How could Starbucks, which once urged its employees to start conversations about race with customers, now be under fire for its treatment of black people?
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that James B. Comey ‘lied in Congress to Senator G’
The president claims that Comey lied to Sen. Charles E. Grassley, but the claim is undercut by a new Inspector General report.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that James B. Comey ‘lied in Congress to Senator G’
Comey “lied in Congress to Senator G” — President Trump, in a tweet, April 16, 2018 In his continuing attacks on former FBI director James B. Comey — whom Trump fired in May 2017 — the president has a long list of complain
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s tax-form claims are exaggerated
AP FACT CHECK: Trump promises a one-page tax form for next year that's basically already in use, backs away from old promise of a card-size form
Snopes→ Was Sean Hannity Outed as Michael Cohen’s Client by the Deep State?
Shortly after revelations that the popular Fox News host was a client of President Trump's embattled attorney became public, "deep state" conspiracy theories spread.
Snopes→ Is a Hillary Clinton ‘Snuff Film’ Circulating on the Dark Web?
Conspiracy theory web sites reported in April 2018 that Clinton can be seen mutilating a child during a Satanic ritual in an online video code-named "Frazzledrip."
Snopes→ Police Charge Georgia Woman with Assaulting a Pregnant Military Service Member in Restaurant Fight
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has charged 71-year-old Judy Tucker with simple battery in an incident that may have been sparked by racial and homophobic abuse.
Snopes→ ‘Natural News’ Creator’s Newest Site Focuses Entirely on Teenaged Mass Shooting Survivor
Mike "Health Ranger" Adams is behind a web site dedicated to attacking David Hogg, who survived a February 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida that left seventeen people dead.
Snopes→ Federal Judge’s Ruling Could Lead to ‘Special Master’ Being Added to Michael Cohen Probe
Attorneys for Michael Cohen have called for a third party to be allowed to review evidence of an April 2018 law enforcement raid.
Snopes→ Was a Vermont State Trooper Attacked by ‘Hooligans’?
A clip from the movie "Super Troopers" was shared as if it showed a genuine incident of a Vermont State Trooper being attacked by a group of children on a school bus.
Snopes→ UK Academic Says Data Firm Helped Trump Campaign Spread Fear
A propaganda expert who has studied Cambridge Analytica says the company helped Donald Trump's presidential campaign use false statements and anti-Muslim messages to spread fear and resentment in swing states he needed to win.
Snopes→ ‘Night Court’ Actor Harry Anderson Reported Dead at 65
Anderson was a three-time Emmy nominee for his role as Judge Harry Stone in 'Night Court.'
Snopes→ What’s in Those Seized Records? Trump’s Biggest New Worry
President Donald Trump and his allies have hit a new level of anxiety after the raid on his personal attorney's office.
Snopes→ Starbucks to Train Workers on ‘Unconscious Bias,’ CEO Says
Starbucks wants to add training for store managers on "unconscious bias" as activists held more protests at a Philadelphia store where two black men were arrested after employees said they were trespassing.
FactCheck.org→ Paul Ryan Misleads on Corporate Tax Revenues
House Speaker Paul Ryan misleadingly claimed that corporate tax revenues are “still rising,” even though the 2017 tax law cut tax rates. In the first six months of fiscal year 2018, corporate tax receipts have declined by 22.3 percent from
Snopes→ Did Hillary Clinton Say ‘We Must Destroy Syria for Israel’ in a Leaked E-Mail?
Controversy around military action in Syria led to the recirculation of an inaccurate claim about Hillary Clinton.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Tweet Warnings About Obama Ordering Syrian Airstrikes?
In 2013, Donald Trump issued multiple warnings to his predecessor about attacking Syria without congressional approval.
ABC News→ NOT REAL NEWS: Will Ferrell didn’t die in highway crash
NOT REAL NEWS: Actor-comedian Will Ferrell didn't die following a southern California car crash
Truth or Fiction?→ Obamacare Article 54 Goes into Effect May 1, Will Divert 30% of Social Security-Fiction!
Obamacare Article 54 Goes into Effect May 1, Will Divert 30% of Social Security-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Article 54 of Obamacare will go into effect on May 1, 2018. The provision will divert 30 percent of all Social Security payments to providing in
Snopes→ Did Albert Einstein Say World War IV Will be Fought ‘With Sticks and Stones’?
