Did Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Claim Walls Could Not Be Built in Mountains?
4 April 2019 Republican Iowa Congressman Steve King shared an unsourced meme that attempted to ridicule his colleague from New York.
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Did an Abortion Clinic Employee Tell a Patient to ‘Flush’ a Baby That Survived Abortion?
22 March 2019 A six-year-old undercover abortion facility video re-emerged online in February 2019.
Did Louis Vuitton Sponsor ‘Human Zoos’ in the 1800s and Early 1900s?
15 March 2019 Though they weren't typically billed as such, 'human zoos' were unfortunately a thing during the heyday of Western colonialism.
Is This Really a Video of a 10-Month-Old Baby Drawing?
11 March 2019 Internet users were impressed with (and skeptical of) a video showing a baby drawing cartoon characters.
Are IV Drug Users Cleaning Needles by Poking Toilet Paper Rolls?
8 March 2019 A single, unverified Facebook post is never a good reason to panic.
Did Michael Cohen Once Act as Hillary Clinton’s Personal Attorney?
1 March 2019 President Donald Trump's former lawyer came under renewed scrutiny in February 2019.
Did a Plumber Find a Giant Snake While Investigating a Clog?
28 February 2019 One seemingly oversized serpent seems to be making its way around the U.S. for identical poses.
Did Dianne Feinstein Repeatedly Reinstall a Confederate Battle Flag in San Francisco?
27 February 2019 Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders resurrected a 35-year-old controversy in February 2019.
Did an Infant Who Survived Abortion Scream for an Hour While Left to Die?
21 February 2019 Aspects of a controversial abortion horror story circulating online since 2016 are unverified.
Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?
15 February 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her marriages and family immigration history.
Did President Donald Trump Install a ‘Golf Simulator’ in the White House?
15 February 2019 The Washington Post reported that President Trump took his golf game indoors during the federal government shutdown in early 2019.
Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wear a $7,600 Ensemble to the State of the Union Address?
12 February 2019 The new U.S. House member's critics can't seem to decide whether she has too much money or too little.
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Did an Ohio State Rep. Propose Exempting African-American Women From Abortion Restrictions?
19 April 2019 State Rep. Janine Boyd garnered national attention for an amendment she proposed to the state's controversial "fetal heartbeat" law.
Were Razor Blades Found in Gas-Pump Handles in Michigan?
19 April 2019 Hoaxes and reality sometimes overlap.
Did Actor Keanu Reeves Save Dozens of Cats from Euthanasia?
19 April 2019 He may well be one of the most beloved celebrities on the internet.
Did President Trump Say ‘This is the End of My Presidency. I’m F*cked’ After Mueller’s Appointment?
19 April 2019 According to the Mueller Report, U.S. President Donald Trump was less than enthused about the appointment of the special counsel.
Is the Trump Administration Seeking to Monitor Social Media Accounts of Disability Recipients?
19 April 2019 The U.S. Social Security Administration proposed stepped-up evaluation of social media posts when investigating peoples' disability claims.