Reports that President Trump is sending thousands of dollars to individuals as compensation for hardship endured during the Obama administration are fake news.
Snopes→ Morgue Employee Cremated by Mistake While Taking a Nap?
Reports that a sleeping Beaumont morgue worker was mistaken for the victim of a fatal automobile accident are fake news.
PolitiFact→ President Donald Trump's deportation of 'bad dudes'
As promised, "bad dudes" are getting kicked out of the country, President Donald Trump told manufacturing CEOs at a recent meeting. "You see what’s happening at the border, all of a sudden for the first time, we’re getting ga
Snopes→ Have Scientists Discovered the Earliest Fossilized Evidence of Life?
A new paper makes the bold claim that structures in rocks approaching the age of Earth itself come from ancient bacteria, but this conclusion is highly controversial.
Snopes→ Liberal Hero Amy Schumer Goes from Red Carpet to Jail After Threatening Trump on Live TV?
Comedian Amy Schumer did not threaten President Trump on live television at the Academy Awards ceremony, nor was she arrested at that event.
Washington Post→ Tom Perez’s claim that Trump wants to ‘eliminate overtime pay’
“Donald Trump wants to eliminate overtime pay for people. . . . He nominates someone to head the Labor Department who wants to gut overtime pay.” — Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez, interview on NBC’s “Meet the Pre
Snopes→ Attorney General Jeff Sessions Will Recuse Himself from Russian Election Hacking Probe
Democrats sent a letter to FBI Director James Comey and U.S. Attorney Channing Phillips asking for an investigation on statements Sessions made during his confirmation hearings.
Snopes→ Did Obama Aide Valerie Jarrett Move in with the Obamas to ‘Mastermind’ an Anti-Trump Insurgency?
Web sites are citing a tabloid claim that Valerie Jarrett, a friend and close adviser to the Obamas, is sharing their home as part of a plot to oust President Trump from office.
Snopes→ ‘Livin’ on the Edge’ Truck Accident
Photographs show a truck that crashed through a highway barrier and jumped a culvert on the edge of a cliff.
Hoax-Slayer→ USAA “Account Verification” Phishing Scam
Email purporting to be from financial services group USAA claims that your banking security validation has expired and, therefore, you must click a button to sign on and validate your account ownership.
FactCheck.org→ Did Sessions ‘Lie’?
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says Attorney General Jeff Sessions “lied under oath” when he said he “did not have communications with the Russians” during the presidential campaign. She has called on him to resign. Session
FactCheck.org→ Dems Stood for Widow’s Ovation
Q: During President Trump’s address to Congress, did top Democrats remain seated during a standing ovation for a Navy SEAL’s widow? A: No. There were two ovations and video shows Democratic leaders stood for both. However, they did not rema
Hoax-Slayer→ “Kevin M. James” Ford Mustang Giveaway Scam
Facebook Page claims that Kevin M. James, "manager of Ford Mustang" is giving away two of the cars on March, 12th 2017. Supposedly, for a chance to win, you just need to like and share the giveaway post and add the comment "Done".
Snopes→ Obama Divorce Rumor Confirmed?
Reports that Michelle and Barack Obama have filed for divorce in Illinois originated with a satirical web site.
FactCheck.org→ McCaskill’s Russian Flub
Sen. Claire McCaskill called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign for failing to disclose during his Senate confirmation hearing that as a senator he met twice with the Russian ambassador in 2016. As a point of contrast, McCaskill said, she had
Snopes→ Saudi Arabia: Panel of Scientists Admits Women Are Mammals, Yet ‘Not Human’?
Reports that a group of Saudi scientists had made an unusual declaration about the biological classification of women originated as satire.
Snopes→ Former Clinton Volunteer Loses Job After Mocking Navy SEAL Widow in Tweet
Dan Grilo was terminated from his job at a Chicago consulting firm after issuing a disparaging tweet about Navy SEAL widow Carryn Owens.
PolitiFact→ Rand Paul – Rand Paul said repealing 3 regulations saves millions of dollars, thousands of jobs
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Rand Paul said repealing 3 regulations saves millions of dollars, thousands of jobs With a powerful Republican ally in the White House, Sen. Rand Paul said Congress is moving fast to reduce the burden of governme
PolitiFact→ Claire McCaskill – Claire McCaskill says she never met with Russian ambassador, past tweets say otherwise
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Claire McCaskill says she never met with Russian ambassador, past tweets say otherwise Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., has called for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign over taking meetings with the Russian ambas
PolitiFact→ Four questions about when senators meet with ambassadors
The scrutiny over Attorney General Jeff Sessions and whether he met with Russian officials has put a spotlight on a little-noticed corner of statecraft -- lawmakers’ meetings with foreign diplomats. Sessions testified at his confirmation hearings
Washington Post→ Nancy Pelosi’s claim that Bill Clinton was impeached for ‘something so far less’ than Jeff Sessions
“I remind you that this Congress impeached a president for something so far less, having nothing to do with his duties as president of the United States.” — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), news conference, March
Snopes→ Time Warner Cable Declines to Renew CNN’s Contract?
