When it comes to immigration and national security, President Donald Trump often points to other countries as case studies of policies he believes work and don’t work. Who’s done a great job securing their borders? Israel, Trump says. Who&r
Snopes→ President Donald Trump and Sweden
An 18 February 2017 address Trump gave in Florida caused widespread confusion with his reference to an unspecified (and seemingly nonexistent) incident in Sweden.
Snopes→ Kentucky Lawmaker Introduced Bill Requiring Men to Get Wives’ Permission to Take Viagra
Kentucky Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, who is also a registered nurse, joked that she introduced the tongue-in-cheek 2016 legislation 'to protect these men from themselves.'
Snopes→ Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?
We cannot tell a lie: George Washington's false teeth weren't made out of wood, though the materials actually used weren't all that appealing, either.
PolitiFact→ Are leaks about Russia contacts 'illegal,' as Trump says?
Amid a slew of reports suggesting improper contact between members of President Donald Trump’s inner circle and Russia, Trump says the media is missing the real problem: leaks. "Illegal" leaks, to be specific. Trump confusingly said tha
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal “Cancel Payment” Phishing Scam
Email purporting to be from PayPal claims that the recipient has sent a payment to a specified merchant and offers instructions for cancelling the payment if required.
Hoax-Slayer→ Virgin Airlines Australia “Holiday Giveaway” Facebook Scam
Facebook Page calling itself "Virgin Airlines Australia" claims that a family of three has just pulled out of a trip to Bali so Virgin has decided to give away the holiday to a fan. Supposedly, all you need to do for a chance to win is like and share t
Snopes→ ‘Violin Island’ in Costa Rica?
An image purportedly showing a 'Violin Island' off Costa Rica is actually a digitally created optical illusion.
Snopes→ Did Ben Carson Say That Illegal Immigrants Caught Voting Should Lose Their U.S. Citizenship?
Dr. Ben Carson wrote in a 2014 article that anyone caught voting illegally should be stripped of their citizenship and deported.
Snopes→ Magic Johnson’s Celebrity Crew Arrive at the NBA Playoffs?
A photograph showing a star-studded group arriving at the NBA playoffs is a composite of several photographs.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax – ATM Security Advice Message : ‘Enter PIN In Reverse to Call Police’
Message claims that if you are forced by robbers to withdraw money from an ATM, you can secretly alert police by entering your PIN in reverse.
Snopes→ Did President Lyndon B. Johnson Applaud the Smothers Brothers for Mocking Him?
An image shows a kind letter supposedly sent to the Smothers Brothers by LBJ about their repeated mocking of him.
Snopes→ Did Starbucks Place Trump’s Photo on the Floor So Every Customer Has to Step on It?
An image showing a President Trump welcome mat on the floor of a Starbucks was doctored.
Snopes→ Were John McCain and Maxine Waters Fooled by Russian Pranksters?
Russian pranksters claimed they pulled phone pranks on Senator John McCain and Congresswoman Maxine Waters by impersonating the Ukrainian prime minister.
Snopes→ Does a Video Show Acesha Bright Committing Murder?
A woman named Acesha Bright was arrested for murder in February 2017, but a video purportedly showing someone by that name killing her boyfriend was staged.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump in Florida laments 'what's happening last night in Sweden.' But nothing happened
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Donald Trump in Florida laments 'what's happening last night in Sweden.' But nothing happened Defending his immigrant travel ban at a Feb. 18 campaign rally, President Donald Trump referred to several places that hav
Snopes→ What Is Presidents Day?
What are we celebrating on the holiday known as 'Presidents Day'? Is it really a holiday at all?
Snopes→ President Trump Signs Bill Lifting Ban on ‘Predator Control’ Hunting Practices in Alaska
H.J. Res. 69 nullifies previously imposed federal protections for bears, wolves, and other predatory animals on national preserves in Alaska.
Snopes→ All Facebook Posts to Be Made Public?
Facebook is not making all your posts public or claiming copyright to them, so posting an ineffective legal notice on your Facebook page is pointless.
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s rally in Florida
President Trump’s speech at a campaign-style rally in Melbourne, Fla., was filled with a number of dubious claims. Here’s a quick round-up of his rhetoric — and the facts. We will examine these statements in the order in which he mad
Snopes→ Dasani Products Recalled Due to ‘Clear Parasite’?
