Q: Is President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Marc Kasowitz, “costing taxpayers $10,000 per hour” for his services during the Russia investigation? A: No. That claim comes from a baseless story on an “entertainment” w
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FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump and Coal Jobs
In this week’s fact-checking video, CNN’s Jake Tapper discusses President Donald Trump’s remarks at his June 21 Iowa rally about coal mining jobs. As we wrote in our story, “FactChecking Trump’s Iowa Rally,” the pre
Truth or Fiction?→ Clinton Estate a Crime Scene, Steel Barrel Graves Found-Fiction!
Clinton Estate a Crime Scene, Steel Barrel Graves Found-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dead bodies have been found in “steel barrel graves” at the Clinton estate, and Bill and Hillary Clinton are under criminal investigation. The Truth: A webs
Truth or Fiction?→ Cannibal Babysitter on Meth Eats Toddler-Fiction!
Cannibal Babysitter on Meth Eats Toddler-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A babysitter in Missouri ate a 3-month-old toddler after smoking crystal methamphetamine. The Truth: A notorious fake news website is behind false reports that a babysitter ate a to
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Iowa Rally
The 2020 presidential campaign is more than 1,200 days away, but President Donald Trump held yet another Make America Great Again rally — this time in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. And, as he did in past campaign speeches, Trump spoke for a long time and r
Snopes→ French Fitness Blogger Killed After Whipped Cream Canister Explosion
Rebecca Burger died of a heart attack 18 June 2017 after part of a whipped cream canister struck her in the chest.
PolitiFact→ Rick Perry – Rick Perry wrongly downplays human role in climate change
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Rick Perry wrongly downplays human role in climate change Energy Secretary Rick Perry downplayed the role of human activity in the recent rise in the Earth’s temperature, saying natural causes are likely the ma
Snopes→ Is This a Real London Underground Sign?
An image purportedly showing an sign in the London Underground asking people to wear deodorant because the tube smelled like an old ham was just a joke.
Truth or Fiction?→ Alex Jones Appointed White House Press Secretary-Fiction!
Alex Jones Appointed White House Press Secretary-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: InfoWars host and noted conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been named the White House press secretary. The Truth: A website that specializes in “Christian news satire&#
FactCheck.org→ Pelosi’s Partisan Pick on Jobs Analysis
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi cites research from two partisan groups to claim that the Republican health care bill would result in the loss of 1.8 million jobs by 2022. But a recent independent study put the expected job loss at 413,000 by that y
Truth or Fiction?→ Bill Clinton Has Aids, Transmitted AIDS to Hillary Clinton -Fiction!
Bill Clinton Has Aids, Transmitted AIDS to Hillary Clinton-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A former D.C. call girl has come forward with accusations that President Bill Clinton has AIDS, and that Hillary Clinton is HIV positive. The Truth: An unsubstanti
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 &
FactCheck.org→ A Bogus Kellyanne Conway Quote
Q: Did Kellyanne Conway say liberal women hate her because of her “striking beauty and intellect”? A: There’s no evidence she did. That claim comes from a website that warns readers to rely on its information “at your own risk.”
Snopes→ Is This a Meerkat Getting a Bath?
An image that appears to show group of children giving a meerkat a bath is a composite of at least two different photographs.
Snopes→ Man, Woman Found Dead with Gunshot Wounds on Chicago Skyway
Police say a man and woman have been found dead with gunshot wounds on the Chicago Skyway, prompting an early-morning closure.
Snopes→ Officers in Seattle Fatal Shooting Had Crisis Training
Police officers shot and killed 30-year-old Charleena Lyles on Sunday after authorities said Lyles confronted the officers with a knife.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Email That Must Be Read’ Spam Message
If I'm to believe this message, Google's social network Google+ has sent me an email that must be read. The post ‘Email That Must Be Read’ Spam Message appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Clint Eastwood Is NOT Dead — Death Hoax Spreading Rapidly
Posts claiming that veteran actor Clint Eastwood has died are circulating rapidly via social media. The post Clint Eastwood Is NOT Dead — Death Hoax Spreading Rapidly appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your De-activation Request’ Phishing Scam Email
This supposed "Server Message" claims that you recently made a request to deactivate your email account. It notes that your deactivation request will be processed shortly. The post ‘Your De-activation Request’ Phishing Scam Email appeared
Snopes→ I Secretly Planted a Giant Sequoia Tree in My Mayor’s Front Yard
A Redditor's amusing tale of revenge and giant trees was full of holes — and when we got to the root of it, clearly untrue.
