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PolitiFact→ Kayleigh McEnany – Trump raised more dollars from small donations
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Trump raised more dollars from small donations Republican National Committee spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany wanted to highlight some good news: Trump’s "underreported" success with small dollar do
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump on veterans’ health care, economy
AP FACT CHECK: Trump gives distorted picture on service for veterans, on trade and more
Washington Post→ All the known times the Trump campaign met with Russians
Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III filed the first charges in his investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election on Oct. 30. Mueller brought charges against three former Trump campaign officials — Paul Manafort, Rick G
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Coke Promo’ SMS Advance Fee Scam
According to a text message that has been blasted out to mobile phone users in recent days, the recipient has been selected as the winner of £1750000 in a prize draw called "Coke Promo". The post ‘Coke Promo’ SMS Advance Fee Scam appea
Snopes→ Did Roy Moore Say Muslims Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Serve in Congress?
The U.S. Senate candidate wrote in 2006 that newly-elected Representative Keith Moore, a Muslim, should be prohibited from taking the oath of office.
FactCheck.org→ Bench Warrant Story Is Supreme Fiction
Q: Has the U.S. Supreme Court issued a warrant for the arrest of one of Barack Obama’s treasury secretaries? A: No. The person named in a fictional story doesn’t even exist. FULL ANSWER The U.S. Supreme Court currently has 50 cases on th
Snopes→ Is Ravioli a Traditional Veterans Day Meal?
A spurious Wikipedia edit led to the rumor that a tradition of celebrating Veterans Day with ravioli dinners was initiated by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919.
Climate Feedback→ Guardian explores sea level rise impact on cities, but fails to make timescale clear
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This story in The Guardian includes maps of, and reporting from, five coastal cities that will be affected by continued sea level rise. The story discusses the impact sea level rise will have on those cities, and
Snopes→ Women Rescued After Five Months at Sea Claim They Were Rammed by Taiwanese Vessel
In a belated revelation, Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava said they were attacked by would-be rescuers and were never actually "lost at sea."
Snopes→ Did an Elderly Woman Train 65 Cats to Steal From Her Neighbors?
A hoax news article from a satire site falsely reported that an elderly woman had succeeded in herding cats.
Snopes→ Did Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla ‘Vow to Glorify Islam In Every Decision’?
A "satirical" web site regurgitated Islamophobic stereotypes in a post following Bhalla's November 2017 election.
PolitiFact→ Jeff Flake – Flake: Roy Moore said Muslims shouldn't serve in Congress
The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Flake: Roy Moore said Muslims shouldn't serve in Congress Until allegations of sexual misconduct emerged, the worst criticism that Roy Moore heard from Republicans in the Senate centered on his views about I
FactCheck.org→ The Facts on the SALT Deduction
The House Republican tax plan would eliminate a federal tax deduction for state and local income or sales taxes, and it modifies a deduction for state and local property taxes. The Senate bill is expected to eliminate the deductions entirely. These pro
Snopes→ Did President Donald Trump Call Senator Antonio Trillanes IV Trillanes a ‘Little Narco?’
Rumors that Trump implied a legislator from the Philippines was a drug smuggler originated with a poorly sourced column.
Snopes→ Putin: Russian Doping Scandals Could Be U.S. Election Meddling
A Russian Foreign Ministry official says "symmetrical measures" would follow if the United States restricts its media activities.
PolitiFact→ What you need to know about newly revealed Trump campaign-Russia ties
A year ago this week, Donald Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks issued a bold declaration just days after Trump’s electoral win: "There was no communication between the campaign and any foreign entity during the campaign." This claim has prov
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that the House GOP bill is ‘so bad for rich people’
“The deal is so bad for rich people, I had to throw in the estate tax just to give them something.” — President Trump, in reported comments to Senate Democrats, Nov. 7, 2017 We do not normally fact-check secondhand comments, but t
Snopes→ Racist Graffiti Hoax Causes Outrage at Kansas State University
An African-American man painted racist language on his car as a Halloween prank that law enforcement says got out of hand.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Recycles Flawed Gun Talking Point
President Donald Trump has once again misused the example of Chicago to make a case against gun regulations. Despite what the president claims, Chicago does not have “the strongest gun laws in our nation.” It once did, but the laws that gave it tha
Truth or Fiction?→ Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving Is a Federal Crime-Fiction!
Congress Makes Playing Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving a Federal Crime-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Congress approved a bill in November 2017 that makes it a federal crime to play Christmas music before Thanksgiving. The Truth: It’s not a fed
Snopes→ Gunman Once Fled Mental Health Center, Threatened Superiors
The gunman who killed more than two dozen at a small-town Texas church briefly escaped from a mental health facility in 2012, police reports indicated.
