Lawmakers on House committees investigating Uranium One say Justice Department officials cast doubt on the credibility of a key whistleblower.
Snopes→ Can Common Household Plant Seeds Be Used As a Party Drug?
The seeds of a number household plants can cause psychoactive effects, but they are far from a natural alternative to LSD, as popularly claimed.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: EPA chief sees good in warming, experts don’t
AP FACT CHECK: Head of EPA says global warming not necessarily bad, but scientists, government reports say it is dangerous
Snopes→ Is This Car Really in Space?
A series of images showing a Tesla Roadster looking down on earth from space are real.
FactCheck.org→ Pluto Not Reclassified as a Planet
Q: Has the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as a “major planet”? A: No. That claim was originally published years ago as an April Fool’s joke. FULL ANSWER In 2006, the International Astronomical Union amended th
FactCheck.org→ Q&A on the Nunes Memo
Lawmakers have made several claims about a controversial memo from House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes. The memo, written by Republican committee staff and released Feb. 2, raises concerns about a court order for elect
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump on MS-13 gang and stock market
AP FACT CHECK: Trump advances shaky theories about the stock market, MS-13 gang
Snopes→ Fake News and Bots Target Author of Democratic Memo
California Democrat Adam Schiff is the latest target of the disinformation campaign.
Snopes→ Are Criminals Using Plastic Bottles in Wheel Wells to Carjack People?
The alleged trick of distracting a driver by cramming a plastic bottle in a wheel well runs counter to how most carjackers operate.
PolitiFact→ In Context: John Kelly’s remarks on ‘lazy’ immigrants and DACA
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly spoke to reporters on Feb. 6 about young immigrants eligible for the Obama-era deportation protection program, called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. Kelly said that while 690,000 immigrants who si
Snopes→ Did an Explosion at Al Franken’s Montana Ranch Kill 6 People?
The fake news article misuses an image of a New York City building fire.
Snopes→ Did Jeff Sessions Praise Marijuana in a College Rock Band?
A spoof video about the notoriously anti-pot Attorney General was produced by a comedy group and managed to trick some viewers.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Immigration, MS-13 and crime: the facts behind Donald Trump’s exaggerations
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Immigration, MS-13 and crime: the facts behind Donald Trump’s exaggerations President Donald Trump linked illegal immigration to the violence of the MS-13 gang, claiming "open borders" have caused the
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that ‘wages are now, for the first time in many years, rising’
“Something that I’ve been talking about for two years — campaigning, and everyone said, ‘You’ll never do it’ — after years of wage stagnation, wages — so what happened two days ago and a month ago — wages are no
Internet Archive→ Defense Secretary Mattis on National Defense Strategy & Nuclear Posture : CSPAN : February 7, 2018 2:36am-4:12am EST
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing in which Defense Secretary James Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair, Gen. Paul Selva, testified on the Pentagon's national defense strategy and the 2018 nuclear posture review....This item belo
Snopes→ Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Resigns Amid Sex Misconduct Claims
The beleaguered businessman says that the negative publicity made it impossible for him to continue in his current roles.
Snopes→ Pentagon Says Trump Ordered Washington Military Parade
The parade is supposed to be an elaborate show of military strength complete with tanks and soldiers.
Internet Archive→ President Holds Law Enforcement Roundtable on MS-13 : CSPAN3 : February 6, 2018 9:40pm-10:38pm EST
President Trump met with law enforcement officials, lawmakers and members of his cabinet to discuss immigration policy and the MS-13 gangs. He told the group that he would support a government shutdown if Congress does not pass legislation consistent w
Snopes→ Did a Pennsylvania Teacher Assign Math Homework That Referred to Sexual Assault?
Students at Pennridge High School were asked to solve algebra formulas using vignettes from the difficult early life of Maya Angelou; Internet outrage ensued.
Snopes→ Former American Nazi Party Leader Is Likely GOP Nominee in Illinois Congressional Race
White supremacist Arthur Jones is the only Republican candidate for the Third Congressional District in the state's 20 March primary.
