Robert Mueller Called for One World Government, Religion-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Robert Mueller advocated for a one-world government, one-world religion under a one-world leader “as quickly as possible” before he was appointed specia
Snopes→ Did Mike Pence Say That ‘Only Guilty People’ Hire Criminal Defense Attorneys?
We found no record of the Vice President's saying that "only guilty people need to hire a criminal defense attorney."
Snopes→ Retired MI5 Agent Confesses On Deathbed: ‘I Killed Princess Diana’?
No credible outlet reported that a retired MI5 agent confessed to assassinating Princess Diana in 1997.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Lawyer Spins Russia Facts
Jay Sekulow, an attorney on President Donald Trump’s legal team, made the rounds of the Sunday shows to talk about the Russia investigation. But he glossed over relevant facts in defense of his client: Sekulow repeatedly said Trump fired FBI Dir
Snopes→ Did Robert Mueller Say He Supported a ‘One-World Government’?
The falsely-attributed quote may have been written by a former UN official with a similar name.
Snopes→ Death of American Detained in North Korea Baffles Experts
Otto Warmbier, sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for allegedly trying to steal a propaganda poster, died shortly after being medically evacuated to the United States.
Snopes→ Georgia Race Finally Heads to Voters; DC Watching Closely
A long-held GOP seat is being challenged by a young Democrat in a race that many see as a sign of what's to come in the 2018 midterms.
Truth or Fiction?→ Barron Trump Wins National Academic Science Award-Fiction!
Barron Trump Wins National Academic Science Award-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump’s son, Barron Trump, won a national academic science award for a project that focus on the regulation of thermodynamics in shale rock. The Truth:
Snopes→ Police: Brutal Slaying Near Mosque Stemmed From Road Rage
Police say they found no reason to suspect that the murder of a teenage Muslim girl was motivated by religious hatred.
Snopes→ Steve Jobs Deathbed Speech
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs did not leave behind a deathbed warning about how the "non-stop pursuit of wealth will only turn a person into a twisted being, just like me."
Snopes→ Call #77 or 112 to Contact the Police in an Emergency?
College student evades cop-impersonating rapist by dialing #77 or 112 on her cell phone. True story? Good advice? Or is it neither?
Washington Post→ Pelosi’s claim that an estimated 1.8 million jobs will be lost through AHCA
“Americans will lose their health coverage because of his proposal. And it is a job loser. Estimated to be 1.8 million jobs lost. Donald Trump is a job loser.” — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, remarks to reporters. June 9, 2017 R
Snopes→ Are Indiana Muslims Appalled by an ‘Accurate’ List of Muhammad’s Deeds?
A billboard displaying hate speech is nowhere near accurate.
Snopes→ Is This a Road Rage Incident in Russia?
What was mistaken by some for a snippet from a real video was actually a viral promotion for television show "Mafiosa".
Snopes→ Republican National Committee Contractor’s Data for More Than 198 Million Voters Exposed Online
The data, collected by Deep Root Analytics, was discovered on a server that could be accessed by the public.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘I Am Meth’ Poem
Message featuring a poem illustrating the danger and destructive nature of the drug meth claims that the poem was written by a young meth-addicted girl in jail who later died of a drug overdose. The post ‘I Am Meth’ Poem appeared first on H
Snopes→ Did Adolf Hitler Say That Nazis Are ‘Mortal Enemies of the Present Capitalist Economic System’?
While attributed to Hitler, this “leftist” quote actually came from one of Hitler’s political rivals.
Snopes→ Are Puddle Jumper Life Jackets Hazardous to Children?
A parent's Facebook post describes injuries allegedly sustained by her child while wearing a Puddle Jumper life jacket while swimming.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Didn’t Bill the Obamas
Q: Did President Donald Trump send Barack Obama a bill for his “vacation scam”? A: No. That bogus claim comes from a “satirical publication.” FULL QUESTION Did President Trump send the Obamas a bill for their vacation trip, etc.? FULL ANSWER P
Snopes→ Barron Trump Wins National Academic Award?
