Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted on X that on Jan. 20, “I will be banning all consumption of Diet Coke in the United States.”
PolitiFact→ Social Media – UnitedHealthcare did not advertise for a new CEO after Brian Thompson’s killing
UnitedHealthcare posted a job opening for a CEO 24 hours after its CEO was killed.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: US Is NOT ‘The Only Country’ With Birthright Citizenship
Is the United States "the only country" with birthright citizenship? No, that's not true: Dozens of countries, most of which are in the Western Hemisphere, have similar laws regarding birthright citizenship, according to the CIA World Fac
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Was Set To Testify Against Nancy Pelosi For Insider Trading
Was UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson about to testify against former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for insider trading before his death on December 4, 2024? No, that's not true: There's no evidence connecting his death to insider trading
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: All US Walmart Self-Checkout Lanes Are NOT Exclusive To Walmart+ Members As Of December 9, 2024
Are paid subscribers of Walmart+ the only customers who can use the self-checkout lanes at all U.S. Walmart stores as of December 6, 2024? No, that's not true: Self-checkout lanes are not exclusively and universally reserved for only Walm
Full Fact→ Image of prisoner found ‘deep underground’ in Syria is AI
The image has been shared online with the suggestion it shows real scenes following the overthrow of Syria’s government.
Full Fact→ Why uncertainty about immigration statistics is proving challenging for public understanding
The latest release of figures on net migration from the ONS received widespread coverage. However, a crucial detail about the uncertainty of the figures was largely ignored...
Full Fact→ Picture of ‘Bashar al-Assad in Moscow’ is from 2023 visit to earthquake victims in Aleppo
Syria's ousted president is reportedly in Moscow, but the picture being shared is old and shows him in Syria.
The Dispatch→ No Mandate, But Still a Mess
What health insurance is, and what it isn’t.
The Dispatch→ Bashar al-Assad Flees Syria
Plus: Biden closes out his term with a trip to Africa to counter China.
The Dispatch→ The Way of Moral Reform
What would it take to build virtue for a people?
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump’s interview with ‘Meet the Press’
In his first interview since winning the 2024 presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump discussed his plans for birthright citizenship, tariffs and the Affordable Care Act. Here’s some of what Trump said, fact-checked.
The Dispatch→ The Monthly Mailbag With Ryan Brown
It’s our community and partnerships manager’s turn to answer your questions.
The Dispatch→ What ‘Gentle Parenting’ Misunderstands About Human Nature
Plus: Ancient metaphors for understanding the situation before politically conservative Christians.
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Faith: A Unique Perspective on Interfaith Cooperation
Can self-interest be an antidote to polarization?
The Dispatch→ Sabrina Carpenter’s Songs Reveal Gen Z’s Dating Problem
Unpacking "Brat Summer."
The Dispatch→ The Deer, the Lion, the Beast, and the Serpent
Two metaphors for the position conservative Christians now find themselves in.
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From the Week Biden Pardoned Hunter
The president’s decision drew criticism from both right and left.
The Dispatch→ Assad’s Reckoning
Can Syrian rebels end the Assad regime?
The Dispatch→ The Marvelous Moderation of the Majority Makers
Five Republicans who helped the party secure control of the House have one important trait in common.
The Dispatch→ This Is the Flagship Podcast, Experts Say
Sorry, Sarah.
The Dispatch→ The End of ‘Eras’
Taylor Swift’s tour was a worldwide spectacle—and paradoxically intimate.
The Dispatch→ Who Are the Truly ‘Wicked’?
The musical isn’t a rallying cry for individualism—it’s an exploration of casual and callous evil.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Videos Do NOT Show December 2024 Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake In California — Past Quakes Around World
Do some videos circulating online show the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck California on December 5, 2024? No, that's not true: Several videos posted online were mislabeled as showing California when they were actually filmed in othe
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Leonardo DiCaprio Announced He Was Leaving US, Saying ‘This Is Not The Country I Want To Live In’ As Of December 6, 2024
Did Leonardo DiCaprio announce he was leaving the United States, saying, "This is not the country I want to live in," as of December 6, 2024? No, that's not true: There is no evidence the actor announced that he was leaving the U.S. as of
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ACLU Lawyer Chase Strangio Did NOT Advocate For Gender-Affirming Medical Interventions For Toddlers
Does a video authentically show American Civil Liberties Union lawyer Chase Strangio arguing that 2-year-olds should receive gender-affirming medical interventions? No, that's not true: A video on social media misrepresents what he said a
The Dispatch→ Impeach Joe Biden … Seriously
The president’s pardon of his son could be a time for Congress to check the political power of his office.
The Dispatch→ For Pete’s Sake
Why are MAGA influencers rallying behind Hegseth?
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Has Gaza’s population grown 2% since Oct. 7, 2023? No, that figure was projected before the war
“The population in Gaza has increased by 2.02% since Oct. 7, 2023.”
PolitiFact→ Aid to Africa doesn’t detract from disaster relief for U.S. hurricane victims
Many conservatives complained when President Joe Biden pledged $1 billion to help displaced Africans, saying the money should go to Americans displaced by hurricanes. But funding for foreign aid and disaster relief aren't connected.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, Elon Musk didn't write X post praising the role of CEOs after United Healthcare CEO was killed
Elon Musk wrote on X that “without CEOs, the world would not be able to function” and “America will be destitute without us.”
FactCheck.org→ Sen. Mullin’s Misleading Vaccine Testing Claim
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. In an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma, misleadingly suggested that vaccines might cause autism because “there
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."
FactCheck.org→ Bush, Carter Didn’t Pardon Relatives, Contrary to Posts
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take President Joe Biden is one of only a few presidents who have granted pardons to a relative. But social media posts falsely claim that former Presidents Jimmy Carter an
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Announce New Aluminum Battery In December 2024
Did Tesla CEO Elon Musk announce that his company had developed an aluminum-ion battery with 15-minute charging? No, that's not true: There is no evidence on the company's website or Musk's social media platforms of any such announcement
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Tweet ‘The World Would Not Be Able To Function’ Without CEOs After UnitedHealthCare CEO’s Murder
Did Elon Musk tweet that the "world would not be able to function" without CEOs after the murder of Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare Group? No, that's not true: The tweet is fake. Searches of Musk's X account and ar
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Claim Fox News commentator Kelly Powers died from cancer caused by COVID-19 vaccines is unfounded
Fox News commentator Dr. Kelly Powers died from “turbo cancer” caused by COVID-19 vaccines.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Samuel Hyde Was NOT Identified As Shooter Of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Was Samuel Hyde named as the suspect in the shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO? No, that's not true: Sam, or Samuel, Hyde is a comedian whose name and likeness have been the subject of internet memes associated with shootings since 2015
The Dispatch→ Assessing Claims About Social Security Contributions for High Earners
Wealthy Americans pay tax on a smaller share of their income, but benefits are capped as well.
PolitiFact→ Transgender youth health care: A fact-checker’s look at Supreme Court oral arguments in Tenn. case
During Supreme Court oral arguments in the gender-affirming care ban case, U.S. v Skrmetti, justices and lawyers sparred over study findings and European regulations. Here’s our fact-checkers’ take.