The nation should keep assault rifles out of the hands of anyone under 21, President Donald Trump says, defying the National Rifle Association.
Hoax-Slayer→ Cranky Old Man Poem
Message circulating via social media and email claims that a touching poem about growing old called "Cranky Old Man" was found in the possessions of an old man who died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in an Australian country town. The post Cra
Hoax-Slayer→ Apple ‘Unusual Activity in Your Account’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Apple, the company has noticed unusual activity in your account and believes that an unauthorised person has gained access. The post Apple ‘Unusual Activity in Your Account’ Phishing Scam
Washington Post→ Fact-checking Trump, NRA claims on gun background checks
Sifting through the gun rhetoric since the mass shooting in a Florida high school Feb. 14, we noticed politicians and groups on all sides of the debate often turn to the same topic: background checks. Federally licensed firearms dealers have been requ
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Investment Proposal’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, Mr Yang, a friend of Mr Chen Shui-bian, the former President of Taiwan, has a lucrative investment proposal for you. The post ‘Investment Proposal’ Advance Fee Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Florida School Shooting: ‘Abject Breakdown at All Levels’
The Valentine's Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has reignited national debate over gun laws and school safety.
Snopes→ Sheriff: School Officer Never Went Inside to Confront Gunman
The armed officer on duty at the Florida school where a shooter killed 17 people never went inside to engage the gunman and has been placed under investigation.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Win a Trip to New York’ Facebook Scam
A fraudulent Facebook Page that calls itself The New York Experience continues to dupe unwary Facebook users into promoting fake New York holiday prizes and divulging their personal information on suspect websites. The post ‘Win a Trip to New
Snopes→ Illinois State Legislature Candidate Urged to Drop out of Race Following Offensive Remarks
Burt Minor, a candidate for the Illinois state legislature, reportedly asked a black GOP candidate for attorney general if she was a "lesbo" or offended by the n-word.
Snopes→ Special Counsel Brings New Charges Against Ex-Trump Campaign Associates
Robert Mueller has filed additional charges against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman and his business associate, dramatically increasing the pressure and the stakes.
Hoax-Slayer→ Australia Post Undelivered Package Malware Emails
Emails purporting to be from Australia Post claim that the delivery of a package to the recipient has failed because of an addressing error or because nobody was home. The post Australia Post Undelivered Package Malware Emails appeared first on Hoax-Sl
FactCheck.org→ No Federal Ban on Smoking in Cars with Children
Q: Did a law go into effect Jan. 30 banning “anyone” from smoking in a car “as long as there are children in the vehicle”? A: No. There is no federal prohibition, although several state and local governments previously had enacted such bans.
FactCheck.org→ No ‘Crisis Actors’ in Parkland, Florida
Q: Are the students who survived the Florida school shooting really “crisis actors”? A: No. Conspiracy theories have been spreading online to undercut students advocating stricter gun control. FULL QUESTION I’ve seen this floating ar
ABC News→ #MeToo, Black Lives Matter and Women’s March leaders discuss their movements’ success
#MeToo founder Tarana Burke, Women's March co-chair Tamika D. Mallory and Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors talk with Sunny Hostin about how their movements have impacted millions.
Internet Archive→ President Discusses Gun Violence : CSPAN : February 22, 2018 4:09pm-5:07pm EST
President Trump hosted a meeting with local and state officials to discuss gun violence and school safety. He said that he would be in favor of giving concealed guns to adept teachers with military or special training experience and would consider givi
Snopes→ How Long Does It Take to Buy an AR-15 in the United States?
The time it takes varies from state to state, but you can buy an assault rifle in less than an hour in various parts of the country.
Snopes→ Did Melania Trump Hire an Exorcist to Cleanse the White House of Obama ‘Demons’?
According to the First Lady's spokesperson, widely shared reports that she demanded a White House exorcism are "not true in any way."
Snopes→ Did CNN Give a Parkland Shooting Survivor Scripted Questions?
The network denied Colton Haab's allegation that it asked him to write a speech for a town hall meeting about gun safety.
Snopes→ Did the NRA Ask Judicial Candidates for ‘Position Letters’ on Guns?
The National Rifle Association's letters to Wisconsin judicial candidates came under scrutiny in the wake of a mass school shooting in February 2018.
