A web hosting company says they are being compelled to turn over all information about an anti-Trump site that helped organize Inauguration Day protests.
FactCheck.org→ Obama Center Not Federally Funded
Q: Did President Trump cancel funding to build Barack Obama’s presidential library? A: No. That story originated on a satirical news site. All presidential libraries have been constructed using private or non-federal funds. FULL ANSWER On Aug.
Snopes→ Was a Crowd Hire Company Involved in Protests Against a White Supremacist Rally?
Internet speculation about a Craigslist advertisement does not appear to be based on any concrete evidence.
PolitiFact→ Are there white nationalists in the White House?
The "Unite the Right" march in Charlottesville has brought the issue of white nationalism to the top of the nation’s agenda -- specifically, whether white nationalists are part of the White House staff. Remarks by liberal commentator Jo
Snopes→ Trump’s Denouncement Disappoints, Angers White Nationalists
Snopes→ Plague Found in Fleas in Two Arizona Counties
Fleas in two Arizona counties tested positive for the presence of the plague, but the risk to humans remains small.
Truth or Fiction?→ Professor Ray Schneider: List of 59 Trump Accomplishments-Investigation Pending!
Professor Ray Schneider: List of 59 Trump Accomplishments-Investigation Pending! Summary of eRumor: A list of 59 accomplishments by President Trump in the first seven months of his presidency that has been attributed to Ray Schneider, an associate pr
Truth or Fiction?→ Do Not Accept Friend Request From James Woods on Facebook-Fiction!
Do Not Accept Friend Request From James Woods on Facebook-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media users have been warned not to accept a friend request from James Woods on Facebook because he’s a hacker who can gain access to all of their contac
Snopes→ Did Trump Retweet a Cartoon of a Train Hitting a CNN Reporter?
President Trump retweeted, then quickly deleted, a cartoon of a train hitting a CNN reporter, leaving some to wonder if the posting was real.
Snopes→ Wayward Alligator Found in Swimming Pool at New Jersey Motel
A 'wayward alligator' was found in a swimming pool at Bayview Inn & Suites in Atlantic City on 15 August 2017.
Snopes→ Holocaust Memorial Vandalized for Second Time This Summer
Police in Boston say a person is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the Holocaust memorial, the second time it was damaged this summer.
Snopes→ Noah’s Ark Theme Park Destroyed in a Flood?
Reports that a Christian theme park featuring a Noah's Ark exhibit was destroyed by a flood which meteorologists termed "an act of God" are fake news.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Obama Orders Harvard to Reverse Malia Obama’s Suspension-Fiction!
President Obama Pushes Harvard to Reverse Malia Obama’s Suspension-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Obama urged Harvard to reverse its decision to suspend Malia Obama because of her recent “drug escapades.” The Truth: A satirical
Snopes→ Deadly Rally Accelerates Removal of Confederate Statues
A deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville is fueling further re-evaluation of Confederate statues, accelerating their removal in many cities.
Snopes→ Workers to Try to Pull Mysterious Circular Object from Beach
The circular object located about 10 feet (3 meters) off shore at low tide has eight stainless steel legs and is capped with concrete.
Snopes→ Jury Sides With Taylor Swift in Groping Lawsuit
Jurors ruled that ex-radio host David Mueller had assaulted and battered the singer at an event in 2013.
Snopes→ Driver Kills Girl, Injures Others in Car Attack at Pizzeria Near Paris
The local prosecutor said the attack in the town of Sept-Sorts was deliberate, but not terrorism-related.
Snopes→ Protesters Pull Down Confederate Statue in North Carolina
A group of demonstrators used a rope to tear down a 1924 Confederate Soldiers Monument in Durham.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that foreigners are responsible for ‘the vast majority’ of terrorism convictions since 9/11
“According to data provided by the Department of Justice, the vast majority of individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses since 9/11 came here from outside of our country.” — President Trump, address to Congress, Feb.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘James Wood’ Hacker Warning is Yet Another Hoax
A post currently making its way around Facebook warns you not to accept a friendship request from a person named James Wood. The post ‘James Wood’ Hacker Warning is Yet Another Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ How to Survive a Heart Attack When Alone Hoax
Message claims heart doctors recommend that recipients learn 'Cough CPR', a procedure that involves vigorous coughing as a potential means of surviving a heart attack when alone. The post How to Survive a Heart Attack When Alone Hoax appeared first on
Snopes→ Did a 1940s U.S. War Department Film Compare Anti-Minority Hate Speech to Nazi Propaganda?
