Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) created a "fact" website. But some of its claims don't stand up to scrutiny.
Washington Post→ N.D. Republican’s Senate campaign ‘fact-checking’ website promotes false claim on CBO estimates
“Heitkamp’s talk of deficits is pure speculation and none of it takes into account the economic growth the Trump pro-growth agenda is delivering.” — statement on the website Get the Facts ND, June 4, 2018 One pernicious response to
Hoax-Slayer→ Watch Out For Tyler Perry Scam Pages on Facebook
Have you come across a Facebook Page that claims that US actor and comedian Tyler Perry is giving away cash and expensive gifts to his fans just for liking, commenting and sharing? If so, don't be tempted to participate. These Facebook Pages are sca
Snopes→ Can Amputees Take Their Limbs Home?
A Reddit user's account of his post-amputation experience of bringing home his leg and making tacos out of it is decidedly uncommon, but at least part of his story is not unheard of.
Snopes→ Salmonella Infections Linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal
The FDA is advising consumers to not eat any Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal, regardless of size or 'best if used by' dates.
Snopes→ Firefighters Break Windows of Car Blocking Hydrant
Firefighters had to break the windows and run a hose through a car that was blocking a fire hydrant in New Jersey.
FactCheck.org→ Video: U.S.-Canada Trade
In this week’s video, CNN’s Jake Tapper reviews President Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. trade deficit with Canada is “close to $100 billion a year.” There are several problems with the president’s statement. The presi
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Invoice From Apple’ Phishing Scam
This supposed invoice email, which purports to be from Apple, thanks you for purchasing a MacBook laptop computer. The email, which uses the Apple logo and colour scheme, includes images of the laptop along with details of the order. The post ‘
Snopes→ NIH Ends Alcohol Study, Citing Funding, Credibility Problems
The NIH is shutting down a study that was supposed to show if a single drink a day could prevent heart attacks, citing ethical problems that would undermine the credibility of its findings.
Snopes→ DHS Reports About 2,000 Minors Separated from Families
Nearly 2,000 children have been separated from their families at the U.S. border over a six-week period during a crackdown on illegal entries, according to Department of Homeland Security figures.
Washington Post→ Five whoppers from President Trump’s impromptu news conference
This is only a partial list.
Washington Post→ Five whoppers from President Trump’s impromptu news conference
President Trump made a slew of false or misleading claims during an appearance on “Fox and Friends” that morphed into a news conference on the White House lawn. We fact-checked five whoppers. But this is only a partial list. “I think that th
Snopes→ The Only LGBTQ Newspaper in the White House Briefing Room Can’t Get Their Questions Answered
Washington Blade reporter Chris Johnson says White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders routinely ignores him.
Snopes→ Did President Donald Trump Salute a North Korean General?
Video footage released by North Korea's state television network shows Trump returning a military salute.
Snopes→ Did Bernie Sanders Support Dumping Nuclear Waste in a ‘Poor Latino Community’?
A conservative group's Facebook meme gets some basic facts right but leaves out important context.
Snopes→ Did a VA Hospital Replace Military Flags with a Pride Flag?
An Indiana veterans facility temporarily removed military flags to fly a rainbow flag, an action some social media users mistook for a permanent change.
Snopes→ Did a VA Hospital Replace Its American Flag With a Pride Flag?
A Veterans Affairs facility flew a rainbow flag, which some social media users mistook for a permanent change.
Snopes→ Television Personality Chris Hardwick Scrubbed From Company’s Site After Ex-Girlfriend’s Abuse Account
Actress Chloe Dykstra revealed a history of abuse and assault by a boyfriend "almost 20 years" older than her.
FactCheck.org→ Bogus Claim About Made-up Muslim Waitress
Q: Did a Muslim waitress refuse to seat 27 Christians? A: No. That claim is completely made up. The restaurant where it supposedly happened doesn’t even exist. FULL ANSWER Religious freedom was back in the news this month when the U.S. Supre
Snopes→ FBI Report: Anti-Trump Texts ‘Cast a Cloud’ Over Email Probe
As the FBI investigated both candidates running for president in 2016, two FBI employees exchanged thousands of personal texts and messages that included a running political commentary.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Administration Holding Immigrant Children in Cages-Mostly Fiction!
