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
Snopes→ Robotic Device Winds Its Own Way Through Beating Pig Heart
Just as cockroaches navigate along walls, the catheter maps its path through the heart, tapping periodically against the heart's valve and wall ever so lightly.
Snopes→ Did ‘The Simpsons’ TV Show Predict the Fire at Notre Dame?
"Simpsons" prediction hoaxes appear to be more common than actual Simpsons predictions.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict the Notre Dame Fire?
Among the many conspiracy theories around the Notre Dame Cathedral fire of April 15 2019 was the rumor that an episode ofThe Simpsons had predicted the blaze, continuing a rather peculiar pattern of stories around predictions made by the long-runn
Truth or Fiction?→ Cyclone Idai Flooding
On April 15 2019, a Facebook user shared images and a status update (archived here) about purported deadly flooding in Mozambique after a huge cyclone ripped through southeastern Africa: The text shared with the photographs said: Did yall know tha
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Over 30,000 Scientists Did NOT Declare Climate Change A Hoax
Did over 30,000 scientists declare global climate change a hoax? No, that's not true: The "scientists" referenced in a story making the claim were people who signed an online petition that said there was "no convincing scientific evidence" of
PolitiFact→ Jared Kushner – Jared Kushner wrong on scope of Russia’s interference
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Jared Kushner wrong on scope of Russia’s interference Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, suggested Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Trump
Truth or Fiction?→ Is There a Snapchat Sex Trafficking Ring in Lawrence, Massachusetts?
On April 24 2019, a Facebook user shared the following status (archived here), claiming that a Snapchat sex trafficking ring was operating in Lawrence, Massachusetts: So there’s a sex trafficking ring going on in Lawrence Mass. If you get a random p
Snopes→ Did President Trump Issue an ‘Immediate Pardon’ for the Arrested Border Militia Leader in NM?
Always be on the lookout for websites that attempt to impersonate legitimate news organizations.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Democratic Sen. Scott Dibble Did NOT Suggest Using ‘Allah’ In Place Of ‘God’ — As In ‘In Allah We Trust’
Did Minnesota Democratic State Sen. Scott Dibble suggest using "Allah" in place of "God" -- as in "In Allah We Trust" -- as a motto to be placed in schools? No, that's not true: Sen. Dibble actually proposed using "Yahweh," the Hebrew name for
Snopes→ Democrats Criticize GOP State Rep for Chats About Violence, Spying
The Guardian obtained Signal chats involving Republican Rep. Matt Shea and three other men proposing to confront leftists with a variety of tactics, including violence, surveillance and intimidation.
Snopes→ Man or Cyborg? ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Passes $1 Million Mark
James Holzhauer already has the top five one-day scores in the history of a game that has aired regularly since 1984.
PolitiFact→ Sarah Sanders and the history of press secretary falsehoods
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told special counsel Robert Mueller’s team that she gave false information during a press briefing. Now, some are calling for her removal. Back in May 2017, Sanders told reporters that "coun
Snopes→ Boy Scouts Could Be Hit with More Sex Abuse Claims
A veteran lawyer of major sexual abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church said his team has signed up 186 clients in a few weeks.
Snopes→ Florida Senate Passes Bill Expanding Armed Teachers Program
So far, 25 districts have approved participating in the guardian program.
Snopes→ Trump’s Threat to Go to Court Over Impeachment Defies Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that impeachment and removal from office is Congress' duty alone.
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Russian Interference Went Far Beyond ‘Facebook Ads’ Kushner Described
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser said the investigations into Russian interference have been more damaging than the interference itself. But there was more to it than online ads.(Image credit: Brian Ach)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Russian Interference Went Far Beyond ‘Facebook Ads’ Kushner Described
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser said the investigations into Russian interference have been more damaging than the interference itself. But there was more to it than online ads.(Image credit: Brian Ach/Getty Images for Time)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Russian Interference Went Far Beyond ‘Facebook Ads’ Kushner Described
President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser said the investigations into Russian interference have been more damaging than the interference itself. But there was more to it than online ads.(Image credit: Brian Ach/Getty Images for Time)
Washington Post→ What the Steele dossier said vs. what the Mueller report said
The "dossier" written by a former British spy had many shocking claims. We compare some key statements with the findings of the Mueller report.