Can the president tell the Justice Department what to do? And if so, to what extent? These constitutional questions exploded in the worlds of social media and punditry as soon as President Donald Trump too to Twitter to tout an appearance by Harvard Un
PolitiFact→ In Context: Orrin Hatch's comments about CHIP, people who 'won’t lift a finger' to help themselves
Joe Scarborough seized on a statement by Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, that the MSNBC host found "cold and callous" during the final push to pass a tax bill. Scarborough accused Hatch of linking Children’s Health Insurance Program recipient
Snopes→ Justices Take up Dispute over Wedding Cake for Gay Couple
The Supreme Court is taking up the highly anticipated case of the Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump falsely claims Hillary Clinton lied to FBI
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump falsely claims Hillary Clinton lied to FBI President Donald Trump claimed former rival Hillary Clinton and former top adviser Michael Flynn suffered vastly different consequences even though both "l
Snopes→ Tribes: Trump’s Monument Order Disrespects Native People
President Donald Trump's rare move to shrink two large national monuments in Utah triggered outrage among Native American leaders.
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that ‘they just kept cutting, cutting, cutting the military’ until it was ‘depleted’
“We’re at $700 billion for the military. And, you know, they were cutting back for years. They just kept cutting, cutting, cutting the military. And you got lean, to put it nicely. It was depleted, was the word. And now itâ€
Snopes→ Does the 2017 Republican Tax Bill Cut Cancer Treatments for Medicare Patients?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act does not mention the health care program, but critics say cancer patients would be hit hard if the bill passes.
Snopes→ Are These Images of Tortured Nigerian Slaves in Libya?
Although gruesome photographs were misrepresented by a Nigerian politician, men from sub-Saharan African countries are being auctioned as slaves in Libya, as witnessed by CNN.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Moore’s flip on whether he knows accusers
AP FACT CHECK: Roy Moore claims not to know his accusers, after admitting he does
PolitiFact→ From Arctic tundra to church, here's what else GOP tax bills might change
The heft of the Republican tax bills lower taxes for individuals in the early years while disproportionately benefiting wealthy taxpayers and corporations. Tucked into the legislation from both chambers, however, are measures with consequences for the
Snopes→ Is Portugal an Example of What Happens Without Net Neutrality?
Proponents of keeping the FCC's net neutrality regulations cited a Portuguese company's mobile data plan as a harbinger of the future.
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Snopes→ Roy Moore Authored a Textbook Which Argued That Women Shouldn’t Hold Political Office?
Roy Moore contributed to a study course which argued that women should not hold political office, but he did not personally author the offending chapter.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Criticism of the FBI
President Donald Trump claimed that Hillary Clinton “lied many times to the FBI and nothing happened to her.” In fact, the FBI director told Congress that there was “no basis to conclude she lied to the FBI.” Trump also left th
Climate Feedback→ Daily Caller uncritically reports poorly supported conclusion of satellite temperature study
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article in The Daily Caller describes a recent study published on the University of Alabama at Huntsville satellite temperature dataset. The study claims that, after removing the cooling influence of two large
Snopes→ Supreme Court Allows Full Enforcement of Trump Travel Ban
The justices said that the policy can take full effect even as legal challenges against it make their way through the courts — with two dissensions.
Snopes→ Does the 2017 Tax Reform Bill Eliminate Small Business Deductions?
Contrary to rumor, the tax bill does not eliminate deductions for small business expenses, though it would axe those for unreimbursed employee business expenses.
PolitiFact→ Jeff Sessions – Violent crime is up some, but still well off historical highs
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Violent crime is up some, but still well off historical highs In Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ testimony to Congress about Russia in November, he brought up a recent increase in the rate of violent crim
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Net-neutrality claims leave out key context
AP FACT CHECK: Officials' statements on net neutrality mislead or leave out key context
Truth or Fiction?→ Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey Giving Away Giftcards on Facebook-Fiction!
Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey Giving Away Giftcards on Facebook-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A Facebook post claims that Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey are giving away 4,000 gift cards to Walmart. The Truth: False reports that Tyler Perry and Oprah teame
Truth or Fiction?→ Reporter Beth Reinhard Bribed Woman to Accuse Roy More of Sexual Assault-Reported as Fiction!
