Ivanka Trump’s new book for working women with families intertwines a few lessons from the first daughter’s real estate career with a heap of borrowed advice. Far from President Donald Trump’s off-the-cuff style, Women Who Work
Snopes→ Did a Trump Campaign Web Site URL Reveal a Contempt for the Poor?
Online users exploited a bug on the President's campaign website to create fake URLs.
PolitiFact→ Kevin McCarthy – Would the Republican health care bill take away anyone’s Medicaid?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Would the Republican health care bill take away anyone’s Medicaid? Soon after narrowly passing a major health care bill, Republican House members took to the airwaves to put a positive spin on a bill that critics s
Snopes→ Tunnel Collapses at Hanford Nuclear Facility in Washington State
No injuries are reported and no radiation was released from the cleanup site, says the Department of Energy.
Snopes→ Is Joanna Gaines Quitting ‘Fixer Upper’?
Contrary to Internet rumor, the home improvement maven isn't quitting the HGTV show to start her own cosmetics company.
Snopes→ Did Trump Say Americans Had ‘No Right’ To Protest Him?
A hyperpartisan web site misquoted a legal motion filed by Trump's lawyer.
Snopes→ Judge Tosses Aaron Hernandez’s Conviction in 2013 Murder
A judge has erased a 2013 murder conviction against former NFL star Aaron Hernandez
FactCheck.org→ No ‘First Grandma’ Charges
Q: Was Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, charged with larceny and fraud? A: No. That false claim piggybacks on a fake news story that we already wrote about. FULL QUESTION Has Marian Robinson, Barack Obama’s mother-in-law, been charg
Snopes→ Cops: Woman Entered Wrong House, Bed After Night of Drinking
A woman who decided to walk rather than drive after a night out drinking ended up at the wrong house and in the wrong bed.
Snopes→ Is Harvard University Segregating Graduation Ceremonies?
A ceremony organized by black students at Harvard was spun into a rumor that the university is segregating their commencement events.
Snopes→ Does a ‘Muslim Migrant’ with Four Wives, 23 Children Receive $390,000 a Year in Benefits?
Reports that a Syrian refugee was receiving close to $400,000 annually were based on incomplete information.
FactCheck.org→ The 24 Million Talking Point
The Line: The Republican health care bill would throw 24 million people off the health insurance they have now. The Party: Democratic After the House passed a GOP health care bill to replace the Affordable Care Act, Democrats criticized the legislation
Snopes→ Wolf Pack Behavior
A photograph of a wolf pack is commonly shared with an inaccurate description of the behavior of wolves.
Snopes→ ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ Teen Girl Shows Up for Prom in Coffin
A New Jersey high school student who hopes to become a funeral director surprised her classmates by arriving at her prom in an open prop coffin.
Snopes→ Was an Atlanta Man Assaulted and Raped by Gay Gang the ‘Sweet Bloods’?
A number of sketchy sites reposted a fake news item about a "gay gang" called the "Sweet Bloods" and a purported attack in Atlanta.
Snopes→ Did a Pink Volcano Erupt in New Zealand?
Video purportedly showing oddly-colored smoke and steam rising from a eruption was digitally manipulated.
Snopes→ Teen’s Plea for Free Wendy’s Nuggets Sets Retweet Record
A Twitter plea from a Nevada teen for a year free of chicken nuggets from Wendy’s has become the most retweeted tweet of all time
Truth or Fiction?→ Malia Obama Arrested with “Gang of Thugs” in Chicago -Fiction!
Malia Obama Arrested with “Gang of Thugs” in Chicago –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Obama’s daughter, Malia Obama, was arrested with a “gang of thugs” in Chicago in May 2017. The Truth: A self-described fake
Snopes→ Bill O’Reilly in Critical Condition After Being Attacked by ‘Tolerant’ Liberals?
Reports that the former Fox News host was beaten in a New York City bagel shop by a group of liberals originated with a fake news site.
Truth or Fiction?→ Members of Congress Refuse to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance-Fiction!
