More than a year ago, revised numbers showed that the Texas maternal mortality rate was not as high as previously believed. But the news apparently has not reached Congress.
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Truth or Fiction?→ Are New Abortion Laws in Alabama and Ohio Defined as ‘Forced Pregnancy’ under UN Genocide Conventions?
On May 17 2019, a Facebook user shared one of several social media claims that controversial new near-total abortion bans in Alabama, Ohio, and Georgia constituted “forced pregnancy” under United Nations (UN) regulations governing the defi
PolitiFact→ Wayne Messam – Fact-checking Wayne Messam on Florida law, mayors discussing gun reform
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Fact-checking Wayne Messam on Florida law, mayors discussing gun reform Democratic presidential candidate Wayne Messam said he’d make the prevention of mass shootings his No. 1 priority if elected to lea
Climate Feedback→ Commentary in The Australian by Ian Plimer relies on false claims to make its case
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This commentary by Ian Plimer, published by The Australian, criticizes a political leader’s stance on climate change, but makes a number of verifiably false claims about climate science and energy systems as
PolitiFact→ Amy Klobuchar – Yes, U.S. suicides have risen by 30% in past decade and a half
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Yes, U.S. suicides have risen by 30% in past decade and a half During a Fox News town hall, Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar made a pitch for greater attention to mental health services. She cited the m
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Retired CIA Agent Did NOT Confess on Deathbed He Killed Marilyn Monroe
Did a retired CIA agent named Normand Hodges confess on his deathbed that he killed Marilyn Monroe? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by publishing fictional stories often involv
PolitiFact→ Cory Booker – Cory Booker points to Connecticut, where he says a tough gun law led to fewer deaths
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Cory Booker points to Connecticut, where he says a tough gun law led to fewer deaths If he wins the presidency, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker says he will fight to deliver tougher gun control laws. In an intervie
Snopes→ Commencement Speaker Stuns Grads, Promise to Pay Off Their Student Loans
A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement that he would pay off their student loans -- estimated at $40 million.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Cristiano Ronaldo Did NOT Donate €1.5 Million to Palestinians This Week
Did soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo donate €1.5 million to feed Palestinians for iftar or for anything else? No, that's not true: the story appears to have been initially published on several Albanian websites on May 14, 2019 without any
FactCheck.org→ The Trumps vs. de Blasio on NYC Crime
President Donald Trump and his son Eric both took shots this week at New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, saying crime has risen in the city under his leadership. That’s wrong, according to crime data kept by the New York Police Department. Major
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Energy Errors
President Donald Trump clearly supports the oil and gas industry, but he made several false and misleading boasts about his impact on the energy sector. The president suggested that a change in federal policy was responsible for a newly operational na
FactCheck.org→ Solitaire Image is Old, Out of Context
Quick Take An image of elected officials playing a computer card game has gone viral on social media. But the photo is from 2009, and it shows state lawmakers in Connecticut, not members of Congress. Full Story Deception and poker go hand in hand,
Snopes→ Report: Ohio State Team Doctor Abused 177, Leaders Knew
His accusers allege more than 20 school officials and staff members, including a coach who is now a congressman, were aware of concerns about Richard Strauss but didn't stop him.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Indonesian Reporting Commission’ Facebook Purge Controversy
On the evening of May 15 2019, participants in popular Facebook groups and related pages became swamped by notifications that they were changing en masse from “closed” to “secret” after other groups with high membership counts
FactCheck.org→ Mailbag: U.S.-China Trade Dispute
A reader sent us a comment regarding the escalating U.S.-China trade dispute. In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the email we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length. Don’t Ignore th
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Ocasio-Cortez Does NOT Want to Take Guns Away From Cops
Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez propose to take all guns away from beat and patrol cops? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Republicans about the need to ac
Snopes→ Ex-Pastor Who Raped Adopted Daughter Receives Only 12 Years
More than 30 people showed up to support Richards at the sentencing last week.
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Joel Osteen Ministries Charging Facebook Commenters for ‘Prayer Requests’?
In May 2019, screenshots of a purported exchange between a prayer-seeking fan and the Joel Osteen Ministries page began circulating on social media: In the screenshot, someone posted: “I am requesting prayer for my marriage.” In respon
Truth or Fiction?→ Could Alabama Women Be Jailed for 99 Years Under a New Abortion Law?
