Analysis and discussion of the day's top stories and compelling issues from Lawrence O'Donnell..This item belongs to: movies/TV-MSNBCW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Colum
Snopes→ Did a White House Intern Make the ‘White Power’ Hand Gesture?
An intern could be seen making the "OK" gesture in an official photograph with the president, but denied he was making a white supremacist gesture.
ABC News→ Trump’s presidential voter fraud commission was short-lived, rarely met.
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Snopes→ Did Pope Francis Write the ‘Gentle Reminder’ Message?
The uplifting message offers tips on how to live more fulfilling lives, and encourages less complaining.
Snopes→ Washington State Sues Motel 6 for Giving ICE Guest Information
The attorney general's lawsuit alleges employees gave immigration officials information for more than 9,000 guests.
Internet Archive→ The Beat With Ari Melber : MSNBCW : January 4, 2018 3:00pm-4:00pm PST
The day's biggest political and news stories, with interviews and reporting from around the nation..This item belongs to: movies/TV-MSNBCW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, C
FactCheck.org→ Response to Iranian Protests, Then and Now
Vice President Mike Pence falsely claimed that former President Barack Obama “repeatedly failed to express America’s solidarity with the Iranian protesters” in 2009. Republicans at the time criticized Obama for what they viewed as a slow
FactCheck.org→ No Cash, No Corpses for Made-up Mayor
Q: Did a Democratic mayor in Missouri have a storage locker holding cash and dead bodies? A: No. The story is entirely made-up — the town it names doesn’t even exist. FULL ANSWER Missouri has more than 1,000 cities, towns and villages, a
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump says there's 'substantial evidence of voter fraud.' There isn't
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump says there's 'substantial evidence of voter fraud.' There isn't President Donald Trump is closing the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, a panel to investigate voter fraud that had a
Snopes→ Real Weather Term ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Blows Up on Social Media
When it comes to weather, it's hard to sound scarier than 'bomb cyclone.'
ABC News→ WH: ‘Disgraceful and laughable’ to claim Trump is mentally unfit
Press secretary Sarah Sanders fielded questions today on Michael Wolff's explosive new book.
Truth or Fiction?→ Cross Does Not Burn in Southern California Wildfires-Truth!
Cross Does Not Burn in Southern California Wildfires-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Inspiring images show a cross that did not burn in Southern California wildfires in December 2017. The Truth: Images of a cross that did not burn in Southern California wild
Internet Archive→ MSNBC Live With Ali Velshi : MSNBCW : January 4, 2018 12:00pm-1:00pm PST
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Snopes→ Police: Man Used Bank Robbery Cash to Buy Engagement Ring
Authorities say a man robbed a bank in Ohio and used the money to buy his fiancee an engagement ring.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Iranian leaders on foreign hand in protests
AP FACT CHECK: No evidence offered in claim that protests roiling Iran part of a foreign plot
Truth or Fiction?→ Donald Trump Changes “Obama Highway” Back to to “Old Dixie Highway”-Fiction!
Donald Trump Changes “Obama Highway” Back to to “Old Dixie Highway”-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Donald Trump has changed “President Obama Highway” back to its original name, “Old Dixie Highway.” The Truth
ABC News→ Facebook to combat false news in Brazil ahead of election
Facebook is launching initiatives in Brazil to counter false news reports that are expected to proliferate as the country heads toward October elections
Snopes→ Did Trump Change the Name of the ‘Obama Highway’ Back to the ‘Old Dixie Highway?’
Reports that President Donald Trump had ordered the name to revert are just barely-sourced opinion pieces disguised as news.
Snopes→ Virginia Officials to Draw Name From Bowl to Decide Election
A contentious race for a House seat still has no official winner after the Democratic candidate won a recount — by one confusing vote.
Snopes→ Multiple People Killed, Hundreds Injured, in South Africa Train Crash
The incident is thought to be due to "human error."
Snopes→ United States Department of Justice Aims to End Policy That Let Marijuana Flourish
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he plans to end an Obama-era policy that paved the way for legalized marijuana in states across the country.
