Does a viral photo show Melania Trump hosting military moms at the White House in 2019 and is there a disturbing lack of non-caucasian people in the photo? No, that's not true: the picture does not show Melania Trump, it was not taken this yea
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Washington Post→ Cory Booker’s misleading claim that toy guns are more regulated than real guns
The 2020 presidential hopeful spins a nuanced point into misleading rhetoric in interviews and tweets.
FactCheck.org→ The ‘Raccoon’ Rant Not Written by Steve Harvey
Q: Did the comedian Steve Harvey author a post in support of President Donald Trump circulating on social media? A: No. It was written by an anonymous, 80-year-old American, according to the conservative website that first published it in 2016. FULL
FactCheck.org→ O’Rourke Wrong on Gun Control Stat
After the Colorado school shooting, Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke advocated universal background checks for gun purchases, claiming that state laws mandating universal checks “have been shown to reduce gun violence by 50 p
FactCheck.org→ Trump Distorts the Facts on Disaster Relief
In a May 8 rally in Florida, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that Democrats “are trying to stop” disaster relief aid from going to several states. This is an old political trick of claiming the other party doesn’t support somet
PolitiFact→ Cory Booker – Cory Booker’s claim about regulations on toy guns and not firearms misses the point
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Cory Booker’s claim about regulations on toy guns and not firearms misses the point Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker wants more regulations on guns, an industry he said is even less regulated t
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Nancy Pelosi Call ‘Late-Term Abortion’ Bans ‘Really Quite a Sad Thing?’
On April 14 2019, a Facebook user shared a text-based status update (archived here), claiming that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had described “late-term abortion” bans as “really quite a sad thing”: Against a purple gradient back
PolitiFact→ Kamala Harris says voter suppression kept Stacey Abrams, Andrew Gillum out of office. Really?
In a speech to the NAACP, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris called for changing election laws to "fight back against those Republicans who suppress our constitutional right to vote." Harris, a U.S. senator from California, point
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,
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Obama Did Not Import 70,000 Somali Immigrants And Park Them In Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District
Did President Obama "import" 70,000 Somali immigrants into the Unites States and "park" them in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, helping elect Ilhan Omar to congress? No, that's not true: It doesn't add up. Just about 54,000 Somali refu
PolitiFact→ What you need to know about executive privilege
Inaugurating yet another phase in the battle over Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s final report, the Trump White House on May 8 officially asserted executive privilege over the report’s unreleased and underlying materials. Let’s use t
FactCheck.org→ Trump ‘Quote’ Originated as Satire
Quick Take President Donald Trump didn’t call for the “death penalty” for “suicide bombers,” as social media posts say. That’s a made-up quote from a satirical story published in 2017. Full Story An old satirical s
FactCheck.org→ Trump Exaggerates Tariff Revenue
On the eve of the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the U.S. collects “over $100 Billion a year in Tariffs.” The U.S. collected $41 billion in fiscal year 2018, and has collected $34.7 billi
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden – Was Joe Biden a climate change pioneer in Congress? History says yes
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Was Joe Biden a climate change pioneer in Congress? History says yes Joe Biden may not be the most progressive candidate in the crowded Democratic primary field. But one thing is for certain: Among 2020 presidential c
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Joe Biden Disclose the Names of the Soldiers Involved in the Bin Laden Raid in 2011?
On April 30 2019, the following post was shared to the Facebook group “Sussex County Voice” (archived here), alleging that when he was vice president of the United States, Joe Biden revealed the names and unit responsible for killing Osam
Snopes→ Nadler: ‘Constitutional Crisis’ Over Mueller Report Dispute
Rep. Jerrold Nadler said President Donald Trump "is disobeying the law."
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
Snopes→ Did U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings Write a Bill to Keep All of Barack Obama’s Records Sealed?
H.R. 1233 was intended to improve public access to all presidential records, not to "keep Obama’s records sealed."
