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The Dispatch→ Trump’s High-Stakes Gulf Tour
Israel and Iran threaten to cast a shadow on the president’s Middle East trip.
The Dispatch→ Israel’s Plan for Gaza Could Be an Historic Mistake
Little is left of Hamas, but an Israeli reoccupation of the Strip risks entrenching a new cycle of suffering and instability.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Satire Story Claimed Dr. Anthony Fauci Petitioned For Emergency Visa To Take Up Position At Wuhan Institute Of Virology In China
Did Dr. Anthony Fauci petition the State Department for an emergency travel visa to China so he can take up a position at the Wuhan Institute of Virology? No, that's not true: A Facebook post making that claim originated on a Facebook pag
The Dispatch→ Take Your ‘Medicine’
What have we done?
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Ukraine President Zelenskyy didn’t buy a controlling stake in mining company, despite online claims
Video shows South African news outlet reporting Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “purchased a controlling stake” in a mine.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: SABC News Did NOT Report Zelenskyy Bought Northam Platinum Mine Stake — Fake Video With AI Sound
Did the South African Broadcasting Corporation air a news segment saying Ukrainian President Zelenskyy bought a 51% stake in mining company Northam Platinum? No, that's not true: No such video appears on the website or social media accoun
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mugshot Weeper Was NOT Arrested In A 2025 Tesla Vandalism Case — Mugshot Was Taken In 2016 When He Was Arrested For Alleged Sex Crime
Does the mugshot of a weeping teenager show identify someone arrested in connection with one of the March, 2025 attacks by vandals on Tesla dealerships and Tesla vehicles? No, that's not true: the mugshot was published nine years earlier.
The Dispatch→ A Ukraine Ceasefire Plan Takes Shape
Russia has not yet responded to the U.S. proposal to halt fighting for 30 days.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump takes credit for military recruitment turnaround that started with Joe Biden
"All armed services are having among the best recruiting results ever” because of Trump policies, and “it was just a few months ago where the results were exactly the opposite.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: President Trump Did NOT Mistake ‘Transgenic’ For ‘Transgender’ While Talking About Mice Before Congress
Did President Donald Trump confuse research on transgenic mice with research on "making mice transgender," when addressing Congress, as some social media users suggested? No, that's not true: A day later, on March 5, 2025, the White House
The Dispatch→ Education Department Takes Aim at Diversity Programs
Inside universities’ efforts to comply with Trump’s ‘DEI ban.’
The Dispatch→ Trump’s Russia Realignment Takes Shape
Washington sends mixed messages as the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Edited Photo Of Javier Milei’s Sister Shows Different Eyes, Nose, Mouth — Original Taken In 2023
Does a viral photo accurately portray Argentinian President Javier Milei's sister Karina Milei? No, that's not true: The image has been heavily edited to completely change her face. The original image was taken in 2023 and shows completel
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: AI Generated Videos Of 200-Foot Jesus Statue Being Placed On White House Lawn Contain Visible Mistakes
Do two viral videos authentically show a 200-foot statue of Jesus Christ being placed on the grounds of the White House in Washington? No, that's not true: Both videos were possibly generated using AI according to online detection tools,
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pictures of Pope Francis Taken Years Apart Do NOT Show A Body Double — Aged 10 Years Between Photos
Do two photos of Pope Francis posted side-by-side in an X post the day he was admitted to the hospital for bronchitis show two different people, implying he has a body-double? No, that's not true: The photos of the Pope in the post were t
Full Fact→ Facebook posts about ‘found’ boy taken to police station are hoaxes
The posts have been shared in Facebook community groups across the UK, each claiming the little boy has been found locally.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Man Flipping Off Trump During 2025 Super Bowl — It Was Taken In 2023
Does a photo on social media show a man flipping off President Donald Trump during the 2025 Super Bowl game? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found evidence of the photo being posted online since 2023. Social media posts of the photo ind
The Dispatch→ Syria’s New Government Takes Shape
The Syrian president gestures at democracy, but experts advise caution.
