The unprecedented finger-pointing took place amid a government shutdown and looming government worker furloughs.
Snopes→ Las Vegas Gunman Was Germophobe, Possibly Bipolar
Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock was a high-stakes gambler on a losing streak, obsessed with cleanliness, possibly bipolar and was having difficulties with his live-in girlfriend.
Snopes→ Did Trump Criticize Obama for a Lack of Leadership During the 2013 Government Shutdown?
Citizen Donald Trump criticized President Barack Obama during the 2013 government shutdown for failing to "get everyone in a room" to "make a deal."
Snopes→ California Governor Denies Parole for Manson Follower Leslie Van Houten
Gov. Brown said in his decision that despite Van Houten saying at her parole hearing that she accepts full responsibility for her crimes, she still lays too much of the blame on Manson,
Snopes→ Is a “Do Not Adopt a Pitbull” Ad Airing During the Super Bowl?
It's unlikely that a dog bite attorney's anti-pitbull video will be airing during Super Bowl LII.
Snopes→ Trump’s First Year in Office Has Been a Can’t-Miss Drama
In his first year in office, Donald Trump proved to be a singular figure, casting aside norms and traditions, fighting with Republicans and Democrats alike and changing how the nation and the presidency are viewed at home and abroad.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Decry Babies Being ‘Born in the Ninth Month’?
The president apparently misspoke while delivering remarks to the 45th March for Life in Washington.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump disdained jobless rate, now loves it
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's about-face on the jobless rate, and a rosy report from his doctor
Washington Post→ Trump made 2,140 false or misleading claims in his first year
One year after taking the oath of office, President Trump has made 2,140 false or misleading claims, according to The Fact Checker’s database that analyzes, categorizes and tracks every suspect statement uttered by the president. That’s an average
Snopes→ Russian Networks Pushing #ReleaseTheMemo Meme
Twitter accounts linked to Russian influence operations are pushing a conservative meme related to the investigation of Russian election interference, researchers say.
Snopes→ Sushi Fanatic Pulls 5-Foot-Long Tapeworm Out of His Body
The attending physician confirmed that a patient walked into the emergency room with the giant parasite wrapped around a toilet paper tube.
Snopes→ Sushi Fanatic Pulls 5-Foot-Long Tapeworm Out of His Body
The attending physician confirmed that a patient walked into the emergency room with the giant parasite wrapped around a toilet paper tube.
Snopes→ Oscar Winner Dorothy Malone, Mom on ‘Peyton Place,’ Has Died
Actress Dorothy Malone, who won hearts of 1960s television viewers as the long-suffering mother in the nighttime soap "Peyton Place," has died in her hometown of Dallas at age 93.
Snopes→ Family: Tom Petty Died of Accidental Drug Overdose
Tom Petty's family says his death last year was due to an accidental drug overdose.
Snopes→ US Flu Season Gets Worse, Has ‘Lot More Steam’ Than Expected
This year’s U.S. flu season got off to an early start, and it’s been driven by a nasty type of flu that tends to put more people in the hospital and cause more deaths than other common flu bugs.
Snopes→ Video of Arrest at Houston Walmart Goes Viral — Months Later
One of two women who drew sympathy after she was seen handcuffed with her pants around her ankles disputes criminal charges.
Snopes→ Did Mark Zuckerberg Buy a $150 Million Yacht?
A Turkish web site published, then deleted, a quickly-debunked story about Facebook's chief executive officer.
Snopes→ Tabloid Held Porn Star’s 2011 Interview After Trump Threat
A tabloid magazine held back from publishing an adult film star’s 2011 account of an alleged affair with Donald Trump after the future president’s personal lawyer threatened to sue.
FactCheck.org→ Fake Denzel Washington Story
Q: Did Denzel Washington call Barack Obama the “criminal-in-chief”? A: No. The actor has been a steady supporter of Obama and of other Democrats. FULL QUESTION Is the article “Denzel Washington: Criminal-In-Chief Obama” acc
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s False Claim About Mexico’s Violence
Making a pitch for border wall funding, President Donald Trump falsely tweeted that Mexico is “now rated the number one most dangerous country in the world.” That’s wrong. Although the number of homicides reached a record high in Mexi
Snopes→ Are Women Using Their Menstrual Blood as Face Masks?
