Malik Obama Drops Bombshell: President Obama’s Birth Certificate-Fiction! The Truth: Malik Obama, President Obama’s half-brother, posted a photo of what appears to be Barack Obama’s Kenyan birth certificate on Twitter. The Truth: M
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FactCheck.org→ Maxine Waters on Alleged ‘Sex Actions’
Rep. Maxine Waters suggested without evidence that unsubstantiated allegations of “sex actions” made in a dossier against President Donald Trump are “absolutely true.” The allegations that Waters referred to were made in a dos
PolitiFact→ Scott Pruitt – EPA head Scott Pruitt says carbon dioxide is not 'primary contributor' to global warming
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | EPA head Scott Pruitt says carbon dioxide is not 'primary contributor' to global warming The new head of the Environmental Protection Agency Scott Pruitt says carbon dioxide is not a primary contributor to global war
Washington Post→ What Trump got wrong on Twitter this week (#7)
Welcome to the seventh installment of our occasional Friday feature looking at what the president got wrong on Twitter in a given week. The president has been less active on Twitter in recent weeks, so it’s been almost a month since our l
Snopes→ Was Megyn Kelly Fired From NBC?
The claim that the former Fox News host was fired before even starting at her new post was just another round of completely fake news.
FactCheck.org→ Pruitt on Climate Change, Again
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency told CNBC that he “would not agree” that “human activity,” or carbon dioxide emissions, is the “primary contributor” to global warming. But climate scientists say it
FactCheck.org→ Spicer Digs Hole Deeper on Gitmo
While correcting President Donald Trump’s tweet about Guantanamo Bay detainees who have returned to the battlefield, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer incorrectly claimed that in contrast to the detainees transferred or released by the Obam
Truth or Fiction?→ Megyn Kelly Fired by NBC News After Losing Conservative Following-Fiction!
Megyn Kelly Fired by NBC News After Losing Conservative Following-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Megyn Kelly was fired by NBC News before her show began because she was upset with plans for her to portray a “white Oprah Winfrey.” The Truth:
Snopes→ Franceska Mann
The story of Franceska Mann and her purported defiance of Nazis as she faced death has gained popularity on social media.
Washington Post→ Schumer’s claim that ‘millions of women turn’ to Planned Parenthood for mammograms
“#Trumpcare cuts @PPFA funds, hurting millions of women who turn there for mammograms, maternity care, cancer screenings & more.” — Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), post on Twitter, March 7, 2017 There are some
Truth or Fiction?→ Paul Ryan: Women Using Birth Control Commit Murder-Fiction!
Paul Ryan: Women Using Birth Control Commit Murder-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: When asked about women losing access to birth control under an Obamacare repeal and replacement bill, House Speaker Paul Ryan said women who use birth control commit murder.
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on the GOP Health Care Bill
House Republicans released their replacement plan for the Affordable Care Act on March 6. How does the GOP’s American Health Care Act differ from the ACA? We look at the major provisions. Is there a requirement to have insurance or pay a
Truth or Fiction?→ Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vs. Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver-Incorrect Attribution!
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vs. Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver-Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled “Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vs. Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver” was supposedly written about Brewer in defense of a co
Snopes→ Is Russian Steel Being Imported for the Keystone XL Pipeline?
Some of the steel used for the Keystone XL pipeline was manufactured by a Canada-based Russian subsidiary, while some is made in the U.S. and other countries.
PolitiFact→ Lindsay Graham: 'I've never met an illegal Canadian'
Speaking about immigration at a recent CNN town hall, Sen. Lindsey Graham asked, "have you ever wondered why we're not being overrun by illegal Canadians?" "We got two borders, one with Canada, one with Mexico. I've never met an
Washington Post→ New anti-Obamacare ads conflate the exchanges with the entire health-care system
“Obamacare has been a disaster for Ohio families. … We’re paying more for health care. A lot more. … It’s time to repeal and replace the health-care mess voted for by Senator Sherrod Brown. … Congress can sta
Truth or Fiction?→ FBI Issues Warrant for Obama’s Arrest in Trump Wiretap Scandal-Fiction!
FBI Issues Warrant for Obama’s Arrest in Trump Wiretap Scandal-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The FBI has issued a warrant for President Obama’s arrest after revelations that he wiretapped Trump Tower’s phone lines ahead of the 2016 elec
Truth or Fiction?→ General Mills Donates to Local Food Bank With Every Text-Outdated!
General Mills Donates to Local Food Bank With Every Text-Truth! & Outdated! Summary of eRumor: Facebook posts claim that General Mills with donate the equivalent of 12 meals to your local foodbank if you text “Hunger” or “Meals
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump wrongly blames Barack Obama for former Guantanamo detainees returning to terrorism
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump wrongly blames Barack Obama for former Guantanamo detainees returning to terrorism For his entire term, former President Barack Obama wanted to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s False Gitmo Blame
President Donald Trump wrongly tweeted that “122 vicious prisoners, released by the Obama Administration from Gitmo, have returned to the battlefield.” Actually, it’s only nine former detainees. The other 113 were released under President George
Truth or Fiction?→ Heads Up: Bills Introduced While Americans Were Distracted by ‘Russian Spy Drama’-Truth! & Fiction!
