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Muslims Demand Army Change Its Dress Code to Include Turbans and Beards

14 October 2014 The Department of Defense announced back in January 2014 that religious dress accommodations had been added to uniform guidelines on a case-by-case basis.

Ford Motors Funds Black Lives Matter

26 September 2016 Multiple online outlets falsely reported that the Ford Motor Company had donated $100 million to the Black Lives Matter movement.

‘Muslim Prayer Curtain’ in the White House?

8 June 2010 President Obama did not remove red, white, and blue decor from the Oval Office and install a "Muslim prayer curtain" in the White House.

Uniformed Veteran Kicked Out of Child’s School

15 June 2016 A misleading social media page claimed a uniformed veteran was kicked out of his daughter's school because his attire was offensive.

Sean Hannity to be Fired for Comments About Muslims

14 June 2016 A 2014 claim that Fox News host Sean Hannity was getting fired began to make the rounds again in June 2016.

Plan Launches to Make Obama Addition to Mount Rushmore

21 April 2016 After Harriet Tubman's addition to the $20 bill was announced, a spurious old rumor recirculated claiming that President Obama's likeness is being added to Mount Rushmore.

Texas Residents Forced to Pay Slavery Reparations?

15 March 2016 An unreliable web site falsely claimed that Texans were being forced to pay slavery reparations to black Americans.

Did Canada ‘Ban Beyonce’ Over Her Super Bowl Performance?

14 February 2016 Singer Beyonce has not been banned from entering or performing in Canada based on her 2016 Super Bowl halftime performance.

Obama Demanded This Admiral Stop Giving Out Bibles?

3 February 2016 President Obama didn't demand an admiral stop giving out Bibles; such claims are based on a 2013 controversy unrelated to the Commander-in-Chief.