Is a grayscale video of various celebrities wearing a t-shirt featuring a Star of David on a hand giving the finger to Kanye West a real ad? No, that's not true: The AI generated video, set to the tune of Jewish folk song "Hava Nagila", a
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PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, this isn’t a photo of someone giving President Donald Trump the finger at the 2025 Super Bowl
Photo shows someone raising two middle fingers at President Donald Trump at the 2025 Super Bowl.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Administration Is NOT Giving Every Adult In US $18,000
Is the administration of President Donald Trump giving every adult in the United States $18,000? No, that's not true: As of February 7, 2025, the administration had made no such announcement. A post claiming it did directed viewers to a n
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, the Trump administration isn’t giving every American $18,000
“The Trump administration is giving each and every adult in America $18,000.”
Full Fact→ Amazon is not giving away iPads to over-50s in partnership with Age UK
A Facebook post making this claim includes a link to a webpage that includes the Amazon logo and asks for personal information and payment details, but is not actually related to the company.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ALTERED Image Shows Taylor Swift Giving Right-Handed Salute — Image From 2014 Performance Is Flipped
Does an authentic image show Taylor Swift giving a right-handed salute similar to the gesture used by Nazis? No, that's not true: The image has been horizontally flipped to make it look like Swift had performed a right-handed salute, a de
The Dispatch→ Congressional Republicans Giving Trump Time to Make a TikTok Deal
Most think he’s following the ‘spirit of the law’ intended to sever Chinese ownership.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Image Does NOT Show AOC Giving Nazi Salute
Does an image being spread on social media show Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez performing a Nazi salute? No, that's not true: It's a still from a video captured while Ocasio-Cortez was reaching out to another member of Congress. It shows O
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Is Trump giving Staten Island to New Jersey? He didn’t say that, despite what social media posts say
Says President-elect Donald Trump posted on X that he will “be giving Staten Island to New Jersey.”
The Dispatch→ On Rootedness and Thanksgiving
How remembering the labor of our forbears gives us hope for the future.
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From the Week of Thanksgiving
Plus: Have we got some deals for you.
The Dispatch→ Happy Thanksgiving
On gratitude, conservatism, and The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ Happy Thanksgiving!
Some good eats, fond memories, and reflections on all The Dispatch crew is thankful for this year.
PolitiFact→ Follow these 4 expert tips for keeping Thanksgiving table politics talk civil and productive
Everyone has that one relative or friend who brings up politics at the holiday table. Keeping discussions civil isn’t easy, but PolitiFact is here with expert tips to help prevent holiday gathering clashes.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden NOT Giving Out $6,400 Stimulus Checks Before Leaving Office
Did President Joe Biden announce "emergency" $6,400 stimulus checks in November 2024? No, that's not true: An online search found no such announcement from Biden, the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service. Those
Full Fact→ No, Amazon is not giving away laptops or selling them for £3
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on sites like Facebook.
Full Fact→ Amazon’s Alexa has been giving more incorrect answers attributed to fact checkers
The interactive voice assistant has been providing more wrong information based on debunked false claims, about mpox, the UN and more.
Full Fact→ Amazon is not giving away ‘leftover’ Dyson vacuum cleaners
A post falsely claiming the online retailer is giving out free vacuum cleaners has circulated on social media.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Kamala Harris Giving Speech While ‘Hammered’ — It Was Altered To Make Her Sound Drunk
Does a social media video show Kamala Harris giving a speech in Atlanta on September 20, 2024, while she appeared to be intoxicated? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found the original version of the speech, and the version circulating o
Full Fact→ Amazon is not giving away iPads to over-25s
A post falsely claiming the online retailer is giving out free iPads has circulated on social media.
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact reader feedback: ‘Not giving all the context is misleading’
We’re entering the final lap of the 2024 election, with almost two months until Election Day. We rounded up our readers’ thoughts on our fact-checking.
PolitiFact→ Social Media – No, Tim Walz didn’t sign a bill giving legal protections to pedophiles
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill “redefining ‘sexual orientation’ to include pedophiles.”
