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The Dispatch→ On Trade, Trump 2.0 Won’t Be Like Trump 1.0—for Better and Worse
There will likely be tariffs, but some policies might be an improvement over Biden.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: $1,000 Stimulus Check Was NOT Announced In November 2024
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Elon Musk didn’t sue ‘The View’ and Whoopi Goldberg
“Elon Musk sues ‘The View’ and Whoopi Goldberg for $70 million.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – This video doesn’t show recent floods in France or Spain
Video shows floods in Spain and France.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – The proof is in the pudding: Elon Musk isn’t suspending users who post food pics on X
“Elon Musk thinks that posting what you eat is worthy of a suspension” from X.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Recording Shows Jordan Peterson Discussing Antarctica On Joe Rogan Podcast
Does a recording on social media show Jordan Peterson discussing Antarctica on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast? No, that's not true: In the authentic Joe Rogan recording featuring Peterson, the Canadian psychologist does not mention An
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Website Offering Concealed Carry Gun Permit ‘100% Online’ Does NOT Issue Actual State Permit
Can a person get a concealed carry gun permit 100 percent online by just answering six simple questions? No, that's not true: To get the promoted New Hampshire Non-resident Pistol/Revolver License, the customer must still fill out the app
PolitiFact→ On Facebook, Elon Musk is an invention superhero. But many of these posts are made-up and feature AI
Facebook posts credit Elon Musk with supposed inventions including a Tesla water engine, low-cost Tesla houses, and a UFO fighter jet. Images generated with artificial intelligence make these inventions seem real, but they aren’t.
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as HHS secretary, could he ban vaccines?
If he’s confirmed as President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wouldn’t be able to unilaterally ban vaccines, vaccine law experts told us. But he could reduce vaccine accessibility.
Full Fact→ Donald Trump has not appointed Kash Patel as CIA director
Posts have been circulating on social media which falsely claim that the advisor has been given the position heading up the Central Intelligence Agency.
Full Fact→ Our new Government Tracker is live – and it shows the government must be clearer about how it will measure delivery
Today’s an exciting day for the Full Fact team—we’ve just launched a major new project to track the government’s progress delivering Labour’s manifesto pledges.
Full Fact→ Pictures of Mike Tyson with Palestinian flag appear to be AI-generated
The fake images do not include Mr Tyson’s tattoo on his chest and depict the Palestinian flag incorrectly.
The Dispatch→ FEMA on the Hot Seat as Biden Seeks Disaster Relief Package
Disaster funding runs low while the agency faces scrutiny over accusations of political bias.
The Dispatch→ Politics Will Return
On Joe and Mika’s visit to Mar-a-Lago.
The Dispatch→ China’s Crackdowns Belie Fears Within the Regime
Growing economic woes and social stagnation are driving increased repression.
The Dispatch→ Bob Casey Clinging to Faint Hopes in Pennsylvania Senate Recount
Even after several counties violated court orders, GOP challenger David McCormick still poised to win.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Has NOT Banned ‘Pride Content’ From X — Originated From Self-Described Satire Account
Did Elon Musk permanently ban LGBTQ+ Pride content from X because "protecting kids comes first"? No, that's not true: The account that posted this incorrect information is from a self-described satirical Facebook page that explains, "We p
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pentagon NOT Spending $86 Billion Annually On DEI Initiatives
Is the Pentagon spending $86 billion on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives? No, that's not true: The most recent budget request in April 2024 asked for $162 million. The Fox News guest who originally suggested the much higher num
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: Did Pete Hegseth’s tattoos bar him from National Guard service in 2021?
President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth said his tattoos barred him from National Guard service during the 2021 presidential inauguration. A reader asked us to investigate.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Mike Tyson didn’t pose with Palestinian flag before Jake Paul fight
Mike Tyson posed with the Palestinian flag before his Nov. 15 fight against Jake Paul.
PolitiFact→ What’s going on with Matt Gaetz’s attorney general bid and the House ethics report?
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, resigned from Congress before a House committee released a report investigating alleged sexual misconduct by Gaetz. Would the House break precedent by releasing a report?
PolitiFact→ Elon Musk – No, Democrat Bob Casey is not asking to count noncitizen votes. Fact-checking Elon Musk’s X post.
Says Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., “is trying to change the outcome of the election by counting NON-CITIZEN votes.”
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No Shrek on X? Claims that Musk banned DreamWorks is satire
“Elon Musk bans DreamWorks Animation from X for promoting Pride.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Barron Trump Would NOT Have Been Denied US Citizenship Under Trump’s Immigration Proposal
Would President-elect Donald Trump's immigration plan have denied his son Barron citizenship in the United States? No, that's not true: Barron Trump's father is a U.S. citizen. While his mother Melania Trump was not yet a naturalized citi
The Dispatch→ The Nuclear Option
Why Putin might mean it this time.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – McDonald’s didn’t offer $850 million to keep RFK Jr. from exposing its frying secrets
"McDonald’s offered 850 million to RFK for hush money” related to its frying oil.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Elon Musk didn’t block Disney’s pride content on X
“Elon Musk blocks Disney’s pride content on X, says ‘woke’ isn’t for kids.”
The Dispatch→ Who Pays the Price When Tariffs Increase?
The consensus among economists is that the costs fall mostly to consumers.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Claim that the Steelers joined Chiefs in Pride night boycott mirrors satire site’s story
"Following Chiefs, Steelers also announce boycott of Pride nights.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, gasoline prices haven’t dropped an average of $4 in red states
“Gas prices drop an average of $4 across red states.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Altered Photo — Schwarzenegger Did NOT Wear ‘I Didn’t Vote For The McFelon’ Shirt
Did Arnold Schwarzenegger wear a T-shirt that said, "I didn't vote for the McFelon"? No, that's not true: The photo appearing to show that scene has been altered. The original photo showed Schwarzenegger wearing a plain black T-shirt with
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Post That Joe Scarborough ‘Approached Me Like A Scolded Dog’ At Mar-a-Lago
Did Donald Trump post on his Truth Social account that MSNBC host Joe Scarborough "approached me like a scolded dog" during a post-election meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence? No, that's not true: Lead Stories searched the president-
The Dispatch→ Correcting Claims About Trump’s Education Agenda
Trump’s education plan does not require public school students to learn patriotism or pray.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Sephora Did NOT Give To Trump’s 2024 Campaign
Was the Sephora company "a huge donor" to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign? No, that's not true: Neither the company nor any Sephora employee donated to the Trump campaign or Trump-favored political action committee, according to OpenSecrets.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – You can’t buy a $7,000 solar-powered Tesla. Despite social media claims, Elon Musk didn’t make one
“Elon Musk: 'I Am Releasing Tesla's $7,000 NEW Car That Runs On PURE Solar Power!’”
Full Fact→ Old clip of cargo ship fire falsely linked to Houthi attacks
The video showing a ship ablaze has been shared to suggest it was attacked by the Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group.
FactCheck.org→ Musk’s Starlink Was Not Connected to Vote Tabulation, Contrary to Online Claims
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Elon Musk’s Starlink system helped provide internet access to communities affected by the recent hurricanes. But online posts spread baseless claims that Starlin
PolitiFact→ What does a small majority mean for House Republicans? 3 things to know
As the final House races’ results fall into place, it appears Republicans will win a slim House majority. Could Democrats take it back from untimely deaths, illnesses or resignations?
Full Fact→ Video compilation likely shows flooding in Poland, not Spain
The footage dates back to September, before the recent floods in Spain.