The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Ted Cruz says he's opposed shutdowns, but he hasn't always With an end to the federal government shutdown in sight, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, tried to argue that, contrary to popular belief, he was not the dri
Snopes→ Naomi Parker Fraley, Woman Who Inspired ‘Rosie the Riveter,’ Dies at 96
A woman identified by a scholar as the inspiration for Rosie the Riveter, the iconic female World War II factory worker, has died in Washington state.
Snopes→ Did Customs Agents Board a Bus in Florida Asking for Proof of Citizenship?
An encounter captured on video in January 2018 depicts a longstanding practice by immigration officials.
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘You Sent an Automatic Payment’ Phishing Scam
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This email, which purports to be from PayPal, claims that you have sent an automatic payment to an online entertainment company. The post PayPal ‘You Sent an Automatic Payment’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did Jamie Oliver Prove McDonald’s Burgers Are Unfit for Human Consumption?
An outdated controversy about McDonald's use of beef treated with ammonium hydroxide resurfaced on social media in 2018.
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on DACA
Congress is trying to agree on a bipartisan plan on what to do about DACA, after the Trump administration announced a “wind-down” of the program on Sept. 5, 2017. Lawmakers face a March 5 deadline set by the president to come up with a legi
PolitiFact→ Reaganwasright – Fake news claims Obama coup behind the government shutdown
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Fake news claims Obama coup behind the government shutdown A fake news story is claiming that the government shutdown is the result of a Democratic order to stage a coup against President Donald Trump. The J
PolitiFact→ Timeline: DACA, the Trump administration and a government shutdown
The government may soon be back open for business, but the fight over "Dreamers" is far from over. Lawmakers agreed to reopen the federal government Jan. 22 after three days of a government shutdown caused in part by a failure to agree on wha
Snopes→ Was a U.S. Pilot Shot Down After Destroying a North Korean Missile?
A United States Air Force pilot is not MIA after shooting a North Korean missile down.
Snopes→ Did an Irish Woman Legally Marry the Ghost of a Pirate From the 1700s?
Despite the claims of tabloid newspapers, Amanda Teague's marriage to her "spiritual husband" does not have any legal status.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Friends’ Movie Trailer Real?
Several viewers were fooled by a well-made "concept trailer" for a nonexistent "Friends" movie in January 2018.
PolitiFact→ Could the nuclear option get rid of the filibuster entirely? Checking Trump's tweet
As lawmakers and the White House struggled to resolve the differences that produced a government shutdown, President Donald Trump revived an idea on Twitter that he had proposed in the past -- eliminating the filibuster in the Senate. ‘Great to s
Snopes→ Does a Video Show a Muslim Engaging in a ‘Halal Slash’?
Years-old CCTV footage that captured a stabbing in London was used to make discriminatory claims about Muslims.
Snopes→ Will Eating Alligator Meat Help Save the Louisiana Wetlands?
A factually dubious story about wetland degradation published the opinions of an alligator chef — without first verifying his claims.
Snopes→ Was This 7-Month-Old White Fox Skinned Alive for Lady Gaga’s Fur Coat?
Unrelated images of Lady Gaga in a (possibly fake) fur and a baby fox were circulated with messages claiming that this animal was skinned alive for the singer's wardrobe.
Snopes→ Can this Machine Automatically Sort Balls by Color?
A video purportedly showing a "Galton board" apparently sorting balls by color fooled many internet users.
Truth or Fiction?→ Pope Francis Gives Pontifical Medal to Pro-Abortion Dutch Activist Lilianne Ploumen-Truth!
Pope Francis Gives Pontifical Medal to Pro-Abortion Dutch Activist Lilianne Ploumen-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Pope Francis bestowed the Pontifical Medal upon Lilianne Ploumen, a Dutch pro-abortion activist. The Truth: Pope Francis gave a papal honor to
Snopes→ Did George Soros Pay 3 Democrats Millions to Vote for Government Shutdown?
Of the many causes behind the January 2018 U.S. federal government shutdown, bribes to senators from George Soros was not among them.
Snopes→ Does Congress Get Paid While Military Personnel Do Not During a Government Shutdown?
