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PolitiFact→ James Lankford – Did Obamacare premiums double in most states this year? No
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Did Obamacare premiums double in most states this year? No The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the House-passed Republican health care bill would leave 23 million more Americans without insurance by 2026
Truth or Fiction?→ Ariana Grande Said “Islam is Love” at 2016 Clinton Campaign Rally-Unproven!
Ariana Grande Said “Islam is Love” at Clinton Campaign Rally-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Singer Ariana Grande said “Islam is love” during a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton in 2016, a remark that resurfaced after ISIS claime
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Montana politician Greg Gianforte's account of clash with Guardian reporter
A Montana Republican vying for an open House seat is accused of body-slamming a reporter to the ground, a day before the candidate's special election. Republican candidate Greg Gianforte blamed the altercation on Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs' &
FactCheck.org→ Pence Misleads on Premiums
Vice President Mike Pence went too far in claiming that a new report showed that “the average premium across this country has actually doubled under Obamacare.” The report, from the Department of Health and Human Services, focuses only on
Washington Post→ Video: Health-care premiums will increase under the GOP health plan
Please watch the Fact Checker’s video explanation of how health-care premiums will increase over the next decade under either the Affordable Care Act or the House GOP replacement, the American Health Care Act. For more information, pl
Truth or Fiction?→ Trisodium Phosphate Lurks in Lucky Charms, General Mills Cereal-
Trisodium Phosphate Lurks in Lucky Charms, General Mills Cereal-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Trisodium Phosphate, also known as TSP and paint thinner, can be found in Lucky Charms and other General Mills cereals, jeopardizing the heal
Truth or Fiction?→ Disgraced Senator Chuck Shumer Announces Retirement- Fiction!
Disgraced Senator Chuck Schumer Announces Retirement- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: New York Senator Chuck Schumer resigned in disgrace after learning that the White House has enough dirt on Schumer to ruin his marriage and to send him to prison. The
Truth or Fiction?→ Ariana Grande Said She Hates America, Disrespects the Flag-Mostly Truth!
Ariana Grande Said She Hates America, Disrespects Flag- Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Singer Ariana Grande has said that she hates Americans and can be seen disrespecting the American flag in a picture. The Truth: Ariana Grande was caught
Snopes→ Were These Women Found Guilty of Witchcraft in Early 20th Century China?
A photograph showing three women in a "cangue" is often shared with a fictional backstory about witchcraft.
Snopes→ Did Trump Offer Asylum to ‘Lord Nazi Ruso’?
A Mexican news site posted a satirical story saying that the U.S. President had offered asylum to a Russian white supremacist living in Cancún.
FactCheck.org→ Double-Counting Growth
How does President Donald Trump’s proposed budget reach a balance in 10 years, as the administration says it will? With 3 percent economic growth, says Mick Mulvaney, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget. How does Trump pla
FactCheck.org→ Hollywood Strike Hoax
Q: Did Hollywood celebrities threaten to strike until President Donald Trump resigns? A: No. That story was made up by a “HYBRID site of news and satire.” FULL QUESTION Are eminent Hollywood celebrities preparing for a massive strike in
Climate Feedback→ Rand Paul argument for withdrawing from Paris climate agreement based on flawed information, Prof. Gary Yohe explains
On May 22, 2017, Fox News published an opinion piece by Senator Rand Paul arguing that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Sen. Rand Paul’s opinion relies on the claim that the Paris Agreement would achieve little in the way o
ABC News→ Juan Gabriel’s son sues Univision, Telemundo for defamation
Mexican singer Juan Gabriel's son asks $100 million from Univision, Telemundo in defamation lawsuit
Snopes→ Does Sheriff David Clarke Wear ‘Fake’ Military Medals?
It's not "stolen valor" — the notorious Milwaukee sheriff never claimed to have served in the military and says he wears a number of pins that have personal significance to him.
PolitiFact→ Russia, Trump, Turkey: Detailing Michael Flynn's fall
How to make sense of Michael Flynn's contradictions? He was one of the most distinguished military intelligence officers in a generation. Now he’s the shortest-lived national security adviser in American history after loose-lipped talk with t
Snopes→ National Guard Troops ‘Turn Their Backs’ on a Protest in Baltimore?
A viral video from 2015 shows soldiers turning away as a protester steps on an American flag.
Snopes→ Longest-Serving James Bond Star Roger Moore Dies at 89
On 23 May 2017, Roger Moore's family said that the former James Bond star has died after a short battle with cancer.
FactCheck.org→ Gingrich Spreads Conspiracy Theory
Newt Gingrich claimed that a Democratic National Committee staffer “apparently was assassinated” after “having given WikiLeaks something like … 53,000 [DNC] emails and 17,000 attachments.” But there’s no evidence for his claim.
