House Democrats Draft Bill Making Eating at Chick-fil-A a Hate Crime-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Democrats have introduce legislation to make eating at Chick-fil-A restaurants a hate crime. the Truth: A website that describes its content as ̶
Snopes→ Did an Iowa Congressman Retweet a White Supremacist?
Rep. Steve King engaged in yet another round of white nationalist speech on his Twitter account.
Snopes→ Did Bill Maher Say He Hopes for a Recession ‘to Get Rid of Trump’?
The always-provocative HBO talk show host stands accused of taking "Trump-hatred" to a whole new level.
Snopes→ Did Pierre Trudeau Say of Richard Nixon, ‘I Have Been Called Worse Things by Better People’?
When President Donald Trump lashed out at Canadian leader Justin Trudeau, a quote attributed to Trudeau's father after he was insulted by another United States president spread on social media.
Snopes→ Did Democrats Draft Legislation That Would Make Eating at Chick-Fil-A a Hate Crime?
Some may choose not to eat at the chain for reasons of personal morals or tastes, but buying food there is not and will not be considered a criminal act.
PolitiFact→ Jacky Rosen – Did Nevada's Heller back bill to cut pre-existing conditions protections?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Did Nevada's Heller back bill to cut pre-existing conditions protections? When the U.S. Justice Department asked a federal judge to overturn guaranteed coverage for pre-existing conditions in the Affordable Care
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – No, Bill Clinton did not give North Korea $3 billion for nothing, as Donald Trump said
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | No, Bill Clinton did not give North Korea $3 billion for nothing, as Donald Trump said Fresh off the first meeting of a sitting U.S. president and North Korean leader, President Donald Trump said his administr
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump says Canada levies 270 percent tariff on dairy. That's basically right
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Donald Trump says Canada levies 270 percent tariff on dairy. That's basically right In the run-up to a stormy meeting of the G-7 group of advanced industrial nations, President Donald Trump zeroed in on a speci
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s claims about the North Korea deal
President Trump views his diplomacy as a great triumph. We check his facts and claims.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s claims about the North Korea deal
Here’s a round-up of claims made by President Trump about his talks in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a news conference and in an interview with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News. News conference “Chairman Kim and I just si
Snopes→ Trump Slams Robert De Niro as ‘A Very Low IQ Individual’
Trump says De Niro has received "to (sic) many shots to the head by real boxers in movies."
Snopes→ Is This Japan’s Lake Kawaguchi?
A composite consisting of at least three images was shared as if it was a genuine photograph of the famous lake.
Snopes→ Are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Robots?
An odd video purportedly showing the royal couple at an event actually features two "live figures" created by the Madame Tussauds wax museum.
Truth or Fiction?→ Robert De Niro Was Part of International Child Prostitution Ring-Mostly Fiction!
Robert De Niro Was Part of an International Child Prostitution Ring-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Robert De Niro was connected to an international prostitution ring that used children. The Truth: Authorities investigating a French “call-girl
Truth or Fiction?→ Bushes Baked Beans Issues Recall-Outdated!
Bush’s Baked Beans Issues Recall-Outdated! Summary of eRumor: Bush’s Baked Beans has recalled three kinds of beans because of defective cans. The Truth: Bushes Baked Beans issued a product recall in July 2017, and it was re-reported as brea
Snopes→ Are Teenagers Using Adhesives to Avoid Resorting to Condoms?
A Hong Kong company garnered global headlines with its "Jiftip" product, but it's not clear who's actually buying it.
FactCheck.org→ Weak Link in NFL Protest Story
Q: Has George Soros been paying NFL players to protest? A: No. A story making that claim offers no evidence to support it. FULL ANSWER An inaccurate story that was first published in October 2017 — shortly after President Donald Trump made contr
FactCheck.org→ Fox News’ Shepard Smith Hasn’t Been Fired
Q: Is Fox News Channel anchor Shepard Smith being fired because of “his hate” for President Trump? A: No. That debunked claim has been circulating online since last year. FULL ANSWER Longtime Fox News anchor Shepard Smith wasn’t fired from the
Snopes→ Ex-White House Staffers: We Were Asked to Reassemble Documents Trump Ripped Up
"We weren't supposed to tell anybody," one of the former employees said.
