The president's Twitter feed is often inaccurate, but he has topped himself in recent days with tweets on forest fires, elections and stocks.
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Lead Stories→ Fake News: Hillary Clinton Did NOT Say ‘The Only Crime I Ever Committed Was Stealing The Hearts Of The American People’
Did Hillary Clinton ever say 'The Only Crime I Ever Committed Was Stealing The Hearts Of The American People'? No, that's not true: the quote was made up by a Christian-themed satire website but went massively viral after several right-wing an
Snopes→ Did Broward County Record More Votes Than Registered Voters in November 2018?
A viral meme used wildly inaccurate figures as part of a conspiracy theory about electoral fraud.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did United States President Donald Trump Threaten to Withhold Disaster Funding from California?
Sizable wildfires burning up and down California have killed at least 25 people and destroyed at least one entire Northern California town, Paradise. The exact toll and cost as of November 11, 2018 is still unknown, because at least two enormously dest
Truth or Fiction?→ Stan Lee, Comic-Book Legend, Dead at 95
Stan Lee, the Marvel Comics co-creator who left an enduring mark on popular culture and changed the world of comic books forever, has died, reports TMZ. Lee’s storied career spanned decades. ComicBook.com reports that before he was deployed durin
Snopes→ Comic Book Genius Stan Lee, Spider-Man Creator, Dies at 95
As the top writer at Marvel Comics and later as its publisher, Lee was widely considered the architect of the contemporary comic book.
Snopes→ Scientists: Wind, Drought Worsen Fires, Not Bad Management
Nature provides the dangerous winds that have whipped the fires, and human-caused climate change over the long haul is killing and drying the shrubs and trees that provide the fuel, experts say.
FactCheck.org→ Misleading Meme Pits Acosta Against ‘Neo Nazi’
Q: Did a “neo Nazi” leader get a meeting at the White House while CNN’s Jim Acosta was banned? A: No. Patrick Casey, head of Identity Evropa, went on a publicly available tour of the White House and posted pictures of it on Twitter.
Snopes→ Some Southern California Fire Evacuations Lifted
Relief and heartache awaited those starting to return home.
Snopes→ Grim Search for More Fire Victims, 31 Dead Across California
Others continued the desperate search for friends or relatives, calling evacuation centers, hospitals, police and the coroner's office.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Florida Officials Did NOT Admit Nearly 200k Voters May Not Be Citizens In 2018
Did Florida officials admit almost 200,000 voters in the Florida midterm election may not have been citizens? No, that's not true: a hyperpartisan website took an old report about the 2012 midterms and presented it as if it was breaking news
Hoax-Slayer→ Sun Powered Key Ring Tracking Device Hoax
Message warns that a free key holder being handed out at petrol stations contains a hidden device that is being used by criminals to track the movements of potential victims. The post Sun Powered Key Ring Tracking Device Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Sla
Hoax-Slayer→ Kroger Club $200 Black Friday Coupon Scam Hitting Facebook
A post currently circulating on Facebook is claiming that US retailer Kroger is giving every family a $200 off coupon as a means of celebrating Black Friday. The post Kroger Club $200 Black Friday Coupon Scam Hitting Facebook appeared first on Hoax-
Internet Archive→ Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo : FOXNEWSW : November 11, 2018 7:00am-8:00am PST
A weekly report on economic developments features interviews with business leaders, information on investment opportunities and financial advice..This item belongs to: movies/TV-FOXNEWSW.This item has files of the following types: Closed Caption Text,
Hoax-Slayer→ Google Street View and the Donkey
Widespread speculation on the Internet suggests that the Google Street View car knocked over and possibly killed a donkey while driving down a bush road in Botswana. The post Google Street View and the Donkey appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Big Lottery Fund’ Advance Fee Scam Email
According to this email, you have won £1,130,883 via the Big Lottery Fund and should contact the Foreign Exchange & Remittance Department manager to request payment. The post ‘Big Lottery Fund’ Advance Fee Scam Email appeared firs
Hoax-Slayer→ Costco ‘Free $75 Coupon Per Family’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, Costco is giving every family a free $75 coupon to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. The post Costco ‘Free $75 Coupon Per Family’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Exploding Cactus Spider Hoax
Message warns that certain kinds of cacti can harbour large tarantula spiders that will be explosively released from the plants when they reach maturity. The post Exploding Cactus Spider Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ HIV Food and Drink Contamination Hoaxes Continue
In recent years, a series of would-be warnings have circulated that claim that particular food or beverage products have been contaminated with HIV infected blood. The post HIV Food and Drink Contamination Hoaxes Continue appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did William Shatner Record a Christmas Album With Iggy Pop and Henry Rollins?
