The former FBI director's claim is rebutted by contemporaneous records kept by the House and Senate.
Washington Post→ Comey’s claim he didn’t tell Congress that FBI agents thought Flynn was not intentionally lying
Fox News’s Bret Baier: “Did you tell lawmakers that FBI agents didn’t believe former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was lying intentionally to investigators?” Former FBI Director James B. Comey: “No … .And I saw tha
Hoax-Slayer→ Can a Glass of Warm Milk REALLY Help you Sleep?
My mum always told me that having a glass of warm milk before bed would help me sleep. So have innumerable magazines, books, and websites. And, even some reputable medical publications. The post Can a Glass of Warm Milk REALLY Help you Sleep? appeared
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: EPA’s Pruitt and his bargain condo deal
AP FACT CHECK: EPA chief Pruitt falsely states that condo landlord was not lobbying when he lived there
Washington Post→ Mike Pence says America has found religion
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, Maxine Waters did not say she would impeach Donald Trump if she were president
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, Maxine Waters did not say she would impeach Donald Trump if she were president Maxine Waters may be just one of 435 members of Congress, but President Donald Trump has elevated the profile of the Califor
FactCheck.org→ No Arrests of ‘Sanctuary City’ Leaders
Q: Did President Donald Trump have the leaders of so-called “sanctuary cities” arrested? A: No. Federal officials have discussed reviewing whether charges can be brought, but there have been no such arrests. FULL ANSWER The idea of bringin
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump’s misleading immigration claims in meeting with California officials
President Donald Trump hosted sheriffs and other elected officials from California to talk about immigration policies that he sees as counter to his agenda. The most discussed news from that May 16 meeting has been Trump’s remark that some people
FactCheck.org→ Schiff Shanks Trump Golf Cart Story
Rep. Adam Schiff mistakenly claimed that the Secret Service has paid the Trump Organization “over $150,000 … for the privilege of renting Donald Trump golf carts to protect Donald Trump on his rounds.” In fact, the federal agency rent
PolitiFact→ In Context: Donald Trump's comments about immigrants, ‘animals’
President Donald Trump has fueled criticism from lawmakers and immigrant rights advocates after saying that some people coming into the United States are "animals." Trump’s remarks came during a May 16 immigration roundtable discussion
FactCheck.org→ Paul Ryan Didn’t Violate Campaign Finance Laws
Q: Did House Speaker Paul Ryan break campaign finance laws in a meeting with donor Sheldon Adelson? A: No. He met with Adelson (which is legal), but there’s no evidence he solicited a $30 million donation for a Republican super PAC (which would
PolitiFact→ One year into Mueller probe, a review of attacks and key questions
It’s been one year to the day since Robert Mueller was appointed special counsel to investigate "any links and/or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump." Muell
PolitiFact→ Do facts still matter to you?
The thought of a "post-truth world" has been on a lot of people’s minds lately. Do facts still matter? Is telling the truth still important? You are the reason why I’m so sure the answer to both questions is yes. Absolutely! As so
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that U.S. is only country with ‘thousands’ of immigration judges
The president describes the U.S. immigration system as overly generous and "ridiculous." In fact, many countries follow the same process.
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that U.S. is only country with ‘thousands’ of immigration judges
“Our immigration laws are a disgrace. … Catch and release. You catch them, you release them. And just to show how ridiculous — we have judges. We have thousands of judges. Do you think other countries have judges? We give them
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrong on blame for border separations
AP FACT CHECK: Despite what president says, Trump administration policy to blame for families being separated at border, not Democrats
Internet Archive→ President Discusses California Sanctuary State Law : CSPAN2 : May 16, 2018 10:11pm-11:07pm EDT
President Trump hosted California local politicians and law enforcement officials who had fought against the state's so-called sanctuary law, which aimed to protect immigrants living in the state illegally by restricting local law enforcement's ability
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Hoax
According to a message that circulates via WhatsApp, SMS, and social media websites, opening a picture of Donald Trump suffering from a stroke will destroy all of the information on your phone and computer. The post ‘Trump Suffering from a Stro
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump misplaces blame for family splits
AP FACT CHECK: Trump tries to blame Democrats for family separations at the border, actually a result of his immigration policy
Truth or Fiction?→ AmazonSmile Removes Pro-Family Groups from Eligible Charities-Mostly Truth!
AmazonSmile Removes Pro-Family Groups from Eligible Charities-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: AmazonSmile has removed charities identifying themselves as “pro-family” from its list of charities that are eligible to receive donations. The T
FactCheck.org→ Planned Parenthood
Political leanings: Liberal Spending target: $20 million Planned Parenthood provides reproductive health care to women nationwide. It offers a variety of services, including abortions, birth control, emergency contraception, general health testing
Truth or Fiction?→ Maxine Waters Says First Move As President Would Be to Impeach Trump-Fiction!
