Republican Lindsey Graham has also vowed "holy hell to pay" if President Donald Trump fires Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Snopes→ How Many Transgender People Currently Serve in the U.S. Military?
In the wake of an abrupt ban on transgender people in the military, both sides rushed in with numbers -- but what does the research say?
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – In Youngstown, Trump incorrectly says he has achieved historic increase in defense spending
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | In Youngstown, Trump incorrectly says he has achieved historic increase in defense spending President Donald Trump ticked off his presidential accomplishments in front of a warm crowd in Youngstown, Ohio, saying he w
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Newt Gingrich’s Scathing Critique Of Trump’s Justice Department
Newt Gingrich met with President Trump on Tuesday, then went on NPR the next day and blasted the Justice Department.(Image credit: John Minchillo/AP)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: Newt Gingrich’s Scathing Critique Of Trump’s Justice Department
Newt Gingrich met with President Trump on Tuesday, then went on NPR the next day and blasted the Justice Department.(Image credit: John Minchillo/AP)
Hoax-Slayer→ FBI Warns Of Virtual Kidnapping Scams
The FBI and New York City Police have published a press release warning members of the public about an increase in virtual kidnapping scams. The post FBI Warns Of Virtual Kidnapping Scams appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ BT Unpaid Bill Phone Scam Warning
Scammers posing as BT staff are tricking people into revealing their bank or credit card details by claiming that their phone service will be disconnected. The post BT Unpaid Bill Phone Scam Warning appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Jury Duty Phone Scam Warning
Message warns that scammers are committing identity theft by phoning victims and threatening them with prosecution for failing to report for jury duty. The post Jury Duty Phone Scam Warning appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Washington Post→ Trump’s embrace of African American employment data he once scorned
“Look at how much African American communities are suffering from Democratic control. … Fifty-eight percent of your youth is unemployed, what the hell do you have to lose?” — GOP candidate Donald Trump, rally in Dimondale, M
Hoax-Slayer→ Billy Evans Mock Charity Hoax (Joke)
This joke satirises silly hoaxes that claim a particular email is being tracked and that a company will donate money every time a message is forwarded. The post Billy Evans Mock Charity Hoax (Joke) appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ The Kayak and the Whale
A photograph showing a kayaker crossing the gaping jaws of a humpback whale is a digital fabrication.
Hoax-Slayer→ DEW Bottled Water Fatal Poisoning Hoax
Circulating message warns consumers not to drink any bottled water called "DEW" because it contains a poisonous chemical that has already killed 180 people in Nigeria. The post DEW Bottled Water Fatal Poisoning Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Is Snapchat Building a Facial Recognition Database for the Feds?
Online conspiracy theorists claim Snapchat's image filter feature called "Lenses" is covertly amassing a database of users' faces to share with law enforcement agencies.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Facebook Global Promotion 2017’ Advance Fee Scam
Lucky me! Apparently, my email address has been randomly selected as the winner of the Facebook Global Promotion for 2017. The post ‘Facebook Global Promotion 2017’ Advance Fee Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did The Federal Bureau of Investigation Seize Smashed Hard Drives From Rep. Wasserman-Schultz’s Home?
A dubious web site contradicted its own source on an alleged seizure concerning the lawmaker's former aide.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Wrong About Campaign Donations
Twice in two days, President Donald Trump falsely tweeted that acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe’s wife received $700,000 in campaign donations from Hillary Clinton. The nearly $675,000 — not $700,000 — donated to Dr. Jill McCabe, who
Snopes→ Is This ‘Walking’ Protein What Happiness Really Looks Like?
A computer-generated visualization of a kinesin protein has been circulating on the internet for years affixed with descriptions that convey varying levels of inaccuracy.
FactCheck.org→ Trump and Transgender Service Members
In announcing he would ban transgender people from the military, President Donald Trump cited “the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail.” Whether the cost is “tremendous” is opinion, but
PolitiFact→ Ted Lieu – 'Thousands' of transgender Americans serve in military, congressman says
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | 'Thousands' of transgender Americans serve in military, congressman says A California congressman fired back at President Donald Trump’s Twitter announcement barring transgendered service members, saying
PolitiFact→ If the Senate passes a health care bill, what happens next?
