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PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump’s press conference on eve of Kavanaugh, Ford hearings
In a freewheeling press conference on the eve of a highly-anticipated hearing of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump defended his nominee and his own presidential performance, answering questions about the court, Iran, North K
Snopes→ Trashed by Trump, UN Court is Asked to Investigate Venezuela
The move came as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was en route to the U.N. General Assembly, where his leadership has elicited sharp criticism and widespread concern.
Snopes→ 80,000 People Died of the Flu Last Winter in the U.S.
The U.S. government estimates that 80,000 Americans died of flu and flu complications in the winter of 2017-2018 - the highest flu-related death toll in at least four decades.
Snopes→ Is This a Photograph of Christine Blasey Ford’s Lawyer with Hillary Clinton?
More purported evidence that all of Brett Kavanaugh's accusers can somehow be linked to every prominent liberal political figure.
Internet Archive→ President Trump’s U.N. News Conference : CSPAN3 : September 26, 2018 4:57pm-6:22pm EDT
[LIVE] President Trump holds a news conference following several meetings with world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly. Sponsor: United Nations,White House Travel | Domestic Trip.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN3.This item has files of the foll
PolitiFact→ Ahead of Kavanaugh hearing, some hear echoes of Anita Hill testimony
As senators weigh the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh amid allegations of sexual misconduct, many Americans are thinking back to a previous example of accusations against a Supreme Court nominee. Twenty-seven years before Christine Blasey F
Snopes→ Do These Photographs Show a Homeless Veteran Dying Under a Bush?
"We want to discard the parts of society we don’t want, but like plastic, it’s never going to go away."
Snopes→ ‘Objective’ Female Prosecutor to Question Kavanaugh, Accuser
Rachel Mitchell, a Republican, was expected to question both Kavanaugh and the first woman to accuse him of sexual misconduct at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking internet rumors about Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford
As Christine Blasey Ford prepares to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Ford's authenticity is under attack across social media. Ford, a California psychology professor, accused President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Bret
Snopes→ What’s in Kavanaugh’s ’82 Calendar: Sports, Movies, Parties
The calendars were submitted by Kavanaugh's lawyers as evidence as he prepares to testify in response to allegations from Christine Blasey Ford.
PolitiFact→ Danny O'Connor – Danny O'Connor's ad about Medicare, Social Security really slashes
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Danny O'Connor's ad about Medicare, Social Security really slashes Lower corporate taxes beat high ones, many Republicans say, firm in the assertion that if companies can keep more of their earnings, they&rsqu
Snopes→ Man Who Lost Hand in Sausage-Making Ordeal Cut Off Own Arm
Myron Schlafman said he credits two police officers with saving his life by quickly applying a tourniquet before ambulance crews took him to the hospital.
Snopes→ Is This a Video of Bikers on Their Way to Washington to Support Brett Kavanaugh?
According to internet trolls, bikers everywhere in the world are supporters of President Trump and frequently rally to his support.
Snopes→ Third Kavanaugh Accuser Submits Allegation to Senate Panel
President Trump tweeted that Avenatti was a "third-rate lawyer" pushing "false accusations."
Snopes→ Does Kavanaugh Accuser Deborah Ramirez Have ‘Ties to George Soros’?
The identity of a woman who accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct has been confused with another person bearing the same name.
PolitiFact→ Mike Bishop – No, Elissa Slotkin does not support a plan that would take Medicare away from seniors
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | No, Elissa Slotkin does not support a plan that would take Medicare away from seniors The race for the U.S. House seat in Michigan’s 8th district continues to heat up between Republican incumbent Mike Bishop an
Snopes→ Suspect in Deadly California Attacks Was Deported 6 Times
Ramon Escobar, 47, who was believed homeless himself, likely targeted victims to rob them, Los Angeles police Capt. William Hayes told reporters.
Snopes→ Did Amazon Pay No Federal Income Taxes in 2017?
By the company’s own accounting, Amazon actually received a $137 million federal tax credit in the same year they earned over $5.6 billion in profit.
Snopes→ Happy News: Beluga Whale in Thames Eating, Swimming Well
British animal welfare group RSPCA said the beluga whale seems “able to move fast in the water and dive” it appears to be feeding properly and swimming strongly, and officials hope it will return to the open sea.
