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Climate Feedback→ False claim that global warming is natural propagates in a climate misinformation echo-chamber
Study claims to demonstrate humans have little to do with global warming Recently, a number of websites wrote about a paper published in the journal GeoResJ—a quarterly journal that will be discontinued after its January 2018 issue—that was written
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Tax Plan and ‘the Rich’
In promoting his plan to overhaul of the nation’s tax system, President Donald Trump claimed “the rich will not be gaining at all with this plan.” But the tax proposal his administration outlined in April would heavily benefit high-income tax
FactCheck.org→ A False Headline About Free Tuition
Q: Is Western Kentucky University offering free tuition to black students because of slavery? A: No. The school does not plan to adopt a resolution passed by the Student Government Association demanding “full and free access” for black stu
Snopes→ Was the Red Cross Instructed to Throw Away Donated Supplies in Texas?
A viral video from Houston, Texas makes claims about the Red Cross' treatment of food and other items in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim foreign leaders told him they’re unhappy with 7-8 percent GDP growth
“In the last ten years our economy has grown at an average of only around 2 percent and some would say less than that. When I talk to the leaders of other countries – I speak to them all the time – they’re unhappy about 7 or 8 p
FactCheck.org→ Fake Mike Pence Abortion Quote
Q: Did Vice President Mike Pence say, “Allowing rape victims to have abortions will lead to women trying to get raped”? A: No. That fabricated quote comes from a made-up story published by a “hybrid news/satire” website. FULL ANSWER Vice Pr
Truth or Fiction?→ Florida Governor Rick Scott in Critical Condition After Hurricane Irma Cleanup Accident-Fiction!
Florida Governor Rick Scott in Critical Condition After Hurricane Irma Cleanup Accident-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Florida Governor Rick Scott was in critical condition after suffering an injury during Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. The Truth: False
Climate Feedback→ Global Warming and fire suppression practices boost wildfires in the US West, as correctly reported in The Atlantic
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This story in The Atlantic describes the conditions that have contributed to this year’s widespread wildfires in the western United States, including the influence of a changing climate. Scientists who reviewed t
FactCheck.org→ Kobach’s Bogus ‘Proof’ of Voter Fraud
Kris Kobach, vice chairman of the Presidential Commission on Election Integrity, claims to have “proof” of voter fraud in New Hampshire that’s widespread enough to have swung a U.S. Senate election in favor of the Democrats. He doesn&
Truth or Fiction?→ Jennifer Lawrence Blames President Trump for Hurricanes Irma, Harvey-Misleading!
Jennifer Lawrence Blames President Trump for Hurricanes Irma, Harvey-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Actress Jennifer Lawrence blamed President Trump for Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey, claiming the storms were Mother Nature’s retribution
Truth or Fiction?→ Hotels Required to Accept Evacuees With Pets During Natural Disasters-Fiction!
Hotels Required to Accept Evacuees With Pets During Natural Disasters-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Under the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act of 2006, hotels are required to accept evacuees with pets during natural disasters and o
Snopes→ Florida Governor Rick Scott Critically Injured During Hurricane Irma Cleanup?
A notorious purveyor of fake news churns out another fabrication.
PolitiFact→ Eric Schneiderman – Has DACA been ruled unconstitutional?
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Has DACA been ruled unconstitutional? New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to rescind a deferred deportation program, claiming the move is
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Apple ID Used to Make a Purchase’ Phishing Scam Email
Yet another phishing scam is targeting Apple users. At first glance, the email appears to be an official Apple receipt for a recent purchase. The post ‘Apple ID Used to Make a Purchase’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Hurricane Irma Rumor FAQ
Hurricane Irma has prompted the showering of social media with rumors, astonishing photographs, and other questionable claims.
Truth or Fiction?→ U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Signs Order to Seize Guns Ahead of Hurricane Irma-Truth!
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Signs Order to Seize Guns Ahead of Hurricane Irma-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp signed an order allowing the National Guard to seize weapons and ammo from citizens as
FactCheck.org→ Clinton Foundation Isn’t Charging FEMA
Q: Is the Clinton Foundation charging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to send supplies to victims of Hurricane Harvey? A: No. That claim originated on a satirical news site. The Clinton Foundation has not charged FEMA for bottled water or o
Snopes→ Did the Governor of the United States’ Virgin Islands Sign an Order Allowing the Seizure of Weapons During Hurricane Irma?
Despite denials, Governor Kenneth Mapp's executive order does authorize the National Guard to seize firearms and other property — if he deems it necessary to keep public order.
Snopes→ Did Celine Dion Say ‘I Can’t Even Look at an American Flag’ Because ‘I Hate This Country?’
A clickbait news web site invented a controversy involving Celine Dion, Loretta Lynn, Cher, and other female musicians.
FactCheck.org→ Who Benefits From Corporate Tax Cut?
In advocating for a corporate tax cut, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin overstates the consensus when he says “most economists believe that over 70 percent of corporate taxes are paid for by the workers.” In fact, who bears the brunt of co
PolitiFact→ What did Donald Trump mean in his tweet about DACA recipients?