As people began to get ready for the holidays in November 2018, social media suddenly became aware of an odd little rumor that had evidently passed under the radar months before. Apparently William Shatner, an actor and performer who is perhaps best kn
Hoax-Slayer→ Perform a Facebook Page Purge — How to Review Liked Pages
An occasional Facebook Page purge can reduce newsfeed clutter and keep your Facebook trim and taut.Here's how to do it. The post Perform a Facebook Page Purge — How to Review Liked Pages appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ No Subject, One Link, Spam Emails Can Be More Effective Than You Might Think
My spam folders have been lately inundated with spam emails that have no defined subject line and little more than a single link in the body. The post No Subject, One Link, Spam Emails Can Be More Effective Than You Might Think appeared first on Hoax
FactCheck.org→ Meme Misleads on Benefits of Illegal Immigration
Q: Does the U.S. provide medical insurance and voting rights to immigrants in the country illegally? A: No. A viral meme misrepresents what such immigrants are entitled to in the U.S. FULL ANSWER A viral meme on Facebook criticizes the U.S. for sup
FactCheck.org→ Clearing Up the Facts Behind Trump’s ‘Clean Coal’ Catchphrase
In his rallies, President Donald Trump repeatedly talks about “clean coal,” using the phrase more than a dozen times over the past three months. He also has said in other appearances that clean coal can be exported or “loaded up” on railway ca
FactCheck.org→ The President’s Tax Returns
After Democrats gained control of the House in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump repeated his long-running statement that he wouldn’t release his tax returns because they were under audit, making false claims in the process: Trump s
Truth or Fiction?→ Hundreds of Wrapped Voting Machines Discovered in a Georgia Warehouse?
The American midterm elections on November 6, 2018 transformed what is normally a relatively sleepy affair that receives little coverage into a bitter, heavily-tracked series of races around the country punctuated by scandals, violence, and unexpected
Internet Archive→ President Trump Departure Remarks Before Trip to Paris : CSPAN : November 9, 2018 12:20pm-12:47pm EST
President Trump talked to reporters while departing the White House en route to Paris for celebrations commemorating the 100th anniversary of the World War I armistice. He talked about a variety of topics, including his appointing of Matt Whitaker to b
Snopes→ Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Out of Hospital after Fall
The court said Ginsburg was released Friday.
Snopes→ Trump on New Acting AG: “I Don’t Know Matt Whitaker”
Trump told reporters Friday "I don't know Matt Whitaker" and said he didn't speak with Whitaker about special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Snopes→ Trump Claims Video Distributed by White House Wasn’t Altered
Trump tells reporters that the video distributed by White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was simply a "close up" and "was not doctored."
Snopes→ Trump Signs Order Denying Asylum to Illegal Border Crossers
Trump is using the same powers he used to push through a version of the travel ban that was upheld by the Supreme Court.
Hoax-Slayer→ Criminals Target Artists Via Overpayment Scams
If you sell art online, keep an eye out for overpayment scams. These scams are designed to trick you into receiving dodgy cheques, money orders, or bank transfers and sending part of the funds back to the scammer. The post Criminals Target Artists Vi
Washington Post→ The Trump administration’s fuzzy math on ‘criminals’ in the caravan
President Trump claims there are 300 "rough, rough people" in the caravan of migrants traveling through Mexico. But the administration won't explain how that figure is calculated.
Hoax-Slayer→ Hy-Vee ‘Free $80 Off Coupon’ Facebook Scam
Circulating Facebook post claims that employee-owned US supermarket chain Hy-Vee is giving everyone a free $80 off coupon to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary. The post Hy-Vee ‘Free $80 Off Coupon’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Ho
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking distorted video Sarah Sanders used to bar a CNN White House reporter
The clash between President Donald Trump and the media was summed up in a viral, misleading tweet. Hours after his post-election press conference, Press Secretary Sarah Sanders tweeted out a video in which she claims CNN White House reporter Jim Acosta
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Woman Did NOT Sue Ex-roommate For $1.2m For Training Her Parrot to Sexually Harass Her
Did a 26-year old woman named Sarah Johnson from Louisville in Kentucky sue her ex-roommate for training a parrot to sexually harrass her? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian website that makes up entertaining but false s
Snopes→ Appeals Court Rules Against Trump on DACA Immigrant Policy
A U.S. appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump from immediately ending an Obama-era program shielding young immigrants from deportation.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Were GOP's House losses dramatically smaller than historical pattern?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Were GOP's House losses dramatically smaller than historical pattern? In recent midterm elections when presidents faced a backlash from voters, the president accepted their brushback. In 2006, George W. Bush acknowle
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Were GOP's House losses dramatically smaller than historical pattern?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Were GOP's House losses dramatically smaller than historical pattern? In recent midterm elections when presidents faced a backlash from voters, the president accepted their brushback. In 2006, George W. Bush acknowle
Snopes→ Did This Video Show Obama Kicking a Reporter Out of a Press Conference?
Social media users engaged in another round of whataboutism by claiming (falsely) that a video showed President Obama kicking a reporter out of a press conference.