The World War II-era short film "Don't Be a Sucker" cited Nazi propaganda as an example of how hatred of minority groups is used to stoke political fanaticism.
Snopes→ The Daily Caller Removes ‘Unite the Right’ Organizer Jason Kessler’s Bylines From Web Site
The conservative site has deleted articles by a white supremacist who organized the deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Snopes→ Trump Photographed with Charlottesville White Supremacist?
A doctored photograph appearing to show Trump posing with a white supremacist garnered attention on social media following a neo-Nazi rally that left one woman dead.
FactCheck.org→ Pompeo Distorts China’s Nuclear Policy
CIA Director Mike Pompeo misrepresented the facts when he suggested the Trump administration was responsible for changing China’s policy on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. Pompeo said that “the Chinese now … believe the c
Snopes→ Did an ‘Illegal’ Immigrant Brag About Voting Five Times for Hillary Clinton?
A conservative web site mischaracterized the case against Rosa Ortega, who voted illegally -- and allegedly for Republican candidates.
Snopes→ Antifa Member Photographed Beating Police Officer?
A photograph purportedly showing an Antifa member hitting a police officer has been digitally manipulated.
Snopes→ Did Anonymous Bring Down The Daily Stormer?
A post on neo-Nazi web site Daily Stormer suggested the site was seized by Anonymous, but it's more likely that they simply lost their web hosting.
Snopes→ Trump Speaks on Charlottesville: ‘Racism is Evil’
President Donald Trump named and condemned hate groups as 'repugnant' in an updated, more forceful statement on race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville.
Snopes→ Man Burns to Death Rescuing Dog from Hot Springs
Burn deaths and injuries result from people trying to retrieve straying pets from boiling hot springs.
Snopes→ Did Barack Obama Order Harvard to Reverse His Daughter Malia’s Suspension?
A satirical web site publishes the latest in a series of entirely false stories about Malia Obama.
Snopes→ One-Fifth of Americans Find Workplace Hostile or Threatening
The American workplace is grueling, stressful and surprisingly hostile, finds an in-depth study of 3,066 U.S. workers.
Snopes→ Officer on Fatal Charlottesville Crash: ‘Hahahaha Love This’
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: 'Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn't block road ways.'
Truth or Fiction?→ Starbucks Muslim Workers Slip Feces into Coffee, Spread Tuberculosis-Fiction!
Starbucks Muslim Workers Slip Feces into Coffee, Spread Tuberculosis-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: After committing to hiring Muslim refugees, Starbucks’ Muslim workers have been slipping feces into coffee and spreading tuberculosis. The Truth: A w
Snopes→ London’s Big Ben to Fall Silent for Four Years for Repairs
A four-year cleaning and repair project will begin on 21 August 2017.
PolitiFact→ In Context: President Donald Trump’s statement on ‘many sides’ in Charlottesville, Va.
President Donald Trump spoke on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, about violent protests between white nationalists and those opposing them in Charlottesville, Va. Subsequently, Trump was criticized for not speaking more forcefully against the white nationalist
Washington Post→ Video: How did the 1994 deal with North Korea fall apart?
Glenn Kessler, who was The Washington Post’s diplomatic correspondent from 2002 to 2011, explains what happened to the 1994 agreement negotiated under President Bill Clinton to thwart North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. The deal wa
Snopes→ Melania Trump Criticizes Charlottesville Violence, Plagiarizes Michelle Obama?
An image positing that First Lady Melania Trump again copied words from Michelle Obama while denouncing violence in Charlottesville is likely a spoof.
Snopes→ Donald Trump’s Father Arrested at KKK Rally?
A 1927 New York Times article about KKK arrests mentioned Donald Trump's father Fred, but the reporting was vague and inconclusive.
Snopes→ Racist Protesters Protected by Black Policeman?
A photograph showing a black police officer protecting participants in a white supremacist protest was widely circulated after violent events in Charlottesville, Virginia.