Does Facebook Categorize Users By Political Preferences?
3 April 2018 - A graphic circulating online in March 2018 brought new attention to one of the company's data-gathering tools.
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‘Fake News’ Smear Takes Hold Among Politicians at All Levels
11 March 2018 - President Donald Trump's campaign to discredit the news media has spread to officials at all levels of government, who are echoing his use of the term "fake news" as a weapon against unflattering stories.
Controversial Roy Moore Remarks on Slavery Resurface on Social Media
8 December 2017 - The Alabama politician once again became a topic of debate just days before the end of a high-profile Senate race.
Is Nancy Pelosi in Critical Condition After a Head-On Drunk Driving Accident?
11 August 2017 - A hoax news article falsely reports that the House Minority Leader was involved in a collision with a bus in Los Angeles.
Did Sgt. Gregory Hayes Kill Two Syrian Refugees for Raping His Daughter?
19 April 2016 - A popular meme describes a purported act of vengeance for which we found no evidence whatsoever.
Twitter’s Alts and Rogues
1 June 2017 - Twitter is full of "alt-gov", or alternate government, accounts — but without verification, it's difficult to know whom to trust.
Everything Donald Trump Has Accomplished in Just Four Months?
24 May 2017 - We looked into the accuracy of a viral list touting President Trump's accomplishments during his first four months in office.
John Lewis ‘Avoided’ Paying Property Taxes on Washington, D.C. Townhouse?
19 January 2017 - We found no evidence supporting the claim that Georgia Rep. John Lewis is "avoiding" property tax payments.
U.S. Intelligence Confirms Trump was Blackmailed by Russia?
10 January 2017 - Memos leaked to the media claiming that Trump was blackmailed by Russian operatives are not verified.
Harvard Professor Wants Electoral College to Reject Trump
15 December 2016 - Law professor Larry Lessig claims that at least twenty Republican electors are considering abandoning the President-elect.
Obama Urges Soldiers to Question Trump’s Authority?
9 December 2016 - During a speech at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, President Obama said that Americans have the freedom to question authority and criticize any sitting president.
Mark Wahlberg Expresses Disdain for Hollywood’s Political Involvement
3 December 2016 - In an interview with a publication aimed at veterans, actor Mark Wahlberg offered up opinions about celebrity involvement in politics.