The Dispatch→ Unpacking Trump’s Gaza ‘Takeover’
It’s unclear whether the proposal is earnest, bluster, or leverage.
The Dispatch→ The Senate Takes the Budget Reins
While the House haggles over spending cuts, the upper chamber moves forward on a two-bill strategy.
The Dispatch→ Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Takes Shape
The president’s efforts to transform immigration policy are off to a running start.
The Dispatch→ The Winner Takes It All
Get this man a Michelob!
PolitiFact→ What's an executive order? What to know as Donald Trump takes office again
From @19thnews: Donald Trump promised to release a flurry of executive actions soon after taking office. Here's what to know about executive orders and their limits.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Two clips in a Facebook video don’t show Los Angeles wildfires; they were taken in other countries
Video clips show “wildfires in Los Angeles, California.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden Saying ‘End of Quote’ In Farewell Address Was NOT A Mistake
Did President Joe Biden err in saying "end of quote" during his farewell address on January 15, 2025, as some social media posts suggested? No, that's not true: Speakers often say "end of quote" to show they've finished quoting someone el
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – This photo doesn’t show a home that survived the Los Angeles wildfires. It was taken in Hawaii.
A photo shows a Christian’s home that “miraculously survived Los Angeles wildfire.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Coats For Kids’ Is NOT Real Oprah Charity, Did NOT Take In ‘$140 Million’ After Buying ‘310 Jackets’
Did an Oprah Winfrey charity called "Coats for Kids" take in over $140 million while only purchasing "310 jackets" as of December 2024? No, that's not true: The information in this post initially appeared in an article on a self-described
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – A video doesn’t show Yellowstone supervolcano erupting. It’s an old clip taken in Indonesia
Video shows “Yellowstone’s super volcano is now really, really exploding.”
The Dispatch→ The ‘Yes, But’ Takes on Political Violence Are Piling Up
The response from some Democrats to the killing of Brian Thompson is part of a bigger problem.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: George Clooney Did NOT Leave US Permanently For UK Because He ‘Can’t Take The Red Wave Anymore’
Did George Clooney leave the United States permanently for England after Donald Trump was elected president in 2024, with Clooney saying he "can't take the red wave anymore"? No, that's not true: This originated from SpaceX Fanclub, a Fac
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE ‘Manifesto’ Supposedly By Luigi Mangione Posted On Substack — Taken Down For ‘Impersonation’
Was a post on Substack the real letter of explanation by Luigi Mangione, the man who has been arrested in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson? No, that's not true: A Substack spokesperson told Lead Stories the post was remov
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Elon Musk didn’t take over MSNBC or replace Rachel Maddow with Joe Rogan
“Joe Rogan to replace Rachel Maddow as MSNBC’s prime-time host after Elon Musk takeover.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, a new $1,000 stimulus check hasn’t been approved as Donald Trump takes office
A “no-strings-attached $1,000 stimulus” check has been approved for “every U.S. resident” ahead of Donald Trump’s presidency.”
The Dispatch→ Did Jared Kushner Take $2 Billion From Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi sovereign wealth fund invested in his private-equity firm, but the money does not belong to Kushner.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, vaccine researcher Dr. Peter Hotez didn't threaten to unleash viruses after Trump takes office
"Vaccine researcher Peter Hotez says multiple viruses will be unleashed on America the day after Trump takes office."
The Dispatch→ Syrian Rebels Retake Aleppo in Shock Offensive
The resumed fighting comes as Bashar al-Assad’s backers are weakened and distracted.
Climate Feedback→ Hailstorm in Saudi Arabian desert mistaken for snow, sparking misleading climate claims online
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘first-ever snowfall on record’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media wi
The Dispatch→ Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
The meaning of Matt Gaetz.
The Dispatch→ The Tax Stakes for 2025
The new GOP Congress will have to decide how to tackle the looming expiration of 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.