Members of Congress Refuse to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An image shows Democratic members of Congress refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The Truth: This image shows Democrats in the New York State Senate w
Washington Post→ Trump’s pointing of the finger at Obama for failing to vet Flynn
“General Flynn was given the highest security clearance by the Obama Administration — but the Fake News seldom likes talking about that.” — President Trump, in a tweet, May 8, 2017 “If President Obama was truly concerned a
Snopes→ Judges Question Religious ‘Neutrality’ of Trump’s Revised Travel Ban
President Trump's executive order banning travelers from certain countries from entering the U.S. met with stiff questioning in federal court.
Snopes→ Has the Congressional Budget Office Scored the American Health Care Act?
The CBO scored previous versions of the health care bill, but has not yet scored the one the House of Representatives voted on in May 2017.
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘Final Reminder’ Phishing Scam Email
Scam email claims that PayPal has noticed an issue with your account and demands that you click a link to check your account information The post PayPal ‘Final Reminder’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Sally Yates Testifies She Warned the White House That Michael Flynn Was ‘Vulnerable’ to Russian Blackmail
The former acting attorney general told senators she warned as early as 26 January 2017 that the former national security adviser was misleading them on Russian contacts.
FactCheck.org→ Republican Health Care Spin
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price and House Speaker Paul Ryan engaged in partisan spin in talking about the Republican health care bill. The American Health Care Act was passed by the House on May 4, and both Price and Ryan appeared on Sund
PolitiFact→ Three takeaways from the Senate hearing with Sally Yates, James Clapper
At a hearing intended to be about Russian interference in the election, U.S. senators instead focused much of their attention on decisions Sally Yates made during her short tenure as acting attorney general. Soon after President Donald Trump’s in
Snopes→ Can You Have Your Ashes Mailed to Congress?
A Washington, D.C. college student created a web site for people planning a posthumous protest of the American Health Care Act.
Snopes→ Trump Administration Declines to Renew Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisor Appointments
The move, which is considered unusual, aims to bring more industry scientists into the EPA’s advisory committees.
Snopes→ President Trump Signs Executive Order Allowing the Hunting of Bald Eagles?
A hoax article reported that U.S. President Trump signed legislation allowing people to hunt the national bird.
Snopes→ Chaffetz: Obama’s Speaking Fees Call Presidential Pension into Question
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman says he will re-introduce legislation to limit how much former presidents receive from the federal government.
Snopes→ Did Sarah Palin Say People with Lyme Disease Should Stop Eating Limes?
Proposed changes to health care laws revived an old meme attributing a phony quote about Lyme disease to Sarah Palin.
Snopes→ Is Sexual Assault a Pre-Existing Condition Under ‘Trumpcare’?
Critics of the American Health Care Act have accused Republicans of putting rape victims at risk of losing their health insurance.
Truth or Fiction?→ Mike Pence: People with Pre-Existing Conditions Need Jesus Care-Fiction!
Mike Pence: People with Pre-Existing Conditions Need Jesus Care-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Vice President Mike Pence said people with pre-existing conditions need more “Jesus Care” and hat health problems would “just go away”
Snopes→ Did Police Make Disturbing Find of ‘Obama’s Muslim Refugees’ in a Minnesota Olive Garden?
A blog with a misleading headline falsely reported that Rochester, Minnesota police found Muslim refugees doing something "disturbing" after raiding an Olive Garden restaurant.
PolitiFact→ Raul Labrador – Raul Labrador's claim that no one dies from lack of health care access: Pants on Fire
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Raul Labrador's claim that no one dies from lack of health care access: Pants on Fire What Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, told a restive town hall audience in Lewiston, Idaho, was destined to go viral. And it
Snopes→ Pet Food Includes Rendered Euthanized Pets?
Rumors about the presence of the rendered remains of cats and dogs in pet food have circulated for two decades, but proof such a phenomenon occurs is sketchy to non-existent.
Snopes→ Do Leaked Photographs Show ‘Muslim Symbols’ in Obama’s White House?
A series of images purportedly showing Islamic writing, a sink, and a prayer room in President Obama's White House actually come from different and unrelated locations.
Snopes→ Did a Little Girl Call President Trump a ‘Disgrace to the World’?
A clip from a comedy show was shared as if it depicted a genuine incident between President Trump and a little girl.
Snopes→ Coach Buying Kate Spade for $2.4 Billion
The acquisition may affect the fashion company's sales and availability.