President Donald Trump likes talking about how great the economy is, a theme he expounded on when he flew to Nashville on Jan. 8 to address the American Farm Bureau Federation. He addressed many topics we have previously fact-checked and others we have
Truth or Fiction?→ FBI Arrests 22 Clinton Foundation Employees Days After Reopening Investigation-Fiction!
FBI Arrests 22 Clinton Foundation Employees Days After Reopening Investigation-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The FBI arrested 22 Clinton Foundation employees for illegal activities just one day after reopening an investigation into the foundation’s
Internet Archive→ President Trump Meets with Members of Congress on Immigration : CSPAN3 : January 9, 2018 4:03pm-5:01pm EST
President Trump met with a bi-partisan group of House and Senate leaders at the White House to discuss immigration policy. The president made opening remarks about his goals for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a border wall, and comprehe
Snopes→ Did the Obama Foundation ‘Just Break Its First Federal Law’?
Reports that the former president's foundation is being investigated for racketeering are fake news.
Snopes→ Was Oprah Pictured Kissing Harvey Weinstein on the Cheek?
A photograph showing Oprah offering Harvey Weinstein a peck on the cheek is real; it was taken in 2014 at the Critics' Choice movie awards.
PolitiFact→ A fact-checker's guide to Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House'
Even books about Donald Trump seem to break norms: Trump hasn’t been in office a year, and already there’s a gossipy insider account that claims to show the real goings-on of the Trump White House. Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury: Insid
Snopes→ Did Mitch McConnell Blow Off President Trump to Get a Haircut?
Senator McConnell's office denied an anecdote in "Fire and Fury" supposedly illustrating the low point in Trump and McConnell's working relationship.
PolitiFact→ Credo Action – Did Democrats vote to deport Dreamers?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Did Democrats vote to deport Dreamers? A progressive advocacy group claims Democratic lawmakers have voted to deport so-called "Dreamers," young immigrants in the country illegally. "Democrats who just
Washington Post→ What you need to know about Christopher Steele, the FBI and the Trump ‘dossier’
“Mr. Steele was on the payroll of Fusion GPS, who was being paid by the Democratic Party to do opposition research on Donald Trump. That while he was working with the FBI, he was shopping this dossier all over the world. That’s not what an info
Snopes→ Did a University of California Student Sue Her School for Failing to Stop Her From Protesting Trump?
A California woman sued UC San Diego, among others, for failing to control anti-Trump protests.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump inflates the size of his tax cuts
AP FACT CHECK: Trump tells farm crowd he's cutting taxes by $5.5 trillion. That's not even close
Snopes→ Fired Google Engineer’s Suit Claims Reverse Discrimination
A Google engineer fired for writing a memo questioning Google's commitment to diversity has filed a lawsuit alleging his ouster was driven by a corporate culture that discriminates against white men and people with conservative views.
Snopes→ Was President Trump ‘Feared Dead’ After a Fire at Trump Tower?
A dubious web site overstated the danger posed by the small blaze in New York City in order to push conspiracy theories.
Snopes→ Will A Defunct Chinese Space Station Crash Into Earth in March 2018?
Researchers agree that an inactive Chinese space station will probably crash back to Earth by mid-March 2018, but it’s nothing to worry about.
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Trump Touts Low Unemployment Rates For African-Americans, Hispanics
Trump's numbers are right, but it's hard to make the case that he should get credit for them.(Image credit: Mark Humphrey/AP)
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Is Donald Trump right that the Dow Jones just had its fastest-ever 1,000-point jump?
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Is Donald Trump right that the Dow Jones just had its fastest-ever 1,000-point jump? In the wake of the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching the 25,000-point landmark, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to tout a
Truth or Fiction?→ Aquafina Bottled Water Doesn’t Freeze in Cold Temperatures-Truth!
Aquafina Bottled Water Doesn’t Freeze in Cold Temperatures-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Aquafina bottled water doesn’t freeze in cold temperatures, leading some to question what’s in it. The Truth: Aquafina bottled water doesn’t fr
FactCheck.org→ Cornyn’s ‘Generous’ Immigration Claim
Texas Sen. John Cornyn says the U.S. is “the most generous country in the world when it comes to legal immigration.” It’s true that the U.S. gives permanent legal status and citizenship to more immigrants than other industrialized nations
Snopes→ Were 22 Clinton Foundation Employees Arrested on First Day of FBI Investigation?
Unreliable partisan web sites reposted a work of satire reporting that an FBI investigation into the Clinton Foundation had yielded 22 criminal arrests.
