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Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Plans to Cut Meals on Wheels Program -Truth! & Undetermined!
President Trump Plans to Cut Meals on Wheels Program –Truth! & Undetermined! Summary of eRumor: President Trump plans to cut federal funding for Meals on Wheels, a program providing meals to the elderly, poor and veterans, to save money f
Snopes→ Does a Video Show an Abused Monkey at a L’Oreal Animal Testing Facility?
A video showing an injured monkey was shared along with the false claim that the animal was injured at a cosmetic testing facility.
FactCheck.org→ Price’s Grand Pronouncement
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price claimed that under the GOP health care plan, “I firmly believe that nobody will be worse off financially.” But there are plenty of reasons to doubt that. Price made the claim on NBC’s
Snopes→ Is Sean Spicer Wearing Mismatched Shoes?
A photograph showing the White House press secretary wearing two different types of footwear is real, but the oddity appears to serve a medical purpose rather than an avant-garde fashion choice.
Hoax-Slayer→ “GiveAways Daily” Facebook Page is a Scam
Facebook Page called "GiveAways Daily" claims that you can win various valuable prizes including laptops and high-end four-wheel drive vehicles just by liking, sharing and commenting.
Truth or Fiction?→ Obituary: Great Barrier Reef is Dead-Mostly Fiction!
Obituary: Great Barrier Reef is Dead-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A widely circulated obituary claims that the Great Barrier Reef has died after an impressive 25 million year run. The Truth: Scientists have disputed claims that the Great Barrie
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump trumpets 40 percent decrease in illegal border crossings. Is he right?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Donald Trump trumpets 40 percent decrease in illegal border crossings. Is he right? Illegal immigration from the U.S.-Mexico border dropped significantly during his first full month in office, President Donald
FactCheck.org→ Employer Premiums and the ACA
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer claimed that “because of Obamacare, premiums on everybody have gone up … whether you’re in an employer-based system or not.” Employer premiums have been affected somewhat, but they’ve b
FactCheck.org→ CBO’s Obamacare Predictions: How Accurate?
So, was the Congressional Budget Office really “way, way off … in every aspect” of how it predicted that Obamacare would work, as the White House claims? No, it wasn’t. The CBO actually nailed the overall impact of the law on th
Truth or Fiction?→ Oprah Said Old White People Must Die to End Racism-Truth! & Fiction!
Oprah Said Old White People Must Die to End Racism-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Oprah Winfrey once said that old white people must die to end racism or to achieve racial progress. The Truth: Oprah once said that some older people who we
FactCheck.org→ Refugees and Terrorism Investigations
President Donald Trump’s new executive order on foreign nationals entering the U.S. says “more than 300″ refugees in the United States “are currently the subjects of counterterrorism investigations.” Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Truth or Fiction?→ Malik Obama Drops Bombshell: President Obama’s Birth Certificate-Fiction!
Malik Obama Drops Bombshell: President Obama’s Birth Certificate-Fiction! The Truth: Malik Obama, President Obama’s half-brother, posted a photo of what appears to be Barack Obama’s Kenyan birth certificate on Twitter. The Truth: M
Hoax-Slayer→ No, The “Baby” Facebook Page is NOT Giving Away “20 Luxury RV”
Facebook Page named "Baby" claims that you can get the chance to win one of 20 luxury RVs just by liking, sharing, and adding a comment.
FactCheck.org→ Spicer Digs Hole Deeper on Gitmo
While correcting President Donald Trump’s tweet about Guantanamo Bay detainees who have returned to the battlefield, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer incorrectly claimed that in contrast to the detainees transferred or released by the Obam
Snopes→ Did the New York Times Contradict Their 20 January 2017 Report About Wiretapping?
An image showing a New York Times front page was circulated on social media along with statements accusing the publication of contradictory reporting about wiretaps.
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on the GOP Health Care Bill
House Republicans released their replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act on March 6. How does the GOP’s American Health Care Act differ from the ACA? We look at the major provisions. Is there a requirement to have insurance or pay a
Snopes→ Did Barack Obama Meet with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.?
A photograph showing an adult Barack Obama with Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. is chronologically impossible.
PolitiFact→ 7 takeaways from the GOP health care plan to replace Obamacare
Walking a fine line between the free market and a safety net, Republicans on March 6 released their legislative plan to replace Obamacare — more formally known as the Affordable Care Act — without throwing millions of people off their healt
Truth or Fiction?→ Heads Up: Bills Introduced While Americans Were Distracted by ‘Russian Spy Drama’-Truth! & Fiction!
Heads Up: Bills Introduced While Americans Were Distracted by ‘Russian Spy Drama’-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A message circulating across social media, discussion forums and forwarded emails warns that while Americans were
Snopes→ Can Lionesses Grow Manes?
