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Snopes→ Graduates Walk Out on Pence at Notre Dame Commencement
Dozens of graduates and family members silently stood and walked out as Vice President Mike Pence began his address at Notre Dame's commencement ceremony.
Snopes→ APNewsBreak: Source Says Flynn to Invoke 5th Amendment
Former national security adviser Mike Flynn is expected to invoke his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination before the Senate Intelligence committee on 22 May 2017.
Snopes→ Was Trey Gowdy’s Son Found Dead in a Dumpster?
The latest in an ongoing series of hoaxes targeting Rep. Trey Gowdy involved a false claim his son was found dead in a Washington, D.C. dumpster.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump exaggerates record while abroad
AP FACT CHECK: Trump gets ahead of developments in citing his record during Saudi Arabia speech.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump and Islam: Then and now
In a pivotal speech on his first international trip as president, Donald Trump delivered a message on religious-based terrorism that was strikingly more nuanced than his rhetoric from the campaign trail. Speaking to Muslim leaders at a conference in th
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump vs. Comey
This much we know: President Donald Trump and former FBI Director James Comey privately discussed the FBI investigation of the Trump campaign during at least two White House meetings. But Trump’s version of what was said at those private meetings i
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?→ 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→ California Man Gets ‘Slap on the Wrist’ After Drugging, Raping Sister
Nolan Bruder was sentenced to three years, with all but 240 days suspended, after pleading guilty to drugging and raping his 16-year-old sister.
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
Snopes→ Trump Attorney Didn’t Want Him to Sign Financial Disclosure
Attorney Sheri Dillon argued that Trump should not have to certify that his financial disclosure was "true, complete and correct."
Snopes→ Family of Musician Chris Cornell Disputes He Killed Himself
The family of Soundgarden's Chris Cornell issued a statement disputing early reports his cause of death may have been suicide.
Washington Post→ 365 days of Trump claims
During President Trump’s first 100 days, The Fact Checker started producing a list of every false or misleading statement that he made. When April 29 was history, it turned out that the president had made 492 remarks worthy
Snopes→ Did Richard Nixon Write a Letter Predicting Donald Trump’s Success in Politics?
A 1987 missive from the former president said his wife, Pat, had seen Trump on television and predicted he would be a "winner" if he decided to run for office.
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
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 the Human Body Like a Battery With a Finite Amount of Energy?
Biographers say President Trump gave up exercise in college so as not to expend his finite energy too quickly.
Snopes→ Ex-Judge Sentenced for Seeking Wife’s Texts For Beer, Money
A former judge pled guilty on charges he offered enticements to police officers in an attempt to obtain his wife's text messages.
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
PolitiFact→ Who is Robert Mueller? New special counsel leading Russian investigation
The Justice Department has appointed a special counsel to investigate connections between President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein selected former FBI director Robert Mueller for the task on May 17
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
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim veterans received ’42 percent more’ approvals to get non-VA health care
“We have increased by 42 percent the approval for veterans using the Choice program.” — President Trump, rally in Harrisburg, Pa., April 29 “Already this year, using the Choice Program, veterans have received 42 percent more approva
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→ Chris Murphy – Mostly True: Trump uses Russia's 'law firm of the year' to counter claim he's too close to Russia
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Mostly True: Trump uses Russia's 'law firm of the year' to counter claim he's too close to Russia President Donald Trump made public a letter from his tax attorneys on May 12 saying Trump’s tax returns fr
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
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.
PolitiFact→ What Donald Trump said about the spread of classified material during the campaign
An explosive Washington Post story published May 15, 2017, accused President Donald Trump of sharing "code-word" classified information with the Russian ambassador to the United States and its foreign minister during an Oval Office meeting. T
Washington Post→ President Trump’s evolving claims about when China stopped manipulating its currency
One of the biggest promises broken by President Trump in his young presidency is his pledge to immediately label China as a currency manipulator. As we noted during the campaign and after he was elected, experts believe that China h
Snopes→ Prominent Mexican Journalist Shot and Killed in Daylight Attack
Javier Valdez Cárdenas won international honors and accolades for his extensive coverage of Mexico's drug trade.
Snopes→ Did ‘No Whites Allowed’ Signs Exist in the Segregated South?
The existence of "colored only" businesses under Jim Crow laws in the southern United States comes as a shock to those unfamiliar with the history.
Snopes→ Would Breaking a Vaccine Vial Necessitate Evacuating a Building?
This claim, made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is a solid illustration of why scale and context matter when making health-related statements.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: It’s far from case closed on Trump, Russia
AP FACT CHECK: Trump is prematurely claiming exoneration on the question of potential collusion between his campaign and Russia