Troyer became a celebrity and pop-culture phenomenon after starring alongside Mike Myers as "Mini-Me," the clone and sidekick of villain Dr. Evil, in two of the three "Austin Powers" films.
Snopes→ Trump Says He Doesn’t Think Personal Lawyer Will ‘Flip’
President Donald Trump said that he doesn't expect Michael Cohen, his longtime personal lawyer and fixer, to "flip" as the government investigates Cohen's business dealings.
ABC News→ Barbara Bush remembered at funeral as ‘the first lady of the greatest generation’
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FactCheck.org→ Border Wall, Tax Revenues, Jobs
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ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s shifting rationale for firing Comey
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's shifting rationale for firing Comey; inflating expectations of a simpler tax season next time
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: DeVos didn’t order globes flattened
NOT REAL NEWS: US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos didn't order classroom globes flattened, as satire site claims
Snopes→ Critics Slam Viral Stories Claiming Douma Chemical Attack Victims Died from ‘Dust’
Journalists and experts says a widely-shared report about Syria from The Independent bolsters talking points for the Assad regime and the Kremlin.
Snopes→ Is a Mysterious Creature Terrorizing Argentina?
A photograph purportedly showing a mysterious 7-foot creature is actually a digitally manipulated image based on concept art for a 'Harry Potter' werewolf.
Snopes→ Did a Florida Sheriffs’ Deputy Die ‘Suspiciously’ After Criticizing David Hogg?
Several dubious web sites complained about a "media blackout" surrounding Jason Fitzsimons' death after he criticized a Parkland shooting survivor.
Snopes→ Was Donald Trump ‘Ordered’ to Stay Away from Barbara Bush’s Funeral?
According to the White House, the President will not attend the former First Lady's funeral to avoid creating a disruption.
FactCheck.org→ Solar Hyperbole?
Three weeks after the Trump administration imposed a 30 percent tariff on imported solar energy cells and panels, the president claimed that “a lot of places are opening up” to “make solar panels again.” Two weeks later, he said
FactCheck.org→ Players Guide 2018
Outside groups spent more than $1.6 billion in the 2016 election on TV ads and other forms of communication that urged the election or defeat of federal candidates, according to the Federal Election Commission. Many of those same groups — and ne
FactCheck.org→ House Majority PAC
Political leanings: Democratic Spending target: Unknown The House Majority PAC was founded in April 2011 by Alixandria Lapp, a former Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee official. Her husband, Democratic consultant John Lapp, has led advert
FactCheck.org→ Senate Majority PAC
Political leanings: Democratic Spending Target: Unknown The Senate Majority PAC is a super PAC “solely dedicated to building a Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate,” its website says. In the 2016 election cycle, the Senate Majority PAC raised ove
Truth or Fiction?→ California Bill Would Ban the Bible-Disputed
California Bill Would Ban the Bible-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: A California bill banning gay conversion therapy on all citizens would essentially ban the Bible. The Truth: California Assembly Bill 2943 aims to ban the advertising or sale of gay conve
FactCheck.org→ Committee to Defend the President
Political leanings: Pro-President Trump Spending target: Unknown The Committee to Defend the President was founded as the Stop Hillary PAC in May 2013. The group’s mission changed after the 2016 election, and then it officially changed its name
FactCheck.org→ Great America PAC
Political leanings: Republican/Pro-President Trump Spending target: Unknown Great America PAC was formed in February 2016 to support Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. As a so-called “Carey committee” — a traditional poli
FactCheck.org→ Club for Growth Action
Political leanings: Conservative Spending target: Unknown Club for Growth Action, the super PAC of the conservative Club for Growth, was launched in August 2010. On its website, the organization declares its mission is to “take on any Member
FactCheck.org→ Priorities USA Action
Political leanings: Democratic/liberal Spending target: At least $50 million Priorities USA Action, a super PAC, was formed in 2011 by ex-White House staffers Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney to help reelect President Barack Obama in 2012. In 2016,
FactCheck.org→ U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Political leanings: Pro-business/conservative Spending target: Unknown The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization, representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses, and it advocates a pro-business agenda in
FactCheck.org→ Senate Leadership Fund
Political leanings: Conservative/Republican Spending target: Unknown The Senate Leadership Fund is a Republican super PAC that was established in 2015 by allies of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. The group says its purpose is to “prot
FactCheck.org→ NextGen Climate Action Committee
Political leanings: Liberal Spending target: $30 million NextGen Climate Action Committee, a super PAC, and NextGen Climate Action, a 501(c)(4), were founded in 2013 by San Francisco billionaire Tom Steyer. They currently operate under the umbrella
FactCheck.org→ ESAFund/Ending Spending Inc.
