In a TV ad, a Democratic committee falsely claims Sen. Steve Daines of Montana is “pushing a plan” that could “end Social Security benefits by 2023.” He’s not. The ad is confusing Daines’ support for eliminating the Soci
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Snopes→ Did Biden Twice Vote To Tax Social Security While in the Senate?
A meme circulating on social media lacked historical context.
AllSides - Facts and Fact Checking→ Biden’s False Attacks on Trump’s Social Security ‘Plan’
https://www.factcheck.org/2020/09/bidens-false-attacks-on-trumps-social-security-plan/ A Biden campaign
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s False Attacks on Trump’s Social Security ‘Plan’
A Biden campaign TV ad falsely claims that a government analysis of President Donald Trump’s “planned cuts to Social Security” shows that “if Trump gets his way, Social Security benefits will run out in just three years from now.”
Snopes→ Official Claims Pressure to Alter Homeland Security Intel
An official at the Department of Homeland Security has said in a whistle-blower complaint that he was pressured by agency leaders to suppress details in his intelligence reports that President Donald Trump might find objectionable.
TruthOrFiction→ ‘You Do Know that Eliminating the Payroll Tax Defunds Social Security, Don’t You?’
As a payroll tax deferral ordered by United States President Donald Trump took effect, a Facebook user’s warning went viral: The post states, “Hey folks. ‘You Do Know that Eliminating the Payroll Tax Defunds Social Security, Don’t
WaPo Fact Checker→ Biden campaign attacks a Trump Social Security ‘plan’ that does not exist
Trump made some confusing remarks but then clarified his stance. That hasn't stopped Democrats from falsely claiming he has a "plan" that does not exist.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: AOC Did NOT Propose Ending Social Security Benefits After Age 75
Did AOC -- U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York -- propose ending Social Security benefits after age 75? No, that's not true: This story is satire from a website that specializes in creating outrageous headlines. Many people sha
AllSides - Facts and Fact Checking→ Trump payroll tax cut is Social Security risk
https://apnews.com/1ef23f018730d2dd82545515878bf118 BALTIMORE (AP) — President Donald Trump’s propo
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘New Security Features’ Email Account Phishing Scam
According to this message, which purports to be from webmail software provider Roundcube, your email account needs to be updated with new security features. The post ‘New Security Features’ Email Account Phishing Scam appeared first on Ho
Snopes→ Did Trump Vow to ‘Terminate’ Social Security?
The president articulated several different plans for payroll taxes during a press conference at his golf club in August 2020.
Snopes→ Is Trump Blocking COVID-19 Aid in Favor of Tax Cuts That Would Drain Social Security?
It wasn't the first time the president pushed to add the payroll tax cut to a coronavirus relief package.
The Dispatch Fact Check→ Is the Federal Government Sending Private Security Forces into Portland?
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Snopes→ Trump’s National Security Adviser Has Coronavirus
National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien is the highest-ranking official to test positive for the virus so far.
Liste→ Misleading claim circulates in Hong Kong about ‘new Facebook rule’ after China imposes national security law
Multiple Facebook posts written in traditional Chinese claim that Facebook has adopted a new privacy policy to gain access to users' photos which "can be used in court proceedings against you". The posts were published in early July 2020, shortly aft
Snopes→ China Approves Contentious Hong Kong National Security Law
The legislation follows months of anti-government protests in Hong Kong that at times descended into violence.
TruthOrFiction→ Is ‘Officer McMuffin’ Stacy Talbert a Security Guard, Not Law Enforcement?
After a June 15 2020 Facebook Live video from Stacey Talbert (during which she sobbed over a delayed Egg McMuffin at a Georgia McDonald’s) went viral, a couple of tweets claimed that Talbert was a security guard posing as a police officer: UP
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pelosi Did NOT Defer $2.2 Billion From Social Security to Cuomo’s Budget
Did U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defer $2.2 billion from Social Security to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget amid the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic? No, that's not true. This is a satirical piece written by a known netw
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden Does NOT Plan To Move Social Security Eligibility Age to 75
Does Joe Biden plan to move Social Security eligibility age to 75? No, that's not true: This story was originally published as satire by a network that trolls conservatives with false claims about liberals and Democrats. The content is often s
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake ‘Security Update’ Email Targets LogMeIn Users
If you use the remote access service LogMeIn, keep an eye out for a fake email claiming that a security update has… The post Fake ‘Security Update’ Email Targets LogMeIn Users appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pelosi Did NOT Tell Seniors: ‘You Are Not Entitled To Social Security! It’s Gone!’
Did Nancy Pelosi tell seniors: 'You Are Not Entitled To Social Security! It's Gone!'? No, that's not true. The quote was made up by a liberal satire website that tries to mislead Trump supporters and Republicans into sharing made up stories th
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Democrats Did NOT Introduce Bill To Euthanize Seniors To Save Social Security
Did Democrats introduce a bill to euthanize seniors in order to save Social Security? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to mislead Trump supporters and Republicans into sharing made up stories
Snopes→ Did Pelosi Tell Seniors, ‘You Are Not Entitled to Social Security! It’s Gone!’?
The U.S. House Speaker is the frequent target of inflammatory fake quotes.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Democrats Do NOT Want Stimulus Payments Taken From Social Security And Military
Did Democrats want stimulus payments taken from Social Security and military? No, that's not true: This story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to mislead Trump supporters and Republicans into sharing made-up stories that ar
Snopes→ 3 Charged in Killing of Store Security Guard Over Virus Mask
A woman, her adult son and husband have been charged in the fatal shooting of a security guard who refused to let her daughter enter a Family Dollar in Michigan because she wasn't wearing a face mask to protect against transmission of the coronavirus.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Nancy Pelosi Did NOT Say Social Security Recipients "Are Just A Burden On Society" Or "Leeches"
Did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi call Social Security recipients "just a burden on society" or even "leeches"? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to mislead Trump supporters and Republicans into s
Snopes→ Did Pelosi Call Social Security Recipients a ‘Burden on Society’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Democrats Have NO Plan To End Social Security Payments In 2024
Are Congressional Democrats planning to halt Social Security payments in 2024? No, that's not true. The claim is a work of satire put out by a network of sites aiming to fool conservatives into believing and sharing the posts - posts that are
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Homeland Security Is NOT Preparing To Mobilize The National Guard To Combat Coronavirus
Is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security preparing to mobilize the National Guard to enforce a nationwide quarantine? No, that's not true: The National Guard has issued a tweet refuting those claims. The item has been copied-and-pasted from
Snopes→ Did Pelosi End Social Security Payments for 2 Months?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Security Alert’ For U.S. Citizens NOT Issued Over 2020 Census
Did the "Department of Home Affairs" issue an urgent community notice to U.S. citizens, warning of burglars pretending to be census workers who present documents on agency letterhead? No, that's not true: the United States does not have a Depa
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Rep. Omar Did NOT Say ‘When We Win in November, We Will Eliminate Social Security Entitlements for Seniors’
Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, vow to cut social security entitlements for seniors at a rally? No, this is not true. A satire website with a long history of hoaxes originally posted the original article to troll conservatives
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Department Of Homeland Security Officials Did NOT Say Illegal Border Crossings May Spread Coronavirus
Did the U.S. Department of Homeland Security say that they fear illegal border crossings may increase the spread of the novel coronavirus? No, that's not true: The headline of an article in The Washington Times is not supported by the reportin
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Say At Town Hall Forum He’ll Cut Social Security And Medicare
Did President Trump say at a recent town hall forum that he will cut Social Security and Medicare? No, that's not true: According to a transcript of the event on March 5, 2020, Trump never specifically mentioned those entitlement programs by n
WaPo Fact Checker→ Sanders versus Biden on Social Security: a guide to the claims
Bernie Sanders keeps attacking Joe Biden for decades-old statements on Social Security, but these snippets are missing important context
Snopes→ Does Sanders Want to Tax Social Security Benefits at 47 Percent?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Snopes→ Homeland Security Waives Contracting Laws for Border Wall
The Trump administration said that it will waive federal contracting laws to speed construction of a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: AOC Did NOT Propose $10.5B Cut To Social Security; Did NOT Say, "We Need To Sock It To The Boomers"
Did U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is popularly known as AOC, propose a $10.5 billion cut to Social Security? No, that's not true: The Democratic congresswoman from New York never made such a proposal. The author of the post is trolli
Snopes→ Did AOC Propose a $10.5B Cut to Social Security?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Snopes→ Homeland Security Suspends Travel Programs for New Yorkers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that it would no longer let New York residents enroll in its “trusted traveler” programs because of a new state law that blocked federal immigration officials from accessing motor vehicle reco