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
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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→ Rand Paul – Rand Paul said repealing 3 regulations saves millions of dollars, thousands of jobs
The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Rand Paul said repealing 3 regulations saves millions of dollars, thousands of jobs With a powerful Republican ally in the White House, Sen. Rand Paul said Congress is moving fast to reduce the burden of governme
PolitiFact→ Claire McCaskill – Claire McCaskill says she never met with Russian ambassador, past tweets say otherwise
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Claire McCaskill says she never met with Russian ambassador, past tweets say otherwise Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., has called for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign over taking meetings with the Russian ambas
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
Washington Post→ Nancy Pelosi’s claim that Bill Clinton was impeached for ‘something so far less’ than Jeff Sessions
“I remind you that this Congress impeached a president for something so far less, having nothing to do with his duties as president of the United States.” — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), news conference, March
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
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Address to Congress
In a fact-checking report that appeared on NBC10 in Philadelphia, FactCheck.org Deputy Managing Editor Robert Farley discusses some of the misleading claims that President Donald Trump made in his first address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 2
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
Snopes→ Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson Sends Cease and Desist Letter to a Constituent
A Milwaukee man received a letter sent by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson's staff, ordering him to refrain from calling or visiting the senator's office.
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump Sons Detained at Canadian Airport Over Ties to Fascist Regime-Fiction!
Trump Sons Detained at Canadian Airport Over Ties to Fascist Regime-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., were detained at a Canadian airport over ties to a fascist regime. The Truth: A fake news web
Washington Post→ Sen. McCaskill’s misfired tweet on contacts with Russian ambassador
“I’ve been on the Armed Services Com for 10 years. No call or meeting w/Russian ambassador. Ever. Ambassadors call members of Foreign Rel Com.” — Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), in a tweet, March 2, 2017 Sen. Claire McCaskill jum
Washington Post→ Trump’s fishy suggestion that nearly 20 million are paying an Obamacare penalty
“It has gotten so bad that nearly 20 million Americans have chosen to pay the penalty or received an exemption rather than buy insurance. That’s something that nobody has ever heard of or thought could happen, and they’re actu
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim that Waters of the United States rule cost ‘hundreds of thousands’ of jobs
“EPA’s so-called Waters of the United States Rule is one of the worst examples of federal regulation and it has truly run amok and is one of the rules most strongly opposed by farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers all across ou
Snopes→ Is This a Red Blood Cell on the Tip of a Needle?
A photograph purportedly showing a red blood cell on the tip of a needle is actually a composite of two (or more) images.
Snopes→ Can a Fetus Send Its Own Stem Cells to Repair Its Mother’s Damaged Organs?
Genetically distinct fetal cells can remain in a mother’s body for decades after birth and can even incorporate themselves into her organs.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump wrongly claims historic defense increase
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Trump wrongly claims historic defense increase In his address to Congress, President Donald Trump said his budget "calls for one of the largest increases in national defense spending in American history.&
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Address to Congress
Summary In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump stuck closely to his prepared remarks, but ran afoul of the facts in some cases. Trump said the U.S. has spent $6 trillion in the Middle East and “with this $6 t
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Defense Increase ‘Historic’?
President Donald Trump told the nation’s governors that his first budget would include “a historic increase in defense spending.” But defense experts say that’s not the case. For fiscal year 2018, Trump has proposed a 9.4 percen
Washington Post→ Fact-checking President Trump’s address to Congress
An address to Congress is such an important speech that presidents generally are careful not to stretch the truth. The “16 words” in George W. Bush’s 2003 State of the Union address that falsely claimed Iraq’s Saddam Hussein sought
PolitiFact→ Guests at President Donald Trump’s first speech to Congress
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump brought some special guests to highlight his plans to help victims of crime and crack down on illegal immigration. Guests of the president and First Lady Melania Trump included
FactCheck.org→ DNC Chair on Trump and Overtime Pay
New Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez distorted the facts with his claim that President Trump “wants to eliminate overtime pay for people.” The DNC press office says Perez meant to say that Trump wants to nix an overtime “
Truth or Fiction?→ House Bill 610 to Defund Public Education-Truth! & Fiction!