Washington Post→ Updated: Do Russia probe attorneys’ donations to Democrats threaten their independence?
“The people that have been hired are all Hillary Clinton supporters. Some of them worked for Hillary Clinton. I mean the whole thing is ridiculous, if you want to know the truth, from that standpoint.” — President Trump, interview wit
Snopes→ Is President Trump’s Nuclear Button Bigger Than Kim Jong-un’s?
Braggadocio aside, the President of the United States can't literally launch a nuclear strike with the push of a button — and we hope North Korea's leader can't either.
Hoax-Slayer→ ASB Bank ‘Multiple Sign In Error’ Phishing Scam Emails
Customers of New Zealand based bank ASB are advised to watch for scam emails claiming that they must click a link to verify their accounts. The post ASB Bank ‘Multiple Sign In Error’ Phishing Scam Emails appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Vietnames Immigrant Quang Nguyen’s Speech at the Prescott Freedom Rally-
Vietnamese Immigrant Quang Nguyen Speech at the Prescott Freedom Rally-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A speech given by Vietnamese immigrant Quang Nguyen at a Freedom Rally in Prescott, Arizona, in July 2010 continues to circulate online tod
Truth or Fiction?→ Photo Shows DACA Recipients Burning American Flag-Fiction!
Photo Shows DACA Recipients Burning American Flag-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo supposedly showing DACA recipients burning an American flag has led some to question why DACA recipients want amnesty in the first place. The Truth: This photo shows
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – White House is misleading by citing only cuts, not hikes, in tax bill
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | White House is misleading by citing only cuts, not hikes, in tax bill In its "1600 Daily" email to supporters and members of the public, the White House touted the tax bill that President Donald Trum
Snopes→ Is There a New ‘Lucky Charms Frosted Flakes’ Mashup Cereal?
General Mills will be selling a new Lucky Charms cereal that incorporates glazed cornflakes.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump wrong about how long GOP held Alabama Senate seat
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump wrong about how long GOP held Alabama Senate seat When comments by Steve Bannon from a forthcoming book surfaced on Jan. 3, it created a media storm — and a rift between President Donald Trump and
Snopes→ False ‘Iranian Protest’ Videos Surface Online
Some social media users attempted to pass off footage from past demonstrations and other countries.
Snopes→ Did Queen Elizabeth Suspend the Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
Sources reported that the queen issued a royal ultimatum for a prenuptial agreement.
Snopes→ Did Queen Elizabeth Suspend the Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
Sources reported that the queen issued a royal ultimatum for a prenuptial agreement.
ABC News→ January 3, 2018: ‘Black-ish’ star Yara Shahidi joined as a guest co-host for a day of Hot Topics
"Black-ish" star Yara Shahidi joined "The View" as a guest co-host for a day of Hot Topics.
ABC News→ ‘Grown-ish’ star Yara Shahidi talks tackling tough topics in new show
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Internet Archive→ Closing Bell : CNBC : January 3, 2018 3:00pm-5:00pm EST
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FactCheck.org→ Muslims Aren’t Banned From Government
Q: Did the U.S. Supreme Court uphold a law banning Muslims from serving in government? A: No. There is no such law. Two Muslims currently serve in the U.S. Congress. FULL ANSWER The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedom of
Snopes→ Trump Blasts Bannon Over Book, Says Former Aide ‘Lost His Mind’
The comments came just ahead of the release of a new book that paints the Trump administration as both juvenile and chaotic.
Snopes→ Fed-Up Passenger Sought Fast Track on Ryanair Wing
After various delays in a flight from London's Stansted Airport, a passenger used the emergency exit to climb onto the plane's wing.
Snopes→ Were DACA Recipients Photographed Burning an American Flag?
A photograph of a protest was shared with unfounded claims and an inaccurate and misleading description.
ABC News→ Yara Shahidi talks tackling tough topics in new show ‘Grown-ish’
Shahidi talks addressing drug use and pressure on women to send sexually explicit messages.