PolitiFact→ From Pyongyang to Singapore, a quick history of Dennis Rodman and North Korea
While President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un prepared for a first-of-its-kind summit to discuss nuclear weapons, one man with connections to both leaders issued a tearful, televised plea for a positive outcome. Speaking live from Si
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump in Singapore on North Korea
President Donald Trump detailed his discussion with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un during a lengthy news conference following the leaders’ June 12 summit in Singapore. Trump described the meeting as a success, reporting that North Korea would
PolitiFact→ So the Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un handshake happened. Now what?
President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un adopted an upbeat tone as they opened a new chapter in their tense courtship, with both leaders broadly agreeing at a historic Singapore summit to pursue a path toward more peaceful relations.&
Snopes→ Are These Penguins Living on an Island of Plastic?
A digitally manipulated video showing a group of penguins living on a plastic island was created by a conservation group in order to raise awareness of the extent of pollution in the ocean.
Snopes→ Was Robert De Niro Involved in a Child Sex Trafficking Ring?
The Hollywood actor's profane Tony Awards speech led to the recirculation of rumors that he was involved in a "prostitution ring that used children."
Snopes→ Did ‘the Whole of London’ Protest in Support of Far-Right Activist Tommy Robinson?
A viral photograph shows massive crowds out on the streets of an English city, but the scene is not what far-right supporters claim it is.
Snopes→ Olympic Skier Bode Miller’s Toddler Daughter Drowns in Pool
Emeline Miller died at an Orange County hospital, a day after paramedics tried unsuccessfully to revive her after the drowning incident.
Snopes→ Does This Image Show a Toddler in a Cage Detained by ICE in 2018?
A heart-rending photograph of a crying boy in a cage has been widely shared, but its full backstory is still uncertain.
Snopes→ Trump-Kim Shake Hands, Commit to ‘Complete Denuclearization’
Yet as Trump toasted the summit's results, he faced mounting questions about whether he got too little and gave away too much — including an agreement to halt U.S. military exercises with treaty ally South Korea.
Washington Post→ Trump’s false assertion that Canada claims to ‘make’ $100 billion in trade with the U.S.
The U.S. government repeatedly has affirmed the United States has a trade surplus with Canada. But Trump ignores that.
Washington Post→ Trump’s false assertion that Canada claims to ‘make’ $100 billion in trade with the U.S.
“Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal. According to a Canada release, they make almost 100 Billion Dollars in Trade with U.S. (guess they were bragging and got caught!). Minimum is 17B. Tax Dairy from us at 27
Snopes→ Trump’s Tweets Slam Canada and Trudeau Anew from Singapore
President Donald Trump took more swipes at Canada and its prime minister over trade issues as he settled in for a summit with North Korea in Singapore, contending that "Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal."
Snopes→ Is the EPA Allowing For the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Snopes→ Attorney General Sessions Reverses Protections for Asylum Seekers Fleeing Domestic Violence, Gangs
Immigration lawyers have already vowed to take legal action against Sessions's ruling, which would deny asylum to almost all victims of gang violence and domestic abuse.
Snopes→ Did the ‘Distracted Boyfriend’ Meme Come From a Real Movie?
Saying that Charlie Chaplin invented the "distracted boyfriend" meme is a bit of a stretch, but an early version of the viral image can be spotted in the 1922 short film "Pay Day."
Snopes→ Your Internet Use Could Change as ‘Net Neutrality’ Ends
Consumers aren’t likely to see immediate changes following the formal repeal of Obama-era internet rules that had ensured equal treatment for all.
Snopes→ Was Anthony Bourdain Killed by Clinton Operatives?
Spurious claims linking the celebrity chef's death to Hillary Clinton were published on a web site notorious for spreading fake news and conspiracy theories.
Snopes→ IHOP Confuses Social Media, Adopts ‘IHOb’
Pancake chain IHOP teased a name change to "IHOb," revealing on 11 June 2018 that the new "b" stood for "burgers."
Snopes→ Is This a Real Photograph of G7 Leaders?
A German photographer covering the summit captured an image that was circulated widely online.
FactCheck.org→ Sanders’ Misleading Wage Claim
Sen. Bernie Sanders claims that “the average American worker today, despite the strong economy, is not getting ahead.” Not so. Hourly wages have been rising faster than inflation for years, and that trend has continued under President Donal
Snopes→ Did a Child with Asthma Die After Parents Switched to Essential Oils as Treatment?
A popular cautionary tale about a child dying after his asthma medication was swapped for essential oils has not been corroborated.