Did Obama ‘Order the CIA to Train Islamic State’?
Supporters of Donald Trump attacked his predecessor's counterterrorism record after the death of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in October 2019.
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Was IS Leader al-Baghdadi Released from US Prison in Obama Era?
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was once held at a U.S. detention facility.
Did Elizabeth Warren Say of Mollie Tibbetts’ Slaying, ‘We Need to Focus on Real Problems’?
Critics of the Democratic presidential candidate, and supporters of President Trump's immigration policies, seized on remarks Warren made in August 2018.
Does Google Define ‘Parasite’ as a ‘Capitalist’?
Google is a search engine that provides links and definitions from reputable dictionaries.
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 Barnes and Noble Market a Parody of Trump’s Presidency as a Children’s Book?
Some social media users reacted with outrage to the publication of "If You Give a Pig the White House" in October 2019.
Did Democrats Vote to Give Immigrants Better Health-Record System Than Vets?
Right-leaning websites and Republican politicians misrepresented the facts around a September 2019 debate in Congress.
Is Adam Schiff ‘Linked’ to a ‘Prominent Ukrainian Arms Dealer’?
A fundraiser held for Schiff in 2013 was offered as proof of "ties" to a California-based engineer ... who also isn't Ukrainian.
Did Mainstream Media Outlets ‘Refuse’ to Cover Abortion Doctor Ulrich Klopfer?
NBC News: "Thousands of fetal remains were found on property in Illinois owned by a recently deceased doctor who performed abortions."
Did Portland, Oregon, ‘Ban Urinals in Public Buildings’?
A right-leaning website grossly exaggerated a design choice made to accommodate gender-neutral bathrooms.
Have Democrats Tried to Impeach Every GOP President Since Ike?
The question arises in light of the U.S. House of Representatives' launching of an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump in fall 2019.
Do Photos Show Greta Thunberg with George Soros, ISIS, and the ‘Antifa Terrorist Organization’?
The teenage climate activist's high-profile speeches in Congress and the United Nations prompted attacks from online detractors.
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Were Will and Jaden Smith Killed in a Car Crash?
Fake death notices are often spread for malicious purposes.
Did Michael Vick Say ‘I Killed All Of Them’ Dogs?
The former NFL star was convicted of running a dog fighting ring in 2007.
No, ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Is Not Dead
Highly dubious websites posted false and distasteful articles that prompted unwarranted concern among the reality TV star's many fans.
Did President Trump Decry Babies Being ‘Born in the Ninth Month’?
The president apparently misspoke while delivering remarks to the 45th March for Life in Washington.
Did Jimmy Stewart Suffer PTSD from World War II Bombing Missions?
A viral Facebook post appears to have been inspired by a 2016 book about the Hollywood icon's wartime military service.