FactCheck.org→ Viral Meme Makes Up Ocasio-Cortez Quote
Q: Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say “we’ll never have to worry about China attacking us” because of the country’s time difference? A: No. There is no evidence she made the statement used in a viral meme. FULL ANSWER A meme that
Snopes→ Westminster Abbey Gets Hockney-Designed Stained Glass Window
The 81-year-old British artist took inspiration from the Queen's love of the countryside and the landscape of his native county of Yorkshire.
Snopes→ Ford’s Lawyers Submit 4 Statements Backing up Assault Story
According to all four, she either named Brett Kavanaugh as the assailant or described the attacker as a "federal judge."
Snopes→ Anita Hill: Kavanaugh Hearing Isn’t a Referendum on #Metoo
Her 1991 testimony against Clarence Thomas riveted the nation, but failed to derail his nomination to the Supreme Court.
Snopes→ Cosby Trial Was Racist and Sexist, Comedian’s Defenders Cry
Spokesman Andrew Wyatt said Bill Cosby was "one of the greatest civil rights leaders in the United States for over the past 50 years," and trial was the "most sexist and racist" in the country's history.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s speech to the U.N. General Assembly
The president offered other world leaders a "greatest hits" version of his favorite claims from his campaign rallies. We look at 14 key claims.
Snopes→ Philadelphia Flyers Introduce Odd-Looking Mascot, Soak in the Comments
The Philadelphia Flyers have introduced an odd-looking new team mascot — a 7-foot fuzzy creature named Gritty with a wild, orange beard.
Was CRC Public Relations Registered as a Foreign Agent?
The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court was already a topic of controversy well before multiple women came forward with credible claims that he had sexually harassed and victimized them during the summer of 2018. Before Kavanaugh himself had even had a chance to respond to the charges publicly, others swooped […]
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Snopes→ Did Judge Robert Meadows Pen an Essay Entitled ‘Thank You, Canada?’
A viral piece urges Americans to be thankful for their Canadian neighbors.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Companies House Emails Contain Malware
This story was first published on September 11, 2013 The name of UK Government department Companies House has repeatedly been used in malware campaigns… The post Fake Companies House Emails Contain Malware appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Is This a Photograph of Christine Blasey Ford with George Soros?
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is apparently a Zelig-like figure who has met and posed with every prominent American liberal.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Say ‘I Met with the President of the Virgin Islands?’
In a 2017 speech, Trump referred to Kenneth Mapp, governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, as the territory's 'president.'
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Official Facebook Page NOT Legal Property Of Facebook
Was the Facebook page of Sarah Huckabee Sanders taken away by Facebook and is it now the "legal property" of Facebook? No, that's not true: a message purporting to be from Sanders was published to an unofficial Facebook page, it is not real. T
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Bill Clinton Did NOT Say Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Should Disqualify A Man From Public Office
Did former president Bill Clinton really say "Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Should Disqualify A Man From Public Office"? No, that's not true: the quote was made up by a Christian-themed satire website. He never said it, the quote is not r
FactCheck.org→ Graham Goes Too Far in Kavanaugh’s Defense
Sen. Lindsey Graham went beyond what is publicly known about an accusation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was involved in a sexual assault as a teenager, saying “everybody named in regard to being there said it didn’t happen.&#
FactCheck.org→ Misleading Ad Targets O’Rourke for Border Comments
A misleading TV ad from Sen. Ted Cruz claims Rep. Beto O’Rourke “said crossing the border illegally should not be a crime.” O’Rourke wasn’t referring to all illegal border crossings. He said asylum-seekers who enter the country between offic
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford isn't linked to abortion pill
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford isn't linked to abortion pill Several headlines on the internet claim Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, had an ulter
FactCheck.org→ Falsehoods About Ford
In the days after Christine Blasey Ford came forward to describe an alleged sexual assault by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh when they were teenagers, a series of falsehoods about the woman circulated online, questioning her credibility and moti
The Canada-United States Relationship, According to a Florida Judge
Much of the United States’ economic policy agenda in 2018 has revolved around instituting higher tariffs, protectionism, and mitigating perceived or real trade deficits. This has extended to the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA for short, which U.S. president Donald Trump has called “the worst trade deal ever.” We are in the NAFTA […]
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