On May 14 2019, the state of Alabama’s legislature passed an extremely restrictive law banning nearly all abortions, and social media posts suggested women faced 99 years in prison for obtaining an abortion under its provisions. The claim appear
PolitiFact→ Trump says 400 miles of wall are coming soon. But most projects replace existing barriers
The U.S.-Mexico border wall is getting built, President Donald Trump often claims. Construction is happening, he says, in spite of reluctance from Congress. And lately, Trump has attached a recurring figure to illustrate how far along he’s come o
FactCheck.org→ Economists: Tariffs Not Boosting GDP
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have a small, negative impact on gross domestic product growth, according to economists, the Congressional Budget Office, the International Monetary Fund and the top White House economic adviser. That contra
Lead Stories→ Fake News: The Real Reason Thomas Jefferson Owned A Copy Of The Quran Was NOT To Better Know His Enemy
Did Thomas Jefferson own a copy of the Quran (or Koran) to better know his enemy, as he "led the charge" in a United States' war on Islam? No, that's not true: Jefferson obtained his copy of Islam's Quran as a law student in 1765, which was 20
Truth or Fiction?→ Are ‘Cow Fart Bags’ Being Used to Fight Climate Change?
On May 14 2019, a Facebook user shared the following post (archived here), purporting to show “cow fart bags” advocated as a climate change solution by “fringe leftists”: It was almost as if a post lamenting that “you
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Facebook Donating $1 for Every Share Towards a Puppy’s Tumor?
On May 10 2019, the Facebook page “Therapy Dogs Give Love” shared the following image and plea (archived here), claiming Facebook was donating $1 for every share of an image of a puppy with a “tumor”: Alongside an image of a
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Bernie Sanders DID Say Whites ‘Don’t Know What It’s Like To Be Poor,’ But 70% Of Americans In Poverty Are NOT White
Did Sen. Bernie Sanders say 'When you're white, you don't know what it's like to be poor' and are 70% of Americans living in poverty white? Yes, the quote is true, but no, the statistics is wrong: Sen. Sanders did say that during a presidentia
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Congress Declare the Bible the ‘Word of God’?
On April 30 2019, the following post appeared (archived here) claiming Congress declared the Bible the “Word of God” via an October 1982 law, and promptly went viral. It shows an image of yellowed paper that appears to be an official de
FactCheck.org→ Kamala Harris Spins Facts on Truancy Law
Sen. Kamala Harris acknowledges that a 2010 state truancy law she sponsored resulted in some parents being jailed. But she misleadingly claims that jailing parents was an “unintended consequence” of the law. In fact, the law added Section 270
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Who pays for US tariffs on Chinese goods? You do
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Who pays for US tariffs on Chinese goods? You do As President Donald Trump has upped the ante in his tariff war with China, he’s consistently argued that consumers shouldn’t be worried. Trump has slapped
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Margarine Is NOT One Molecule Away From Plastic And Does NOT Shares 27 Ingredients With Paint
Is margarine one molecule away from plastic and does it share 27 ingredients with paint? No, that's not true: This is a false and meaningless concept that unnecessarily scares consumers who might benefit from the use of margarine in their diet
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Woman Did NOT Die From Overdose After Trying to Smoke Meth Through Her Anus
Did a 23-year-old woman named Brittany Washington die after trying to smoke meth through her anus via a glass pipe? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a site that published several copies of the story in a row, all set in different
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Pelosi Did NOT Issue Order to Place Barr Under ‘Congressional Detention’
Did Nancy Pelosi order Attorney General Barr to be placed under "congressional detention"? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Republicans about the need
Truth or Fiction?→ Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala Dress, Photoshop Edition
Kim Kardashian West’s ensemble for the May 6 2019 Met Gala ball in New York made headlines for its film-inspired “wet” look, ruching, and extreme corseting, drawing the attention of fashion reporters and blogs even amid the campiness
Truth or Fiction?→ Does a Proposed Ohio Bill Make the Pill and IUDs Illegal?
In May 2019, a number of posts about “heartbeat bills” in various American states circulated on social media. For example, a rumor about Georgia (archived here) subsequently appeared that proposed legislation would purportedly ban birth c
Snopes→ Escalating US-China Trade War Sends Stocks Plunging
The Dow and S&P 500 index each fell more than 2%.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: There Will NOT Be Enough Muslim Voters In The United States In 20 Years To Elect A President
Will there be enough Muslim voters in the United States in 20 years to elect a president? No, that's not true: The Muslim population in the United States is predicted to be about 3,850,000 during the 2020 presidential race -- less than 1% of t
Truth or Fiction?→ Mass Shooter Media Myth
On February 2019, television personality John Stossel released a video to Facebook watch, entitled “Media Hype Questionable Gun Control Study/MASS SHOOTER MEDIA MYTH.” That video was first shared to YouTube on December 18 2018. The clip wa
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Nicole Kidman Did NOT Say Trump Is The Best President In U.S. History
Did actress Nicole Kidman say Trump is the best president in U.S. history and that "we must respect him"? No, that's not true: a 2017 BBC interview with the actress was coupled with a made up quote and got turned into a clickbait article with
Lead Stories→ Fake News: 243 Angry Passengers NOT Grounded In Iowa After Nancy Pelosi’s Drunken Rampage
Did Nancy Pelosi go on a "drunken rampage" that caused a plane with 243 other passengers to be grounded in Iowa? No, that's not true. The story was published by a liberal satire website that tries to educate gullible Trump supporters and Repub
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