A fake news article claimed that the President's youngest child had won a national academic award.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Claim that Trump welcomes Jamaica as a U.S. territory is fake news
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Claim that Trump welcomes Jamaica as a U.S. territory is fake news An undated post on CNewsGo.com claimed that President Donald Trump had finally confirmed the rumor of Jamaica becoming a U.S. territory, but
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump on Coal Jobs
On NBC10 in Philadelphia’s “@ Issue” program on June 18, FactCheck.org Deputy Managing Editor Robert Farley discussed President Donald Trump pointing to the opening of a new coal mine in Pennsylvania as evidence that his administrati
Truth or Fiction?→ Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction!
Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: WWE wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randal Wight Jr. was shot and killed during in a steel change match in June 2017. The Truth: A well-know
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘People Talking About Your Personality’ Spam Emails
Spam emails claiming that people are talking about your personality are currently hitting inboxes. The post ‘People Talking About Your Personality’ Spam Emails appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump tweet on 50% approval cherry-picks polling data
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump tweet on 50% approval cherry-picks polling data President Donald Trump opened his first Father’s Day as president with a bright-and-early boast about his poll numbers. "The new Rasmusse
Snopes→ FBI Denies FOIA Request for Comey Memos Citing ‘Pending’ Action
The fired FBI director said in public testimony he had written unclassified memos after unusual private meetings with the President.
Snopes→ Murder Charge for Virginia Man in Attack on Muslim Girl
22-year-old Darwin Martinez Torres is being held without bail on a murder charge.
PolitiFact→ Karl Racine – Did Saudis spend money on Trump hotels? Yes
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Did Saudis spend money on Trump hotels? Yes Attorney General Karl Racine of the District of Columbia said foreign governments are trying to curry favor with the president of the United States, and they’re
Snopes→ Did Barry Wilmore See a Fellow Astronaut Outside the Space Station?
A spooky quote from astronaut Barry Wilmore originated with a satirical article.
Snopes→ 79 Now Believed to Have Died in London High-Rise Fire
London police said 79 people are believed to have died in the fire that swept through a high-rise apartment building.
Snopes→ The Latest: Tourists Shaken by Attack on Champs-Elysees
A man rammed his car into a police vehicle in Paris' Champs-Elysees district 19 June 2017, authorities said.
Snopes→ Coroner: Cocaine Among Drugs Found in Carrie Fisher’s System
A coroner's report showed Carrie Fisher had cocaine, ecstasy and heroin in her system when she fell ill on a London to Los Angeles flight in December 2016.
Snopes→ Human Sacrifice Captured at CERN?
A "leaked" video depicts a prank, not a human sacrifice conducted by researchers at CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider.
Snopes→ What Is Sharia Law?
As with so many aspects of Islam, some non-Muslims criticize "Sharia law" without really knowing the first thing about it.
Truth or Fiction?→ Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction!
Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Photos show Bernie Sanders driving a $172,000 Audi R8 sport car that he purchased with donations to his 2016 presidential campaign. The Truth: An unidentified man with a pas
Snopes→ Sean Hannity’s ‘Minor’ Bike Accident Today Ends Up Being a Death Sentence?
Reports that the Fox News host was about to die after a bicycling accident were fake news.
Snopes→ Road Runner Tunnel Crash
A viral story about a car crashing into a Road Runner cartoon-style painted tunnel seemed too humorous to ruin with fact-checking.
Snopes→ Kelly Presses ‘Infowars’ Host Jones on Sandy Hook Denial
Kelly defended her decision to feature "InfoWars" host Alex Jones on her NBC newsmagazine despite taking heat from families of Sandy Hook shooting victims and others, saying it's her job to "shine a light" on newsmakers.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Whom to believe, Trump or his lawyer?
AP FACT CHECK: Whom to believe on special counsel investigation, Trump or his lawyer?
Washington Post→ Mitch McConnell on the health-care legislative process, 2010 vs. 2017
“Unfortunately, it will have to be a Republicans-only exercise. But we’re working hard to get there.” — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), in remarks to reporters June 13 It has become a regular feature of