FactCheck.org→ Trump Wrong on China Trade, Again
As U.S. trade talks with China drag on, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the U.S. has “never taken in 10 cents from China” in tariffs, but “now we’re taking in billions and billions of dollars.” The U.S. has collect
FactCheck.org→ Fake Tweet Puts Words in Trump’s Mouth
Quick Take A fake tweet circulating online purports to show a message from President Donald Trump threatening to deport Rep. Ilhan Omar for comments she made referring to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Full Story When Rep. Ilhan Omar was panned last mon
Snopes→ GOP Leader McConnell to Say ‘Case Closed’ on Mueller Probe
Republicans, taking cues from President Trump, are eager to push past the investigation as Democrats are pressing for further oversight.
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
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Bernie Sanders Say ‘Christianity is an Insult to Muslims’?
On April 20 2019, a Facebook user shared a text-based status update to their personal timeline, claiming Bernie Sanders said that “Christianity is an insult to Muslims.” The text on the post read: Bernie Sanders Says Christianity Is An Ins
Washington Post→ What’s the evidence for ‘spying’ on Trump’s campaign? Here’s your guide.
President Trump and his allies have asserted that the FBI spied on his 2016 campaign. Here's a detailed look at what has been revealed so far.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Barack Obama Did NOT Say ‘The American Dream Is To Be Donald Trump’
Did former President Barack Obama say in 1991 that "The American dream is to be Donald Trump"? No, that's not true: It is a quote fabricated from a passage in a class paper Obama co-wrote with a classmate while a student in 1991, but it is out
Snopes→ Trump Discusses ‘Russian Hoax’ in Long Call with Putin
Mueller's report concluded that Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election was "sweeping and systematic."
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&
Truth or Fiction?→ Are Venezuelans Being ‘Shot in the Streets’ After a 2012 Gun Ban?
An April 30 2019 text-based Facebook post (archived here) claiming that 2012 gun control legislation in Venezuela prompted political unrest was shared over 100,000 times in a few days: The status update, which came in text form without news links o
Truth or Fiction?→ Are Venezuelans Being ‘Shot in the Streets’ After a 2012 Gun Ban?
An April 30 2019 text-based Facebook post (archived here) claiming that 2012 gun control legislation in Venezuela prompted political unrest was shared over 100,000 times in a few days: The status update, which came in text form without news links o
Snopes→ Did Conservative Commentator Stephen Moore Advocate Child Labor Beginning at Age 11?
U.S. President Donald Trump's choice for Federal Reserve governor faced scrutiny of his past writings and pronouncements in the spring of 2019.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Biden’s False Claim on Tax Cuts
In this week’s fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper examines a false claim by former Vice President Joe Biden that “all of” the tax cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump “went to folks at the top and corporations that pay n
Snopes→ Did Actor Sean Penn Say He Was Moving to Venezuela Because Pres. Maduro Was ‘Way Better Than Trump’?
It's probably safe to say the actor would be displeased if U.S. President Donald Trump wins re-election in 2020, but would Penn leave the country?
Snopes→ Do Women Meet With Doctors to Determine Whether to ‘Execute’ Newborn Babies?
Medical professionals are reacting to an incendiary remark made by U.S. President Donald Trump in spring 2019.
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
PolitiFact→ How often should Trump be fact-checked? Readers weigh in
We asked readers to share their thoughts on how often President Donald Trump should be fact-checked. They had strong opinions. In our most recent weekly email to readers (sign up here), we noted that the Washington Post Fact-checker has released their
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
FactCheck.org→ Social Posts Spin Harris’ Gun Control Proposal
Quick Take Sen. Kamala Harris, a Democratic candidate for president, has not called for Americans to “surrender” their guns, as social media posts wrongly assert. Full Story At a CNN town hall in April, California Sen. Kamala Harris said
Snopes→ Trump Fed Choice Stephen Moore Withdraws Amid Controversy
In a note to President Trump that he released later, Moore said "unrelenting attacks" on his character had become "untenable."