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
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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→ Seth Rich’s Parents ‘Thank’ Internet for Spreading Rumor He Leaked Thousands of E-Mails to WikiLeaks?
The murdered DNC staffer's parents posted a video to the family's GoFundMe page a month ago thanking people who donated — not those who spread the baseless rumor.
Snopes→ George Soros Indicted for Election Hacking?
A doctored image was used to spread the false claim that George Soros was indicted for election tampering.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that ‘we always lose’ in U.S.-Canada trade disputes
“I don’t know who the people are that would put us into a NAFTA, which was so one-sided. … Wilbur [Ross, the secretary of commerce] will tell you that, you know, like, at the court in Canada, we always lose. Well, the judges are three
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax – Picture of ‘World’s Largest Tortoise’
Social media message claims that an attached photograph depicts the world's largest tortoise being transported along a roadway strapped to the bed of a large truck. The post Hoax – Picture of ‘World’s Largest Tortoise’ appeared
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?→ 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
Snopes→ Former US Rep. Anthony Weiner Faces Charges In Sexting Case
Weiner is reportedly to plead guilty to exchanging lewd messages with a minor.
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
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
Snopes→ Did Fox News Just Hire ‘Filthy, Lying Liberal’ Whoopi Goldberg?
A fake news web site leveraged shakeups at Fox News to push a falsehood about the network's hiring the actress and talk show host.
Snopes→ Bruce Lee and Elvis Presley in a Dojo?
A photograph purportedly showing the martial artist and singer together is actually a composite of at least two different images.
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
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→ Fox News Channel Founder Roger Ailes Has Died at 77, Fox News Says
Roger Ailes has died at the age of 77, Fox News reported on 18 May 2017.
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.
Hoax-Slayer→ Tick Removal Advice — Liquid Soap Technique
Circulating social media message advises that the best way to remove a tick is to cover it with liquid soap and wait for it to detach itself. The post Tick Removal Advice — Liquid Soap Technique appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, a Call From 777888999 will NOT ‘Blast’ Your Phone — Hoax
According to supposed warning messages that are currently circulating via WhatsApp and SMS, you should not take a mobile phone call from the number 777888999. The post No, a Call From 777888999 will NOT ‘Blast’ Your Phone — Hoax app
Snopes→ Sarah Furay Let Off Drug Charges Due to DEA Father?
Poor reporting and a sensationalized title led some to believe that "adorable drug kingpin" Sarah Furay was let off scot-free due to her father's connections with the Drug Enforcement Agency.
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.
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→ New Baylor Lawsuit Alleges Rape Video, Dog Fighting
A federal lawsuit against Baylor University alleges members of the football team "recorded gang rapes and staged dogfights in a program that fostered sexual violence."
Snopes→ Shariah Court in Indonesia Sentences Gay Couple to Caning
A Shariah court in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province has sentenced two gay men to public caning for the first time, further tarnishing the country's moderate image after a top Christian politician was imprisoned for blasphemy.
Snopes→ Prayers for Dakota
A viral message requesting prayers for a young boy named Dakota is several months old and has frequently been shared without any context.
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
Hoax-Slayer→ Phishing Scam — ‘Upgrade Your Bigpond Account’
Message purporting to be from Australian internet service provider Bigpond claims that you must upgrade your account before you lose "all history access". The post Phishing Scam — ‘Upgrade Your Bigpond Account’ appeared first on Hoax
Snopes→ Russia Experts Raise Concerns Over President Trump’s Treatment of U.S. Press
The president raised eyebrows by letting a photographer from a Russian state agency take pictures in the Oval Office — while barring American reporters.
Snopes→ Did a Biplane Buzz a Los Angeles Beach in 1911?
An image purportedly showing a biplane flying low over a California beach is actually an early example of photographic manipulation.
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
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
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→ Is This President Trump at the Golf Course?
An unflattering image that sparked discussion over Trump's relative health and fitness was digitally manipulated.