Were Ex-Obama Officials ‘Caught Advising Iran How to Defeat US Foreign Policy’?
An old report, based on anonymous briefings, got a new lease on life amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran in January 2020.
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Did James Clapper ‘Out’ Barack Obama as the ‘Mastermind’ Behind the ‘Russia Hoax’?
A CNN interview video was miscaptioned to suggest the Obama administration's involvement in a Trumpian controversy.
Did Sons of Top Democrats Do Business in Ukraine As Part of Clinton-Linked Conspiracy?
Conspiracy theorists outdid themselves in October 2019 in response to the Ukraine scandal that threatened Donald Trump's presidency with impeachment.
Did US Intelligence Eliminate a Requirement That Whistleblowers Provide Firsthand Knowledge?
A conspiracy theory about the "deep state" got shared widely by the president and his supporters.
Is Greta Thunberg Really an Actress Named Estella Renee?
The "crisis actor" conspiracy theory reared its ugly head again in September 2019 regarding a teen activist.
Is Obama Claiming Kenyan Citizenship to Avoid Being Tried for Treason?
Four wrongs don't add up to anything other than a completely unsubstantiated rumor.
Did the Clintons Release a Statement About Epstein’s Death an Hour Before His Body Was Found?
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Did AG Barr Visit Jeffrey Epstein’s Prison Before His Apparent Suicide?
The claim comes from someone whose stated expertise on the topic is that in 1992 he repeatedly visited the same prison Epstein would be held in before the latter died in 2019.
Did Trump Hire ‘Fake Nurses’ to Pose With Him During His Visit to Dayton?
A “friend of a friend” does not a compelling source make.
Was the Death of FBI Agent Sal Cincinelli Linked to the Clinton Foundation?
The Clinton "body bags" hoax is one of the longest-running internet conspiracy theories.
Is This Rachel Chandler and President Bill Clinton on Jeffrey Epstein’s Plane?
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Did Google Remove Photos of Bill Clinton with Jeffrey Epstein from Search Results?
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.