Somali Muslims Take Over Small Tennessee Town, Terrify Christians
Claims about Somali immigrants “taking over” Shelbyville, Tennessee have circulated for years.
Fact Checks
President Richard Nixon Pardoned John McCain of War Crimes?
False claims that President Nixon pardoned John McCain after he was convicted of treason are based on earlier, false rumors.
Did a CIA Agent Confess to the ‘Controlled Demolition’ of the World Trade Center?
A fake news website is behind false claims that a CIA agent confessed that he took part in the demolition of World Trade Center 7, the third building destroyed on 9/11.
Walmart Coupon: 85 Percent Off Any Storewide Purchase
A fake Walmart coupon for 85% off that began circulating on social media in July 2017 was likely part of a “like farming” scam.
Nancy Pelosi's Daughters Arrested for Selling Cocaine-Fiction!
A website that publishes “works of satirical fiction” is behind false reports that Nancy Pelosi’s daughters were arrested for smuggling cocaine.
Bernie Sanders Under FBI Investigation for Bank Fraud-Reported as Truth! & Disputed!
Reports of an FBI investigation of Bernie Sanders and his wife, Jane, appear to be credible — but little is known about the investigation.
Was Alex Jones Appointed White House Press Secretary?
A satirical blog post about the conspiracy theorist was treated as real news as it passed from one site to another.
Robert Mueller Called for One World Government, Religion-
False claims that Robert Mueller advocated for one-world government and one-world religion are based on a quote from a man with a similar name.
Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction!
False claims that Bernie Sanders bought an Audi R8 using campaign funds are based on a photo of a man with a passing resemblance to Sanders driving the car.
Michigan Governor Candidate Abdul El-Sayed's Ties to George Soros-Mostly Fiction!
Abdul El-Sayed and George Soros are not linked — but El-Sayed earned a medical degree on fellowship offered by George Soros’ brother, Paul.