PolitiFact→ Lindsey Graham – Gov. Tim Walz signed law giving some Minnesota students, including migrants, free in-state tuition
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed “legislation giving free college … to illegal immigrants.”
The Dispatch→ Giving Permission to Political Violence
Undermining the legitimacy of institutions—as the left and the right have both done—is just the first step.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Taylor Swift Is NOT Giving Away Free $1,000 VISA Gift Cards — Audio Is Fake
Is Taylor Swift giving away free $1,000 Visa gift cards? No, that's not true: A video on social media that shows footage of Swift has an artificially generated version of her voice making the claim about the give-away. In the original vid
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, a California city is not giving all transgender residents $900 a month
In Palm Springs, California, “transgender residents to receive a monthly payment of $900.”
PolitiFact→ Mark Lamb – No, the U.S. government is not giving people who crossed the border illegally $5,000 gift cards
“We have our government giving people who came into this country illegally $5,000 gift cards.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, billionaire Elon Musk isn’t giving away free gold bars
Video shows Elon Musk announcing he’s giving away free gold bars.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Scam alert: U.S. government isn’t giving out $6,400 subsidies through Inflation Reduction Act update
“The new Inflation Reduction Act has just been updated to give Americans making less than $50,000 per year up to $6,400 in subsidies every single month.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Don’t fall for this scam: the U.S. isn’t giving everyone $6,400
"The U.S. is sending everyone a free $6,400 right now.”
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PolitiFact’s independent, accountability-driven fact-checking is funded by donors who care about truth in politics. Feel the same way? Help us raise $8,000 by the end of #GivingTuesday.
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Check: The Thanksgiving Reenactment Tradition in Virginia
In the heartland of America’s rich past, the state of Virginia carries an iconic tradition that ties closely to the nation’s Thanksgiving history. It is believed that the Berkeley Plantation contributes immensely to this history as the ho
Truth or Fiction?→ The True History of Thanksgiving’s Date
The history and evolution of Thanksgiving, one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, provides a compelling glimpse into the cultural, political, and economic nuances of the nation. The origins of this day can be traced back to early A
Truth or Fiction?→ Clearing the Air: A Fact Check on New England’s Thanksgiving Breakfast Traditions
Straddling the rich history of America, Thanksgiving is considered a hallmark celebration traced back to the era of the Pilgrims, with its storied lineage shaping the diverse holiday practices we observe today. Amongst these, a fascinating curiosity
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Check: Was the First Thanksgiving in Texas 1541?
Thanksgiving: a historical event celebrated with great fervor throughout the United States. Most accounts record this quintessential American festivity as originating from a momentous feast held in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in the year 1621; a harmoni
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Check: Foods at the First Thanksgiving Feast
In American history, the First Thanksgiving holds a place of high sentiment and significance. It is often portrayed as a harmonious gathering between the early settlers and Native Americans, with images of a bountiful table filled with modern dishes.
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Checking: Alaska’s Thanksgiving Muktuk Tradition
Alaska, renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, is also the cradle of rich cultural heritage, shared by indigenous communities who have lived in symbiosis with nature for tens of centuries. Among them, the Inupiat, Yupik, and Chukc
Truth or Fiction?→ Unwrapping the Berwick Shrimp Boat Thanksgiving Festival
Nestled in the heartland of Louisiana, the town of Berwick holds a unique cultural treasure known as the Shrimp Boat Thanksgiving Festival. Deeply rooted in the town’s seafaring heritage and love for the fruits of the sea, the celebration is mu
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Checking: Thanksgiving Tradition – The Start of Christmas Fruitcake Preparation?
As the festive season sets in, bringing with it an air of nostalgia and warmth, various traditions come alive in American households. This essay delves into one such alleged custom – the connection between Thanksgiving and Christmas fruitcakes.
Truth or Fiction?→ The True Story Behind ‘Franksgiving’: Fact-checking Roosevelt’s Thanksgiving Change
In America’s tapestry of traditions, the Thanksgiving holiday stands out as an emblem of gratitude, autumnal festivities, and familial gatherings. Part of its intrigue, unbeknownst to many, lies in a historical wrinkle known as ‘Franksgiv