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Washington Post→ President Trump vs. James B. Comey: A timeline
The Fact Checker earlier produced a timeline on the firing of Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser. Now that story has merged with President Trump’s firing of FBI director James B. Comey. Below is a new timeline, incorp
Snopes→ Pat Robertson: ‘Gay People Should Wear Specially-Colored Clothes to Warn Straight People’?
Reports that televangelist Pat Robertson said gay people should wear colors by which heterosexual people might easily identify them are fake news.
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→ Bill O’Reilly Found Dead at His Long Island Home?
Reports on the death of former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly were nothing more than fake news.
FactCheck.org→ Can Opioid Addiction Be Cured?
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price made two claims about opioid addiction that are contradicted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, which is part of the department Price heads. Price made his claims on May 9 while in West Virginia, t
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
Snopes→ Nicky Hayden Death Hoax
A tasteless fake news story included the claim that World Superbike star Nicky Hayden passed away in May 2017.
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
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
Hoax-Slayer→ OUTDATED — Plea to Help Find Homes for 52 Thoroughbred Horses
Circulating messages ask recipients to help find new homes for 52 thoroughbred horses that must be rehoused urgently due to the death of their owner. The post OUTDATED — Plea to Help Find Homes for 52 Thoroughbred Horses appeared first on Hoax-S
Hoax-Slayer→ I.T. Support ‘Mail Server Upgrade’ Phishing Scam
Email, which claims to be from I.T. Support, urges recipients to click a link to upgrade to a new mail server. The post I.T. Support ‘Mail Server Upgrade’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Charles Schumer – Did federal inmate population drop under Obama for first time since Carter?
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Did federal inmate population drop under Obama for first time since Carter? Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently charged federal prosecutors with taking a more aggressive approach to charging defendants, including
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→ Tim Allen Show ‘Last Man Standing’ Cancelled For Political Reasons?
A May 2017 petition called for a boycott of the network until the show is renewed.
Snopes→ Car Runs Down Multiple Pedestrians in Times Square
Multiple people were struck, New York police say.
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact Live! for May 18
PolitiFact staffers discuss the truth behind the week in news. The show airs live at 11:30 a.m. ET Thursday on Facebook. >>More
FactCheck.org→ Clinton Cargo Raid Didn’t Happen
Q: Were refugees, weapons and drugs found on a Clinton Foundation cargo ship? A: No. That is yet another story from a prolific satirical website. FULL QUESTION Did a Clinton Foundation cargo ship get caught smuggling people from Syria, drugs and il
Snopes→ Is a Jefferson Davis Statue to be Replaced with Obama Likeness?
A satire site posing as a Fox News affiliate falsely claimed a statue of the Confederate leader would be replaced with one honoring Barack Obama.
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
Snopes→ US: Immigrant Arrests Soar Under Trump, Fewer Deported
Immigration arrests increased by nearly 40 percent in early 2017 as newly emboldened agents under President Donald Trump detained more than 40,000 people suspected of being in the country illegally.
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→ Deliveryman Takes Pizza to Riders on Stalled Amtrak Train
A stranded Amtrak rider tweeted that he ordered a pizza to be delivered to a train stalled between Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Snopes→ Police: Man Dons Home Depot Apron to Steal Air Conditioners
A man allegedly posed as an employee of the home improvement chain to steal air conditioners in New Hampshire.
Truth or Fiction?→ German Government Confiscating Homes to House Refugees-Truth! & Fiction!
German Government Confiscating Homes to House Refugees-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The German government has begun confiscating residential homes in Hamburg to house an influx of refugees from Syria and other war-torn countries. The Trut
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslim Refugee Rapes Pregnant Michigan Woman-Fiction!
Muslim Refugee Rapes Michigan Woman for Hours-Fiction! Summary or eRumor: A Syrian refugee was arrested for raping and beating a pregnant woman in Hamtramck, Michigan, in May 2017. The Truth: A photo of South American woman who was the victim of dom
PolitiFact→ James Risch – Does the president have 'the ability to declassify anything at any time'?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Does the president have 'the ability to declassify anything at any time'? The blockbuster article in the Washington Post saying President Donald Trump had "revealed highly classified information to the Rus
Washington Post→ Translating McMaster’s rhetoric on the Russia-leak story
When a White House is confronted with a negative news story, officials face a difficult challenge if the story is largely correct. A common PR technique is to deny things that are not in the story, or to make sweeping declarations while ign
Snopes→ Did a Hunter Claim He Was Sexually Assaulted by a Sasquatch?
Rumors that a man claimed he was set upon by Bigfoot while on a hunting trip are just fake news.
PolitiFact→ Reports say Trump shared highly classified intel with Russian diplomats: What we know so far
Several major news outlets reported Monday that President Donald Trump shared highly classified information with Russian diplomats in a meeting last week. Here’s what we know about the situation so far, as well as some background to put the curre
Snopes→ Was a Man Hospitalized to Remove a Lodged Fidget Spinner?
An amusing story about a man who got a popular toy lodged in his anus is fake news.
Truth or Fiction?→ Pastor Eaten By Crocodile While Walking on Water Like Jesus-Fiction!
Pastor Eaten By Crocodile While Walking on Water Like Jesus-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Pastor Jonathan Mthethwa or Pastor Jeremiah Mahlangu (depending on the version) was eaten by crocodiles in South Africa while trying to demonstrate to congregan
Snopes→ Fox Star Tucker Carlson in Critical Condition After Head on Collision Driving Home?
Reports that the Fox News Channel host succumbed to injuries from an automobile accident are fake news.
FactCheck.org→ Obama on Childhood Obesity Rates
Former President Barack Obama falsely claimed that Let’s Move, an initiative of former First Lady Michelle Obama, “helped bring down America’s obesity rates for our youngest kids for the first time in 30 years.” In fact, research
FactCheck.org→ GOP Bill and Sexual Assault
Q: Are sexual assault and rape preexisting conditions under the GOP health bill? A: No. The bill doesn’t identify any preexisting conditions, and it says insurers can’t deny coverage to individuals who have them. But insurers could charge mor
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim Russia story 'made-up' by Democrats
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | Donald Trump's Pants on Fire claim Russia story 'made-up' by Democrats In his interview with NBC News anchor Lester Holt, President Donald Trump dismissed the very idea that there was any tie between his pre
Snopes→ Was Sargento Brand Cheese Recalled in May 2017?
Sargento is the latest victim of a "zombie recall" form of fake news, when an outdated consumer warning circulates as new long after the problem is resolved.