Female lions' growing manes is not common, and scientists are unclear on the cause, but the phenomenon has been documented.
Snopes→ Does a Photograph Show a Dementor-Like Figure in the Sky?
An image purportedly showing a gliding, wraith-like dark creature in the skies over Zambia was a digitally manipulated one.
FactCheck.org→ Examining Trump’s Wiretap Claim
With no evidence, President Donald Trump called it a “fact” that “President Obama was tapping my phones in October, just prior to Election!” He compared the alleged surveillance to the criminal acts of “Nixon/Watergate.
Truth or Fiction?→ Whoopi Goldberg: Military Widows Love 15 Minutes in Spotlight-Fiction!
Whoopi Goldberg: Military Widows Love 15 Minutes in Spotlight-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Whoopi Goldberg said on “The View” that military widows love getting their 15 minutes in the spotlight after a rousing ovation for the widow of fallen
FactCheck.org→ Did Sessions ‘Lie’?
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says Attorney General Jeff Sessions “lied under oath” when he said he “did not have communications with the Russians” during the presidential campaign. She has called on him to resign. Session
Hoax-Slayer→ “Kevin M. James” Ford Mustang Giveaway Scam
Facebook Page claims that Kevin M. James, "manager of Ford Mustang" is giving away two of the cars on March, 12th 2017. Supposedly, for a chance to win, you just need to like and share the giveaway post and add the comment "Done".
Snopes→ Is This a Red Blood Cell on the Tip of a Needle?
A photograph purportedly showing a red blood cell on the tip of a needle is actually a composite of two (or more) images.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Defense Increase ‘Historic’?
President Donald Trump told the nation’s governors that his first budget would include “a historic increase in defense spending.” But defense experts say that’s not the case. For fiscal year 2018, Trump has proposed a 9.4 percen
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Announces Sale of California to Mexico, Creating “MexiCal”-Satire!
President Trump Announces Sale of California to Mexico, Creating “MexiCal”-Satire! Summary of eRumor: A satirical story about President Trump announcing the sale of California to Mexico has been mistaken by some for actual news. The Tru
Truth or Fiction?→ CPAC Crowds Waive Russian Flags Before Trump Speech-Truth! & Misleading!
CPAC Waives Russian Flags Before Trump Speech-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Attendees of Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2017 waived Russian flags before President Trump’s speech. The Truth: Political activists h
Truth or Fiction?→ George Soros Arrested, Charged with Hate Crimes-Fiction!
George Soros Arrested, Charged with Hate Crimes-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: George Soros has been arrested on charges of hate crimes against America, but the main stream media has refused to report on Soros’ arrest. The Truth: Claims that George
PolitiFact→ Thomas Perez – Mostly False: New DNC chair Tom Perez says Donald Trump wants to eliminate overtime pay
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Mostly False: New DNC chair Tom Perez says Donald Trump wants to eliminate overtime pay On his first full day as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, former Labor Department secretary Thomas Perez sa
Snopes→ Actor Bill Paxton Dead at 61
Emmy-winning actor Bill Paxton has died at age 61 due to complications from surgery.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s CPAC Speech
President Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, the place where Trump says he gave his first major political speech and concluded, “I think I like this business.” But we found that Tru
FactCheck.org→ Terrorism and Trump’s Travel Ban
Stephen Miller, a senior White House policy adviser, claimed that 72 people from the seven countries covered by President Donald Trump’s 90-day travel ban “have been implicated in terroristic activity in the United States” since the 9
Truth or Fiction?→ 13,000 Marines Apply for White House Detail After Trump’s Election-Unproven!
13,000 Marines Apply for White House Detail After President Trump’s Election-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: More than 13,000 Marines applied for White House guard duty after President Donald Trump was elected, none applied during President Barack
Hoax-Slayer→ Beware The “Weekly Deals” Scam Facebook Page
"Weekly Deals" Facebook Page claims that you can win various prizes such as Airstream trailers, iPads, and smart TVs just by liking, sharing, commenting, and clicking a link to "validate your participation".
Truth or Fiction?→ College Student Pledges to Cut off Genitals over Trump Border Wall-Fiction!
Protesting Trump Border Wall, College Student Pledges to Cut off Genitals-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A California college student has pledged to cut off his genitals in protest of President Trump’s proposed border wall. The Truth: An account of
FactCheck.org→ Trump Official’s Misplaced Gitmo Blame
Sebastian Gorka, a deputy assistant to President Donald Trump, botched two facts when speaking on Fox News about a released Guantanamo Bay detainee responsible for a recent suicide bombing in Iraq: First, Gorka wrongly suggested the man was released b
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