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Limiting Number of Friends Posts That Can Appear in Your Newsfeed-Mostly Fiction!
Facebook Limiting Number of Friends Posts That Can Appear in Your Newsfeed-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Facebook is limiting the number of friends’ posts that can appear in your news feeds unless you take specific action to stop it. The Tru
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim about 'treason'
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim about 'treason' President Donald Trump’s visit to the Sheffer Corp. near Cincinnati was billed as a chance to discuss the recently enacted tax law. While Trump did di
Snopes→ Did a Study Show That Dogs Exhibit Jealousy?
A popular meme showing a dog looking resentful as his owner poses with a significant other is based on a 2014 study suggesting dogs can behave jealously.
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister is Married to George Soros’ Son-Fiction!
Rep. Adam Schiff’s Sister Married George Soros’ Son-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s sister is married to George Soros’ son, explaining the California Democrat’s vocal opposition to President Trump. The
Snopes→ Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Snopes→ Was Adam Schiff’s Sister Married to George Soros’s Son?
Rep. Adam Schiff, who authored a rebuttal to Devin Nunes's memo about the Trump-Russia investigation, is now the target of conspiracy theories and fake news.
Snopes→ Girl Scouts Lobby to Relabel Bridge Named for Segregationist
Hundreds of Girl Scouts are expected to gather in the Georgia Capitol, offering milk and cookies as they try to persuade lawmakers to make the change.
Snopes→ Deadly Earthquake Strikes Taiwan’s East Coast
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck about 21 kilometers (13 miles) northeast of Hualien, on the island's east coast.
Snopes→ Did the Black Panthers Create the WIC Food Program?
An Internet meme credits the Black Panther Party with inventing Women, Infants, and Children, a federal program that provides food assistance to impoverished mothers and children.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Overstates Role in Apple’s Plans
President Donald Trump claimed that “Apple is investing $350 billion in the United States” over the next five years all because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. That’s contradicted by Apple’s chief executive officer, who said that R
Snopes→ Safety Recall of Ventolin Inhalers?
A viral Facebook post rehashed an old recall, causing hundreds of thousands of people unnecessary concern.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Goliath Skeleton’ Real?
Some of the images in a collage purporting to show the discovery of a "Goliath skeleton" date back to a 1993 tabloid article.
Snopes→ Is Costco Toilet Paper Unsafe for Plumbing Systems?
We found no evidence to suggest Costco toilet paper was any less safe for septic tanks than any other brand of bath tissue.
PolitiFact→ Say Anything Blog – Heidi Heitkamp didn't high-five Chuck Schumer following abortion vote
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Heidi Heitkamp didn't high-five Chuck Schumer following abortion vote A headline on a North Dakota political blog wrongly said Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., high-fived Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., following a controver
Snopes→ Polish President to Sign Controversial Holocaust Bill
The office of Polish President Andrzej Duda said he will announce his decision on whether to sign legislation penalizing statements about the Holocaust.
Snopes→ House Committee Votes to Release Democrats’ Classified Memo
The president now has five days to decide whether to allow the material's publication.
Snopes→ Hawaii Emergency Worker Threatened After Misleading Photo
Jeffrey Wong told The Associated Press he quickly learned how cruel the internet can be: "A lot of anger, a lot of ignorance came out as a result of that."
Snopes→ Global Stocks Tumble as Wall Street Braces for More Losses
A wild day for U.S. markets resulted in the biggest drop in the Dow Jones industrial average in six and a half years.
Washington Post→ President Trump cries ‘fake news’ and the world follows
“The media is fake. … The media is really the word — I think one of the greatest of all terms I’ve come up with is fake. I guess other people have used it perhaps over the years, but I’ve never noticed it.” — President Tru
Snopes→ John Mahoney, Who Played Cranky Dad on ‘Frasier,’ Dies at 77
The actor was best known for his role on the long-running sitcom, but also had a long career in theater and film.