Snopes→ Did Trump Use ‘Crib Notes’ During Listening Session with Parkland Survivors?
A photograph showing President Trump holding notes during the listening session with survivors of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting is genuine.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Fact-checking a misleading post on ID requirements for buying guns, voting
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Fact-checking a misleading post on ID requirements for buying guns, voting After a teenage gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Fla., Americans of all political persuasions flocked to social m
ABC News→ Legal status of Melania Trump’s parents raises questions about ‘chain migration’
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PolitiFact→ How Russian trolls exploited Parkland mass shooting on social media
Russian-linked social media accounts exploited the tragedy at a Parkland, Fla., high school to sow discord and deepen divisions in America. Russian bots and trolls pushed conspiracy theories about survivors and amplified Second Amendment messaging in a
Snopes→ Springer Security Director, Talk Show Host Wilkos Facing OUI
Jerry Springer protege Steve Wilkos is facing a drunken driving charge in connection with a car crash in Connecticut.
Snopes→ Sleepwalking Student Causes School to Cancel Classes
A Pennsylvania middle school canceled classes after a sleepwalking student was found inside the building.
Snopes→ Massachusetts Transit Bosses Under Fire for $100K Bathroom
The project was fast-tracked and not put out to bid, which is usually done for state projects to make contractors compete for the work and keep costs down.
Snopes→ Shelters Open Amid Midwest Flooding as Rivers Keep Rising
Sandbags are holding back floodwaters in parts of Michigan as a storm sweeps across the Midwest and Great Plains, bringing heavy rains, snow and ice.
Snopes→ Tearful Student Asks Trump, ‘How Do We Not Stop This?’
Students and parents appealed to President Donald Trump to set politics aside and protect America's school children from the scourge of gun violence.
Internet Archive→ Morning Joe : MSNBCW : February 22, 2018 3:00am-6:00am PST
Former GOP representative Joe Scarborough and Mika Brezinski interview newsmakers, politicians and pundits about the issues of the day..This item belongs to: movies/TV-MSNBCW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fin
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that he’s been ‘much tougher on Russia than Obama’
“I have been much tougher on Russia than Obama, just look at the facts. Total Fake News!” — President Trump in a tweet Tuesday As evidence has mounted that Russia intervened in the U.S. election to support the Trump campaign, Presi
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Answers to Trump’s tweets on Russia probe
AP FACT CHECK: Trump tweets questions about special counsel's Russia probe, but answers might not please him
Hoax-Slayer→ Amy Bruce Charity Hoax Revisited
Message circulating via social media claims that 7 year old cancer sufferer Amy Bruce will receive £7 from the Make-A-Wish Foundation every time the information is reposted. The post Amy Bruce Charity Hoax Revisited appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Gun Manufacturers Can’t Be Sued For Crimes Committed With Their Products?
There are almost no circumstances under which someone can sue a manufacturer in civil court for a crime committed with a gun.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Register ‘Make America Great Again’ in 2012?
Donald Trump filed a trademark application for his campaign slogan in November 2012, despite claims that he had no plans to run for office at the time.
Snopes→ Social Media Platforms Tighten Rules, Prompting Censorship Claims
Both Twitter and Medium implemented changes that led to various accounts being deleted or suspended.
Snopes→ Conspiracy Theories About Mass and School Shootings, Explained
Why do the same sets of shooting conspiracy theories and tropes appear every time there is a horrific mass shooting — and where do they come from?
Hoax-Slayer→ Australian Immigrants Targeted in Phone Scams
People who have recently come to live in Australia are being targeted by callous phone scammers. The scammers inform victims that there is a problem with their immigration status. The post Australian Immigrants Targeted in Phone Scams appeared first on
ABC News→ Lawmaker: Prayers delivered to Trump unrelated to shooting
An Illinois congressman says a photo of him delivering a bag of prayer cards to President Donald Trump was taken nearly a year ago and had nothing to do with last week's deadly school shooting in Florida
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s running commentary on Russia probe
AP FACT CHECK: Trump speaks as if he knows where Russia probe is going and not going, and what it's finding
Truth or Fiction?→ Maxine Waters Comment About Armed Security Detail and Gun Control-Fiction!
Maxine Waters Comment About Armed Security Detail and Gun Control-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, said there’s no reason for anyone to own guns and referred to her armed security detail in a tweet. The