Just a few days after President Donald Trump’s administration announced the end to a program shielding hundreds of thousands of immigrants from deportation, in a tweet Trump said they shouldn’t worry. "For all of those (DACA) that are
FactCheck.org→ Obama Didn’t Pardon Wendell Callahan
Q: Did former President Barack Obama pardon Wendell Callahan, who was later accused of killing three people after his early release? A: No. Congress unanimously passed a bill changing drug sentencing laws and Obama signed it. Callahan petitioned for
PolitiFact→ So what is the debt ceiling all about anyway?
President Donald Trump and the bipartisan leadership of Congress have agreed to a must-pass package that, among other things, extends the debt ceiling through Dec. 15. For something that could have a profound effect on the nation’s economy, the d
ABC News→ Trump talks tax overhaul in North Dakota
ABC News breaks down the president's tax overhaul speech in North Dakota, as well as other top stories in politics.
Truth or Fiction?→ “Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin” After National Anthem Protest-Fiction!
“Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin” After National Anthem Protest-Reported as Truth! Summary of eRumor: A column titled “Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin” claims that Ervin was stripped of her security
FactCheck.org→ Spinning the Facts on DACA
In rescinding the Obama-era Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program, Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ selective use of facts leaves a misleading impression of the program: Sessions described DACA recipients as “800,000 mostly-adult illeg
PolitiFact→ How do standards measure up at immigration detention centers? A special report
The cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s 10-point immigration plan — "build the wall" — has earned most of the headlines. But the Trump administration is plunging forward with several other plans that are lesser known, in
Truth or Fiction?→ Sacramento City Council Votes to Pay Gang Members $1.5 million Not to Kill People-Mostly Truth!
Sacramento City Council Votes to Pay Gang Members $1.5 million Not to Kill People-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: The Sacramento City Council unanimously approved implementing a program that will pay gang members $1.5 million not to shoot people. The
Washington Post→ The Trump administration’s claim that DACA ‘helped spur’ the 2014 surge of minors crossing the border
“The effect of this unilateral executive amnesty, among other things, contributed to a surge of minors at the southern border that yielded terrible humanitarian consequences.” — Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in remarks annou
PolitiFact→ Jeff Sessions – Jeff Sessions' questionable claim that DACA helped cause spike in minors at border
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Jeff Sessions' questionable claim that DACA helped cause spike in minors at border During his announcement that the Trump administration would phase out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, Attorne
PolitiFact→ Senate Leadership Fund – Did Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore take $1 million from a charity he ran?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Did Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore take $1 million from a charity he ran? Correction: When we originally reported this fact-check on Sept. 1, we were unable to determine how the Senate Leadership Fund arriv
Truth or Fiction?→ Two Democratic Congressmen Arrested for Treason, Were on ISIS Payroll-Fiction!
Two Democratic Congressmen Arrested for Treason, Were on ISIS Payroll-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Two Democratic members of Congress have been arrested for treason after it was discovered that they were on ISIS’s payroll, and 11 other congressmen
Washington Post→ No, Kelli Ward doesn’t believe in the ‘chemtrail’ conspiracy theory
“One year ago Arizona Republicans rejected chemtrail Kelli Ward. Remember why? Ward wasted your tax dollars for a town hall on chemtrail conspiracy theories and sponsoring chemtrail legislation. ‘I’m open. I introduce
FactCheck.org→ Does Military Surplus Reduce Crime?
In lifting the Obama-era restrictions on police acquisition of surplus military equipment, Attorney General Jeff Sessions misleadingly cited studies to claim that President Obama “went too far” and undermined public safety. Sessions said the studie
Snopes→ Officer Handcuffs Nurse for Refusing Blood Test on Patient
A dramatic video became another flashpoint in a national debate about police use of force and how officers treat civilians.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Tax Speech
In a speech on changing the tax code, President Donald Trump offered some political spin on the facts. Trump claimed “anywhere from $3 trillion to $5 trillion” of profits are left overseas by U.S. companies to avoid U.S. taxes. But his o
PolitiFact→ What do we know about the relationship between climate change and Hurricane Harvey?
Hurricane Harvey has dumped more water on the United States than any other weather event in history, and its costs are expected to be huge. The unprecedented storm has inevitably posed the question: What impact has climate change had on producing Hurri
Truth or Fiction?→ Antifa Manual Found at The Evergreen State College Campus-Unproven!
Antifa Manual Found at The Evergreen State College Campus-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: An Antifa Manual that outlines the Anti-Fascist (Antifa) movement’s agenda was found on the campus of Evergreen State College in Washington State. The Truth: T
Truth or Fiction?→ Floyd Mayweather Donates Millions to Houston Flooding Relief-Fiction!
Floyd Mayweather Donates Millions to Houston Flooding Relief-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Floyd Mayweather donated a $200 million to Houston flooding relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey struck in August 2017. The Truth: False rumors that Floyd Mayweat