Unlike military pay, which is appropriated annually, paychecks for House and Senate members are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, even during a shutdown.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump’s team misleads in tying international terrorism report to immigration
President Donald Trump claims a report on international terrorism convictions bolsters the need for changes to the U.S. immigration system. Why? Because almost three-quarters of the 549 convictions were of individuals born outside of the United States.
Snopes→ 15-Year-Old Girl Shot at Texas School; Boy, 16, Arrested
A 15-year-old student was injured in a shooting at a high school in Texas and a 16-year-old boy, also a student at the school, has been taken into custody.
PolitiFact→ Patrick Morrisey – Was Evan Jenkins once Joe Manchin's spokesman?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Was Evan Jenkins once Joe Manchin's spokesman? Did a Republican candidate in the West Virginia primaries for U.S. Senate once serve as a spokesperson for his Democratic opponent? That’s the accusation of
PolitiFact→ Jeff Flake – Donald Trump’s ‘fake news’ epithet emboldens despots around the world
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Donald Trump’s ‘fake news’ epithet emboldens despots around the world Hours before President Donald Trump revealed the recipients of his "fake news awards," one Republican lawmaker took to the Senate f
Snopes→ FDNY: 32 People Hurt, Some Seriously, in Apartment Fire
The Fire Department of New York said 32 people were taken to hospitals — some with serious injuries — following a fire in a Brooklyn apartment building.
Snopes→ UK’s Princess Eugenie, Daughter of Prince Andrew, Engaged
Princess Eugenie, the daughter of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, will marry Jack Brooksbank in Autumn 2018.
Snopes→ With Senate Talks Falling Short, Shutdown Enters Workweek
Under a proposal, Democrats would agree to a three-week spending measure in return for a commitment from Republican leadership to address immigration.
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Tweets President Trump Determined to Start War with North Japan-Fiction!
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Tweets President Trump Determined to Start War with North Japan-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) tweeted that President Trump is determined to start war with “North Japan” and reference
PolitiFact→ Taking the measure of the federal workforce under Donald Trump
Politicians have often painted the federal workforce as a drag on the federal budget and burden for the taxpayer. Look no further than President Ronald Reagan, who famously said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I&
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that ‘nearly 3 in 4’ convicted of terrorism are foreign-born
“New report from DOJ & DHS shows that nearly 3 in 4 individuals convicted of terrorism-related charges are foreign-born. . . . [W]e need to keep America safe, including moving away from a random chain migration and lottery system,
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump hates the jobless rate until it’s his
AP FACT CHECK: Trump called the jobless rate a hoax until it looked good under his watch. Now he can't cite it enough
Snopes→ Deaths of Canadian Billionaire, Wife a Tantalizing Mystery
Police haven't made any arrests, announced the search for any suspects, or said practically anything publicly about the deaths of the drug company founder and his wife.
Snopes→ Was Malia Obama Busted While Streaking at Harvard?
Reports that Malia Obama was arrested after being caught drinking while underage and running naked across the Harvard campus are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Jim Bakker Say ‘Trump Was Merely Sharing the Gospel with That Porn Star’?
Reports that a televangelist disclaimed Donald Trump's alleged affair with a porn actress as "sharing the gospel" are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Charles Schumer Receive $500K Donation from Pro-Illegal Alien Group Just Before Vote?
Reports that the New York senator accepted a campaign donation of half a million dollars from pro-immigration groups just prior to a crucial Congressional vote are fake news.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Microsoft Support Email Links to Survey Scam
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A scam email that is currently hitting inboxes purports to be from Microsoft Support and claims that your message was not sent. The post Fake Microsoft Support Email Links to Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Is Tide Discontinuing Their PODS Product Because Consumers Eat Them?
A viral fake tweet caused some social media users to question whether the Tide Challenge spelled the end of the Tide PODS product.
Snopes→ Federal Shutdown Enters Day 2 Amid Blame Game on Both Sides
Senate leaders offered no obvious solution to reopening the government and engaged in unrelenting finger-pointing during a rare Sunday session in the hours leading up to a vote to end the shutdown before the workweek began.
Snopes→ Did Demi Moore Say ‘I Do Not Want Trump Supporters for Fans’?
Clickbait web sites generate traffic by putting controversial political statements into the mouths of celebrities who never uttered them.