Lawmakers Release Russia-Linked Facebook Ads
Many of the advertisements and fake posts appeared to be intended to stir up fear and division within the United States.
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Stephen Bannon: ‘Nobody Can Blame You for Beating Your Wife If It’s Out of Love’?
A fake news web site put words in Trump strategist Stephen Bannon's mouth to the effect that he defended spousal abuse as an act of "love."
Jay Z Rapped the Words ‘Middle Finger to the Lord’ at Hillary Clinton Rally
An election eve social media rumor held that guest artist Jay Z rapped the words "Middle finger to the Lord, n***a grip, I'm a boss" at a Hillary Clinton rally.
FBI Says Clinton E-mail Investigation Over, Still No Charges Recommended
After reviewing a new trove of Clinton-related e-mails found on a device owned by Anthony Weiner, FBI director James Comey told Congress the agency's opinion on charges against Clinton remains unchanged.
Huma Abedin Admits in E-mail to Brother That She Is a Muslim Infiltrator?
A look at a homespun effort to discredit the candidacy of Hillary Clinton by making it appear that her top aide admitted to being a radical Muslim plant.
Hillary Caught on Hot Mic Trashing Beyoncé with Racial Slurs
A viral article purporting to quote Hillary Clinton describing Beyonce's music using racial slurs is a work of fiction.
Department of Homeland Security Chairman Officially Indicts Hillary Clinton of Treason
An inaccurate claim that Hillary Clinton was indicted for treason followed in the wake of a report that her e-mail server was hacked by multiple foreign intelligence agencies.
Secret Service Agents Called Hillary Clinton’s Airplane ‘Broomstick One’?
An Internet joke circulating since the early 2000s holds that U.S. Secret Service agents and military personnel refer to Hillary Clinton's aircraft as "Broomstick One."
Ronald Reagan Beat Jimmy Carter in a Landslide Despite Trailing 6% in Polls?
The claim that Reagan won the 1980 presidential election in a landslide despite trailing well behind Carter in late public opinion polls is cited as a reason to get out and vote for Donald Trump.
Does It Cost Taxpayers $200,000 per Hour for President Obama to Use Air Force One to Campaign for Hillary Clinton?
Taxpayers pick up part of the tab when a President makes campaign trips on Air Force One, but with rare exceptions that's the only mode of air travel the President can use.
Hillary Clinton Lost $6 Billion at the State Department?
An inspector general's report stated that $6 billion in U.S. State Dept. expenditures weren't properly accounted for during Hillary Clinton's tenure there, but the money never went "missing."
Hillary Clinton Cut Her Tax Bill by ‘Donating’ $1 Million to Herself via the Clinton Foundation?
Accusations that Hillary Clinton padded her own pockets by deducting charitable donations to the Clinton Foundation appear to be baseless.
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Is Dr. Fauci Married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sister?
Sharing a first name is not the same as sharing an identity.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Did Melania Trump’s Dress Feature Drawings by Victims of Sexual Abuse?
First lady Melania Trump wore an Alexander McQueen dress to a Fourth of July event.
No, Ghislaine Maxwell Has Not Tested Positive for COVID-19 in Jail
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Is ‘James Maxwell Trump’ the Son of Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump?
We're going to need to see the long-form birth certificate.