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FactCheck.org→ Steve King’s Climate Change Rainfall Claims
In a recent town hall, Iowa Rep. Steve King focused on the positives of climate change, inaccurately stating that increased evaporation under higher temperatures will lead to rain in “more and more places” — a result that’s “surely gotta
Snopes→ Did White Supremacists Chant ‘6 Million More’ at Holocaust Event?
A swastika-flag-carrying group was angry over efforts to take an accused Holocaust denier's name off an Arkansas Tech scholarship.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO Man Arrested After Going On Murder Spree and Killing Over 30 Registered Sex Offenders
Was a 42-year old man man named Joel Miller in Omaha, Nebraska arrested after killing thirty pedophiles (or "just" registered sex offenders)? No, that's not true: the story originated from a site that has a disclaimer which says it only publis
FactCheck.org→ Trump: 17 Repeats in 17 Hours
Over the course of 17 hours, President Donald Trump repeated 17 false and misleading claims that we have written about since he became president. Trump began with an evening rally in Panama City Beach, Florida, on May 8, that lasted more than an hour,
Truth or Fiction?→ New Georgia Abortion Law Conspiracy to Commit Murder Clause
On May 7 2019, a Facebook user shared the following screenshot of an apparent article (archived here), along with a lengthy comment about extremely restrictive new abortion laws in the state of Georgia: A lengthy comment from the original poster (par
Snopes→ Notre Dame’s Melted Roof Leaves Astronomical Lead Levels
Hundreds of tons of lead were used in Notre Dame's frame, as well as the church spire that burned and collapsed.
Snopes→ Facebook Auto-Generates Videos Celebrating Extremist Images
A confidential whistleblower’s complaint shows that the company is inadvertently making use of propaganda by militant groups to auto-generate videos and pages that could be used for networking by extremists.
FactCheck.org→ No, Climate Change Isn’t ‘Made Up’
Quick Take Popular social media posts claim that climate change is a “made-up catastrophe,” despite a large body of evidence that supports the scientific consensus that it is real. Full Story Comprehensive national and international repor
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Fact-checking Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and Ukraine
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Fact-checking Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and Ukraine Shady self-dealing in the Ukraine? It’s not just the Republican side that does that, says a social media meme that makes the charge against Democrat Joe Bi
Truth or Fiction?→ Can You Grow ‘Tiffany Blue Roses’ from Seeds?
On May 5 2019, the Facebook page “Crafty Morning” shared a photograph of and affiliate link to purported “Tiffany Blue” roses (archived here), urging page fans to click through and purchase seeds to grow the stunning flowers:
Lead Stories→ Fake News: This Is NOT Video Of Palestinian Terrorists In Gaza Firing 500 Rockets Into Civilian Areas In Israel
Does this video show Palestinian terrorists in Gaza firing 500 rockets into civilian areas in Israel? No, that's not true: This video shows military artillery firing missiles during a training exercise at Polessky firing range in the Republic
PolitiFact→ Bernie Sanders – Bernie Sanders says 1 out of 5 can't afford prescription drugs
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Bernie Sanders says 1 out of 5 can't afford prescription drugs In his press to deliver Medicare for All, Bernie Sanders says the core problem with health care is that it produces enormous profits for insurance
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Allegiant Airlines Is NOT Celebrating Their 23th Birthday By Providing 2 Free Tickets To All
Did Allegiant AIrlines celebrate its 23th birthday by providing two free tickets to everyone? No, that's not true: It is a click bait scam that could result in your computer and personal data being compromised, and it certainly will not result
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on Fuel Economy Standards
The Trump administration is in the process of rolling back Obama-era fuel economy standards, which were originally set to hit an average of 54.5 miles per gallon for passenger cars and trucks by 2025. While not yet finalized, the Trump administration&
FactCheck.org→ Sign of the Times: Phony Photo Politicizes School
Quick Take A doctored photo circulating on Facebook falsely claims that a California middle school congratulated President Donald Trump “on reaching his 10,000th lie.” The image came from an online generator that lets users enter their own
Truth or Fiction?→ Turning Point USA’s ‘Truth About Social Security’ Meme
On May 1 2019, the Facebook page for youth conservative outreach organization Turning Point USA shared a meme (archived here) purporting to detail “the truth” about several changes made to Social Security over the years: An appended sta
Truth or Fiction?→ Turning Point USA’s ‘Truth About Social Security’ Meme
On May 1 2019, the Facebook page for youth conservative outreach organization Turning Point USA shared a meme (archived here) purporting to detail “the truth” about several changes made to Social Security over the years: An appended sta
FactCheck.org→ Barr’s Testimony, In Context
In testifying about the special counsel’s report on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, Attorney General William Barr made statements that lacked context or didn’t tell the whole story: Barr said
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Experts Do NOT Say Kids That Eat Boogers Are Happier, Healthier Adults
Did experts say that children who eat boogers grow up to be happier and healthier as adults than those who do not pick at their nose and eat the scrappings? No, that's not true: It is a click bait story based on a college professor's joke and
Snopes→ Empty Chair and a Prop Chicken: Barr Skips Mueller Hearing
Republicans were not amused by the antics or Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler's tough talk.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Pornhub Does NOT open first SIPR website
Did Pornhub open a SIPR (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) so that U.S. military personnel can access pornography in war zones? No, that's not true: The claim was made in a satirical article published by a humor website targeted at mili
FactCheck.org→ Did Barr Mislead Congress?