Snopes→ Did Shinzo Abe Tumble Down a Sand Trap During Golf with Trump?
A video purportedly showing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rolling down a golf bunker during a round with President Trump was widely circulated in November 2017.
Snopes→ Did Ivanka Trump ‘Scold’ Poor Parents for Not ‘Investing’ in Food?
Web sites misrepresented an analysis of child care costs presented by President Donald Trump's daughter and advisor.
Snopes→ Transgender Woman Wins Virginia House Seat, Making History
Transgender candidate Danica Roem defeated an incumbent Virginia lawmaker who sponsored a bill that would have restricted which bathrooms she could use.
Washington Post→ Did Ronald Reagan’s 1981 tax cut supercharge the economy?
“While arguing over President Reagan’s 1981 tax cuts, Democrats claimed it would only benefit the rich. The Democrat Speaker of the House at the time, Tip O’Neill, called them royal tax cuts, because he claimed they favored th
PolitiFact→ Dianne Feinstein – A closer look at the classroom-expenses deduction for teachers: How big is it?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | A closer look at the classroom-expenses deduction for teachers: How big is it? As congressional Republicans tout the benefits of their party’s tax proposal, Democratic lawmakers are trying to pick the bill
PolitiFact→ Markwayne Mullin – Oklahoma Rep. Mullin says average family of 4 would save $1,182 in taxes
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Oklahoma Rep. Mullin says average family of 4 would save $1,182 in taxes Republicans promised that their tax overhaul would save money for the middle class, and Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., was quick to make
Snopes→ Was a Grand Juror in a Clinton Probe Found Dead?
A "satirical" web site published an unpleasant and entirely fabricated story about a fictional murder associated with Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Internet Archive→ The Ingraham Angle : FOXNEWSW : November 6, 2017 7:00pm-8:00pm PST
Laura Ingraham shines a spotlight on everyday Americans and examines how their lives are affected by politics at the federal, state and local level..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Tex
Snopes→ Is Snapchat Shutting Down by the End of 2017?
A rumor that the popular messaging site was about to be taken off line originated on a prank news site.
Hoax-Slayer→ Bank of America ‘Security Alert’ Phishing Scam
According to this "Security Alert" email that purports to be from the Bank of America, your account has been limited in order to protect it. The post Bank of America ‘Security Alert’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
PolitiFact→ Alyssa Milano – Alyssa Milano: no background checks in Texas for long gun sales. Is that true?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Alyssa Milano: no background checks in Texas for long gun sales. Is that true? Actress Alyssa Milano drew attention to gun background checks after a shooting at a Texas church left at least 26 people dead. &qu
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump and the fish food dump: How early reports got it wrong
It was a story that seemed to reinforce stereotypes of President Donald Trump: On a visit to Japan, he was handed a box of food for a ritual feeding of carp, and after doling out a few spoons’ worth, he got impatient and dumped the rest of the bo
FactCheck.org→ No Muslim Child Marriage in Montana
Q: Did a judge in Montana rule that a “Muslim man can marry 9-year-old girl”? A: No. The couple in the “wedding” photo are actually actors who were part of an advocacy group’s campaign to fight child marriage in Lebanon. FULL A
Snopes→ Did Amazon Choose San Diego For Its ‘HQ2’?
A short-lived fake story about the giant tech company illustrated the dangers of sharing posts blindly.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, the Texas church shooter was not on the DNC payroll. That’s fake news.
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, the Texas church shooter was not on the DNC payroll. That’s fake news. Fake news bloggers have seized on the mass shooting at a Texas church, which killed 26 and injured 20 others, to spread disinforma
PolitiFact→ FreedomJunkshun.com – No, the Texas church shooter was not on the DNC payroll. That’s fake news.
The Truth-o-Meter says: Pants on Fire! | No, the Texas church shooter was not on the DNC payroll. That’s fake news. Fake news bloggers have seized on the mass shooting at a Texas church, which killed 26 and injured 20 others, to spread disinforma
PolitiFact→ David Perdue – GOP Sen. David Perdue says diversity visa lottery 'plagued by fraud'
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | GOP Sen. David Perdue says diversity visa lottery 'plagued by fraud' Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., repeated President Donald Trump’s criticism of the diversity visa program, claiming that the program is "
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump touts increased coal production
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Donald Trump touts increased coal production President Donald Trump has vowed to end what he calls a "war on coal." Recently, Trump tweeted some good news for the industry. "Coal production up 7.