Melissa Connors
Reporter and Editor at Associated Press
News Verification Reporter and Editor @AP | Previously: @NewsGuardRating | [email protected]
Articles
-
2 weeks ago |
apnews.com | Melissa Goldin |Jennifer McDermott |Melissa Connors
El presidente Donald Trump firmó el martes cuatro órdenes ejecutivas diseñadas para impulsar la industria del carbón en Estados Unidos, delineando pasos para proteger las plantas de energía a carbón y agilizar los arrendamientos para la minería de carbón en tierras estadounidenses. Sin embargo, al promocionar los beneficios del carbón, tergiversó varios aspectos de su seguridad y uso. Aquí hay un vistazo a los hechos. AFIRMACIÓN: “Lo llamo hermoso y limpio carbón.
-
2 weeks ago |
apnews.com | Melissa Goldin |Jennifer McDermott |Melissa Connors
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed four executive orders designed to boost the U.S. coal industry, outlining steps to protect coal-fired power plants and expedite leases for coal mining on U.S. land. But in touting the benefits of coal, he misrepresented several aspects of its safety and use. Here’s a look at the facts. CLAIM: “I call it beautiful, clean coal.
-
2 weeks ago |
apnews.com | Melissa Goldin |Melissa Connors
As the stock market reeled Friday from President Donald Trump’s move to institute widespread global tariffs, Trump shared a video on Truth Social that erroneously claimed legendary investor Warren Buffett praised his recent economic policies. Here’s a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: Warren Buffett said President Donald Trump is “is making the best economic moves he’s seen in 50 years.”THE FACTS: This is false.
-
2 weeks ago |
apnews.com | Melissa Goldin |Melissa Connors
Social media users, including elected officials, are erroneously claiming that top Democrats filed a lawsuit to allow noncitizen voting in U.S. elections. Many are also baselessly alleging the suit is further evidence of a Democratic plan to rig future races.
-
1 month ago |
apnews.com | Melissa Goldin |Melissa Connors
After Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked calls this week by the Trump administration to impeach judges, social media users falsely claimed that he and other high-level legal professionals are part of a “secretive, invite only club.” Many questioned the motives of members, hinting at coordinated efforts to oppose President Donald Trump. Among those named was U.S. District Judge James E.
Try JournoFinder For Free
Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.
Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →Coverage map
X (formerly Twitter)
- Followers
- 558
- Tweets
- 116
- DMs Open
- No
RT @AliSwenson: A staged video claimed to show someone destroying ballots. Election officials were prepared. https://t.co/GZXd6AxTEa with @…
RT @AP: FACT FOCUS: False claims follow Minnesota governor's selection as Harris' running mate https://t.co/uGOjlj1UsL
Biden did not have a medical emergency on AF1. How does the AP know? 1) He exited the plane without issue soon after the claim began spreading. 2) An AP reporter on AF1 said there were no signs of an emergency. 3) A WH spox called the claim "100% false." https://t.co/6eRryI9tgc