Unless you’re an expert in parliamentary procedure, the process of passing a health care bill in the Senate may seem mystifying. What if the Senate manages to cobble together the 51 votes necessary to pass a bill? Where would it go from there? We
FactCheck.org→ Trey Gowdy Didn’t End Russia Probe
Q: Did Rep. Trey Gowdy end the Russia investigation? A: No. That claim was made in a headline that wasn’t supported by its story. FULL ANSWER The headline of a July 12 story on world-politicus.com says “Trey Gowdy Puts Investigation To R
FactCheck.org→ Smith Spins NASA Funding
Rep. Lamar Smith said that, after national security agencies, “NASA received the most favorable budget request from the Trump administration.” True, but President Donald Trump’s 2018 proposal would still cut NASA’s budget by a
Snopes→ Walmart JAJKET Stock Keeping Unit Code
Are shoppers falling prey to Walmart's "phantom charge" of $10, which has been appearing on random receipts for a decade?
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Is Amazon a ‘no-tax monopoly,’ as Donald Trump said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Is Amazon a ‘no-tax monopoly,’ as Donald Trump said? President Donald Trump took to Twitter to launch his latest salvo at Amazon, accusing the company of being a monopolistic tax cheat. "Is Fake New
Truth or Fiction?→ Electric Cars-Makes You Think: Commentary About Real Cost of Electric Cars-
Electric Cars-Makes You Think: Commentary About Real Cost of Electric Cars-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Variations of a commentary titled “Electric Cars-Makes You Think” that compare “the real cost” of operating electric vs. ga
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump misfires on Mideast
AP FACT CHECK: Trump not up to speed on who's fighting whom in the Middle East
Snopes→ Tom Hanks Wears Political T-Shirt?
A July 2017 Facebook post is the latest to digitally add political slogans to a photograph of the actor.
FactCheck.org→ Hoyer Revisits Mike Pence’s Emails
Rep. Steny Hoyer wrongly claimed that Vice President Mike Pence “used a private server when he was governor of Indiana.” Pence did use a personal AOL account for some government business, but he did not have a “private server.” Hoye
Snopes→ Trump Announces Ban on Transgender People Serving in the United States Military
The President said the military can't afford the "tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail."
Snopes→ Russian Pranksters Trick Rick Perry Into Phone Call With ‘Ukrainian Prime Minister’
The comedians, known as Vovan and Lexus, have previously duped Elton John, John McCain and Maxine Waters.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax Chain Letter — The Vengeful Ghost of Carmen Winstead
Circulating message tells the story of teenager Carmen Winstead who supposedly died after being pushed into a sewer by school bullies. The post Hoax Chain Letter — The Vengeful Ghost of Carmen Winstead appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s tweets about Clinton, Sessions, FBI
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's tweets about Clinton, Sessions, FBI
Washington Post→ 26 hours, 29 Trumpian false or misleading claims
In a period of less than 26 hours — from 6:31 p.m. on July 24 to 8:09 p.m. on July 25 — President Trump made two fired-up speeches, held a news conference and tweeted with abandon, leaving a trail of misinformation in his wake. Here’s a roun
Hoax-Slayer→ HOAX — ‘Popcorn Carnival’ WhatsApp Hack Warning
According to a message that is circulating via WhatsApp and social media, you should not open a video called "Popcorn Carnival". The post HOAX — ‘Popcorn Carnival’ WhatsApp Hack Warning appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did CNN Bury the Justine Damond Story Because She Was a White Woman Killed By a ‘Black Islamic Immigrant From Somalia’?
CNN, along with many other major media outlets all across the world, has covered the Damond shooting in great detail.
Snopes→ Can Veterans Shop Online at Military Exchange Stores?
Thousands of veterans have applied to make use of the program prior to its November 2017 launch.
Snopes→ Did Wendy’s Replace Workers With Machines?
A meme made the demonstrably false claim that Wendy's had replaced workers with machines at thousands of its restaurants, thanks to a minimum wage increase.
Snopes→ Was Usher Successfully Sued for Giving a Woman Herpes?
A series of articles about the singer are high on sensationalism, but low on verifiable details.
Snopes→ Did Muslim Federal Judge ‘Mahal al Alallaha-Smith’ Rule that Two Items of Sharia Law Are Now Legal?
An article reporting that a federal judge had implemented "sharia law" in the United States is fake news that was originally posted on a satire site.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Nixon Pardoned John McCain of War Crimes-Fiction!
President Nixon Pardoned John McCain of War Crimes-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Senator John McCain confessed to being a war criminal and to committing treason during the Vietnam War, and President Nixon pardoned McCain, sparing him from death by firing