Hopkins, a British commentator known for making outrageous and sometimes morally bankrupt statements, made the comments in 2015.
Snopes→ Are ‘Illegal Immigrants’ To Blame For a Hepatitis A Outbreak in San Diego?
Right-wing web sites tried to link a local health emergency to undocumented immigrants, but without supporting evidence.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: What the Trump administration said about DACA
The AP fact-checks the Trump administration's statements about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
PolitiFact→ Jeff Sessions – Jeff Sessions' questionable claim that DACA helped cause spike in minors at border
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Jeff Sessions' questionable claim that DACA helped cause spike in minors at border During his announcement that the Trump administration would phase out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, Attorne
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Trending WorldWide’ Facebook Page Is a Scam
"Trending WorldWide" Facebook Page offers users the chance to win Christmas trips to New York, luxury stays in Phuket, and Lord Howe Island getaways. The post ‘Trending WorldWide’ Facebook Page Is a Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did the Red Cross Prevent 400 Hamburgers from Getting to Harvey Victims?
A vague, viral post claiming that Red Cross volunteers refused to serve hamburgers was reprinted by various web sites without verification.
Truth or Fiction?→ Maxine Waters: If North Korea Nukes Us, Trump Will Get Us Into A War-Fiction!
Maxine Waters: If North Korea Nukes Us, Trump Will Get Us Into A War-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters said, “My fear is if North Korea nukes us, Trump gonna get us into a war,” in response to nuclear tensions between the
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Attorney General Jeff Sessions on the DACA immigration program
President Donald Trump’s administration intends to reverse a major policy that offered relief to immigrants who came to the United States as children, a group often called Dreamers. The policy, called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DA
Snopes→ Is Hurricane Irma on Track to Become A ‘Category 6’ Storm?
A rumor that scientists would create a new hurricane category for Irma led people to believe that the storm had already received that designation.
Snopes→ Were the Nazis Socialists?
We look into the burning (at least for some) question of whether members of the National German Socialist Workers' Party were accurately classified as "socialists".
Snopes→ Trump Saved Two Cats After Hurricane Harvey?
A photograph that purportedly shows President Trump rescuing two cats from a flooded area in Texas was digitally manipulated.
ABC News→ Correction: NCAA-Limited Immunity story
Correction: NCAA-Limited Immunity story
PolitiFact→ Senate Leadership Fund – Did Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore take $1 million from a charity he ran?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Did Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore take $1 million from a charity he ran? Correction: When we originally reported this fact-check on Sept. 1, we were unable to determine how the Senate Leadership Fund arriv
Truth or Fiction?→ Two Democratic Congressmen Arrested for Treason, Were on ISIS Payroll-Fiction!
Two Democratic Congressmen Arrested for Treason, Were on ISIS Payroll-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Two Democratic members of Congress have been arrested for treason after it was discovered that they were on ISIS’s payroll, and 11 other congressmen
Snopes→ We’re Still Fighting, More Than 150 Years After Appomattox
Did 620,000 die in a noble quest to save the union? Or was the “War Between the States” fought to limit federal power, with slavery playing a lesser part?
Snopes→ Irma Strengthens to a Cat 5 Storm as it Nears Caribbean
Hurricane Irma grew into a powerful Category 4 storm on 4 September 2017.
Truth or Fiction?→ Celine Dion Said She Hates America, Can’t Stand American Flag-Fiction!
Celine Dion Said She Hates America, Can’t Stand American Flag-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Celine Dion said that she hates American and can’t stand to look at the American flag anymore. The Truth: There’s no truth to rumors that Celine
Washington Post→ No, Kelli Ward doesn’t believe in the ‘chemtrail’ conspiracy theory
“One year ago Arizona Republicans rejected chemtrail Kelli Ward. Remember why? Ward wasted your tax dollars for a town hall on chemtrail conspiracy theories and sponsoring chemtrail legislation. ‘I’m open. I introduce
Snopes→ Should You Open Windows During a Hurricane?
Storm lore holds that you should open a window slightly during a hurricane to equalize the inner pressure of a house with the outside lower pressure accompanying the hurricane.
