Although this beer can may look like a miniature in the hands of Andre the Giant, this photograph is real.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Not the Largest Tax Cut
The estimated cost of the Republican tax plan would not be the “largest tax cut in history” as a percentage of gross domestic product or in inflation-adjusted dollars, as CNN’s Jake Tapper explains in our latest fact-checking collabo
PolitiFact→ American Action Network – How would the GOP tax bills affect families strapped from battling cancer?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | How would the GOP tax bills affect families strapped from battling cancer? A conservative group is spending $3 million on a television ad campaign in 35 congressional districts -- including districts in Californi
Snopes→ Was Stephen Hawking Accused of Sexual Misconduct?
Reports that the famous theoretical physicist had been accused of sexual impropriety originated from a hoax article.
Snopes→ President Trump Abruptly Shuts Down Dogs for Wounded Warriors Program?
Sketchy articles about the Warrior Canine Connection and a canceled contract with Walter Reed Medical Center omitted key details..
Snopes→ Facebook Launches ‘No Swearing’ Campaign?
Reports that Facebook has instituted a 'no swearing' campaign and threatened to lock the accounts of violators are a hoax.
Internet Archive→ At This Hour With Kate Bolduan : CNNW : November 13, 2017 8:00am-9:00am PST
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Snopes→ Moore Threatens Lawsuit over Story That Threatens Campaign
Alabama Republican Roy Moore says a lawsuit will be filed over the published allegations he had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl four decades ago.
Snopes→ Hundreds in Hollywood March Against Sexual Harassment
Participants marched against sexual assault and harassment at the #MeToo March in Hollywood, Los Angeles on 12 November 2017.
PolitiFact→ Kayleigh McEnany – Trump raised more dollars from small donations
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Trump raised more dollars from small donations Republican National Committee spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany wanted to highlight some good news: Trump’s "underreported" success with small dollar do
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump on veterans’ health care, economy
AP FACT CHECK: Trump gives distorted picture on service for veterans, on trade and more
Washington Post→ All the known times the Trump campaign met with Russians
The Fact Checker has identified at least 30 times that members of the Trump campaign met or corresponded with Russians.
Washington Post→ All the known times the Trump campaign met with Russians
Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III filed the first charges in his investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election on Oct. 30. Mueller brought charges against three former Trump campaign officials — Paul Manafort, Rick G
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Coke Promo’ SMS Advance Fee Scam
According to a text message that has been blasted out to mobile phone users in recent days, the recipient has been selected as the winner of £1750000 in a prize draw called "Coke Promo". The post ‘Coke Promo’ SMS Advance Fee Scam appea
Snopes→ Was an Aquarium Employee Emasculated After a Sexual Assault on an Octopus?
A lurid report about an aquatic animal encounter gone wrong was fake news.
Snopes→ What is the Diversity Visa Lottery Program?
President Donald Trump criticized the program and called for its dismantling after a fatal terror attack in New York City in October 2017.
FactCheck.org→ GOP Tax Plan, Crime
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ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s overreach on VA, trade, economy
AP FACT CHECK: At home and abroad, Trump and administration overreach on veterans' health care, economy, trade
Snopes→ Did Roy Moore Say Muslims Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Serve in Congress?
The U.S. Senate candidate wrote in 2006 that newly-elected Representative Keith Moore, a Muslim, should be prohibited from taking the oath of office.
FactCheck.org→ Bench Warrant Story Is Supreme Fiction
Q: Has the U.S. Supreme Court issued a warrant for the arrest of one of Barack Obama’s treasury secretaries? A: No. The person named in a fictional story doesn’t even exist. FULL ANSWER The U.S. Supreme Court currently has 50 cases on th
PolitiFact→ Ted Cruz – Could Ted Cruz measure have prevented the Texas church shooting? Not likely.
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Could Ted Cruz measure have prevented the Texas church shooting? Not likely. Reacting to the church shootings in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz said there could have been laws on the books to prevent
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Snopes→ Is Ravioli a Traditional Veterans Day Meal?
A spurious Wikipedia edit led to the rumor that a tradition of celebrating Veterans Day with ravioli dinners was initiated by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump hails ‘new’ VA as old problems persist
AP FACT CHECK: Old problems persist at VA despite Trump's contention it's a 'whole new place'
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: US-China trade package mostly about symbolism
AP FACT CHECK: A trade and investment package announced during President Donald Trump's visit to China is more about the art of diplomacy than the art of the deal.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: US-China trade package mostly about symbolism
AP FACT CHECK: A trade and investment package announced during President Donald Trump's visit to China is more about the art of diplomacy than the art of the deal.
Washington Post→ Paul Ryan’s repeated claim that ‘everyone’ will get a tax cut
“It’s a tax cut for everybody. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, a lot of confusion — and more or less, a lot of hits from the left. But it’s a tax cut for everybody. … If you look underneath the rate, more of y
Climate Feedback→ Guardian explores sea level rise impact on cities, but fails to make timescale clear
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This story in The Guardian includes maps of, and reporting from, five coastal cities that will be affected by continued sea level rise. The story discusses the impact sea level rise will have on those cities, and
Snopes→ Women Rescued After Five Months at Sea Claim They Were Rammed by Taiwanese Vessel
In a belated revelation, Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava said they were attacked by would-be rescuers and were never actually "lost at sea."
Snopes→ Did an Elderly Woman Train 65 Cats to Steal From Her Neighbors?
A hoax news article from a satire site falsely reported that an elderly woman had succeeded in herding cats.
Snopes→ Did Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla ‘Vow to Glorify Islam In Every Decision’?
A "satirical" web site regurgitated Islamophobic stereotypes in a post following Bhalla's November 2017 election.
ABC News→ Business Highlights
Business Highlights
Truth or Fiction?→ 3 Democratic Victories Overturned By Courts Due to Voter Fraud-Fiction!
Three Democratic Victories Overturned Due to Voter Fraud-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Three different federal courts have moved to overturn Democratic victories in November 2017 elections in Virginia, Maine and Arizona because of rampant voter fraud. Th
PolitiFact→ Jeff Flake – Flake: Roy Moore said Muslims shouldn't serve in Congress
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Flake: Roy Moore said Muslims shouldn't serve in Congress Until allegations of sexual misconduct emerged, the worst criticism that Roy Moore heard from Republicans in the Senate centered on his views about I
PolitiFact→ Kevin McCarthy – Will 'every American' get a tax cut from House GOP bill?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Will 'every American' get a tax cut from House GOP bill? Republican lawmakers have been working to energize support for their pending tax bill by arguing that it would have a broad-based, positive impact for American
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on the SALT Deduction
The House Republican tax plan would eliminate a federal tax deduction for state and local income or sales taxes, and it modifies a deduction for state and local property taxes. The Senate bill is expected to eliminate the deductions entirely. These pro
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: China-US business deals are largely gloss
AP FACT CHECK: US-China trade and investment package signed during Trump's visit is more about art of diplomacy than art of the deal
Snopes→ Did President Donald Trump Call Senator Antonio Trillanes IV Trillanes a ‘Little Narco?’
Rumors that Trump implied a legislator from the Philippines was a drug smuggler originated with a poorly sourced column.
Snopes→ Clue, Wiffle Ball, Paper Airplane Enter Toy Hall of Fame
The public nominates the inductees, which are then chosen annually on the advice of historians and educators.
Snopes→ Putin: Russian Doping Scandals Could Be U.S. Election Meddling
A Russian Foreign Ministry official says "symmetrical measures" would follow if the United States restricts its media activities.