Sen. Bill Cassidy claims he has a way to prevent the Senate tax plan from raising health insurance premiums. He doesn’t. In an interview with Fox News’ Neil Cavuto, the Louisiana Republican acknowledged that some in his party — incl
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Man dissed by Trump has put felons in prison
AP FACT CHECK: The Alabama Democrat who was disparaged by President Donald Trump as "soft on crime" is a former U.S. attorney who prosecuted church bombers and domestic terrorist Eric Rudolph
Truth or Fiction?→ FDA Confirms DTaP Vaccine Causes Autism in November 2017-Fiction!
FDA Confirms DTaP Vaccine Causes Autism in November 2017-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The FDA published “conclusive proof” that the DTaP vaccine causes autism in November 2017. The Truth: The FDA hasn’t confirmed a link between DTaP va
Truth or Fiction?→ Democratic Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena on Donald Trump-Incorrect Attribution!
Democratic Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena on Donald Trump-Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: A column attributed to Dr. Marshall Kamena, a registered Democrat and the elected mayor of Livermore, California, defends President Trump’s lack
Snopes→ ISIS Called for Assassination of Barron Trump?
A message on the Telegram app from an "ISIS supporter" used a hashtag translated to "handle the son of the mule of America."
Snopes→ Did Keanu Reeves Say Hollywood Elites Use the ‘Blood of Babies’ to Get High?
Reports that the actor stated Hollywood elites engage in the ritual abuse of children and the practice of drinking their blood are fake news.
Snopes→ Were U.S. Marine Corps Helicopters Spotted Over CIA Headquarters?
A radio host with a history of pushing misinformation claimed that the Marine Corps "sent a message" to the intelligence agency.
FactCheck.org→ Debunking False Vaccine Claim
Q: Has the Food and Drug Administration announced that vaccines cause autism? A: No. FDA statements are grounded in scientific evidence. There is no evidence that vaccination is linked to autism. FULL QUESTION FDA ANNOUNCED THAT VACCINES ARE CAUSIN
Snopes→ Women Killed by Poisoned Perfume Samples?
A warning from "Glen Eagles" hospital about the deaths of women who sniffed poisoned perfume samples is an old hoax.
Snopes→ Are Motorists Finding HIV-Infected Needles on Gas Pump Handles?
Rumors that service station customers are getting stuck by HIV-loaded syringes affixed to gas pump handles are a hoax.
PolitiFact→ John Larson – Did House committee bar Democratic witnesses on GOP tax bill?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Did House committee bar Democratic witnesses on GOP tax bill? Critics of the House Republicans’ tax bill have not only gone after its substance, but its process. During a markup of the bill by the House Way
Washington Post→ President Trump and accusations of sexual misconduct: The complete list
There are at least 17 women who have accused Trump of sexual misconduct. Here's the complete list, with their evidence.
Washington Post→ President Trump and accusations of sexual misconduct: The complete list
“Women are very special. I think it’s a very special time, a lot of things are coming out and I think that’s good for our society and I think it’s very, very good for women and I’m very happy a lot of these things are coming o
Hoax-Slayer→ The Tale of Pastor Jeremiah Steepek and the Homeless Man
Circulating message tells the tale of a newly appointed pastor who posed as a homeless man before meeting his congregation for the first time. The post The Tale of Pastor Jeremiah Steepek and the Homeless Man appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Dramatic Video Shows Escape, Shooting of N. Korean Defector
A North Korean soldier made a desperate dash to freedom in a jeep and then on foot, being shot at least five times as he limped across the border and was rescued by South Korean soldiers, according to dramatic video released by the U.S.-led U.N. command.
Snopes→ Inmate Dies After Meth-Laden Kiss; Girlfriend Gets 2 Years
A woman was sentenced to two years in federal prison after her inmate boyfriend died from a meth-laden kiss at the Oregon State Penitentiary.
Snopes→ FCC Chairman Sets Out to Scrap Open Internet Access Rules
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is following through on his pledge to repeal 2015 regulations designed to ensure that internet service providers treat all online content and apps equally.
Snopes→ David Cassidy, ‘Partridge Family’ Heartthrob, Dies at 67
Former teen idol Cassidy of "Partridge Family" fame had been battling dementia and suffered multiple organ failure.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump’s Chemical Chlorpyrifos Action Motivated by $1 M Payment-Truth! & Disputed!
President Trump’s Chemical Chlorpyrifos Action Motivated by $1 M Payment From Dow Jones-Truth! & Disputed! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump allowed the use of chlorpyrifos in chemical pesticides because Dow Chemical paid him $1 mil
Truth or Fiction?→ Sandra Bullock to Hillary Clinton: If You Don’t Like Our President, You Can Leave-Fiction!
Sandra Bullock to Hillary Clinton: If You Don’t Like Our President, You Can Leave-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Sandra Bullock said if Hillary Clinton doesn’t like President Trump, she can “Leave and never come back again.” The Tr
Snopes→ Did President Trump Reverse President Obama’s Turkey Pardons?