Democrats claim Attorney General William Barr misled Congress last month when asked if he was aware of concerns that special counsel Robert S. Mueller’s team may have had with his March 24 memo summarizing the Mueller report. We’ll lay out
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Chicago Police Urinate on Food for a Black Panthers Free Breakfast Program in 1969?
On April 29 2019, a researcher shared the following tweet showing a screenshot of text reporting that in 1969, police in Chicago had urinated on food and supplies gathered by the Black Panthers for a free breakfast program: Holy shit – I’m r
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Deceptive Arms Trade Treaty Argument
In announcing that he will withdraw the United States from the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that under the international agreement, the U.S. would “surrender American sovereignty” and allow “
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Psychologists Did NOT Warn Parents Don’t Allow Children To Watch Peppa Pig
Did pyschologists in a Harvard study warn parents not to let children watch Peppa Pig because it causes autism? No, that's not true: It is a hoax first published in 2015 and that cites a scientific study that does not exist to scare parents in
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Rep. Ilhan Omar Did Not Say ‘All White Men Should Be Put In Chains As Slaves’
Did Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar say that all white men should be put in chains as slaves because they will never submit to Islam? No, that's not true: It is a made-up quote included in a meme that has circulated on social platforms and repeatedl
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Campaign Kickoff Claims
Former Vice President Joe Biden kicked off his third campaign for president with a speech in Pittsburgh that contained a few false and misleading statements: Biden said “we have the most productive workers in the world.” U.S. workers are
FactCheck.org→ Facebook Users Peddle False Trump Story
Quick Take A photo of a purported news story from 2015 shared on social media attributes incendiary remarks about Africans to then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. There’s no evidence he made those comments. Full Story Thousands of users on
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Twitter Withholding a ‘Nazi-Hunting’ Algorithm for Fear of Inadvertently Banning Republican Lawmakers?
On April 25 2019, a Twitter user posted a claim that the social media platform possessed a “Nazi-hunting” algorithm, but opted not to employ it specifically because it would also filter the tweets or accounts of some Republican lawmakers:
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Arizona Muslim Did NOT Honor Murder His Wife & 2 Daughters – Did NOT Claim Allah Told Him To Do It
Did an a Muslim commit "honor murders" of his wife and two daughters in Arizona and then claim that "Allah told him to do it?" No, that's not true: A murder suspect in Phoenix did tell police God told him to kill his wife and children because
Lead Stories→ Fake News: 7 Eleven Is NOT Giving Away Free $100 Coupon In Exchange For Survey
Is 7 Eleven giving away a free $100 coupon in exchange for filling out a survey? No, that's not true: a scam website is luring visitors by promising a free coupon in exchange for completing surveys but the whole thing is a scam designed to ste
Lead Stories→ Fake News: New Bills Do NOT Allow Drivers to Run Over Protesters if They’re Standing in the Street
Did some states pass bills that would allow drivers to run over protesters standing in a street? No, that's not true: Several state legislatures did consider measures in 2017 that would have given limited protection to drivers who hit protesti
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Was Donald Trump the target of a coup? No
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Was Donald Trump the target of a coup? No With the bulk of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report now public, President Donald Trump has seized on its origins as evidence of his own victimhood. On sev
Snopes→ Trump Says NRA ‘Under Siege’ by New York Investigation
In a statement responding to Trump's tweet, James' office said she is focused "on enforcing the rule of law."
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Facebook Deem Images of 9/11 Offensive and Prohibit Them?
On April 1 2019, a Facebook user shared a photograph of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (archived here), claiming that the social media site “feels this photo is offensive and keeps removing it or hiding it”: Apparently Faceb
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Boston Man Does NOT Try To ‘Fill Scuba Tank With Weed Smoke’; Loses Testicles
Did a Boston man try to fill a scuba tank with marijuana smoke and then he lost his testicles in an explosion? No, that's not true: This is a fake story published by a known fake news website that tends to post hoaxes involving men losing part
Truth or Fiction?→ Does a ‘Leaked’ British Intelligence Document Prove Trump Wiretapping Claims?
In April 2019, in the days and weeks following the release of a heavily anticipated (and heavily redacted) Special Counsel’s report on interference into the 2016 United States presidential elections, rumors and speculation reinvigorated a March
Snopes→ Poll: Democrats Have Health Care Edge Ahead of 2020
Among all Americans, 42% support a single-payer plan like the one espoused by Sanders, while 31% express opposition. Another quarter say they are neither in favor nor opposed.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: New High School Textbook Does NOT Describe Trump as Mentally Ill, Supporters as Racist
Did a high school history textbook describe President Donald Trump as mentally ill and his white supporters as racists? No, that's not true: The textbook in question cites the opinions of Trump opponents questioning Trump's mental health and i