A British defense contractor linked to embattled psychographics firm Cambridge Analytica was hired by UAE to push social media posts accusing Qatar of sponsoring terrorism.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Is the United States third in murders and are outlier cities to blame? No.
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Is the United States third in murders and are outlier cities to blame? No. A viral meme shared on social media following the Parkland, Fla., shooting claimed the United States has the third-highest count of
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrongly claims GOP can hold top court
AP FACT CHECK: Trump asserts Republicans can, and must always hold Supreme Court, the unelected branch of government.
FactCheck.org→ No Truth in ISIS-Obama Speed Dial Story
Q: Did an ISIS leader have former President Obama on speed dial? A: No. That story was first shared on a website that calls its work satire. FULL ANSWER When we did a Google search for the name “Asam al Alasam,” the search engine’s first result
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: Muslim nurses in U.K. must still wash hands
NOT REAL NEWS: Muslim nurses in the U.K. must still wash their hands, despite the claim in an online story that they can opt out of the practice for religious reasons.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Did the U.S. have a $500 billion deficit with China in 2017?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Did the U.S. have a $500 billion deficit with China in 2017? President Donald Trump ratcheted up pressure on Beijing by announcing tariffs on up to $60 billion worth of imported Chinese goods. Trump has long b
Washington Post→ A year later: Does Trump’s Mexico City policy ban funds to groups that ‘even mention’ abortion?
The increased breath of the Mexico City policy under President Trump inches NARAL's claim toward accuracy, but it's not quite there.
Washington Post→ A year later: Does Trump’s Mexico City policy ban funds to groups that ‘even mention’ abortion?
On Jan. 23, 2017, President Trump signed a memorandum reinstating a Reagan-era policy that bans U.S. aid to international health groups that promote abortions. At the time, a tweet from NARAL Pro-Choice America caught our eye. It claimed “the global
Snopes→ Did Russia Erect a Monument to Native Americans in Front of the United States Embassy in Moscow?
There was a well-publicized petition to construct such a monument, but it has not been realized and was likely driven by Russian-American tensions.
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Has Citizenship Been A Standard Census Question?
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said a question about U.S. citizenship was included in every census from 1965 to 2000. Census history tells a more nuanced story. (Image credit: Census.gov/Screenshot by NPR)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Has Citizenship Been A Standard Census Question?
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said a question about U.S. citizenship was included in every census from 1965 to 2000. Census history tells a more nuanced story. (Image credit: Census.gov/Screenshot by NPR)
Hoax-Slayer→ Free £40 Tesco Voucher Giveaway Facebook Scam
According to this post, which is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, large retailer Tesco is giving away vouchers worth £40. The post urges you to click to get your free voucher. The post Free £40 Tesco Voucher Giveaway Facebook Scam appear
Internet Archive→ White House Briefing : CSPAN : March 27, 2018 6:00pm-6:24pm EDT
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders took questions on a range of issues, including the decision to expel 60 Russian diplomats from the U.S. and allegations that hush money payments were made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 ca
Truth or Fiction?→ Planned Parenthood Calls For Disney Princes Who’s Had an Abortion-Investigation Pending!
Planned Parenthood Calls For Disney Princes Who’s Had an Abortion-Investigation Pending! Summary of eRumor: A Planned Parenthood affiliate in Pennsylvania tweeted that we need a Disney princess who’s had an abortion, who’s pro-choice,
Snopes→ Did David Hogg Give a Nazi Salute?
A Parkland school shooting survivor was accused — falsely — of giving a Nazi salute at the end of his "March for Our Lives" speech.
Snopes→ Did Planned Parenthood Say There Should Be a Disney Princess Who Had an Abortion?
Screenshots of a purported Planned Parenthood tweet circulated that appear to suggest a controversial idea for a Disney heroine.
Snopes→ Was Emma González Photographed Swinging an Umbrella at a Truck?
A famous 2007 photograph of singer Britney Spears is being used to spread a false accusation against the mass shooting survivor turned gun safety advocate.
Snopes→ Did David Hogg Offer Contrasting Stances on the First and Second Amendments?
The Parkland school shooting survivor opposes a requirement for clear backpacks, but he has also stated repeatedly that he supports the Second Amendment.
PolitiFact→ Spending bill's gun research line: Does it nullify Dickey amendment?
