President Trump traveled to Missouri Wednesday to promote the GOP tax plan. Here's a closer look at some of the claims he made.(Image credit: Whitney Curtis/Getty Images)
FactCheck.org→ Trump Spreads False Anti-Muslim Tweet
President Donald Trump retweeted a video that purported to show a “Muslim migrant” beating up “a Dutch boy on crutches.” But, according to the Netherlands Embassy in the United States, the attacker wasn’t an immigrant. He
FactCheck.org→ Pelosi’s Misleading ‘Job-Killer’ Claim
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says the Republican tax plans will be a “job-killer,” but most economic analyses of the plans suggest, on balance, modest job growth. The government’s nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation has no
Internet Archive→ President Trump in Missouri on Tax Reform : CSPAN : November 29, 2017 6:24pm-7:17pm EST
President Trump spoke to supporters in Saint Charles, Missouri about tax reform. He said if Congress sent a tax reform bill to his desk, he would sign it enthusiastically, and that the tax cuts contained in the legislation would help middle class famil
Snopes→ Were Hate Crime Charges Against ‘BLM Kidnappers’ Dropped?
Hate crime charges were not dropped, and there is no evidence any of the suspects are associated with Black Lives Matter.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Anti-Muslim videos misrepresent what happened
AP FACT CHECK: Anti-Muslim video propaganda spread around by Trump misrepresents some of what is shown
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Tweets Videos of Muslim Migrant Attacking Dutch Boy, Muslim Lynch Mob-Truth! & Fiction!
Trump Tweets Videos of Muslim Migrant Attacking Dutch Boy, Muslim Lynch Mob-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump tweeted a series of videos that reportedly show a Muslim migrant attacking a Dutch boy on crutches and a Muslim lynch m
Internet Archive→ The Lead With Jake Tapper : CNNW : November 29, 2017 1:00pm-2:00pm PST
The day's top stories from around the world, from politics and money, to sports and pop culture..This item belongs to: movies/TV-CNNW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerprint, Columbia Fingerprint TV, Columb
FactCheck.org→ No Child Euthanasia in Canada
Q: Has Canada passed a law that would allow parents to euthanize disabled children? A: No. Canada’s physician-assisted death law applies only to adults if they are mentally capable of making such a decision. FULL ANSWER Physician-assisted deat
ABC News→ After accusations, Moore’s Senate bid focuses on abortion
Republican Roy Moore of Alabama, his Senate bid stung by accusations of sexual misconduct, seeks to steer race against Democrat to abortion and other hot-button social issues
FactCheck.org→ Cherry-Picking Tax Cut Estimates
Rep. Kevin Brady, the chairman of the House tax-writing committee, made misleading claims about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by the House earlier this month: Brady said “70 percent of the tax relief goes to those families making less than $2
Truth or Fiction?→ Warning: Don’t Accept Friend Request from Facebook Hacker Andrea Wilson-Fiction!
Don’t Accept Friend Request from Facebook Hacker Andrea Wilson-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media posts warn not to accept friend requests from Facebook hacker Andrea Wilson. The Truth: A warning about a Facebook hacker named Andrea Wilson
Snopes→ A History of the War on Christmas
How wishing people "Happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" came to be regarded as an act of war.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump retweets anti-Muslim videos from far-right Britain First
President Donald Trump shared with his 43.6 million Twitter followers videos tweeted by a leader of a far-right British political party, purportedly depicting Muslims committing violence and destroying a statue of the Virgin Mary. Between tweets toutin
Snopes→ Is Taco Bell Roy Moore’s Main Financial Backer?
A social media rumor calling for a boycott of Taco Bell inaccurately claims that either the chain or its owner is the main financial backer of the embattled politician.
PolitiFact→ Tim Scott – If you pay no taxes, will you end up with more money under GOP tax plan?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | If you pay no taxes, will you end up with more money under GOP tax plan? Will the Republican tax proposals be a boon for Americans who currently don’t earn enough to pay taxes? Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., says yes.
Snopes→ Is a Girl Named Heaven Ray Cox Missing From Her Texas Home?
A mother's viral Facebook post reported that the 15-year-old was missing from her home in Orange, Texas.
Snopes→ ‘Muslim Migrant’ Beats Up a Dutch Boy on Crutches?
A video of a teenager beating up a person on crutches was shared by President Donald Trump along with the claim that the antagonist is a "Muslim migrant".
Snopes→ Was Putin Pictured Taking a Lollipop from a Child?
Photographs of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a Christmas ceremony were doctored to make it appear as if he was stealing a sucker from a child.