Political leanings: Fiscally conservative Spending target: Unknown Ending Spending Action Fund was launched as a super PAC in 2010 along with its affiliated nonprofit, Ending Spending Inc. Originally, the super PAC was called Taxpayers Against Earmar
Snopes→ Did the BBC Report on a Nuclear War Between NATO and Russia?
A video simulation of a BBC report about a nuclear war between NATO and Russia was edited and presented as if it were genuine.
FactCheck.org→ American Crossroads/Crossroads GPS
Political leanings: Republican Spending target: Unknown The Crossroads “twins” are affiliated conservative advocacy groups formed in 2010 with the help of two GOP power players: Ed Gillespie, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee,
FactCheck.org→ American Bridge 21st Century
Political leanings: Democratic/liberal Spending target: Unknown American Bridge 21st Century is a liberal super PAC that conducts opposition research to aid Democratic candidates and organizations. The group was founded in November 2010 by David
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Snopes→ Would a Proposed Law ‘Ban the Bible’ in California?
A Republican politician and a right-wing television station grossly misrepresented California legislation that would amplify restrictions on "gay conversion therapy."
Snopes→ Producer and DJ Known as Avicii Has Been Found Dead
The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman.
FactCheck.org→ America First Policies
Political leanings: Republican/Pro-President Trump Spending target: Unknown America First Policies is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit devoted to promoting the agenda of President Donald Trump. According to its website, the group’s main goals are repealing and
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump falsely says James Comey memos disprove collusion, obstruction
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump falsely says James Comey memos disprove collusion, obstruction President Donald Trump claimed that memos written by former FBI Director James Comey "show clearly" that the Trump campai
FactCheck.org→ Muslim Nurses Not Exempt From Hand Washing
Q: Are Muslim nurses excused from washing their hands before medical procedures in Britain? A: No. That is an old misrepresentation that has been circulating online since 2010. FULL ANSWER A false story that started in Britain eight years ago has i
FactCheck.org→ Muddying a Trump Loyalty Test
In Republican primaries where loyalty to President Donald Trump’s agenda is a litmus test for many voters, the approval of a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill has become a political weapon — no matter how lawmakers voted. Indiana Republic
PolitiFact→ Matthew Rosendale – Did Congress vote to give itself a pay raise this year? No
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Did Congress vote to give itself a pay raise this year? No A Republican candidate for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat painted his opponent, Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Tester, as a greedy Washingto
Snopes→ As Prince’s Health Waned, Alarm Grew in Inner Circle
Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park estate on April 21, 2016.
Snopes→ In Comey Memos, Trump Talks of Jailed Journalists, ‘Hookers’
The 15 pages of documents contain new details about a series of interactions that Comey had with Trump in the weeks before his May 2017 firing.
Snopes→ Hundreds of School Walkouts Planned on Columbine Anniversary
The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, which left 13 people dead in Littleton, Colorado.
Internet Archive→ Fox News @ Night With Shannon Bream : FOXNEWSW : April 19, 2018 8:00pm-9:00pm PDT
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Snopes→ ‘No One Wished Me Happy Birthday’ Scam Running Wild on Social Media
If a post implores you to be the first to wish a sick or sad person happy birthday, it’s likely part of a cynical social media strategy.
Snopes→ Did a Game Show Contestant Need Help Distinguishing Horsepower From ‘Llamathrust’?
A viral meme shows a real moment of mental difficulty for one contestant on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"