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Truth or Fiction?→ Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving Is a Federal Crime-Fiction!
Congress Makes Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving a Federal Crime-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Congress approved a bill in November 2017 that makes it a federal crime to play Christmas music before Thanksgiving. The Truth: It’s not a fed
Internet Archive→ House Republicans on Tax Reform : CSPAN : November 2, 2017 1:57pm-2:24pm EDT
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other Republican leaders unveiled a tax reform plan they're hoping to pass by Thanksgiving. House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady (R-TX) said it's a bill the president fully supports....This item belongs to
PolitiFact→ John Kelly, the Civil War and the compromise that almost was
The uproar that followed White House chief of staff John Kelly’s comment about the roots of the Civil War stands as Exhibit A of the potential problems that come when an official uses shorthand to talk about the country’s history of slavery
FactCheck.org→ Video: $4,000 Income Increase Doubtful
It’s doubtful, as CNN’s Jake Tapper explains, that average household income would increase $4,000 a year if the corporate income tax is cut from 35 percent to 20 percent. That estimate comes from the White House Council of Economic Advisers
FactCheck.org→ Trump on Unemployment Claims
President Donald Trump boasted that unemployment claims fell to their lowest level since 1973. He’s right, but it’s part of a post-recession trend that began long before he took office. In fact, Trump’s predecessor could have made the
FactCheck.org→ Trump Misleads on High U.S. Drug Costs
It’s true, as President Donald Trump says, that branded prescription drugs are generally cheaper outside the U.S. But he distorts the facts when he says, “as usual, the world is taking advantage of us.” Prescription drug pricing exper
Snopes→ Was a Detroit Firefighter Fired for Bringing a Watermelon to His Station?
Detroit's fire commissioner confirmed that a probationary firefighter was terminated for work behavior deemed "offensive and racially insensitive."
Truth or Fiction?→ CEO Allan Jones Pulls Ads, NFL Loses First Sponsor-Truth! & Misleading!
CEO Allan Jones Pulls Ads, NFL Loses First Sponsor-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Allan Jones, the CEO of Check into Cash and Hardwick Clothes, announced that he would pull ads from NFL broadcasts and that on-air talent wouldn’t wear
Truth or Fiction?→ Red Cross Stealing Donations from Doorsteps of Churches-Fiction! & Unproven!
Red Cross Stealing Donations from Doorsteps of Churches-Fiction! & Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Protected by Obama-era Executive Order 13603, the American Red Cross stole donations from the doorsteps of churches and resold them for a profit in th
PolitiFact→ Ted Cruz – Ted Cruz's Mostly False claim that two-thirds of Sandy relief was pork spending
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Ted Cruz's Mostly False claim that two-thirds of Sandy relief was pork spending Hurricane Harvey’s torrential rains and flooding have revived memories of Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz’s nay vote o
Snopes→ Did Russia Hack the GPS System of the USS John McCain to Cause a Collision?
While it's true that Russia is developing the ability to hack GPS systems, experts doubt that GPS hacking caused the USS John McCain to crash.
Snopes→ Was a Bust of Abraham Lincoln Vandalized in Chicago in Protest of Confederate Statues?
A bust of Abraham Lincoln was vandalized in Chicago, but it's unclear who did it and when it happened.
NPR→ Fact Check: ‘Whatabout’ Those Other Historical Figures? Trump’s Question Answered
It's just simply factually wrong to compare Confederate generals to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.(Image credit: J. David Ake/AP)
NPR→ FACT CHECK: ‘Whatabout’ Those Other Historical Figures? Trump’s Question Answered
It's just simply factually wrong to compare Confederate generals to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.(Image credit: J. David Ake/AP)
Snopes→ Did Anonymous Bring Down The Daily Stormer?
A post on neo-Nazi web site Daily Stormer suggested the site was seized by Anonymous, but it's more likely that they simply lost their web hosting.
Truth or Fiction?→ Getting to Know the Real John McCain by Burma Davis Posey-Commentary!
Getting to Know the Real John McCain by Burma Davis Posey-Commentary! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled, “Getting to Know the Real John McCain” by Burma Davis Posey began making the rounds in August 2017 after Senator McCain voted agai
Snopes→ Couple Kills Dolphin?
Claims that photographs depict a couple who killed a dolphin by urinating in its blowhole were inaccurate, although it's true that handling dolphins can kill them.
Snopes→ ‘Life Is Hard; It’s Even Harder When You’re Stupid’
Neither actor John Wayne nor any of the characters he portrayed ever said 'Life is hard; it's even harder when you're stupid.'
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump says 'business spirit' is highest it's ever been, but proof is lacking
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump says 'business spirit' is highest it's ever been, but proof is lacking Right after swearing in his new chief of staff, President Donald Trump once again touted some of the economic accomplishments
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Power to Pardon
President Donald Trump tweeted that “all agree the U.S. President has the complete power to pardon.” It’s true that the president has the constitutional power to issue pardons, but there are some limits to that power. Article II, Sec
Snopes→ Charlie Gard’s Parents End Legal Battle for Experimental Treatment
The couple's lawyer told the High Court of England and Wales: "It's too late for Charlie. The damage has been done."
