The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump said a New York Times source in the White House doesn't exist. He does Most Americans aren’t glued to Twitter over the Memorial Day weekend, but that didn’t stop a controversy this y
Snopes→ Missouri Gov. Greitens to Resign Amid Scandals Investigation
The 44-year-old governor made the announcement nearly 17 months after taking the oath as Missouri's chief executive with a pledge to root out "corrupt career politicians."
Truth or Fiction?→ Tim Tebow Kneeled During the National Anthem to Protest Abortion-Fiction!
Tim Tebow Kneeled During the National Anthem to Protest Abortion-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Former NFL quarter back Tim Tebow kneeled during the national anthem to protest abortion and didn’t draw the same criticism as former quarterback Colin K
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump blames Democrats for own immigration policy separating families
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump blames Democrats for own immigration policy separating families President Donald Trump wrongly blamed Democrats for his own administrator’s immigration policy. "Put pressure on the Democrats t
Snopes→ Did Fox News Contributor Tomi Lahren Compare Her ‘Real Hair’ to Beyoncé’s?
Although Lahren has a track record of making racialized comments, she didn't compare her hair to that of the pop superstar.
Truth or Fiction?→ FBI’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Prevent Russian Malware-Truth!
FBI’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Prevent Russian Malware-Truth! Summary of eRumor: After taking control of a domain used in a massive Russian cyberattack, the FBI urged internet users to reboot their routers. The Truth: The U.S. Depart
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Are Democrats Responsible For DHS Separating Children From Their Parents?
In a weekend tweet, President Trump issued a call to "put pressure on the Democrats to end the horrible law" that causes children to be separated from their parents once they cross the U.S. border.(Image credit: Guillermo Arias/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Are Democrats Responsible For DHS Separating Children From Their Parents?
In a weekend tweet, President Trump issued a call to "put pressure on the Democrats to end the horrible law" that causes children to be separated from their parents once they cross the U.S. border.(Image credit: Guillermo Arias/AFP/Getty Images)
Snopes→ Is Starbucks Installing ‘Shatter-Proof Windows’?
An image circulating online falsely promised "free coffee for a year" to anyone who could damage the company's new windows.
ABC News→ ‘Roseanne’ canceled after Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett
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PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump correctly tweets that Democrats mistakenly tweeted photo of child migrants being held in 2014
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Trump correctly tweets that Democrats mistakenly tweeted photo of child migrants being held in 2014 President Donald Trump went on offense against Democrats after liberals attacked the Trump administration’s pol
Snopes→ Did Grocery Stores Once Sell ‘Boned Rolled Pig’?
An image purportedly showing an advertisement for a rather off-putting mid-century meat product was created as a joke.
PolitiFact→ Sorting out the facts about nearly 1,500 lost children, Trump family separation policy
The hashtag #WhereAreTheChildren has been trending on Twitter, bringing attention to nearly 1,500 "lost" immigrant children and whether the Trump administration is to blame for it. The hashtag has generated blame and confusion, however, as it
Snopes→ ABC Cancels ‘Roseanne’ Following Star’s Racist Tweet
ABC's president called the comedian's comment on Twitter about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett "abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values."
Snopes→ Thank You for Sharing, Fox News
What seemed like a barb directed at Fox News and its fans by a Home Depot customer service rep was actually the work of a trolling comedian.
Snopes→ Roseanne Barr Engages in Factually-Challenged Twitter Storm
The comedian issued a string of tweets referencing conspiracy theories involving Chelsea Clinton and George Soros.
ABC News→ #WhereAreTheChildren: Here are the facts about the ‘lost’ minors who attempted to cross the border
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Snopes→ Did Melania Trump Plagiarize a Memorial Day Tweet From Michelle Obama?
A meme falsely claims Melania Trump plagiarized a Memorial Day statement made by Michelle Obama in 2014.
Snopes→ Emmanuel Macron Grants French Citizenship to Migrant Lauded for Saving Child
Mamoudou Gassama, from Mali, has been dubbed "Le Spiderman" for climbing five storeys of a Paris apartment building to save a child dangling from a balcony.
ABC News→ Chewing gum while walking may lead to weight loss
Chewing gum isn't the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of weight loss.