Heads Up: Bills Introduced While Americans Were Distracted by ‘Russian Spy Drama’-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A message circulating across social media, discussion forums and forwarded emails warns that while Americans were
PolitiFact→ Did Donald Trump invent claim that Barack Obama tapped his phone?
It is well established that U.S. intelligence agencies have been investigating the connections between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, Trump’s associates and the Russian government. But in a series of early morning tweets March 4, Tru
FactCheck.org→ Examining Trump’s Wiretap Claim
With no evidence, President Donald Trump called it a “fact” that “President Obama was tapping my phones in October, just prior to Election!” He compared the alleged surveillance to the criminal acts of “Nixon/Watergate.
PolitiFact→ Sarah Huckabee Sanders – Why the White House defense of Trump wiretap accusation is misleading
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Why the White House defense of Trump wiretap accusation is misleading President Donald Trump’s White House offered dubious explanations on the Sunday shows to defend Trump’s Twitter accusation that f
Snopes→ Oklahoma Lawmaker Allegedly Issues ‘Quiz’ To Muslim Constituents
The document asked the respondents whether they believed in 'Sharia Law.'
Snopes→ Ex-Wife Ivana Claims Donald Trump Is Addicted to Penis Enlargement Pills?
A fake news site used a screenshot of Ivana Trump to prop up a false claim she said her famous former husband is "addicted" to penile enhancement drugs.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Cutting Seniors $4,106 Check-Fiction!
President Trump Cutting Seniors $4,106 Check-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump has announced plans to cut seniors a $4,106 check to make up for higher taxes on Social Security income and cost-of-living increases vanishing during President O
Truth or Fiction?→ Valerie Jarret Moves into the Obamas’ DC Home-Unproven!
Valeri Jarret Moves into the Obamas’ DC Home-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: President Obama’s former top White House Advisor Valorie Jarret has moved into the Obamas’ Washington, D.C., mansion to work in a newly created “nerve
Truth or Fiction?→ Whoopi Goldberg: Military Widows Love 15 Minutes in Spotlight-Fiction!
Whoopi Goldberg: Military Widows Love 15 Minutes in Spotlight-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Whoopi Goldberg said on “The View” that military widows love getting their 15 minutes in the spotlight after a rousing ovation for the widow of fallen
PolitiFact→ Mailbag: 'You contribute to the distrust of media'
There’s a new administration in Washington, but there’s been no let-up in emails from readers criticizing (or, occasionally, praising) our coverage. Here’s a rundown of some of the comments we’ve received from readers over the p
FactCheck.org→ Precision in Climate Science
The Line: Scientists cannot precisely measure climate change nor the impact of human activity on climate change. The Party: Republican In the past, some Republicans have denied that global warming and climate change are occurring — calling the f
Hoax-Slayer→ USAA “Account Verification” Phishing Scam
Email purporting to be from financial services group USAA claims that your banking security validation has expired and, therefore, you must click a button to sign on and validate your account ownership.
FactCheck.org→ Did Sessions ‘Lie’?
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says Attorney General Jeff Sessions “lied under oath” when he said he “did not have communications with the Russians” during the presidential campaign. She has called on him to resign. Session
FactCheck.org→ Dems Stood for Widow’s Ovation
Q: During President Trump’s address to Congress, did top Democrats remain seated during a standing ovation for a Navy SEAL’s widow? A: No. There were two ovations and video shows Democratic leaders stood for both. However, they did not rema
FactCheck.org→ McCaskill’s Russian Flub
Sen. Claire McCaskill called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign for failing to disclose during his Senate confirmation hearing that as a senator he met twice with the Russian ambassador in 2016. As a point of contrast, McCaskill said, she had
PolitiFact→ Four questions about when senators meet with ambassadors
The scrutiny over Attorney General Jeff Sessions and whether he met with Russian officials has put a spotlight on a little-noticed corner of statecraft -- lawmakers’ meetings with foreign diplomats. Sessions testified at his confirmation hearings
FactCheck.org→ No Stimulus Check
Q: Is President Trump giving $612 to all working Americans and their families? A: No. That claim originated from a satirical website. FULL QUESTION Is it true that Trump is giving every man, woman and child that is working $612.00? FULL ANSWER The Wh
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump misleads in claim about terrorism convictions since 9/11
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Trump misleads in claim about terrorism convictions since 9/11 President Donald Trump, in his first speech before a joint session of Congress, continued to call for improved vetting of people coming to the Uni
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump exaggerates economic burden of export tariffs in speech to Congress
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Trump exaggerates economic burden of export tariffs in speech to Congress In his address to Congress, President Donald Trump said there’s an uneven playing field when it comes to trade with foreign countrie
Truth or Fiction?→ 7-year-old Girl Gets Breast Implants-Fiction!
7-year-old Girl Gets Breast Implants-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A report of a 7-year-old girl who got breast implants has stirred controversy. The Truth: False reports of a 7-year0ld girl who got breast implants can be traced back to a well-known fa