Reporter Wouter Zwart confronted Pete Hoekstra with footage of him promoting the "no-go zone" conspiracy theory.
Snopes→ More Than 4 in 5 Enrolled in ‘Obamacare’ Are in Trump States
An Associated Press analysis finds that Americans in states President Donald Trump carried account for more than 4 in 5 of those signed up for coverage under the health care law he still wants to take down.
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Blames Washington Derailment on Trump’s Hatred of African-Americans-Fiction!
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Blames Washington Derailment on Trump’s Hatred of African-Americans-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (R-TX) blamed an Amtrak derailment in Washington State on President Donald Trump’s “r
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
FactCheck.org→ Trump Inflates Tax Benefits
President Donald Trump misleadingly inflated the benefits of the tax overhaul when he claimed it provides “$3.2 trillion … in tax cuts for American families.” It actually totals about $1.5 trillion in tax cuts for all taxpayers, inclu
FactCheck.org→ Trump Inflates Tax Benefits
President Donald Trump misleadingly inflated the benefits of the tax overhaul when he claimed it provides “$3.2 trillion … in tax cuts for American families.” It actually totals about $1.5 trillion in tax cuts for all taxpayers, inclu
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Estate Tax Spin
President Donald Trump says the new tax law “for the most part … wiped out” the estate tax. But while fewer people would have to pay it, revenue from estate taxes is expected to be cut by only a third over the next eight years. And th
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Estate Tax Spin
President Donald Trump says the new tax law “for the most part … wiped out” the estate tax. But while fewer people would have to pay it, revenue from estate taxes is expected to be cut by only a third over the next eight years. And th
Snopes→ Did Rosie O’Donnell Offer Bribes to Senators on Twitter?
The comedian "offered" two million dollars each to two Republican senators if they voted no on the GOP tax bill; a bribery conviction would be unlikely.
Snopes→ Was Fake Snow Made From Asbestos Marketed As Christmas Decor?
Asbestos was widely used for a variety of purposes before it was recognized as a significant carcinogen.
Snopes→ Girl Gets 25 Years in Mental Hospital in Slender Man Case
Anissa Weier was sentenced to 25 years in a mental hospital, the maximum punishment possible.
Snopes→ Sportscaster Dick Enberg Dead at Age 82
The longtime sportscaster got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games.
Snopes→ End of Days Comes for Ohio Man’s ‘Zombie Nativity’ Scene
A ghoulish holiday tradition outside of Cincinnati will soon come to a close.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Andrea Wilson Friendship Request’ Hacker Hoax
According to a "warning" post that is currently circulating on Facebook, you should not accept a friendship request from a person called Andrea Wilson. The post ‘Andrea Wilson Friendship Request’ Hacker Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Do ‘Cook-In Bags’ Contain Fumes Toxic To Birds?
Posts claiming that using cooking bags had led to the deaths of pet birds have caused concern among bird owners.
PolitiFact→ Ivanka Trump – Ivanka Trump wrong that in April, 'vast majority' will be filing their taxes on a 'postcard'
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Ivanka Trump wrong that in April, 'vast majority' will be filing their taxes on a 'postcard' During an interview on Fox & Friends in which she touted the recently passed tax bill, Ivanka Trump said voters would b
Truth or Fiction?→ Animal Brothels Open In Germany As Migrant Population Surges-Fiction!
Animal Brothels Opening In Germany As Migrant Population Surges-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Migrant populations flooding Germany in recent years have led to a rash of animal brothels opening in Germany. The Truth: False rumors that immigrants from Midd
Snopes→ Disney Heiress Says She Will Benefit from GOP Tax Plan but Is Against It
In a viral video, Abigail Disney said the 2017 tax plan is a windfall for rich people and large corporations while hurting ordinary working Americans.
FactCheck.org→ Train Crash Claims Are Off The Rails
Q: Was a Muslim man arrested for causing a passenger train to crash in Washington state? A: No. Officials are still investigating the cause of the crash and have made no arrests. FULL ANSWER An Amtrak train that crashed on its way from Seattle to Po
FactCheck.org→ Train Crash Claims Are Off The Rails
Q: Was a Muslim man arrested for causing a passenger train to crash in Washington state? A: No. Officials are still investigating the cause of the crash and have made no arrests. FULL ANSWER An Amtrak train that crashed on its way from Seattle to Po
Snopes→ Did a Cow Really Sit on the Hood of this Car?