Maxine Waters Says First Move As President Would Be to Impeach Trump-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters said her first move as president would be to impeach President Trump during an interview with Anderson Cooper. The Truth: Maxine Wa
PolitiFact→ Laurel or Yanny? A fact-checker’s guide
Once again, America is a nation fiercely divided. This time, it’s not about politics. It’s Team Yanny vs. Team Laurel. The debate started three days ago when a Reddit user shared a four-second audio clip with a simple question: "What d
PolitiFact→ Mike Pence – Is Mike Pence right that religion is gaining new life in US?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Is Mike Pence right that religion is gaining new life in US? Speaking at a commencement ceremony at Hillsdale College in Michigan, Vice President Mike Pence told the graduates that religion in the United S
Washington Post→ The news media does apologize for mistakes, unlike the White House
A Trump surrogate defended the White House in the McCain controversy by saying the news media doesn't apologize. Oops.
Washington Post→ The news media does apologize for mistakes, unlike the White House
“Here’s where the president has a point, though. When does the mainstream media apologize to him? When did The Washington Post apologize for saying that he moved the MLK statue, when he did not?” — Steve Cortes, former T
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The newsletter will feature articles from Hoax-Slayer and other interesting and relevant websites. It will help you stay informed about current Internet scams and hoaxes, important computer security issues, and related tech topics. The post Hoax-Slay
Hoax-Slayer→ False Claim – Colour of Squares on Tubes Denotes Chemical Content
Circulating message claims that consumers can tell the chemical makeup of tube contents just by checking the colour of a small square at the bottom of the packaging. A newer variant focuses on toothpaste tubes. The post False Claim – Colour of Sq
ABC News→ Judge halts ad bashing Arkansas justice seeking re-election
An Arkansas judge had blocked some TV stations from running a conservative group's ad targeting a state Supreme Court justice seeking re-election
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump exaggerates on number of MS-13 gang members deported
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump exaggerates on number of MS-13 gang members deported In a ceremony honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, President Donald Trump underlined the threat of MS-13 gang members
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Is a police officer assaulted every 10 minutes in the United States, as Donald Trump said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Is a police officer assaulted every 10 minutes in the United States, as Donald Trump said? President Donald Trump lamented the number of assaults on police officers at a ceremony honoring fallen officers on Cap
Truth or Fiction?→ Syrian Man With 4 Wives, 22 Kids Gets $360,000 Per Year in Welfare-Truth! & Unproven!
4Syrian Man With 4 Wives, 23 Kids Gets $360,000 Per Year in Welfare-Truth! & Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A Syrian man with 4 wives and 22 kids receives $360,000 per year in welfare from the German government. The Truth: Reports about a Syria
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: Comedian not fired from Comedy Central
NOT REAL NEWS: Online articles claim comedian fired after jokes about Sanders at White House Correspondents Dinner
Internet Archive→ DHS Secretary Nielsen on Security Resources : CSPAN : May 15, 2018 2:28pm-3:54pm EDT
[LIVE] Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testifies on protecting and securing the United States before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.This i
Snopes→ Student Takes Danny DeVito Cardboard Cutout to Prom
Allison Closs and her famous two-dimensional date joined other Carlisle High School seniors on 11 May 2018 for prom.
FactCheck.org→ John Kerry Not ‘Facing Prison’
Q: Is John Kerry “facing prison after interfering with Iran”? A: No. Kerry reportedly met with an Iranian official to discuss saving the Iran nuclear agreement, but no charges have been brought and he is not “facing prison.”
Washington Post→ Video: ‘What happened to the tapes?’ Gina Haspel’s role in destroying evidence of the CIA’s torture program
Trump's nominee to to lead the CIA, Gina Haspel, says she was following orders when the tapes were destroyed. But there's more to the story.
Washington Post→ Video: ‘What happened to the tapes?’ Gina Haspel’s role in destroying evidence of the CIA’s torture program
Senators pressed veteran spy Gina Haspel, President Trump’s nominee to lead the CIA, about her role in the agency’s 2005 destruction of videotapes documenting interrogation sessions with al-Qaeda detainees using brutal techniques, including wa
PolitiFact→ Patrick Morrisey – Patrick Morrisey cherry-picks Joe Manchin's votes on Trump Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Patrick Morrisey cherry-picks Joe Manchin's votes on Trump Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch Fresh off a primary victory in West Virginia’s U.S. Senate contest, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey took
PolitiFact→ Patrick Morrisey – Patrick Morrisey says Joe Manchin won't budge on Obamacare, ignoring bipartisan efforts
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Patrick Morrisey says Joe Manchin won't budge on Obamacare, ignoring bipartisan efforts As the general election for the seat held by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., heated up, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Mo