White House did not announce Logan Act charges against ex-Secretary of State Kerry
Snopes→ Is This the Florida Shooter in an Antifa Shirt?
In the wake of a school shooting that left 17 people dead in Florida, trolls attempted to stir up division by falsely claiming that the shooter had been photographed wearing a pro-Communist t-shirt.
Internet Archive→ Speaker Ryan News Conference : CSPAN : February 15, 2018 1:36pm-1:44pm EST
During his weekly briefing, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) responded to questions about the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. The speaker said if mentally ill people are accessing guns due to cracks in the system, then lawmakers should address thos
FactCheck.org→ GM Korea Didn’t Announce Move to Detroit
General Motors will close one of its four assembly plants in South Korea in May. It did not say it was moving production to Detroit instead, as President Trump claimed. “That was not part of the announcement,” GM spokesman Patrick Morrissey
FactCheck.org→ Trump Puts New Twist on Visa Misinformation
President Donald Trump repeatedly has mangled the facts about the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program — as we have documented. This week, he found a new way to misrepresent the program. Trump said those who win the diversity visa lottery are awarded
Snopes→ Coach Who Shielded Students Among Shooting Victims
A football coach who also worked as a security guard is among the dead in a school shooting that claimed 17 lives in Parkland, Florida.
Snopes→ Students: Shooting Suspect Harassed Peers, Bragged About Gun
Students and neighbors describe the suspect in the deadly rampage at a Florida high school as a troubled teenager who threatened and harassed peers.
Snopes→ Florida Teen Charged with 17 Murders; Trump Plans Address
A former student opened fire at a Florida high school, killing more than a dozen people and sending scores of students fleeing into the streets.
Climate Feedback→ New satellite measurements show sea level rise is accelerating, as CNN accurately reports
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article at CNN reports on a new study that calculates the acceleration of sea level rise that has become apparent in the record of satellite measurements, which began in 1993. Because the satellite record is s
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claims that tax cuts sparked major U.S. investments
“GM Korea company announced today that it will cease production and close its Gunsan plant in May of 2018, and they’re going to move back to Detroit. You don’t hear these things, except for the fact that Trump became president
Hoax-Slayer→ Drano Bottle Bomb Warning Message (True)
Circulating message claims that dangerous bottle bombs made from Drano and other commonly available substances are being left on lawns, mail boxes, driveways and other places where they can potentially cause serious injury to unsuspecting people who pi
Snopes→ Is the Florida High School Shooter a ‘Dreamer’?
In the immediate aftermath of a mass shooting on Valentine's Day, social media users began speculating the suspect was undocumented.
PolitiFact→ What we know about mass shootings
This story will be updated. At least 17 people were killed in a Florida high school shooting on Valentine’s Day, the latest mass shooting in the United States. Among the victims were students and adults at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Scho
Internet Archive→ Axios Interview with Vice President Mike Pence : CSPAN : February 14, 2018 9:10pm-9:45pm EST
Axios Co-Founder and Executive Editor Mike Allen interviewed Vice President Mike Pence in a forum hosted by Axios in Washington, DC. The vice president commented on his recent trip to Pyeongchang, South Korea, for the opening of the 2018 Winter Olympic
Snopes→ Is This an Armed Teacher Protecting Students at an Israeli School?
An image purportedly showing an teacher with a gun slung across her back while watching over students is often shared with misleading claims about security protocols within the country.
Snopes→ Activists, Retailers Deride White House’s Proposed ‘Harvest Box’ Program
The head of one advocacy group says the program hinges on an "antiquated" idea about people enrolled in the SNAP program.
Hoax-Slayer→ Stripe ‘Received Payment’ Phishing Scam
This email, which purports to be from online payment processor Stripe, claims that you have received a payment of $880. The post Stripe ‘Received Payment’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Porn Star Who Alleged Trump Affair: I Can Now Tell My Story
Stormy Daniels, the porn star whom Donald Trump's attorney acknowledges paying $130,000 just before Election Day, believes she is now free to discuss an alleged sexual encounter with the man who is now president.
PolitiFact→ Timeline: Rob Porter, domestic abuse and the White House
The broad outlines of allegations of domestic abuse against former White House aide Rob Porter are clear. The Trump administration’s shifting explanation of how it dealt with this information is not. As the trusted staff secretary, Porter handled
Snopes→ Is Tamiflu Causing Increased Deaths from Flu?