Reports that cable television giant Time Warner declined to renew a contract to carry CNN programming are fake news.
Snopes→ Dead Peasant Insurance
Do large corporations routinely take out 'dead peasant' insurance policies on low-level employees, to be paid out as executive bonuses?
Snopes→ Did Whoopi Goldberg Say ‘Military Widows Love Their 15 Minutes in the Spotlight?’
Reports that the 'The View' host disparaged Gold Star widows as publicity seekers originated as fake news.
FactCheck.org→ No Stimulus Check
Q: Is President Trump giving $612 to all working Americans and their families? A: No. That claim originated from a satirical website. FULL QUESTION Is it true that Trump is giving every man, woman and child that is working $612.00? FULL ANSWER The Wh
Snopes→ Trump’s Unsecured Android Device Source of Recent White House Leaks?
Reports that two intelligence agencies 'suspected' the President's cell phone had been the source of recently leaked information originated as satire.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump misleads in claim about terrorism convictions since 9/11
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Trump misleads in claim about terrorism convictions since 9/11 President Donald Trump, in his first speech before a joint session of Congress, continued to call for improved vetting of people coming to the Uni
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump exaggerates economic burden of export tariffs in speech to Congress
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Trump exaggerates economic burden of export tariffs in speech to Congress In his address to Congress, President Donald Trump said there’s an uneven playing field when it comes to trade with foreign countrie
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Address to Congress
In a fact-checking report that appeared on NBC10 in Philadelphia, FactCheck.org Deputy Managing Editor Robert Farley discusses some of the misleading claims that President Donald Trump made in his first address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 2
Truth or Fiction?→ 7-year-old Girl Gets Breast Implants-Fiction!
7-year-old Girl Gets Breast Implants-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A report of a 7-year-old girl who got breast implants has stirred controversy. The Truth: False reports of a 7-year0ld girl who got breast implants can be traced back to a well-known fa
Snopes→ Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson Sends Cease and Desist Letter to a Constituent
A Milwaukee man received a letter sent by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson's staff, ordering him to refrain from calling or visiting the senator's office.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Sons Detained at Canadian Airport Over Ties to Fascist Regime-Fiction!
Trump Sons Detained at Canadian Airport Over Ties to Fascist Regime-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., were detained at a Canadian airport over ties to a fascist regime. The Truth: A fake news web
PolitiFact→ In Context: What Jeff Sessions told Al Franken about meeting Russian officials
Attorney General Jeff Sessions did not disclose that he met with the Russian ambassador twice in 2016, leading some rank-and-file Republicans in Congress to say Sessions should recuse himself from federal investigations into Russia’s possible int
Washington Post→ Sen. McCaskill’s misfired tweet on contacts with Russian ambassador
“I’ve been on the Armed Services Com for 10 years. No call or meeting w/Russian ambassador. Ever. Ambassadors call members of Foreign Rel Com.” — Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), in a tweet, March 2, 2017 Sen. Claire McCaskill jum
Washington Post→ Trump’s fishy suggestion that nearly 20 million are paying an Obamacare penalty
“It has gotten so bad that nearly 20 million Americans have chosen to pay the penalty or received an exemption rather than buy insurance. That’s something that nobody has ever heard of or thought could happen, and they’re actu
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that Waters of the United States rule cost ‘hundreds of thousands’ of jobs
“EPA’s so-called Waters of the United States Rule is one of the worst examples of federal regulation and it has truly run amok and is one of the rules most strongly opposed by farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers all across ou
Hoax-Slayer→ Yahoo Account Deletion Hoax
Email claims that if the recipient does not send the message on to at least ten other people his or her Yahoo account will be deleted.
Hoax-Slayer→ “Google Has Decided To Close Your Account” Phishing Scam
"Update Request" email claims that Google has decided to close your account unless you open an attached file and follow the account review and update instructions.
Snopes→ Did Target’s Stock ‘Crash’ Due to Its Transgender Bathroom Policy?
The big box retailer gave investors lower-than-expected forecasts due to increasing online sales — which affected its stock.
Snopes→ Is Marijuana Legalization Linked to Increased Violent Crime?
Although this claim appears to be making its way into political talking points regarding recreational marijuana, no credible evidence has been provided to support it.