A silly rumor about the founder of the Cornerstone Church is just more fake news.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s CPAC Speech
President Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, the place where Trump says he gave his first major political speech and concluded, “I think I like this business.” But we found that Tru
FactCheck.org→ Terrorism and Trump’s Travel Ban
Stephen Miller, a senior White House policy adviser, claimed that 72 people from the seven countries covered by President Donald Trump’s 90-day travel ban “have been implicated in terroristic activity in the United States” since the 9
Snopes→ Did a Study Prove That Airport Scanners ‘Rip Apart’ Your DNA?
To paraphrase the actual scientists involved with the research: "No."
Truth or Fiction?→ 13,000 Marines Apply for White House Detail After Trump’s Election-Unproven!
13,000 Marines Apply for White House Detail After President Trump’s Election-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: More than 13,000 Marines applied for White House guard duty after President Donald Trump was elected, none applied during President Barack
Snopes→ Did the Supreme Court ‘Advance’ a Motion to Nullify the 2016 Election?
Multiple web outlets asserted the Supreme Court "advanced" a petition to nullify the 2016 election but failed to mention the action was automatic.
Snopes→ Democratic Congressmen Busted Planning to Assassinate Trump?
A fake news site concocted a story blaming two non-existent lawmakers for a plan to attack the president.
Truth or Fiction?→ NASA Confirms 15 Days of Darkness in March 2017-Fiction!
NASA Confirms 15 Days of Darkness in March 2017-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: NASA has confirmed that Earth will experience 15 days of total darkness in March 2017, from March 15 to March 29. The Truth: Like previous rumors about the Earth experiencing
Snopes→ ‘Pro-Trump’ Russian Flags Confiscated at CPAC
Small Russian Federation flags with 'Trump' imprinted on them were distributed on the CPAC floor by anti-Trump pranksters, but were rounded up quickly by staffers.
PolitiFact→ Thomas Perez – In Texas, do you have to drive 120 miles for a voter ID?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | In Texas, do you have to drive 120 miles for a voter ID? During a CNN debate among candidates to chair the Democratic National Committee, Tom Perez -- a leading candidate who served as secretary of labor and assi
PolitiFact→ Anatomy of a statistic: Do 80 percent of Americans oppose sanctuary cities?
On Feb. 22, websites favorable to President Donald Trump touted a poll result that showed wide support for one of the president’s highest-profile immigration policies -- cracking down on "sanctuary cities." "SHOCK POLL: 80% OF AMER
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s CPAC speech
President Trump’s speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor in Maryland was littered with some of the president’s favorite and frequently-cited falsehoods. Here’s a round-up of the 12 of hi
Snopes→ Was the ‘Catch Me Outside Girl’ Arrested for Prostitution?
Reports that "Catch Me Outside Girl" Danielle Bregoli was arrested for prostitution were fake news.
Snopes→ Did Thousands of Marines Apply for White House Detail After Trump Became President?
An oddly specific image claims that 13,506 Marines applied to work the White House detail in a single week.
PolitiFact→ Trump moves on promises on immigration, deportations in first month
In his administration’s earliest weeks, President Donald Trump has worked to deliver on major campaign promises that could impact millions of immigrants living in the country illegally. Trump’s immigration policy as commander in chief has m
Washington Post→ Keith Ellison’s comments on the Second Amendment: For the record
CNN’s Dana Bash: “Congressman. Gun control. In 2014, you told Bill Maher that you wished the Democratic Party would come out against the Second Amendment. How do you reach out to Americans who support gun rights when you donR
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump at CPAC
President Donald Trump spoke to an enthusiastic crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference Friday, bashing the media, attacking Obamacare, and touting his campaign promises, especially on immigration. Trump has a point about moving on immigr
Snopes→ ‘My Friend Cayla’ Doll Records Children’s Speech, Is Vulnerable to Hackers
Consumer groups say the doll, which has a microphone and uses Bluetooth to transmit audio recordings via the Internet, poses both a security and a privacy threat.
Washington Post→ For all of the motion, Trump is falling behind on his ‘100-day’ promise list
“It is a contract between myself and the American voter — and it begins with restoring honesty and accountability, and bringing change to Washington.” — President Trump, in the “Contract with the American voter,” issued Oct. 22
Hoax-Slayer→ “1st-Step Assignment” Mystery Shopper Scam Email
Email offers you are well-paid assignment as a mystery shopper evaluating the services of stores such as Walmart.
