Latest Stories By Daniel Funke

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How a disinformation network exploited satire to become a popular source of false news on Facebook

One of the most popular false news websites on Facebook has republished dozens of stories from a notorious American satirist. It’s part of a network of spam sites.

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After Iran’s strike on two air bases housing US troops, false photos and videos spread online

We fact-checked some of the top bogus Iran-related images and videos circulating on social media.

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Fact-checking misinformation about Iran and a US military draft

Misinformation about conscription related to a potential war with Iran is making the rounds on social media.

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10 of the most popular Facebook fact-checks of 2019

2019 was a big year for viral falsehoods on social media.

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What we know about the Politico story at the heart of a Ukraine conspiracy theory

PolitiFact has previously reported on the similarities and differences between Ukrainian and Russian election meddling. But we decided to take a closer look at the Politico story to outline what it does — and doesn’t — show about Ukraine’s involvement in 2016.

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Thanksgiving dinner

Here’s how to fact-check your family at the Thanksgiving dinner table

Thanksgiving is a time for political arguments with your relatives.

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Disinformation targets Republicans who criticize Trump or support the impeachment inquiry

For Republicans, the choice on social media is clear: support the president or get smeared.

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Fiona Hill and conspiracy theories about Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know

Fiona Hill used her testimony in the House impeachment hearings to heap contempt on conspiracy theories and those who spread them, specifically those swirling around Ukraine.

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Fact-checking Trump, Ukraine impeachment hearings, day 1

The Democrats called on American diplomats in Ukraine to offer public testimony about the Trump administration's pressure on Ukraine to investigate Burisma and the Bidens. The Republicans called it another attempt to undermine the 2016 election.

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No evidence photo of Trump watching Baghdadi raid was staged

PolitiFact investigated the context of the viral image of Trump watching the Baghdadi raid.

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