The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | How much have Republicans cut EPA budget, staff in two years? The Environmental Protection Agency is not very popular among West Virginia Republicans, who see the agency as threatening the state’s mining
Snopes→ Trump Says Cohen Represented Him in ‘Stormy Daniels Deal’
President Donald Trump said that his personal attorney Michael Cohen represented him "with this crazy Stormy Daniels deal," after previously denying any knowledge of a payment Cohen made to the porn actress alleging an affair with Trump.
Snopes→ Ronny Jackson Withdraws from Consideration for VA Chief
President Donald Trump's pick to lead Veterans Affairs, Ronny Jackson, withdrew in the wake of late-surfacing allegations about overprescribing drugs and poor leadership while serving as a top White House doctor.
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Washington Post→ Rand Paul’s claim that cutting $13 billion a year would balance the budget
The Kentucky senator makes it sound as if balancing the budget is easy. But he's using fuzzy math.
Washington Post→ Rand Paul’s claim that cutting $13 billion a year would balance the budget
“The bottom line has to equal 1 percent. A 1 percent cut each year is about $13 billion, actually balances the budget in five years.” — Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), in an interview on CNN, April 17, 2018 Regular readers of The Fact Checker
Snopes→ Did a ‘New Study’ Show That Marijuana Leads to a ‘Complete Remission’ of Crohn’s Disease?
The results of a 22-person pilot study have been misrepresented through years of viral reporting and celebrity promotion.
ABC News→ Chasing Hillary: The challenge of covering Clinton in the modern media era
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Snopes→ VA Pick Ronny Jackson Said to Have Crashed Car While Drunk
President Donald Trump's pick for Veterans Affairs secretary allegedly showed "a pattern" of questionable prescription drug practices and drunken behavior, including crashing a government vehicle while intoxicated and doling out a large
Snopes→ For Trump Lookalike, Crops Mean More Than Social Media Fame
A woman in Spain has found unexpected fame on social media after many found she bore a striking resemblance to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ Is ‘Sleepy Eyes’ an Anti-Semitic Slur?
The descriptor was used by Nazi Germany as a way to "identify" those of Jewish descent, but researchers say context is key.
FactCheck.org→ California Bill Wouldn’t Ban the Bible
Q: Is California considering legislation that would ban the Bible? A: No. Online stories making that claim have misrepresented a bill that would outlaw the advertising and selling of “sexual orientation change efforts.” FULL QUESTION I
Snopes→ MSNBC’s Joy Reid Says Homophobic Posts Were Result of Hack
MSNBC's Joy Reid insists that homophobic language in one of her old blog posts is the work of a computer hacker and her security expert said they have a strong suspicion of who did it.
Truth or Fiction?→ “FBI Corruption …. Decades in a Nutshell’ Commentary on Clinton Foundation-Misleading!
“FBI Corruption …. Decades in a Nutshell’ Commentary on Clinton Foundation-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled “FBI Corruption … Decades in a Nutshell” draws links between the Clinton Foundation, Rober
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: Trump Organization didn’t win Syria contract
NOT REAL NEWS: False report claims the Trump Organization won a contract to rebuild a Syrian airport
ABC News→ What Giuliani’s past tells us about how he may represent Trump
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Snopes→ Did Maine House Democrats Vote to Allow Female Genital Mutilation?
Legislators in Maine did not pass a bill or any legislation permitting female genital mutilation, an act that is already restricted at the federal level.
Snopes→ Six ‘Facts’ About Healthcare in Japan
We fact-check a series of claims about Japan's healthcare and medical insurance system.
Snopes→ Was Trump Labeled ‘Best President’ or ‘Worst President’ on a ‘Time’ Cover?
Two images purportedly showing President Trump on the cover of "Time" magazine under the headlines "Best President Ever" and "Worst President Ever" are both hoaxes.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Romney didn’t illegally gather voter info
AP FACT CHECK: Elections officials say Mitt Romney's campaign did not violate laws by gathering voters' emails and phone numbers in his bid for US Senate in Utah
Snopes→ Did the UK’s Prime Minister Remind Parents the State Owns Their Children?
Rumors that Theresa May said that children in the UK are "owned by the state" originated with a satirical article.
Snopes→ Did Jane Goodall Compare Donald Trump’s Actions to Primate Dominance Behavior?
A meme about United States President Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron possibly references an apocryphal quote by the famous anthropologist and primatologist.
PolitiFact→ Understanding felon voting rights restoration
When felons leave prison, should they regain the right to vote? That’s a question that many states have grappled with in recent decades. New York and Florida made recent headlines for policies on restoration of voting rights, and those
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that death sentences would stop drug trafficking
Trump says some countries that execute drug traffickers do not have much of a drug problem. We found barely any evidence to support his claim.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that death sentences would stop drug trafficking
“These people [drug dealers] kill thousands of people over the course of their lives through drugs. So we’re going to have to get much, much tougher in terms of penalty. And if you want to stop it — if you look at certain countries wh
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s Iran cash story oft-told, still bogus
AP FACT CHECK: Trump often tells story about Iran duping the US for billions of cash, but it's still bogus
Snopes→ Is There a Plastic Layer Covering Romaine Lettuce?
A viral video purporting to show a woman peeling plastic off lettuce leaves is misleading.
Snopes→ Black Woman Golfer: It Was Like We Had Targets on Our Backs
Grandview Golf Club has apologized for calling police on a group of black women who they said were playing too slowly and refused requests to leave the course.
Snopes→ After a Death, How Much Can ‘Broken Heart’ Hurt Survivors?
A sudden shock can trigger a heart attack or something like it called broken heart syndrome . Some studies also have found that people are more likely to die soon after losing a longtime spouse.
Snopes→ Did DJ Avicii Try to Expose a Pedophile Ring Before He Died?
Yet another specious "report" from a fake news site that seems to have a fascination with pedophilia.
Snopes→ Did a Daredevil Ride a Motorcycle Across Lake Como?
A viral Facebook post showing a man riding his motorbike across Lake Como failed to mention that it was outfitted with special skis.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s oft-told tale of US payout to Iran
AP FACT CHECK: When Trump rails against Obama administration for 'giving' billions to Iran, he neglects to mention the money was Iran's to begin with
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking McCarthy’s Statistics
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy got some of his facts wrong during a recent appearance on Fox Business: McCarthy claimed that mandatory spending accounted for just 25 percent of federal spending under President Ronald Reagan. Actually, it average
Snopes→ Woman Gets Prison for Using Someone Else’s Tainted Urine
An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone's urine again to pass a drug test.
Snopes→ Can Rapists Can Sue for Child Custody, While Rape Victims Cannot Sue for Child Support?
A meme's claims about rape, child custody, and child support oversimplifies a very complicated legal scenario.
Snopes→ Agency Warns Retailers Not to Sell Juul E-Cigarette to Kids
Federal health officials announced a nationwide crackdown on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
Washington Post→ Trump’s complaint it would take 9 years to get his nominees approved (Part 2)
Trump cited our fact check, but the office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) cried foul.
Washington Post→ Trump’s complaint it would take 9 years to get his nominees approved (Part 2)
“At this rate, and many of the papers checked it out yesterday, and they actually said I was right, but it would be nine years before these people were — we have hundreds of people in, waiting to be approved. And the Democrats are taki
Snopes→ Actors Read ‘Gun Facts’ Off a Teleprompter: Part II
The second installment in our two-part examination of a viral, pro-gun rights video.
Snopes→ Actors Read ‘Gun Facts’ Off a Teleprompter: Part I
The first installment of our two-part examination of a viral pro-gun rights video.