Pizzagate
Chrissy Teigen claps back at claim over her controversial deleted tweets
Teigen stood her ground in a tense Twitter exchange as users resurfaced tweets that appear to have been deleted from social media.
Fact Check: Claims about 'John Podesta art' reappear amid Balenciaga uproar
Amid ongoing criticism of Balenciaga over campaign images, the name of Joe Biden's senior advisor Podesta has been linked to "disturbing" artwork.
Infowars Made $165M in 3 Years; Alex Jones Claims He Can 'Barely Pay Bills'
Jones handed over his show's information after losing four defamation cases, claiming the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
No Jan. 6 Protesters Have Been Charged With Terrorism—Here's Why
More than 700 people have so far been arrested in connection with the riot, but none are officially accused of committing a terrorist act.
Postal Worker Charged with Dumping Mail Is QAnon Follower: Report
Sean Troesch is alleged to have attempted to throw out nine bags worth of mail, including a request for the delivery of a mail-in ballot.
As QAnon Conspiracies Spread, Scientists Fight a Misinformation Pandemic
Donald Trump may be QAnon's most influential "node," but scientists are developing "infodemiology": mapping the disruption like a disease and experimenting with ways to counter the addiction.
Every QAnon Supporter Running For Congress
A number of candidates have been promoting QAnon conspiracy theories or related ideas as they seek political office.
Kids Shipped in Armoires? The Wayfair Conspiracy Started Here
A thinly evidenced conspiracy theory alleges a furniture company is using overpriced listings as cover for human trafficking.
Former Trump Adviser Roger Stone Says He Hopes QAnon Source is 'Real'
"I certainly hope Q is real and there are a number of indications that the information that is being disseminated has been of enormous value in this fight for freedom," Roger Stone said.
What Is 8chan? Extremist Message Board Linked to El Paso Mass Shooting
The Anti-Defamation League has said 8chan is "home to terrorist plots hiding in plain sight." But what is it?
YouTube Told Employees Not To Watch Certain Videos
YouTube lawyers told employees to stop looking for conspiracy theory videos for plausible deniability surrounding the site's anti-vaxxer and alt right pipeline, anonymous current and former employees say.
Police Uncuffed Pizzagate Shooter in Public
New body camera footage from the arrest of the "Pizzagate" shooter outside of a D.C.-area restaurant shows alleged inconsistencies with standard police procedures.
What is Frazzledrip?
Google CEO Sundar Pichai's congressional testimony this week included a question about the bizarre conspiracy theory "Frazzledrip."
Senate Candidate Kelli Ward Seeks Cernovich Audience
"My campaign represents faith, family and freedom," said Kelli Ward.
Pizzagate-like Conspiracy Theory Targets Doughnut Shop
As with Pizzagate, hoaxes and false news stories can have real-world consequences.
Conspiracy Theorists Support Trump at Florida Rally
Republicans who think the president is breaking up a cabal of Democrats and spies running a child abuse ring showed their support.
Pizzagate Conspiracy Official Leaves Health Department
Ximena Barreto suggested a Hillary Clinton-linked pedophile ring was operating out of a pizzeria in Washington, D.C.
Roseanne Barr Sorry for Calling Obama Adviser 'Ape'
Barr, a devoted supporter of President Donald Trump and purveyor of far-right blogs, also earnestly shared a series of conspiracy theories with her Twitter followers.
Another HHS Official Placed on Leave For Social Posts
One of her posts seemingly promoted tearing down a statue of Barack Obama and accused the former president of trying to develop nuclear warheads.
Communications Staffer At HHS Is PizzaGate Believer
Ximena Barreto has been placed on leave while the department looks into the matter.
FCC Won't Release 'Harlem Shake' Emails
The video was produced by a conservative website in conjunction with the FCC.
Clinton on Trump: We Haven't 'Seen the Bottom Yet'
The 2016 presidential candidate discussed Trump, Putin and Pizzagate with a few hundred young women, many in bright pantsuits, who waited for hours to see Clinton speak.
YouTube Deleted InfoWars Reporter's Account
YouTube terminated the account of InfoWars' Washington D.C. bureau chief Jerome Corsi after his channel received two warnings for violating the platform's bullying and harassment policy.
Trump Supporters Have a New Insane Conspiracy Theory
An emerging conspiracy theory claims Hillary Clinton and others have already been indicted and are wearing ankle bracelets.
Why Is the Far Right Obsessed with Pedophilia?
The right demonizes liberals and Democrats as "pedophiles" by inventing or misrepresenting facts.
Alex Jones Apologizes For 'Pizzagate' Fake News
Conservative radio show host Alex Jones apologized on air for promoting the "Pizzagate" conspiracy theory and said he regretted any "negative impact" he caused.
FBI's Russia Probe Expands to 'PizzaGate' Threats
The bureau is exploring whether far-right news outlets, including the pro-Donald Trump sites Breitbart and Infowars, have helped Russian operatives.
Newsweek's Foreign Service Podcast: Fighting Fake News
After the "Pizzagate" shooting, we discuss whether the problem of fake news is out of control.
#Pizzagate Resurfaces an Old Anti-Semitic Slander
How Marina Abramović, John Podesta, Hillary Clinton, Comet Ping Pong and the "blood libel" are all connected.
Trump Transition: Ben Carson Picked for Cabinet Post
Trump's transition team doubles down on Taiwan call, terming it a "courtesy."