House Bill 610 to Defund Public Education-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: GOP Rep. Steve King of Iowa has introduced H.R. 610 to defund public education. The Truth: H.R. 610 would dramatically change how federal education dollars are doled
Truth or Fiction?→ 179 Kids Went Missing in Indiana in First 45 Days of 2017-Reported as Fiction!
179 Kids Went Missing in Indiana in First 45 Days of 2017-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: 179 kids went missing in Indiana in the first 45 days of 2017. The Truth: Claims that 179 kids went missing in Indiana in the first 45 days of 2017 don
Snopes→ ‘Slime’ Fad Boosts Sales of Elmer’s Glue, Reportedly Creates ‘Shortage’
The popularity of a craft called "slime" has led to parents' seeking out Elmer's Glue, but there isn't really a significant "shortage" of the product.
Snopes→ Does Peppa Pig Cause Autism?
Talk of a Harvard study linking the popular British children’s show “Peppa Pig” to autism went viral, but neither the study nor the scientist who allegedly published it exists.
Washington Post→ Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s false claim that two key Obamacare elements are ‘Republican provisions’
“Yes, they are expecting to still be in there, preexisting conditions and older children, young adults up to the age of 26. Actually, preexisting conditions and 26-year-olds were two Republican provisions which made it into the [O
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Announces Sale of California to Mexico, Creating “MexiCal”-Satire!
President Trump Announces Sale of California to Mexico, Creating “MexiCal”-Satire! Summary of eRumor: A satirical story about President Trump announcing the sale of California to Mexico has been mistaken by some for actual news. The Tru
Truth or Fiction?→ CPAC Crowds Waive Russian Flags Before Trump Speech-Truth! & Misleading!
CPAC Waives Russian Flags Before Trump Speech-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Attendees of Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2017 waived Russian flags before President Trump’s speech. The Truth: Political activists h
Truth or Fiction?→ George Soros Arrested, Charged with Hate Crimes-Fiction!
George Soros Arrested, Charged with Hate Crimes-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: George Soros has been arrested on charges of hate crimes against America, but the main stream media has refused to report on Soros’ arrest. The Truth: Claims that George
Snopes→ Is Mensez Menstrual Glue a Real Product?
A Kansas chiropractor was awarded a patent, but there is no evidence Mensez "menstrual glue" actually exists.
Washington Post→ Did President Trump save 77,000 coal mining jobs?
“If we had not overturned this rule, we were looking at nearly 70,000 jobs across the country.” — Unidentified participant in President Trump’s signing of H.J. Resolution 38, eliminating the Stream Protection Rule, Feb. 16,
Snopes→ American Pediatricians Issue Statement That Transgenderism Is ‘Child Abuse’?
It was an official-sounding but fringe group of politically motivated pediatricians who issued a statement on gender, not the respected American Academy of Pediatrics.
Snopes→ Will Geometric Group Theory Be the Solution to the United States’ Gerrymandering Problem?
A new initiative lead by a Tufts University mathematics professor thinks this field of research could be the best shot at designing fair congressional districts apolitically.
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s CPAC Speech
President Donald Trump made a triumphant return to the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, the place where Trump says he gave his first major political speech and concluded, “I think I like this business.” But we found that Tru
FactCheck.org→ Terrorism and Trump’s Travel Ban
Stephen Miller, a senior White House policy adviser, claimed that 72 people from the seven countries covered by President Donald Trump’s 90-day travel ban “have been implicated in terroristic activity in the United States” since the 9
Truth or Fiction?→ 13,000 Marines Apply for White House Detail After Trump’s Election-Unproven!
13,000 Marines Apply for White House Detail After President Trump’s Election-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: More than 13,000 Marines applied for White House guard duty after President Donald Trump was elected, none applied during President Barack
Truth or Fiction?→ NASA Confirms 15 Days of Darkness in March 2017-Fiction!
NASA Confirms 15 Days of Darkness in March 2017-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: NASA has confirmed that Earth will experience 15 days of total darkness in March 2017, from March 15 to March 29. The Truth: Like previous rumors about the Earth experiencing