PolitiFact→ Scott Dawson – Scott Dawson distorts Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's grant funding to LGBTQ nonprofit
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Scott Dawson distorts Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's grant funding to LGBTQ nonprofit Scott Dawson, an evangelical minister running for governor in Alabama, accused the incumbent of funnelling taxpayer dollars to a c
PolitiFact→ Tennessee Republican Party – Tennessee GOP's slam on Democrat Phil Bredesen's jobs record overlooks Great Recession
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Tennessee GOP's slam on Democrat Phil Bredesen's jobs record overlooks Great Recession The U.S. Senate race in Tennessee is starting to heat up. Phil Bredesen, the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination,
Internet Archive→ Mornings With Maria Bartiromo : FBC : May 29, 2018 6:00am-9:00am EDT
The major news and themes driving the business day are discussed with a roundtable of rotating industry leaders and economic experts..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FBC.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text, Columbia Fingerpr
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Get Two Free Jetstar Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, you can click to get two free tickets courtesy of Australian airline Jetstar. Â Supposedly, Jetstar is giving away the tickets as a means of celebrating "15 years of quality service". The post ̵
Washington Post→ The dubious statistic getting the DHS secretary in trouble with President Trump
Experts say the number of border apprehensions is not a good measure of DHS's performance.
Washington Post→ The dubious statistic getting the DHS secretary in trouble with President Trump
“The Border Patrol’s May arrest numbers are due to be released early next month, and immigration hawks, including the president, now treat them as a kind of barometer for [Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen] Nielsen’s performance.â€
Hoax-Slayer→ TRUE – The FBI is Asking People to Reboot Their Routers
A number of reports are currently circulating that claim that the FBI is asking users to reboot their routers as a means of combating a malware threat. The post TRUE – The FBI is Asking People to Reboot Their Routers appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ The Official Trump Store Memorial Day Sale
One celebration of the 2018 Memorial Day holiday is not exactly garnering stellar reviews.
Snopes→ Can You Text to 83361 to Receive a Free Target Gift Card?
An insidious scam ends not with free gift cards, but with Facebook users involuntarily spamming the groups to which they belong.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump on ‘Breaking Up’ Families
In this video, CNN’s Jake Tapper and FactCheck.org review President Donald Trump’s false claim that immigration officials “have to break up families” caught crossing the border illegally because of “bad laws that the Democ
Snopes→ Is This a Picture of ICE’s ‘Special Prison Bus for Babies’?
A transport vehicle outfitted for children held at an immigrant detention facility has been described as a "prison bus for babies" by some.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Order Detained Immigrants to Wear Yellow Bracelets?
Some reports have held that President Trump has "just begun" an immigration-related policy which actually started in 2005.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax-Slayer Email Updates are Being Replaced with a New Newsletter
Have you been receiving email updates from Hoax-Slayer when new articles are posted? If so, please note that these email updates are being replaced with a brand new Hoax-Slayer Weekly Newsletter. Click to read more. The post Hoax-Slayer Email Update
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump on ‘phony’ sources, vets, border stats
AP FACT CHECK: More questionable claims from Trump on the Russia probe, vets, and a 'phony' news source who actually exists
Snopes→ Is This a Photograph of a Children’s Concentration Camp in the U.S.?
Debate continues over how temporary holding facility and processing centers for undocumented migrant children should be described.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Every Time her Picture is Shared she Receives $1 ‘ Facebook Scam Post
According to a post that is circulating via Facebook, you can help a sick child just by sharing her picture. The post, which includes a photograph of a young child in a hospital bed, claims that every time her picture is shared, she will receive a $1
Snopes→ U.S. Gulf Coast Braces for Impact as Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaches
Alberto is the first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season, and has prompted residents of Florida, Alabama and Mississippi to make emergency preparations.
Snopes→ George H.W. Bush Hospitalized and Under Observation for Low Blood Pressure
A spokesman for the 93-year-old former president said he was alert and comfortable in a hospital in Maine.
Snopes→ Woman Held Captive Slips Note to Veterinary Employee
Florida authorities say a woman who was beaten and held captive for two days at gunpoint by her boyfriend escaped when she convinced him bring their dog to an animal hospital - and then slipped a note to a staff member.
Snopes→ Creative Road Signs Warn Maine Motorists in Funny Ways
Motorists traveling around Maine this holiday weekend will see residents' creativity on display.