Reports that President Trump "revoke[d] all sixteen Thanksgiving Day turkey pardons," ordering the birds executed by firing squad, were satirical.
PolitiFact→ Kayla Moore – Moore's wife coins new anti-abortion term to attack his Democratic opponent
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Moore's wife coins new anti-abortion term to attack his Democratic opponent As Alabama Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore wrestles with accounts of sexual encounters with underaged teens, his Democratic opponent fac
Snopes→ The Killer in the Backseat
A crazed killer is discovered hiding in the back seat of woman's car at a gas station.
FactCheck.org→ Cotton’s False Insurance Assurance
Nonpartisan congressional analysts say eliminating the penalty for not buying health insurance would increase average premiums on the individual market by 10 percent. That, in turn, would result in some people deciding not to buy health coverage for fi
PolitiFact→ Trump’s decision on Haitian immigrants: What does it mean?
President Donald Trump will end a special designation for nearly 59,000 Haitians that allowed them to live in the United States without threat of deportation after the 2010 earthquake. Haitians benefitting from Temporary Protected Status now have 18 mo
Snopes→ U.S. Ending Temporary Permits for Almost 60,000 Haitians
Advocates for Haitians quickly criticized the decision, arguing the conditions in the island nation haven't improved nearly enough for Haitians to be deported.
PolitiFact→ How to avoid a political food fight this Thanksgiving
Americans with hypertension should avoid pumpkin pie, red meat and salty snacks over Thanksgiving, doctors say. We here at PolitiFact would add another prescription to keep the blood pressure from spiking this holiday season: Should a political debate
Washington Post→ Meet Paul Ryan’s ‘Cindy,’ a single mom who he says gets $700 from the tax bill
“Meet Cindy: a single mom, making $30,000 per year, who hopes to one day get beyond living paycheck to paycheck. With a $700 increase in her tax refund each year under our tax bill, Cindy can start saving for her future.” — Ho
Snopes→ Did Mexico Seize 800 Pounds of U.S. Government Cocaine?
Reports that authorities in Mexico confiscated a massive shipment of cocaine headed towards a U.S. government facility are fake news.
Snopes→ Does the GOP Tax Plan Include a Tax Cut for Private Jet Owners?
A proposal included in the Senate tax reform bill formalizes a longstanding IRS policy of not subjecting private jet owners to a “ticket tax.”
PolitiFact→ Steve Mnuchin – Steve Mnuchin uses partial data to say GOP tax bill favors middle-income households
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Steve Mnuchin uses partial data to say GOP tax bill favors middle-income households Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, one of the White House’s leading advocates for the Republican tax bills pending in the H
Truth or Fiction?→ 81% of Dollar Store Products Contain Chemicals Linked to Learning Disabilities-Misleading!
81% of Dollar Store Products Contain Chemicals Linked to Learning Disabilities-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: A study has found that 81 percent of dollar store products contain unsafe levels of chemicals linked to learning disabilities. The Truth: Misl
Snopes→ Is This Ryan Zinke Posing with a Dead Elephant?
The Secretary of the Interior is not the man in a widely-circulated photograph.
Snopes→ Would the Republican Tax Plan Count Graduate Tuition Waivers as Taxable Income?
The House of Representatives version would, the Senate version would not.
Snopes→ Della Reese, of TV’s ‘Touched by an Angel,’ Has Died at 86
Before acting on the surprise CBS hit, Reese was primarily known as a singer and hosted her own talk show.
Truth or Fiction?→ Murderous 1960s Cult Leader Charles Manson Died at 83 in November 2017-Truth!
Murderous 1960s Cult Leader Charles Manson Died at 83 in November 2017-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Charles Manson died of natural causes at 83 in November 2017 while serving a life sentence in the California Department of Corrections. The Truth: Charles
Snopes→ Is Jennifer Aniston Starting A ‘Celebrities For Trump’ Group?
A particularly brazen attempt at "clickbait" scraped together two unrelated stories under a random headline.
Snopes→ Health Nominee Reaped Big Earnings from Drug Industry Tenure
Newly disclosed financial records show that Alex Azar, President Donald Trump’s nominee to become secretary for the Health and Human Services Department, reaped big earnings during his tenure as a top pharmaceutical executive.
Truth or Fiction?→ Partridge Family’s David Cassidy Dies at 67 from Organ Failure-Reported as Fiction!
Partridge Family’s David Cassidy Dies at 67 from Organ Failure-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Partridge Family star David Cassidy died at 67 after being rushed to a Florida hospital with organ failure. The Truth: David Cassidy was admitt
Snopes→ Image Shows George Orwell and Ernest Hemingway During the Spanish Civil War?
An image showing a group of reporters during the Spanish Civil War does feature Ernest Hemingway in the background, but the man holding the puppy is not George Orwell.