Reporter Beth Reinhard Bribed Woman to Accuse Roy Moore of Sexual Assault-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Washington Post reporter Beth Reinhard bribed women to accuse Roy Moore of sexual assault or molestation, offering them $1,000 to bring fa
FactCheck.org→ Video: Misleading Tax Plan Claims
This fact-checking video from CNN’s Jake Tapper covers inaccurate claims made by a high-ranking Democrat and Republican about the GOP bills overhauling the U.S. tax system. House Democratic Leader Nancy misled viewers when she said the Republican
Snopes→ Did the World’s Most-Pierced Person Die Going Through Airport Metal Detectors?
An "entertainment" web site publishes an unpleasant and fabricated article about the gruesome death of a fictional person.
Snopes→ Did the World’s Most-Pierced Person Die Going Through Airport Metal Detectors?
An "entertainment" web site publishes an unpleasant and fabricated article about the gruesome death of a fictional person.
Truth or Fiction?→ CIA Agent Confesses to Murdering Bob Marley on Deathbed-Fiction!
CIA Agent Confesses to Murdering Bob Marley on Deathbed-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A former CIA said in a deathbed confession that he killed Bob Marley by infecting him with cancer. The Truth: A website known for passing off fabricated reports for fac
Snopes→ Grassley’s Comments on Estate Tax Cause Controversy
Sen. Chuck Grassley caused a furor by implying that those who don't save their money waste it on "booze or women or movies."
Snopes→ Grassley’s Comments on Estate Tax Cause Controversy
Sen. Chuck Grassley caused a furor by implying that those who don't save their money waste it on "booze or women or movies."
Internet Archive→ President Trump’s Departure Remarks : CSPAN2 : December 4, 2017 12:20pm-12:24pm EST
President Trump spoke briefly to reporters at the White House before his departure on the stock market, tax reform and Gen. Michael Flynn. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN2.This item has files of the following types: Closed Ca
Snopes→ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Mysteries, Explained
Learn why generations of young TV viewers grew up perplexed by the odd behavior of a character named Yukon Cornelius in the "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Christmas special.
Snopes→ ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Mysteries, Explained
Learn why generations of young TV viewers grew up perplexed by the odd behavior of a character named Yukon Cornelius in the "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Christmas special.
FactCheck.org→ False Caption on Dead Elephant Photo
Q: Was Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke photographed with a dead elephant? A: No. He was falsely identified in a photo that was widely shared on Facebook. FULL QUESTION Is the photo from Facebook a legitimate photo of cabinet member Zinke, posed with a
Snopes→ Did a CIA Agent Confess to Killing Bob Marley?
A disreputable web site capitalized on an old conspiracy theory about the death of the reggae icon to spin fake news clickbait.
Snopes→ Did a CIA Agent Confess to Killing Bob Marley?
A disreputable web site capitalizes on an old conspiracy theory about the death of the reggae icon.
Snopes→ Theresa May Makes Diplomatic Push to Unlock Brexit Talks
British Prime Minister Theresa May will attend a power lunch on Monday, 4 December 2017, seeking a breakthrough in Brexit negotiations.
Snopes→ Theresa May Makes Diplomatic Push to Unlock Brexit Talks
British Prime Minister Theresa May will attend a power lunch on Monday, 4 December 2017, seeking a breakthrough in Brexit negotiations.
Snopes→ Facebook Launches Parent-Controlled Messenger App for Kids
The social media giant is launching a messaging app for children to chat with their parents and with friends approved by their parents.
Snopes→ Facebook Launches Parent-Controlled Messenger App for Kids
The social media giant is launching a messaging app for children to chat with their parents and with friends approved by their parents.
Snopes→ Billy Bush Says Trump ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape is Real
Billy Bush said in an op-ed published in The New York Times that it was indeed President Trump’s voice captured on a 2005 "Access Hollywood" tape.
Snopes→ Billy Bush Says Trump ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape is Real
Billy Bush said in an op-ed published in The New York Times that it was indeed President Trump’s voice captured on a 2005 "Access Hollywood" tape.
Internet Archive→ FOX & Friends : FOXNEWSW : December 4, 2017 3:00am-6:00am PST
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