Internet Archive→ President Trump in Nashville : CSPAN : January 8, 2018 4:08pm-4:53pm EST
[LIVE] President Trump delivers remarks at the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Sponsor: White House Travel | Domestic Trip.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following types: Cl
Snopes→ Was an Alien Spotted Boarding a UFO in Romania?
A video purportedly shows a small alien boarding a spaceship in a field.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Say ‘Politics Is Boring’ and ‘There’s No Money in It’ in 1990?
A popular meme attributes an unlikely quote to the then-businessman, who was already making comments suggesting a future presidential run.
Snopes→ Did the Suicide Rate Drop Following YouTube Star Logan Paul’s ‘Suicide Forest’ Video?
A fake news article claimed that the world suicide rate plummeted after Logan Paul's "Suicide Forest" video.
Snopes→ Did a Muslim Doctor Refuse to Treat a Dying Christian On Board a Flight?
The story is no more than a satirical but inflammatory fabrication.
Snopes→ Did Taylor Swift Say ‘We Should FORGIVE’ YouTube’s Logan Paul?
A Twitter account posing as the E! cable network fabricated "forgiveness" statements by both Swift and Mariah Carey.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – How accurate is Donald Trump about black, Hispanic unemployment?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | How accurate is Donald Trump about black, Hispanic unemployment? President Donald Trump and his team found several positives to tout from the newest round of employment numbers. On Jan. 5, the day the new numbe
Truth or Fiction?→ Texas Church Melts Gold to Forge Statue of Donald Trump-Fiction!
Texas Church Melts Gold to Forge Statue of Donald Trump-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: First Baptist Church in Dallas has melted the golden watches, jewelry and trinkets of church members to create a golden statue of President Donald Trump. The Truth: A w
Snopes→ H&M Apologizes for ‘Coolest Monkey in the Jungle’ Hoodie Promotion
The Sweden-based apparel retailer received complaints of racism after a product page on their web site featured a black child modeling the sweatshirt.
Snopes→ Is This Kim Jong-Un Reading ‘Fire and Fury’?
A doctored image purportedly shows the North Korean leader reading a book that portrays U.S. President Donald Trump and his staff in an unflattering light.
Snopes→ Yes, Joanna Gaines from ‘Fixer Upper’ Is Pregnant
Joanna and Chip Gaines, stars of the home improvement reality TV show, made the announcement on social media.
Snopes→ Was Michelle Obama Arrested for Domestic Violence?
Reports that the former First Lady was arrested after acting “unpredictably violent” during a domestic squabble were fake news.
Snopes→ Trump Book Author Contradicts Bannon’s Explanation
The author of an explosive new book that questions President Donald Trump's fitness for office contradicted Steve Bannon's explanation of comments that had angered his former boss.
PolitiFact→ How Donald Trump, Barack Obama compare on the stock market
President Donald Trump likes to boast that he and his achievements are the biggest and the best, and not just about the size of his nuclear launch button. In recent weeks, Trump on Twitter and in speeches has repeatedly touted the rise of the stock mar
Washington Post→ Trump’s repeated claim: ‘We don’t have a surplus with anybody’
“We don’t have a surplus with anybody. We have the worst deals.” — President Trump, remarks during a rally in Pensacola, Fla., on Dec. 8, 2017 The United States’ trade deficit with other countries appears to be a thorn in Pres
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump says collusion is disproved; it’s not
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's tries to lay to rest the Russia collusion issue, a premature R.I.P
Snopes→ Did a Federal Judge Rule Three Items of Sharia Law Are Now Legal in Texas?
Reports that a federal judge overturned a Syrian immigrant's conviction and made aspects of Sharia law legal in Texas are fake news.
Snopes→ NAACP and Anti-Fascists Plan to Protest Trump in Atlanta
The NAACP is urging people to wear white and hold anti-Trump signs on Monday. Another group says demonstrators will "take a knee" before the big game to protest President Donald Trump's visit to Atlanta.
Snopes→ Did a Woman Club Her Boyfriend to Death Because He Cheated on Her in a Dream?
Reports that a man was beaten to death by his girlfriend because she had a dream that he cheated on her with a waitress at a golf course are fake news.
Snopes→ Ray Thomas of British Rockers The Moody Blues Dies at 76
Ray Thomas, a founding member of British rock group The Moody Blues, has died at 76, months before the band is due to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Snopes→ Man Alleges Bobcat Attack; Condo Owner Says It Was Housecat
In a lawsuit, a contractor alleges that he was attacked by a bobcat while working in a condominium.