Snopes→ Trump Touches Glowing Orb in Saudi Arabia?
The real significance of a photograph of President Trump and Saudi leaders touching a glowing orb was lost on Internet jokesters.
Snopes→ 4 Climbers Die Near Top of Mount Everest in Tragic Weekend
Expedition organizers said on 21 May 2017 that an American climber died near the summit and an Indian climber was missing after a successful ascent of Everest.
FactCheck.org→ Bogus Bald Eagle Executive Order
Q: Did President Trump sign an executive order making it legal to hunt bald eagles? A: No. That bogus story was published by a fake news website. FULL QUESTION Did Trump OK hunting bald eagles? FULL ANSWER Don’t be fooled by the “AP”
Truth or Fiction?→ Dog Owners Warned About Explosive Tennis Balls Laying on Grass-Truth!
Dog Owners Warned About Explosive Tennis Balls Laying on Grass-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Dog owners have been warned by police to watch out for exploding tennis balls found laying in grass that can severely injure or kill dogs. The Truth: Warnings abou
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Request for Dakota Miller, Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself-Truth!
Prayer Requests for Dakota Miller, Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests are circulating social media for a 13-year-old boy named Dakota Miller from Greenup, Kentucky, who accidentally shot himself. The Truth: Pray
Truth or Fiction?→ President Obama’s Burial Plot a Massive Waste of Taxpayer Money-Fiction!
President Obama’s Burial Plot a Massive Waste of Taxpayer Money-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Barack Obama has submitted plans for an Obama family burial plot that would be located next to the Washington Monument on the National Mall an
Snopes→ Handy Excuses for Nixon Backers?
A 1973 satirical column offering familiar-sounding responses to criticisms of the Nixon Administration's Watergate scandal is authentic.
FactCheck.org→ Special Counsel Q&A
On May 17, the Justice Department announced the appointment of former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to investigate any possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government’s efforts to influence the 201
PolitiFact→ Maxine Waters – Mostly False: Democrat says Paul Manafort visited Moscow during campaign
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Mostly False: Democrat says Paul Manafort visited Moscow during campaign The Justice Department’s appointment of a special counsel to probe Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election and any possible R
Hoax-Slayer→ Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can click to get a 24 piece Sharpie marker set for free. The post Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Bill Clinton Files for Divorce from Hillary Clinton-Fiction!
Bill Clinton Files for Divorce from Hillary Clinton-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Bill Clinton has filed for divorce from Hillary Clinton because he’s “appalled at the actions’ of his own wife. The Truth: Bill Clinton has no
Truth or Fiction?→ Cosmic Rays from Mars will Damage Phones, Electronics-Fiction!
Cosmic Rays from Mars can Damage Phones, Electronics-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Singapore television warns readers to turn off their cell phones to avoid damage from cosmic rays from mars that could cause damage and personal harm. The Truth: Warni
Snopes→ New Hampshire Lawmaker Behind ‘RedPill’ Reddit Forum Quits, Citing Safety Fears
Republican state Rep. Robert Fisher resigned less than a month after he was identified as the creator of the "RedPill" forum on Reddit.
Snopes→ We May Not Be Able To Do Math Unconsciously, After All
A study that seemed to show people can read and do math with their unconscious minds has been called into question by researchers.
Washington Post→ Nancy Pelosi’s claim that ‘seven million veterans will lose their tax credit’ under the GOP health bill
“Seven million veterans will lose their tax credit for their families in this bill.” — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), remarks at the Center for American Progress “Ideas Conference,” May 16, 2017 While listi
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Tangerine Limited Usage’ Phishing Scam Email
According to an email that purports to be from the Canadian bank Tangerine, customers are required to verify their online accounts because the bank is conducting maintenance services on its databases. The post ‘Tangerine Limited Usage’ Phi
FactCheck.org→ Trump vs. Comey
Summary In the weeks leading up to his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump met with Comey on at least two occasions and discussed the FBI investigation of the Trump campaign. But Trump’s version of what was said at t
PolitiFact→ Obstruction of justice, presidential immunity, impeachment: What you need to know
Americans are hearing a lot of comparisons these days between Richard Nixon and Donald Trump, particularly after news reports revealed the existence of contemporaneous notes taken by soon-to-be-fired FBI director James Comey during his conversations wi
Truth or Fiction?→ AG Jeff Sessions Holds Stock in Private Prison System-Fiction!
AG Jeff Sessions Holds Stock in Private Prison System-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Attorney General Jeff Sessions holds stock in the private prison industry and stands to benefit financially from decisions to restore federal use of private prisons a
Snopes→ Is Paula White Selling Prayer Flags Blessed by Donald Trump?
A hoax article reported that televangelist Paula White was selling American flags that had been personally blessed by the United States President.