“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
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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.
Snopes→ Tattoo Removal Cream Leaves Woman with Scar
Graphic images showing a woman's infection and subsequent scarring illustrate a known risk with tattoo removal creams.
Snopes→ Is Chick-fil-A Offering Free Food for Mother’s Day?
An image spread online promoting a aMother Day's lunch special from the restaurant chain is a hoax.
FactCheck.org→ Obama on Childhood Obesity Rates
Former President Barack Obama falsely claimed that Let’s Move, an initiative of former First Lady Michelle Obama, “helped bring down America’s obesity rates for our youngest kids for the first time in 30 years.” In fact, research
FactCheck.org→ GOP Bill and Sexual Assault
Q: Are sexual assault and rape preexisting conditions under the GOP health bill? A: No. The bill doesn’t identify any preexisting conditions, and it says insurers can’t deny coverage to individuals who have them. But insurers could charge mor
Snopes→ Did the U.S. Government Purposely Poison 10,000 Americans During Prohibition?
An Internet meme claims that government agencies tried to curb consumption of illegal liquor by adding poison.
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump’s Claim of FBI ‘Turmoil’
In this week’s video, CNN’s Jake Tapper and FactCheck.org examine statements made by President Donald Trump and his deputy press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, about morale at the FBI. In an interview with NBC’s Lester Holt, Trump
Truth or Fiction?→ Clinton Foundation Cargo Ship Raided, Contraband Found-Fiction!
Clinton Foundation Cargo Ship Raided, Contraband Found-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A Clinton Foundation cargo ship named “The Chelsea” was raided and contraband including refugees, illegal produce, weapons and drugs were found. The Truth
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Supporters Beat Muslim Man for Raping 13-Year-Old Girl-Fiction!
Trump Supporters Beat Muslim Man for Raping 13-Year-Old Girl-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump supporters in Ohio beat a Muslim man who raped a 13-year-old girl, and a photo of the man’s injuries went viral in May 2017. The Trut
Washington Post→ All of the White House’s conflicting explanations for Comey’s firing: A timeline
On May 9, Donald Trump became the second United States president to fire the director of the FBI. Naturally, Americans wanted to know: Why? The exact answer remained elusive over the course of three days following the announcement. Trump a
Snopes→ Did a Muslim Man Rape a 13-Year-Old Girl and Get Beaten by Trump Supporters?
A fake news web site stole an image from a 2013 incident in Egypt, then used it to claim that it showed a Muslim man who had raped a girl in Ohio.
FactCheck.org→ Why Did Trump Fire Comey?
Why did President Donald Trump fire FBI Director James Comey? The president and top administration officials have offered contradictory accounts in recent days: The official White House statement on May 9 said Trump “acted based on the clear rec
Truth or Fiction?→ Bill Clinton’s Love Child, Danney Williams, Found Dead-Fiction!
Bill Clinton’s Love Child, Danney Williams, Found Dead-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A man named Danney Williams who’s rumored to be Bill Clinton’s love child was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The Truth: A self-described f
Washington Post→ Did Trump and Sessions flip-flop on Comey’s decisions in the Clinton investigation?
President Trump has fired James B. Comey as director of the FBI, citing Comey’s handling of the agency’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server. Through a Tuesday memo by deputy attorney general Rod J. Rosenstein,
Hoax-Slayer→ Scammers Use Names of Lottery Winners Richard and Angela Maxwell
Message claims that your email address has been selected to receive a donation of 5.3 million British pounds from lottery winners Richard and Angela Maxwell. The post Scammers Use Names of Lottery Winners Richard and Angela Maxwell appeared first on H
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s ‘Nothing to See Here’ Spin
The Trump administration has offered some “nothing to see here” spin in response to the president’s firing of FBI Director James Comey. But President Donald Trump and White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders have twis
Snopes→ Was the French Election Hacked by Russia?
National Security Agency director Michael Rogers said under oath that Russian hackers attempted to interfere with France's 2017 presidential election.
Washington Post→ Was it appropriate for Trump and Comey to discuss whether Trump was under investigation?
“While I greatly appreciate you informing me, on three separate occasions, that I am not under investigation….” –President Trump, in a letter to James Comey telling him he was fired, May 9, 2017 This was an unusual aside
FactCheck.org→ Trump Not Deporting Native Americans
Q: Did President Donald Trump tweet that he will deport American Indians to India? A: No. This claim comes from a satirical website. FULL QUESTION Is it true that Trump tweeted that he will deport Native Indians back to India? FULL ANSWER President
Snopes→ Did Pastor Scarborough Blame Women’s Impure Thoughts for Breast Cancer?
The Witty Liberal Facebook page resurrected a fake news story from early 2016 about the pastor.
FactCheck.org→ Premium Spin
Democrats have stressed that the GOP’s American Health Care Act would increase health insurance premiums, while Republicans have said it would lower them, both citing the Congressional Budget Office. Which is it? A little of both. Rep. Steny Hoye
Snopes→ Did James Comey Tweet About ‘the Pee Tape’ After Getting Fired?
An image purportedly showing a screenshot of a tweet sent by former FBI director James Comey is fake.
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that a military hospital ‘precluded’ service members from receiving religious items
“The abuses were widespread. The abuses were all over. As just one example, people were forbidden from giving or receiving religious items at a military hospital where our brave service members were being treated, and when they wa
PolitiFact→ A year of fact-checking about James Comey, Clinton emails and Russia
James Comey is out as FBI director. President Donald Trump fired Comey May 9, amid an ongoing FBI investigation into Trump associates’ ties to Russia and after an election season colored by the agency’s probe into Hillary Clinton’s em
PolitiFact→ Kevin McCarthy – Would the Republican health care bill take away anyone’s Medicaid?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Would the Republican health care bill take away anyone’s Medicaid? Soon after narrowly passing a major health care bill, Republican House members took to the airwaves to put a positive spin on a bill that critics s
FactCheck.org→ No ‘First Grandma’ Charges
Q: Was Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, charged with larceny and fraud? A: No. That false claim piggybacks on a fake news story that we already wrote about. FULL QUESTION Has Marian Robinson, Barack Obama’s mother-in-law, been charg
FactCheck.org→ The 24 Million Talking Point
The Line: The Republican health care bill would throw 24 million people off the health insurance they have now. The Party: Democratic After the House passed a GOP health care bill to replace the Affordable Care Act, Democrats criticized the legislation
Snopes→ Bill O’Reilly in Critical Condition After Being Attacked by ‘Tolerant’ Liberals?
Reports that the former Fox News host was beaten in a New York City bagel shop by a group of liberals originated with a fake news site.
Truth or Fiction?→ Members of Congress Refuse to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance-Fiction!
Members of Congress Refuse to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An image shows Democratic members of Congress refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The Truth: This image shows Democrats in the New York State Senate w
Washington Post→ Trump’s pointing of the finger at Obama for failing to vet Flynn
“General Flynn was given the highest security clearance by the Obama Administration — but the Fake News seldom likes talking about that.” — President Trump, in a tweet, May 8, 2017 “If President Obama was truly concerned a
FactCheck.org→ Republican Health Care Spin
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price and House Speaker Paul Ryan engaged in partisan spin in talking about the Republican health care bill. The American Health Care Act was passed by the House on May 4, and both Price and Ryan appeared on Sund