Snopes→ War Crimes Convict Reportedly Dies After Poison Claim
Slobodan Praljak yelled "I am not a war criminal!" and appeared to drink from a small bottle after judges reconfirmed his 20-year sentence in The Hague.
Snopes→ Viral Photographs Show Libyan Slave Trade?
An emotive Facebook post about the slave trade in Libya used photographs that were either unrelated to the slave trade or whose sources are unknown.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's Pants on Fire 'unsolved mystery' attack on Joe Scarborough
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump's Pants on Fire 'unsolved mystery' attack on Joe Scarborough President Donald Trump took to Twitter to celebrate the firing of NBC’s Matt Lauer over allegations of inappropriate sexual beh
Snopes→ Can You Access Emergency Services by Pressing an iPhone’s Lock Button Five Times?
Users of the iPhones running iOS 11 can make use of the feature but should take some precautions.
Snopes→ NBC News Fires Matt Lauer over Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
NBC News announced on 29 November 2017 that 'Today' show co-host Matt Lauer was fired for "inappropriate sexual behavior."
Washington Post→ The politics of allegations of sexual misconduct: Trump’s and Pelosi’s statements over time
Leaders of both parties have voiced outrage about the ongoing allegations of sexual misconduct that have emerged over the past few weeks. Powerful men including Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) and senatorial hop
Snopes→ Does the Amish Community Own 20 Percent of American Puppy Mills?
The Amish do breed dogs for sale, but the portion of commercial kennels they own is not known.
Snopes→ Activists Prepare Protests To Save ‘Net Neutrality’ Ahead Of FCC Vote
Around 200 demonstrations have already been planned for 7 December 2017 at Verizon Wireless stores in the U.S.
Truth or Fiction?→ Canada Euthanasia Law Allows Parents to Kill Sick Children-Fiction!
Canada Legalizes Euthanasia, Allowing Parents to Kill Sick Children-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s liberal leadership, Canada passed a law legalizing euthanasia for children with disabilities. The Truth:
PolitiFact→ The House and Senate tax bills, explained
President Donald Trump is eager to sign into law big changes to the tax code. The House approved its tax rewrite on Nov. 16, and the Senate is trying to clear its version with a full vote this week. If the Senate passes the measure, the two chambers wi
ABC News→ Trump makes remarks before congressional leadership meeting
The president commented on North Korea's missile launch and on proposed tax cuts after Democratic leaders canceled on him.
Snopes→ Is This ‘LGGBDTTTIQQAAPP’ Inclusiveness Training Session Flyer Real?
A flyer at a Canadian school used the lengthy acronym facetiously to appeal to teachers who feel overwhelmed by the evolving language used to describe LGBTQ individuals.
Snopes→ Is This ‘LGGBDTTTIQQAAPP’ Inclusiveness Training Session Flyer Real?
A flyer at a Canadian school used the lengthy acronym facetiously to appeal to teachers who feel overwhelmed by the evolving language used to describe LGBTQ individuals.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump claims Doug Jones is 'weak on the border.' Here's what we found
While President Donald Trump hasn’t explicitly endorsed Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race, he has been straightforward in his opposition of Doug Jones, the Democrat also vying for the Senate seat in the Dec. 12 election. "The l
Truth or Fiction?→ Elizabeth Warren Claimed Native American Heritage to Land Harvard Teaching Job-Disputed!
Elizabeth Warren Claimed Native American Heritage to Land Harvard Teaching Job-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) claimed Native-American status and received special treatment when hired to teach at Harvard. The Truth: Claim
Snopes→ AP EXCLUSIVE: Big Contracts, No Storm Tarps for Puerto Rico
A newly created Florida company with an unproven record never delivered urgently needed supplies, which even months later remain in demand on the island.
Snopes→ President Vows to Unite Kenyans But Deadly Clashes Continue
Violence flared anew in Nairobi as police shot and killed at least three people (one a child) during a memorial for those killed in earlier protests.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump wrongly claims Doug Jones wants to ‘raise taxes to the sky’
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump wrongly claims Doug Jones wants to ‘raise taxes to the sky’ President Donald Trump waded into Alabama’s Senate race to blast Democratic challenger Doug Jones as a tax-happy puppet of the
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Climate Feedback→ Grist article on an “Ice Apocalypse” mostly accurate, but doesn’t make the likelihood of that apocalypse clear enough to readers
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article at Grist by Eric Holthaus examines the risk of greater sea level rise caused by a more rapid loss of glacial ice. It focuses on a process recently added to one ice sheet model (ice cliff instability),
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Bank sector not in ruins, despite Trump beef
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's beef that federal agency has devastated banks is unsupported by sector's healthy numbers