Snopes→ Did Louis Farrakhan Renounce Islam and Convert to Christianity?
A statement by the Nation of Islam leader declaring Jesus Christ his "redeemer" was widely misinterpreted as a disclosure that he converted to Christianity.
Snopes→ Did a Texas Mosque Refuse to Help Hurricane Harvey Survivors?
A "satire" site fabricated a story about a local mosque closing its doors to "infidels" seeking help.
Snopes→ Ghostly, Translucent Lobster Hauled from Ocean Off Maine
A lobster with a a translucent shell was caught and released by lobsterman Alex Todd off the coast of Maine.
ABC News→ NCAA use of limited immunity in the spotlight at Ole Miss
NCAA use of limited immunity in the spotlight at Ole Miss
Snopes→ Harvey’s Floodwaters Mix a Foul Brew of Sewage, Chemicals
Experts say Harvey’s filthy floodwaters pose significant dangers to human safety and the environment that will remain even after levels drop far enough that southeastern Texas residents no longer fear for their lives.
Snopes→ We’re Still Fighting, More Than 150 Years After Appomattox
Was the “War Between the States” a gallant crusade to limit federal power, with slavery playing a lesser part, as Southerners insisted?
Snopes→ Osteen’s Lakewood Church Checking Member’s Tithe Records?
Reports that the beleaguered pastor of the Houston megachurch provided shelter from the city's floodwaters only to top financial contributors are fake news.
Snopes→ Steely Dan Co-Founder, Guitarist, Walter Becker Dies at 67
Walter Becker, the guitarist, bassist and co-founder of the rock group Steely Dan, has passed away.
Snopes→ Florida Teacher Suspended After Shocking Sex Ed Demonstration?
Reports that a Florida teacher give 6th grade students an explicit sex ed lesson involving a strap-on sex toy to satisfy Common Core requirements are fake news.
Snopes→ Racist Twitter Trolls Pose as Houston Looters
Amidst devastating flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, fake Twitter accounts were used sow fear and racial hatred.
Snopes→ Is the Red Cross Charging Victims of Hurricane Harvey for Disaster Relief Services?
Rumors that the Red Cross is charging victims of Hurricane Harvey conflate past controversies with current events.
Snopes→ Does a Video Show Two Men Looting a Cash Register During Tropical Storm Harvey?
A now-viral video of unknown origin shows two men standing in water taking cash from a register.
Snopes→ Did CNN Stage a Hurricane Harvey Rescue Video?
Conspiracy theorists accused the news network of faking a dramatic live rescue video during Hurricane Harvey.
FactCheck.org→ Katie Couric Didn’t Cancel Clinton Interview
Q: Did Katie Couric cancel an interview with Hillary Clinton because Clinton called former President Barack Obama a racial slur? A: Clinton did no such thing. Those claims were made-up by a satirical website. FULL QUESTION Did Katie Couric cancel
FactCheck.org→ Black Lives Matter Blocked Hurricane Relief?
Q: Did Black Lives Matter protesters block emergency crews from reaching Hurricane Harvey victims? A: No. That false claim was made in a satirical story featuring a 2016 photo of a protest in Atlanta, Georgia. FULL QUESTION Is this true? Black Lives M
FactCheck.org→ Does Military Surplus Reduce Crime?
In lifting the Obama-era restrictions on police acquisition of surplus military equipment, Attorney General Jeff Sessions misleadingly cited studies to claim that President Obama “went too far” and undermined public safety. Sessions said the studie
Snopes→ IRS Issues Warning On Ransomware ‘Questionnaire’ Scam
A phony email targeting tax professionals is "a new twist on an old scheme," agency Commissioner John Koskinen said.
Snopes→ Officer Handcuffs Nurse for Refusing Blood Test on Patient
A dramatic video became another flashpoint in a national debate about police use of force and how officers treat civilians.
Snopes→ Did CNN Mistake Tim Allen for Joel Osteen?
CNN did not mistakenly use a picture of actor Tim Allen for a story about pastor Joel Osteen.
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
Snopes→ Did Trump Assist Rescuers in Pulling Harvey Victims from Floodwaters?
A doctored photograph appears to show the President on a raft in Texas saving a flood victim.