Hoax-Slayer→ Reserve Bank Of Australia Phishing Scam
A phishing scam currently being distributed falsely claims to be from the Reserve Bank of Australia. The email informs recipients that they are required to verify debit card account details. The scam emails urge ...
Hoax-Slayer→ Beware The “Weekly Deals” Scam Facebook Page
"Weekly Deals" Facebook Page claims that you can win various prizes such as Airstream trailers, iPads, and smart TVs just by liking, sharing, commenting, and clicking a link to "validate your participation".
Hoax-Slayer→ FedEx “We Have Sent You a Message” Spam Emails
Email purporting to be from delivery company FedEx claims that the company has sent you a message with the required information. It urges you to click a button to get more details.
Snopes→ Did John McCain Solicit a Campaign Contribution From the Russian Government?
A letter sent to the Russian envoy in 2008 soliciting campaign contributions was an apparent error.
Snopes→ Will Legalizing Marijuana Exacerbate the United States’ Opioid Epidemic?
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer suggested that the Trump administration will likely enforce federal marijuana prohibition, citing America’s opioid crisis as a reason to do so — a claim that is inconsistent with available scientific data.
Snopes→ Did Jake Tapper Go on a Racist Tirade?
A piece of audio, supposedly of the CNN anchor screaming racial epithets, is actually recycled tape of reality show character Dog the Bounty Hunter.
Snopes→ Amazon Fights Subpoena for Alexa Data in Murder Investigation
A motion filed by Amazon regarding an Alexa-related search warrant potentially establishes legal precedents for digital privacy rights.
Snopes→ Did a Parent Find Codeine in Her Child’s Gerber Puffs?
According to unsubstantiated Facebook claims, a canister of the children's snack contained a codeine tablet.
Snopes→ Did Bill Murray Recommend Eating Children’s Ice Cream to Teach About Taxes?
A quote attributed to the actor is being shared on social media, but it originated from a parody Twitter account.
Snopes→ Immigrant Woman With Brain Tumor Placed in Federal Detention
The woman's lawyers said customs officials "tied her hands and ankles" and refused to let her speak to family members.
FactCheck.org→ Border Adjustment Baloney
The anti-tax Club for Growth claims in a TV ad that a key Republican tax proposal “will” cost “middle-class families” $1,700 in higher prices. That’s baloney. Economists generally believe the proposal wouldn’t affe
Truth or Fiction?→ College Student Pledges to Cut off Genitals over Trump Border Wall-Fiction!
Protesting Trump Border Wall, College Student Pledges to Cut off Genitals-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A California college student has pledged to cut off his genitals in protest of President Trump’s proposed border wall. The Truth: An account of
Truth or Fiction?→ Carjackers Using Shirts on Windshields as Bait-Unproven!
Predators Using Shirts on Windshields as Bait-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A widely shared Facebook post warns that carjackers or sexual predators could throw a shirt on the windshields of their victims’ cars as bait. The Truth: Like previous war
Snopes→ Did Trump Golf Six Times After Complaining About Obama’s Golfing Habits?
Memes claim that President Trump went golfing six times during his first month in office despite frequently criticizing President Obama for golfing while in office.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Impeachment Process Has Begun-Fiction!
President Trump Impeachment Process Has Begun-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Reports claim the process to impeach President Trump has already began. The Truth: A misleading headline is behind false reports that the impeachment process of President Trump
PolitiFact→ Promises kept, promises stalled: Rating Donald Trump's first month in office
One month into his administration, President Donald Trump has begun to move forward on a fair number of his many campaign promises. As we did with President Barack Obama, PolitiFact is tracking how well the president delivers. We assess results, not ef
Snopes→ Andrew Lincoln Death Hoax
A prank news site tricked social media users into believing "Walking Dead" actor Andrew Lincoln had died.
Snopes→ Fox News Contributor Alan Colmes Dies
Fox News contributor Alan Colmes has pased away at age 66 after a brief illness.
Snopes→ NASA Announces Discovery of Seven Earth-Sized Exoplanets in Orbit Around a Nearby Star
It is unclear how Earth-like any of these new planets actually might be, but the discovery is important for myriad non-alien reasons, too.
Washington Post→ Spicer’s claim there are ‘12, 14, 15 million’ people in the U.S. illegally
“The president has made clear, when you have 12, 14, 15 million people in the country illegally, that there has to be a system of priority, and right now, ICE’s priority is going to make sure that we focus on first and foremost on t