Check your wheel wells for critters -- but you don't need to check your car hood for cows.
Snopes→ Did a Man Sell Chuck E. Cheese Tokens as ‘Bitcoins’?
A story claiming that a man had scammed people by selling "Bitcoins" was just fake news from a repeat offender.
Snopes→ Soaring Overdose Deaths Cut US Life Expectancy for 2nd Year
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. skyrocketed 21 percent in 2016, dragging down life expectancy predictions for a second straight year.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump wrongly says end of mandate is 'essentially' Obamacare repeal
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Trump wrongly says end of mandate is 'essentially' Obamacare repeal In the middle of celebrating passage of a $1.5 trillion tax cut, President Donald Trump pivoted to what the bill did for another one of his major go
Snopes→ Police: Texas Baby Found Alive After Mother Fatally Stabbed
The 6-week-old daughter of a woman who was stabbed to death was found alive on 21 December 2017 in a Houston apartment.
Snopes→ Woman Almost Loses Leg After Cutting Herself Shaving?
Viral reports of a woman’s harrowing experience with a life-threatening skin infection are mostly true, but omitted some important details.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Science Claims in 2017
In our roundup of 2016 claims, we hypothesized that SciCheck would have no dearth of false and misleading claims to cover in 2017. That proved true. From President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the Paris Agreement to Environmental Protection A
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Science Claims in 2017
In our roundup of 2016 claims, we hypothesized that SciCheck would have no dearth of false and misleading claims to cover in 2017. That proved true. From President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the Paris Agreement to Environmental Protection A
PolitiFact→ Russia's social media efforts in 2016 were not just false but inflammatory
Dueling protests erupted at the Islamic Center in Houston on May 21, 2016, after being advertised on what appeared to be rival Facebook groups. But were they rivals after all? One group, called "Heart of Texas," regularly promoted anti-immigr
ABC News→ Facebook changing how it identifies ‘fake news’ stories
Facebook says it is changing how it identifies "fake news" stories on its platform to a more effective system
Snopes→ Marijuana Activist Since 1960s Facing California Pot Charges
A marijuana activist whose advocacy dates to the 1960s has been arrested in California toting 22 pounds of illegal marijuana, prosecutors said.
Snopes→ Car Rams Into Pedestrians in Melbourne; 19 Injured
Police say the driver is an Australian citizen of Afghan decent who has a known history of drug use and mental health issues.
Snopes→ Family of Slain Australian Concerned About US Investigation
John Ruszczyk demanded a more rigorous probe into the fatal shooting of his daughter, Justine Ruszczyk Damond, by Minneapolis police.
Internet Archive→ FOX & Friends : FOXNEWSW : December 21, 2017 3:00am-6:00am PST
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ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s ‘middle-class miracle’ favors wealthy
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's 'middle-class miracle' favors the wealthy; Democrats overlook tax cuts for middle class
Internet Archive→ White House Tax Reform Event : CSPAN : December 20, 2017 8:45pm-9:23pm EST
President Trump delivered remarks at the White House after Congress passed the tax reform bill. Congressional Republicans, cabinet members and staffers attended the event during which several other leaders spoke, including Vice President Pence, Senate
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s truth-warp on taxes; Dems drift, too
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's truth-warp on taxes and a lopsided view from Democrats
FactCheck.org→ A Guide to the Tax Changes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is now law. The House and Senate approved the bill on Dec. 19. It passed 227-203 in the House with no Democratic votes and 12 Republican “no” votes. The Senate then passed the bill 51-48 along strict party lines,
FactCheck.org→ A Guide to the Tax Changes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will soon become law. The House gave final congressional approval on Dec. 20, and President Donald Trump has promised to sign it. The House and Senate approved the bill on Dec. 19. It passed 227-203 in the House with no Democr
Internet Archive→ Democratic Leaders on Tax Reform Bill : CSPAN : December 20, 2017 3:55pm-4:25pm EST
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held a news conference to discuss tax reform legislation. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following types: