Sen. Chris Murphy urged politicians to stand up to the National Rifle Association because while “[t]he gun lobby is certainly politically powerful … it loses as many races as it wins.” But the NRA has won the vast majority of recent c
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PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim about the estate tax, small businesses and farms
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim about the estate tax, small businesses and farms During a speech in Indianapolis launching his proposal for tax overhaul legislation, President Donald Trump said that one e
Internet Archive→ President Says He Will Negotiate with Democrats on Health Care : CSPAN : September 27, 2017 8:35pm-8:48pm EDT
Before boarding Marine One to leave for a tax reform event in Indiana, President Trump made comments to reporters on a wide range of topics, including the Alabama U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff, health care, tax reform, the hurricane devastation
FactCheck.org→ ‘Death Tax’ Talking Point Won’t Die
In calling for the repeal of the estate tax, President Donald Trump repeated a popular myth that a farmer’s heirs often have to “sell the farm” in order to pay the tax. In fact, less than 1 percent of the heirs of farm owners are expected to hav
Climate Feedback→ Daily Wire article misunderstands study on carbon budget (along with Fox News, The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, Breitbart…)
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This story at The Daily Wire describes a new study that evaluates the remaining amount of greenhouse gas that we can emit before global temperature rises to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial times. The study suggests th
FactCheck.org→ Fake Mike Pence Abortion Quote
Q: Did Vice President Mike Pence say, “Allowing rape victims to have abortions will lead to women trying to get raped”? A: No. That fabricated quote comes from a made-up story published by a “hybrid news/satire” website. FULL ANSWER Vice Pr
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslims Demand Removal of “Perfect Man” Billboard-Truth! & Fiction!
Muslims Demand Removal of “The Perfect Man” Billboard-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Muslim groups demanded that a “Perfect Man” billboard that’s critical of the Prophet Mohammad be taken down. The Truth: A
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Hollow Claim about ‘Inner Cities’
President Donald Trump claimed that his administration is “spending a lot of money on the inner cities.” But there has been little change in spending so far, and his first budget proposes to cut or eliminate funding for some programs that b
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
FactCheck.org→ No Arrests for Impeachment Attempt
Q: Were two U.S. senators charged with trying to impeach President Donald Trump under false pretenses? A: No. That story originated on a prolific satire website. FULL ANSWER Two U.S. senators did not go to jail for attempting to “begin impeach
Snopes→ Bull Shark Caught in Ohio River?
A shark supposedly caught in the Ohio River near Indiana was actually captured from the Brisbane River in Australia.
PolitiFact→ Mailbag: 'You have ruined your credibility with this nonsense'
Summer is upon us, and for some readers, the temperature is rising. Here’s a rundown of recent reader emails bearing complaints, comments and a few compliments. *** One Indiana resident wrote to say that our Promise Kept rating for President Dona
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
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslim Invasion: UK Overrun by Muslim Minority-Mostly Fiction!
Muslim Invasion: Email Claims UK Overrun by Muslim Minority-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A forwarded email with the subject line, “How the British Have Passively Succumbed to the Muslim Invasion,” argues that the country’s numbe
Snopes→ Ireland’s Likely Next PM Would be First Gay, Minority Leader
Ireland's governing Fine Gael party has elected Leo Varadkar, the gay son of an Indian immigrant, as its new leader and the country's likely next prime minister.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Climate Speech
In announcing that the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris Agreement, a global accord aimed at addressing climate change, President Donald Trump made more than a few false and misleading claims: Trump said the U.S. would be exposed to “massive legal
Snopes→ Carrier Plant Trump ‘Rescued’ Will Lay Off Hundreds by Christmas
The president had promised he would stop the exodus of jobs from Indiana to a facility in Mexico.
Snopes→ 4 Climbers Die Near Top of Mount Everest in Tragic Weekend
Expedition organizers said on 21 May 2017 that an American climber died near the summit and an Indian climber was missing after a successful ascent of Everest.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Not Deporting Native Americans
Q: Did President Donald Trump tweet that he will deport American Indians to India? A: No. This claim comes from a satirical website. FULL QUESTION Is it true that Trump tweeted that he will deport Native Indians back to India? FULL ANSWER President
FactCheck.org→ Clinton Wrong on Debate Claim
Hillary Clinton, who declared that she is “now back to being an activist citizen and part of the resistance,” falsely claimed that no debate moderator ever asked Donald Trump, “so exactly how are you going to create more jobs”?
Snopes→ Fired Cracker Barrel Manager ‘Brad’s Wife’ Becomes Internet Meme
An Indiana man's question for the popular food and retail chain sparked a wave of online heckling towards the company.
Truth or Fiction?→ Cooking with Aluminum Foil Causes Alzheimer’s Disease-Unproven!
Cooking with Aluminum Foil Causes Alzheimer’s Disease-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Cooking with aluminum pots and pans or aluminum foil causes Alzheimer’s disease. The Truth: Theories that exposure to aluminum has been linked to Alzheime
Snopes→ Mike Pence Said Calls to Ban Muslims Are ‘Offensive and Unconstitutional’?
In a December 2015 tweet, then-Indiana Governor Mike Pence rejected presidential candidate Donald Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering the U.S.
Truth or Fiction?→ Chili’s Donating to Planned Parenthood-Outdated!
Chili’s Donating to Planned Parenthood-Outdated! Summary of eRumor: Chili’s is donating to Planned Parenthood through a “Give Back” promotion. The Truth: An individual Chili’s franchisee organized a promotion that enabled customers to don
Truth or Fiction?→ Sniper Jeremy Elmore Saves Family of Six in Texas-Fiction!
Sniper Jeremy Elmore Saves Family of Six in Texas-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Retired Army Sniper Jeremy Elmore saved a family of six by shooting would-be intruders from his bedroom window while they tried to enter the neighboring home, saving a family
PolitiFact→ The Other 98% – Viral image about Democratic senators and 'big pharma' is misleading
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Viral image about Democratic senators and 'big pharma' is misleading A viral post circulating recently in some of the more liberal corners of social media accuses 13 Democratic senators of allegedly voting aga