mueller&rsqu
Snopes→ Saudi Arabia Bans Many Video Games After Children’s Deaths
The ban was in response to the deaths of a 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy who reportedly killed themselves after playing the so-called "Blue Whale" social media game.
Snopes→ Putin Says He Wanted Trump to Win in 2016, Didn’t Interfere
Russia's Vladimir Putin said he did want Donald Trump to win the 2016 U.S. presidential election but took no action during the campaign to make it happen
Snopes→ Trump: Summit With Putin Off to a ‘Very, Very Good Start’
President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin opened their long-awaited summit with a wink and slouch, respectively.
PolitiFact→ Bernie Sanders – Bernie Sanders' claim that Brett Kavanaugh defies Supreme Court precedent a stretch
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Bernie Sanders' claim that Brett Kavanaugh defies Supreme Court precedent a stretch After President Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court, Democrats highlighted bits of his paper tr
PolitiFact→ Bernie Sanders – Bernie Sanders' claim that Brett Kavanaugh defies Supreme Court precedent a stretch
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Bernie Sanders' claim that Brett Kavanaugh defies Supreme Court precedent a stretch After President Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court, Democrats highlighted bits of his paper tr
Snopes→ Prime Time: A Day of Deals at Amazon, and at Its Rivals
Amazon's Prime Day will be six hours longer than last year's and will launch new products.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO 12 (Or 89 Or 123 Or 135) Dead, NO 870 Wounded, NO 13000 Cars Burned In French Riots Post World Cup Victory
Were 12 (or 89 or 123 or 135) people killed and 870 wounded in riots following a French victory in the World Cup? And were 13000 cars torched? No, that's an exaggeration by a satirical Belgian website that posted several stories about the actu
Snopes→ With Flags, Song, Pride, French Celebrate Unifying Victory
France's 4-2 win over Croatia in the World Cup final in Moscow marked the second time in 20 years that France has won the World Cup.
Snopes→ Deadly Fire Shuts Down Key Route to Yosemite National Park
A wildfire that killed a California firefighter grew quickly and forced the closure of a key route into Yosemite National Park.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Florida Babysitter Did NOT Tie Crying One-month-old Baby To Ceiling Fan For 26 Hours
Did 28-year-old Nora Jackson tie a baby to a ceiling fan while babysitting under the influence of drugs in Orlando, Florida and did the kid stay suspended for 26 hours before being rescued? No, that's not true: the whole thing was made up by s
Washington Post→ Rep. Claudia Tenney’s claim that Trump’s tax cuts already paid for themselves
They haven't. The Congressional Budget Office says they will actually drive up the deficit by $1.9 trillion over 10 years.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Will Smith Facebook Pages Offering Cash and Prizes as Bait
Various posts circulating on Facebook are claiming that famous American actor Will Smith is giving away millions of dollars in cash and prizes to his Facebook followers. The post Fake Will Smith Facebook Pages Offering Cash and Prizes as Bait appear
Snopes→ Were None of 154 Mass Shootings in 2018 Committed by a Black Man, Illegal Alien, or Woman?
A hyperpartisan Facebook page gave readers an incomplete picture of mass shootings in America in 2018.
Snopes→ Did the Trump Administration Say Employers Can Fire Workers for Being Gay?
A legal argument offered in a discrimination case by the Justice Department in 2017 disclaimed Title VII protections for sexual orientation but didn't change extant law.
Hoax-Slayer→ New Pepsi Can Omits ‘Under God’ Hoax
Message claims that a new Pepsi can is to feature the Pledge of Allegiance, but will omit the words 'Under God' The post New Pepsi Can Omits ‘Under God’ Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ ‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Warning
Pictures of President Trump's suffering a stroke and a supposed virus attached to them are both non-existent entities.