PolitiFact→ Welcome, Anthony Scaramucci! Here's some research on illegal voting
At his first briefing as White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci acknowledged that he wasn’t ready to answer every question reporters threw at him -- including one about whether there were 3 million illegal votes cast in the 2016
PolitiFact→ How expensive would a single-payer system be?
During remarks at the White House to a group of Republican senators, President Donald Trump pushed the visiting lawmakers for repeal-and-replace legislation for the Affordable Care Act. Trump warned them that some Democrats are becoming increasingly in
PolitiFact→ 4 questions on the fight over Obamacare and what happens next
When Republicans retook the House of Representatives, one of their first votes was to repeal Obamacare. The date was Jan. 19, 2011. The vow to repeal echoed across four elections and drew roars of approval at rally after rally. Now, exactly six years a
Truth or Fiction?→ U.S. One of Just 30 Countries With Birthright Citizenship-Truth!
U.S. One of Just 30 Countries With Birthright Citizenship-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The United States is one of just 30 countries that have birthright citizenship laws on the books, making it an outlier. The Truth: Counting the United States, there a
Snopes→ Home Pregnancy Tests Detect Testicular Cancer?
A home pregnancy kit can detect testicular cancer in some circumstances, but it's not a reliable diagnostic test.
Hoax-Slayer→ Amazon ‘Security Enhancement Protocol’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Amazon, the company has observed multiple login attempt errors on your account during it's "usual security enhancement protocol." The post Amazon ‘Security Enhancement Protocol’ Phishing
Truth or Fiction?→ Feces Found in Starbucks Iced Coffee Drinks-Truth! & Misleading!
Feces Found in Starbucks Iced Coffee Drinks-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: A BBC watchdog investigation found fecal bacteria, or feces, in iced coffee drinks from Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Caffe Nero. The Truth: Rumors about an investi
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump and missions unaccomplished
President Donald Trump is claiming to have spurred homebuilding, freed farmers from regulations that stopped them from plowing and secured a historic increase in military spending _ but an AP Fact Check finds that none of it's true.
PolitiFact→ AntiNews.in – It's fake news that the United States didn't land on the moon
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | It's fake news that the United States didn't land on the moon An Internet post claiming that high-ranking Chinese officials had called the American moon landing a "complete hoax" is a fake news sto
FactCheck.org→ Trump Official Wrong About Warming, Again
In an interview on CNBC, Energy Secretary Rick Perry said carbon dioxide is not “the primary control knob” for the Earth’s temperature and climate. But scientists say it’s “extremely likely” that human activity &
Snopes→ Kelly Presses ‘Infowars’ Host Jones on Sandy Hook Denial
Kelly defended her decision to feature "InfoWars" host Alex Jones on her NBC newsmagazine despite taking heat from families of Sandy Hook shooting victims and others, saying it's her job to "shine a light" on newsmakers.
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslim Invasion: UK Overrun by Muslim Minority-Mostly Fiction!
Muslim Invasion: Email Claims UK Overrun by Muslim Minority-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A forwarded email with the subject line, “How the British Have Passively Succumbed to the Muslim Invasion,” argues that the country’s numbe
PolitiFact→ Jeff Sessions – Jeff Sessions cites 'longstanding policy' to deflect senators' questions in Russia hearing
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Jeff Sessions cites 'longstanding policy' to deflect senators' questions in Russia hearing Democratic senators skewered Attorney General Jeff Sessions for refusing to answer their questions about his private conv
Snopes→ Megyn Kelly Says Important to ‘Shine a Light’ on Alex Jones
Kelly defended her decision to feature "InfoWars" host Alex Jones on her NBC newsmagazine despite taking heat from families of Sandy Hook shooting victims and others, saying it's her job to "shine a light" on newsmakers.
Truth or Fiction?→ Kids Are Catching Staph Infections from Bounce Houses-
Kids Are Catching Staph Infections from Bounce Houses-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: As in past summers, warnings that kids are catching staph infections from bounce houses at the beginning of the summer of 2017. The Truth: There have been a hand
Snopes→ Twitter’s Alts and Rogues
Twitter is full of "alt-gov", or alternate government, accounts — but without verification, it's difficult to know whom to trust.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump tells tall tales even without Twitter
It's been a muted week for President Donald Trump when it comes to tweeting, but AP Fact Checks have spotted some tall tales in his rhetoric during his first foreign trip since taking office.
PolitiFact→ Why economists are skeptical that U.S. can grow by 3 percent
There are few things Donald Trump loved more during his presidential campaign than proving the experts wrong. His next target: economists. Specifically, Trump wants to demonstrate that there’s no reason why the United States can’t consisten