A viral Facebook post is no more than a hoax that plays off the blood-like appearance of a popular skincare product.
FactCheck.org→ Oprah’s 2013 Quote on Racism, in Context
Q: Did Oprah Winfrey say, “White People Just Have To Die.” A: No. In 2013, she said that “older people, who were born, and bred, and marinated” in racism “have to die” before racism can be solved. FULL QUESTION Did Oprah say that white
Snopes→ Las Vegas Gunman Carefully Planned Attack; Motive Is Mystery
The Las Vegas gunman meticulously planned how to carry out the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, researching SWAT tactics, renting other hotel rooms overlooking outdoor concerts and investigating potential targets in at least four cities.
Snopes→ Did a Woman Wear This Revealing Dress to a Hollywood Event to Protest Sexual Harassment?
A photograph showing model Giulia Salemi in a revealing dress is real, but it has little to do with Hollywood or sexual harassment and were taken long before the start of the #MeToo movement.
Snopes→ Did Sen. Tom Cotton Issue a ‘Cease and Desist’ Letter to a Constituent?
The Arkansas Republican's office says such letters are "only used under extreme circumstances."
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
FactCheck.org→ Video: Durbin’s ‘History’ of Distortions
In this week’s fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper examines efforts by Republican Sens. Tom Cotton and David Perdue to discredit Democratic Sen. Richard Durbin’s account of President Trump using profanity to disparage African countries at an i
Snopes→ Did Marine Corps Leaders Warn Marines to Stop Eating Tide Pods?
News of the nonexistent warning from the Marine Corps' top brass originated on a satirical blog.
Snopes→ 13-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Boy’s Crossbow Killing
A 13-year-old Oklahoma boy accused of fatally shooting his 10-year-old friend with a crossbow in anger has been charged with first-degree murder.
Snopes→ Is ‘Bluetooth’ Technology Named After a Viking King?
The name of the wireless technology standard apparently originated during a Toronto pub crawl one dark and stormy night.
Snopes→ Man Punches Self in Face to Avoid Sobriety Test
Police in Maine have accused a man of punching himself in the face three times to avoid a sobriety test.
PolitiFact→ Everything you need to know about a government shutdown
A government shutdown appears closer to reality now than at any time since 2013. President Donald Trump, the Republican-controlled Senate and House and the congressional Democratic minority are fighting over how to extend spending for federal operation
Snopes→ House Blocks Democrat from Seeking to Impeach Trump
Democratic congressman Al Green of Texas had offered articles of impeachment based on comments by President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ Good Dog, Bad Dog? Delta Wants to Know Before You Board
The airline will require owners of service and support animals to provide more information before their pet can fly in the passenger cabin.
Snopes→ Ex-Employee: Michael Douglas Fondled Himself in Front of Her
A woman who worked for Douglas in the late 1980s says he fondled himself in front of her, an allegation the actor has vigorously denied.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Numbers
Summary Now that President Donald Trump has been in office for one day shy of a full year, it’s time to take a look at how well his boasts — and his critics’ complaints — stack up against hard data. Here we offer key measures
Snopes→ California DA Says Couple’s Abuse of 12 Kids Became Torture
Prosecutors laid out horrifying details of the allegations but didn't offer any theories about the motivation for what they called an escalating climate of brutality that began in Texas.
Snopes→ Did Macaulay Culkin Say Satanic Hollywood Executives Wear Shoes Made From Dead Children?
Fake news sites reported that the former child star says Hollywood is run by Satanic pedophiles who ritually murdering children.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Numbers: The Quiz
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Washington Post→ Trump misfires with claim that military would ‘shut down’ during government shutdown
“A government shutdown will be devastating to our military . . . something the Dems care very little about!” — President Trump, in a tweet, Jan. 18 “If for any reason it shuts down, the worst thing is what happens to our military. W