FACT CHECK: Is The Harris Campaign’s Homebuyer Assistance Program Unavailable To Relatives Of Homeowners?
Post shared on facebook Vice President Kamala Harris' proposal would help first-time homebuyers, but she argues it would exclude people who have relatives who are homeowners. Verdict: False This claim is not true. First-generation homebuyers receive more assistance, but the program also applies to non-first-generation homebuyers. Fact check: Former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney attended […]
FACT CHECK: Video Shows Explosion In Yemen, Not Attack In Israel
Post shared on social media Videos of recent attacks in Israel are reportedly being shown. A video circulating on Israeli Telegram groups shows the impact of Iranian attacks on Israel. The fire is still burning. Israel has asked its citizens not to distribute videos or share photos.#evaluation#Hezbollah #stock price crash #BTC #Iran#Israel pic.twitter.com/mQe7bRGkpf — Gondal […]
FACT CHECK: No, Image Does Not Show Remains Of Hassan Nasrallah’s Ring After Death
image Shared by X The “remnants” of the ring of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, are reportedly on display. This is what's left of Nasrallah's ring. pic.twitter.com/wB2yij613e — Hamas Atrocities (@HamasAtrocities) September 28, 2024 Verdict: False The photo caption is incorrect. The image was shared online long before Nasrallah's […]
FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Pull A $1 Billion Show From CBS Following Vice Presidential Debate?
a Post on Facebook Elon Musk claims he has quit the $1 billion show from CBS following allegations of bias during the 2024 vice presidential debate. This claim seems to have arisen from a certain satirical story Posted online by SpacexMania. The story is of the title “Elon Musk cancels $1 billion contract with CBS, […]
FACT CHECK: Video Shows 2003 Baghdad Bombing, Not Israeli Attack
Post Shared by X It claims to show Israeli forces bombing Lebanon. In the Middle East, force is the only language that is understood and respected. Yesterday, Israel regained the respect it lost on October 7th and showed the world its strength and resilience. This is how a nation protects its people and its pride.#Hezbollah […]
FACT CHECK: Did One Man Pull 1,200 Bodies Out Of A River Following Hurricane Helene?
Post made with X A man claims to have pulled 1,200 bodies from a river in Marshall, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helen. 🚨Devastating Helen Update A man pulled 1,200 bodies from a river in Marshall and stuffed them into bags himself. Thankfully, our community and neighbors are coming together.-People keeping an eye out for strangers […]
FACT CHECK: Did Biden Say He Would Not Give More Resources To Helene Recovery?
Post shared on social media President Joe Biden told reporters he would refuse to send any more aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helen, according to a news conference. Verdict: False The caption misrepresents the content of the video. Fact check: The death toll from Hurricane Helen has risen to more than 200 people, […]
FACT CHECK: Did Mark Wahlberg Call For Teachers To Be Fired?
Post made in facebook Mark Wahlberg claims he wants any teacher who removes the American flag to be fired immediately. The claim originally stems from a post shared on a satirical Facebook page. No reliable sources have reported this claim. Fact check: Post made on facebook Actor Mark Wahlberg claims he demanded the immediate firing […]
Trump Lies So Much, Debates Need Live Commentators Fact Checking
Former Bush-Cheney political strategist Matthew Dowd said Thursday on MSNBC's “Deadline” that former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), were in a debate. He said there should be a commentator to check the facts on live broadcasts because he was lying so much. Like sports. Host Nicole Wallace said: The […]
FACT CHECK: Did Trump Have a 1.28 GPA While at Fordham University?
Post made with X Former President Donald Trump claims to have had a 1.28 GPA while attending Fordham University. Hmm…for those who aren't very smart… @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/kFVNsnWiUE — Morgan J. Freeman (@mjfree) October 1, 2024 Verdict: False A Fordham spokesperson said the images shared were fabricated. No reliable sources have reported this claim. former president […]