Tamiflu is not responsible for the high number of flu season deaths, even if its potential rare side effects are scary.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s ‘Deficit Reduction’
White House press aides are claiming President Donald Trump’s budget contains trillions in “deficit reduction,” when it actually calls for larger deficits for the next several years and would add $7 trillion to the national debt over
FactCheck.org→ 4 Million Democratic Votes Weren’t Discounted
Q: Were 4 million Democratic votes found to be fraudulent? A: No. The company that supposedly made the voting machines in question doesn’t appear to exist. FULL ANSWER The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has certified voting machines made by
ABC News→ Satire piece has Trump mocking Jesus’ hometown
Satirical news story ties Trump's comments on immigrants from African countries to Jesus' origin in a 'hole of a place'
ABC News→ California Rep. Waters not facing corruption charges
False story claiming Rep. Maxine Waters faces corruption charges describes case that was dropped in 2010
Snopes→ Did The Flu Shot Cause This Year’s Flu Epidemic?
This claim is based on the incorrect interpretation of single quote from one nurse in Wisconsin who, for the record, recommends getting the shot.
ABC News→ Experts: Bright lights seen from airliner not UFO
Experts: Bright lights seen from airliner could be ship, birds, but not a UFO
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Power Puffery
At a meeting on international trade, President Donald Trump falsely claimed his policies have reduced the cost of electricity for U.S. businesses. In fact, electricity costs have increased in Trump’s first 10 months in office. The president made
ABC News→ Dead man’s ID used in false story of teen who killed Muslim
Dead man's ID, unrelated photo used in false story of teen sentenced for killing Muslim refugee
Snopes→ Did a Utah School Bar Girls From Refusing Boys’ Dance Requests?
The rules for Kanesville Elementary's school dance attracted national attention before being "re-examined" by officials.
Snopes→ Did a Former Canadian Official Say the Illuminati Are Real—And Hiding Alien Stuff?
Canada's former minister of defense has long espoused conspiracy theories.
Snopes→ Did a Candy Company Put Out an Edible Pod After the ‘Tide Pod Challenge’ Controversy?
Mars, Incorporated makes a "Pods" product, but these candies were first manufactured more than a decade before the "Tide Pod Challenge" went viral in 2018.
PolitiFact→ PuppetStringNews.com – Fake news claims two Russian officials dead in plane crash
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Fake news claims two Russian officials dead in plane crash A fake news story said that two Russian officials linked to an infamous dossier and a Russian nuclear agency were among the victims of a plane cras
Snopes→ Country Singer Daryle Singletary Dies at Age 46
Singletary died at his home in Lebanon, Tennessee, his publicist said.
Snopes→ Suspect Wounded, SUV Stopped After Shooting at NSA Gate
A suspect has been held, taken from the black SUV that stopped at barrier after a shooting outside National Security Agency.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking Nancy Pelosi’s fundraising numbers
“HOUSE MINORITY LEADER NANCY PELOSI raised $49.5 million for House Democrats in 2017, including $47.6 million directly for the DCCC, according to her team.” — Politico Playbook, Feb. 12, 2018 This item about Pelosi’s fundra
Internet Archive→ President Trump Meets with Members of Congress on Trade : CSPAN3 : February 14, 2018 2:52am-3:56am EST
President Trump held a meeting in the Cabinet Room with members of Congress to discuss trade policies. The discussion centered around the president's goal of ensuring fair and reciprocal trade policies that benefit American workers and grow the economy
Hoax-Slayer→ Picture of Huge King Brown Snake in Branxton NSW
Message that contains an image showing a very large snake, claims that the snake is a King Brown found in Branxton, NSW, Australia. The post Picture of Huge King Brown Snake in Branxton NSW appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump vastly overstates depth of labor pool
AP FACT CHECK: Trump vastly overstates depth of labor pool he's counting on for a manufacturing revival
Hoax-Slayer→ Australian Residents Targeted via Do Not Call Register Scams
Scam callers claiming to be from the Do Not Call Register continue to target people across Australia. The scammers claim that you can now sign up for a device or service that will eliminate all telemarketing and nuisance calls. The post Australian Re
Hoax-Slayer→ Ohio is NOT Executing Prisoners With a Head Ripping Off Machine
Back in 2014, respected satirical website The Onion published a story claiming that the American state of Ohio was replacing lethal injections for death row prisoners with a more humane "head ripping off machine". The post Ohio is NOT Executing Prisone