FactCheck.org→ False Maxine Waters ‘Meetings’ Statistic
Q: Has Rep. Maxine Waters attended only “10 percent of congressional meetings for 35 years”? A: No. That claim was made in a blog post that cited an inaccurate comment on Reddit. FULL QUESTION Has Maxine Waters really missed 90% of he
PolitiFact→ 7 questions about the Senate health care bill and transparency
As Senate Republicans move closer to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, Democrats have ramped up their attacks against the secrecy Republicans have used to write the bill -- and have particularly targeted the hypocrisy of Republican lawma
Truth or Fiction?→ Robert Mueller Called for One World Government, Religion-
Robert Mueller Called for One World Government, Religion-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Robert Mueller advocated for a one-world government, one-world religion under a one-world leader “as quickly as possible” before he was appointed specia
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Lawyer Spins Russia Facts
Jay Sekulow, an attorney on President Donald Trump’s legal team, made the rounds of the Sunday shows to talk about the Russia investigation. But he glossed over relevant facts in defense of his client: Sekulow repeatedly said Trump fired FBI Dir
Snopes→ Death of American Detained in North Korea Baffles Experts
Otto Warmbier, sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for allegedly trying to steal a propaganda poster, died shortly after being medically evacuated to the United States.
Truth or Fiction?→ Barron Trump Wins National Academic Science Award-Fiction!
Barron Trump Wins National Academic Science Award-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump’s son, Barron Trump, won a national academic science award for a project that focus on the regulation of thermodynamics in shale rock. The Truth:
Snopes→ Are Indiana Muslims Appalled by an ‘Accurate’ List of Muhammad’s Deeds?
A billboard displaying hate speech is nowhere near accurate.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘I Am Meth’ Poem
Message featuring a poem illustrating the danger and destructive nature of the drug meth claims that the poem was written by a young meth-addicted girl in jail who later died of a drug overdose. The post ‘I Am Meth’ Poem appeared first on H
Snopes→ Are Puddle Jumper Life Jackets Hazardous to Children?
A parent's Facebook post describes injuries allegedly sustained by her child while wearing a Puddle Jumper life jacket while swimming.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Didn’t Bill the Obamas
Q: Did President Donald Trump send Barack Obama a bill for his “vacation scam”? A: No. That bogus claim comes from a “satirical publication.” FULL QUESTION Did President Trump send the Obamas a bill for their vacation trip, etc.? FULL ANSWER P
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump on Coal Jobs
On NBC10 in Philadelphia’s “@ Issue” program on June 18, FactCheck.org Deputy Managing Editor Robert Farley discussed President Donald Trump pointing to the opening of a new coal mine in Pennsylvania as evidence that his administrati
Truth or Fiction?→ Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction!
Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: WWE wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randal Wight Jr. was shot and killed during in a steel change match in June 2017. The Truth: A well-know
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘People Talking About Your Personality’ Spam Emails
Spam emails claiming that people are talking about your personality are currently hitting inboxes. The post ‘People Talking About Your Personality’ Spam Emails appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump tweet on 50% approval cherry-picks polling data
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump tweet on 50% approval cherry-picks polling data President Donald Trump opened his first Father’s Day as president with a bright-and-early boast about his poll numbers. "The new Rasmusse
Snopes→ Murder Charge for Virginia Man in Attack on Muslim Girl
22-year-old Darwin Martinez Torres is being held without bail on a murder charge.
Snopes→ Human Sacrifice Captured at CERN?
A "leaked" video depicts a prank, not a human sacrifice conducted by researchers at CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider.
Truth or Fiction?→ Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction!
Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Photos show Bernie Sanders driving a $172,000 Audi R8 sport car that he purchased with donations to his 2016 presidential campaign. The Truth: An unidentified man with a pas
Hoax-Slayer→ Beware of Scam Posts Offering New Colors For WhatsApp
If you use WhatsApp, keep an eye out for fraudulent messages claiming that you can click to get new colours for your app. The post Beware of Scam Posts Offering New Colors For WhatsApp appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ June 17: Health Care, Russia Probe, Coal Jobs
The post June 17: Health Care, Russia Probe, Coal Jobs appeared first on FactCheck.org.