One of the hurdles in the gun policy debate is a lack of hard data. Tucked in the just-passed $1.3 trillion spending package is a single sentence that its authors say points the country in a new direction. The guts of the text come down to this: "
FactCheck.org→ Pelosi Isn’t Calling for Trump’s Impeachment
Q: Has Nancy Pelosi introduced articles of impeachment for Donald Trump? A: No. The House Democratic leader has repeatedly opposed calls for impeachment. FULL ANSWER Nancy Pelosi, minority leader in the House of Representatives, has maintained her opp
Snopes→ Was a Scuba Diver Hospitalized After Getting His Penis Stuck in a Giant Clam?
Rumors about a sexually adventurous scuba diver brought down by a shellfish allergy originated with a satirical web site.
Snopes→ ‘Roseanne’ Reboot Picks Up Where Show Left Off, Adds Trump
For the reboot, Roseanne will be at odds with her sister Jackie, played by Laurie Metcalf, over President Donald Trump.
PolitiFact→ Does Mike Pence call his wife ‘Mother’?
The old-fashioned quality of Vice President Mike Pence’s relationship with wife Karen has made their marriage something of an obsession. Pence said in 2002 that in the interest of "building a zone around (his) marriage," he never dines
Snopes→ How Facebook Was Able to Siphon Off Phone Call and Text Logs
But just why was Facebook able to siphon off records of who its users were contacting — and when — in the first place?
Snopes→ Expert Says Brexit Campaign Used Data Mined from Facebook
Chris Wylie's claims center around the official Vote Leave campaign and its links to a group called BeLeave, which it helped fund.
Snopes→ Linda Brown, Central Figure in School Segregation Case, Dies
Brown, the Kansas girl at the center of the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down racial segregation in schools, has died at age 75.
Snopes→ Retired Justice Urges Repeal of Second Amendment
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to allow for significant gun control legislation.
PolitiFact→ A closer look at Patrick Morrisey's family ties to 'big pharma'
Late on a Sunday night in mid March, West Virginia Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Morrisey mixed it up on Twitter with a critic. The back-and-forth started when Twitter user Todd Wentz — whose profile has 76 followers –
Washington Post→ Trump administration botches basic civics while calling for line-item veto
As he called for more budget-cutting powers, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin messed up several basic facts about the government.
Washington Post→ Trump administration botches basic civics while calling for line-item veto
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin: “I think they should give the president a line-item veto.” Chris Wallace: “But that’s been ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, sir.” Mnuchin: “Well, again, Congress could pass a ru
Snopes→ Did David Hogg Lie About Being on Campus During Mass Shooting?
Conspiracy theorists used an out-of-context clip to raise "questions" about a statement made by a Parkland, Florida mass shooting survivor turned gun-control advocate.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Can You Handle a Financial Transaction’ Advance Fee Scam
This email asks if you can handle a multi-million dollar financial transaction with one Mr George Lewis. Apparently, George is inviting you… The post ‘Can You Handle a Financial Transaction’ Advance Fee Scam appeared first on Hoax-Sla
Hoax-Slayer→ FAKE-NEWS – ‘FDA Find Coors Light Beers Laced With Cocaine’
Report being shared via social media claims that the FDA has discovered that thousands of Coors Light beers across the US have been laced with cocaine. The post FAKE-NEWS – ‘FDA Find Coors Light Beers Laced With Cocaine’ appeared fi
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Server Message Tries to Steal Email Account Login
This supposed "Security Alert" message warns that your email account will be deactivated if you do not click a button and add a recovery number. The post Fake Server Message Tries to Steal Email Account Login appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Was the Austin Bombing Suspect Part of a Christian Homeschooling Group?
A woman who reportedly knew the suspect claimed that they were members of a group called "Righteous Invasion of Truth," or RIOT.
Snopes→ Did George Soros Pay ‘March for Our Lives’ Protesters $300 Each?
As hundreds of thousands of students and supporters took to the streets to protest gun violence, conspiracy theorists blamed a familiar bogeyman.
Snopes→ Did David Hogg Attend a California High School?
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor turned gun-control activist has been the target of relentless online hoaxes and attempted smears.
PolitiFact→ Joe Manchin – Joe Manchin off-target on small business share of West Virginia's economy
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Joe Manchin off-target on small business share of West Virginia's economy Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., recently cheerleaded West Virginia small businesses in a tweet from his Senate account. Manchin tweeted, &qu
Snopes→ Sales Multiply for Pence and Oliver Rabbit Books
The past week was a good one for picture books about rabbits. Gay or straight.
Snopes→ Frontier Gun Maker Remington Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
It remains unclear what will happen to the company's 3,500 or so employees as Remington tries to put its finances in order.