Reports that Coca-Cola is recalling Dasani water products after a "clear parasite" was found in bottles in the United States are fake news.
Snopes→ Ungrateful Elephant Kills Man
A legendary but false story about a man killed by an elephant he mistook for one he had aided years earlier.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking President Donald Trump's Florida rally
President Donald Trump is holding a campaign-style rally today in Florida. We're fact-checking what he says. Follow along with our live Twitter feed and look for a story later today. See Figure 1 on PolitiFact.com >>More
Snopes→ Federal Judge Orders Bail Hearing for Detained ‘DREAMer’ Immigrant
Immigration officials argued that Daniel Ramirez Medina should be deported because of alleged gang ties.
Snopes→ Did Scientists Discover a “New” Continent?
A recent paper creates the first detailed argument in favor of considering the submerged land surrounding and including New Zealand to be Earth’s eighth continent.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump statements on Flynn
This week Jake Tapper and FactCheck.org take a look at President Donald Trump’s misleading statements on the resignation of Michael Flynn and the events leading up to it. Flynn resigned as Trump’s national security advisor on Feb. 14 after
FactCheck.org→ Has Autism Prevalence Increased?
President Donald Trump said there has been a “tremendous” increase in autism in U.S. children. There has been a large increase in the reported cases of autism, but scientists don’t know if this is due to a broadening of the disord
Snopes→ Tribes File New Lawsuit to Stop Dakota Access Pipeline as Drilling Begins
The pipeline company is proceeding with construction after being granted a final permit.
PolitiFact→ Did Donald Trump inherit 'a mess' from Barack Obama?
Did Donald Trump inherit "a mess" when he took the oath of office? He certainly thinks so. He used the phrase four times in his marathon press conference on Feb. 16: "As you know, our administration inherited many problems across governm
Truth or Fiction?→ Top Scientist Hal Lewis Resigns Over Climate Change Corruption-Truth! & Disputed!
Top Scientist Hal Lewis Resigns Over Climate Change Corruption-Truth! & Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Scientist Harold “Hal” Lewis resigned from the American Physical Society (APS), writing that the “global warming scam̶
PolitiFact→ Robert Menendez – Sen. Bob Menendez says immigration raids 'not business as usual'
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Sen. Bob Menendez says immigration raids 'not business as usual' Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez says recent sweeps by federal authorities of immigrants living in the country illegally are "striking fear"
Snopes→ Did a Judge Rule that CNN is ‘Fake News’?
The seemingly damning claim was based on a misreading of a February 2017 ruling.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump’s News Conference
Donald Trump held his first solo press conference as president on Feb. 16. This video examines some of the claims that Trump made about his anti-terrorism executive order, his Electoral College victory, his record on jobs and Russia’s ownership o
Snopes→ Does A Proposed Tennessee Bill Classify In Vitro Children as “Illegitimate”?
Though the bill's motivation is disputed, it would repeal a law that clarifies the legitimacy of IVF children and the parental rights of their parents.
Snopes→ Is President Trump Billing Michelle Obama For $11 Billion?
A hoax news story reported that the former First Lady spent $11 million alone on "new furniture."
Snopes→ Is Obama ‘Commanding’ an Army of 30,000 Anti-Trump Activists From His Home?
We found no credible evidence of an "army" being commanded by the former president.
Snopes→ Did Congress Legalize Gun Purchases for People With Mental Impairments?
More accurately, Congress passed the repeal of an Obama-era measure that would have made it easier to enforce existing restrictions on gun sales.
Snopes→ Pat Robertson: Those Who Oppose Trump Are Revolting Against God’s Plan
The televangelist said during a 15 February 2017 broadcast that people who oppose President Trump are 'revolting against what God’s plan is for America.'
Snopes→ Is Jason Chaffetz Avoiding a Trump Probe to Investigate a Children’s Show?
A Washington Post editorial accused the House Oversight Committee head of selectively using his powers.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump: Handicapped, Minority Children too Disruptive-Fiction!
President Trump: Handicapped, Minority Children ‘too Disruptive” in Classrooms-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump tweeted, “I agree with DeVos. Handicapped and minority children are too disruptive in the classroom. Disaster!