A quote appears to paraphrase remarks made by the famed physicist — but he wasn't the first to warn about the dangers of nuclear weapons.
Snopes→ Did a Shadowy Conspiracy Involve ‘Purging’ the Internet of Records Relating to Lisa Barsoomian?
A conspiracy theory fomented by Roger Stone gets even basic facts wrong.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump hypes new tax forms, misstates currency
AP FACT CHECK: Trump is exaggerating government plans for a smaller-sized tax form and contradicting his own Treasury Department on China and Russia currency devaluation
Snopes→ Chemical Weapons Team in Syria Kept from Alleged Attack Site
Syrian and Russian authorities prevented independent investigators from going to the scene of a suspected chemical attack, the head of the chemical watchdog group said.
Snopes→ Trump Lawyer Forced to Reveal Another Client: Sean Hannity
Michael Cohen was forced to reveal in court that he had also secretly done legal work for Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Snopes→ Is the KKK Tax-Exempt as a Religious Organization?
Although the Ku Klux Klan is not a tax-exempt organization, there are other hate groups that are.
Snopes→ Pizza al Fresco: Domino’s Will Deliver to Beaches, Parks
Domino's, which has been bringing pizzas to doorsteps for more than half a century, will now deliver to the great outdoors.
Snopes→ UK Court Rules Against Parents Who Want Son to Go to Italy
Britain's Court of Appeal has ruled against the parents of a terminally ill toddler who are seeking permission to take him to Italy for medical treatment.
Snopes→ Granddaughter: Barbara Bush Is ‘a fighter,’ In Good Spirits
Former first lady Barbara Bush, who was reported in "failing health" over the weekend, is in "great spirits" and the family is grateful for "everybody's prayers and thoughts."
Snopes→ Is Article 54 of Obamacare Taking Effect in May 2018?
A meme proclaims that "Article 54 of Obamacare" will take 30 percent of seniors' social security payments to cover insurance for undocumented immigrants.
Snopes→ Starbucks CEO Hopes to Meet with Men Arrested in Philly Shop
The CEO of Starbucks arrived in Philadelphia hoping to meet with two black men who were arrested when the coffee chain's employees called 911 and said they were trespassing.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Numbers (First Quarterly Update)
Summary In the time Donald Trump has been in the White House: Job growth slowed, but unemployment still sank to the lowest rate in 17 years. Economic growth quickened to 2.3 percent last year, but that was roughly half the rate Trump promised. The gro
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump’s Wall
In our latest fact-checking collaboration with CNN’s “State of the Union,” Jake Tapper looks at President Donald Trump’s repeated claim that a proposed wall at the U.S.-Mexico border will stop the illegal flow of drugs into the
Snopes→ Stormy Daniels Set for Court as Lawyers Argue Over FBI Raid
President Donald Trump's personal attorney will appear in federal court to argue over evidence found during a recent FBI raid, and porn star Stormy Daniels' lawyer says she'll be there, too.
Snopes→ Protesters at Starbucks Chant Company Is ‘Anti-Black’
About two dozen chanting protesters took over a Philadelphia Starbucks after two black men were arrested there when store employees called 911 to say they were trespassing.
Internet Archive→ MSNBC Live With Stephanie Ruhle : MSNBCW : April 16, 2018 6:00am-7:00am PDT
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Snopes→ Comey Speculates Russians May Have Damaging Info on Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey says he thinks it's possible the Russians have compromising information on President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ 7 Inmates Dead, 17 Injured in South Carolina Prison Fighting
Seven inmates have been killed and at least 17 others seriously injured amid fighting between prisoners inside a maximum security prison in South Carolina.
Washington Post→ John Boehner’s claim that ‘we have literally filled up our jails’ with people for minor marijuana possession
The new spokesman for the marijuana industry says prisons have been filled with people who just possessed marijuana. He's blowing smoke.
Washington Post→ John Boehner’s claim that ‘we have literally filled up our jails’ with people for minor marijuana possession
“When you look at the number of people in our state and federal penitentiaries, who are there for possession of small amounts of cannabis, you begin to really scratch your head. We have literally filled up our jails with people wh
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump twists Comey role in Clinton disclosure
AP FACT CHECK: Trump is again twisting facts when it comes to former FBI director James Comey's role in the disclosure of sensitive investigations into Democrat Hillary Clinton