Trump Administration Holding Immigrant Children in Cages-Mostly Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: As part of its “zero tolerance” policy on illegal immigration, the Trump administration holds immigrant children in cages after
Climate Feedback→ Washington Post article accurately describes latest estimate of accelerating Antarctic ice loss
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article in The Washington Post describes an important study from a project called the Ice sheet Mass Balance Intercomparison Exercise (or IMBIE), which synthesized many existing records of Antarctic ice based
Snopes→ Did a Man Sue McDonald’s Because He Was Depressed After Eating a Happy Meal?
Despite what a hoax news article says, Happy Meals from McDonald's do not actually guarantee happiness.
Snopes→ What Does the Effect of a Bullet Fired From an AR-15 Look Like?
Photographs shared widely on social media offer an incomplete explanation of the kinds of damage done by gunshots.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump's interviews with Fox and Friends, reporters on the White House lawn
In two unusual, free-form interviews in the space of one hour, President Donald Trump jumped from calling fired FBI director James Comey a "criminal" after a new report on the Clinton email investigation to saying "we get everything"
Snopes→ Is the Trump Administration Putting Immigrant Children in ‘Tent Cities’?
Multiple news outlets reported that the Department of Health and Human Services is planning tent cities to accommodate a recent influx of immigrant children — but the practice is not new.
Snopes→ Trump Says FBI ‘Plotting Against My Election’
President Donald Trump claims that a politically tainted bureau tried to undermine his campaign and, through the Russia investigation, his presidency.
Washington Post→ Andrew Cuomo overstates his record on same-sex marriage
For some reason, Cuomo is puffing up his record on same-sex marriage. He has a lot to crow about without exaggerating the facts.
Washington Post→ Andrew Cuomo overstates his record on same-sex marriage
“When I passed marriage equality, I went down in the polls. … When we started with marriage equality, the majority of the people in this state were against it. It wasn’t even close. I’ll bet you it was 70 percent opposition,
Hoax-Slayer→ Not All Heroes Are People – Daisy The Dog Hoax
This message tells the story of Daisy, a guide dog who lead her blind owner and almost 1000 others out of the doomed WTC towers after the 9/11 terrorist attack. The post Not All Heroes Are People – Daisy The Dog Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Washington Post→ Recidivism Watch: Trump administration again blames others for its own family separation policy
Trump and his advisers keep saying the law forces them to separate immigrant families at the border. No law requires this.
Washington Post→ Recidivism Watch: Trump administration again blames others for its own family separation policy
“It’s the law, and that’s what the law states.” — White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, at a news briefing, June 14, 2018 The Trump administration seems to be caught inside a “Twilight Zone” ep
Snopes→ Is The NFL’s History of Free Speech Issues Accurately Portrayed in This List?
A list purportedly demonstrating the National Football League's hypocrisy deals largely with genuine incidents — but whether these are "free speech" issues is debatable and some of the details are inaccurate.
FactCheck.org→ Claim That Sessions Resigned Is Baloney
Q: Has Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned? A: No. That claim came from a made-up story originally posted on a self-described satirical site. FULL ANSWER Attorney General Jeff Sessions is still in office. But a website that posts stories it lab
Snopes→ Did a Trump Tower Open in Pyongyang?
The claim that a Trump-branded hotel opened in North Korea's capital less than 24 hours after the historic Trump-Kim summit originated on a satirical web site.
Washington Post→ Trump claims success with North Korea. And misstates the facts.
Snopes→ Did Jeff Sessions Say ‘If We Inflict Fear and Pain on Children, Adults Won’t Want to Come Here’?
A quote widely attributed to the Attorney General appeared to stem from a viral video shared by Sen. Jeff Merkley's visit to a detention center.
Snopes→ New York Sues President Trump’s Charitable Foundation
New York's Attorney General sued the Trump Foundation, saying it engaged in a pattern of illegal self-dealing.
Snopes→ Is Domino’s Pizza Paving Roads?
A new funding initiative by the restaurant chain caused surprise and skepticism in the summer of 2018.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump's unusual North Korea video, explained
Among the outcomes of President Donald Trump’s summit with Kim Jong Un was a video of cinematic proportions. Trump showed a four-minute video to journalists in the Singapore press conference, who initially mistook it as North Korean propaganda. A