“There was a bill to basically create a ban to make sure we never become a sanctuary state, that no locality passes those regulations, and (former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig) opposed that bill.”
PolitiFact→ Joyce Craig – Fact-checking Joyce Craig’s claims on Kelly Ayotte, abortion in New Hampshire’s gubernatorial race
Gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte “has voted for national abortion bans, she has voted to defund Planned Parenthood, and she shepherded Neil Gorsuch through the Supreme Court process, and then celebrated when Roe v. Wade was overturned.”
PolitiFact→ Election officials want safe voting. Here’s how they boosted security since 2020’s threats.
After the 2020 election, officials took steps to improve security of election sites including vote counting centers. Agencies have performed security audits for local elections offices and they have increased their planning efforts with law enforcement.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Script is safe: Your ballot won’t be disqualified if an election official writes on it
If an election worker writes anything on your ballot before you put it in the voting machine, “your ballot could be disqualified.”
PolitiFact→ Anti-abortion Amendment 4 ads are plentiful in Florida. What’s true, what’s not?
Amendment 4 would overturn Florida’s six-week abortion ban if approved by 60% of voters on Nov. 5. As Election Day nears, PolitiFact has noticed a slew of public warnings against the amendment. Here is what we found for each of the claims.
The Dispatch→ Georgia and Moldova Weigh Western Future Despite Russian Influence
Moscow and Kremlin-aligned groups make their presence known in former Soviet republics.
Full Fact→ Weight loss drug trial isn’t being funded with public money
The five-year tirzepatide trial is being funded in full by a pharmaceutical company called Lilly, not the taxpayer.
The Dispatch→ Partisan Chiropractors
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
The Dispatch→ Losing Georgia to Putin
The West sits idly by as the ruling party pushes the republic closer to Russia and Vladimir Putin.
The Dispatch→ The Dark Side of ‘Moon Party’ Politics
Both sides are functioning as minority parties, and we’re all worse off for it.
The Dispatch→ It Didn’t Have to Be Kamala Harris
Are the Democrats regretting their semi-switcheroo?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Two Clips Showing People Carrying Wounded Boy In Gaza Do NOT Prove Scenes Came From Different Staged Events
Do two clips of the same adults carrying a wounded boy in Gaza prove that the scene was staged in different locations? No, that's not true: The clips on social media come from a single video that depicts the response to a single event in
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Taylor Swift Was NOT Named In Rape Complaint Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Was Taylor Swift the female celebrity witness or the accuser named in a lawsuit that said Sean "Diddy" Combs had raped a 13-year-old girl? No, that's not true: Taylor Swift is not named in the lawsuit, filed on October 20, 2024. A male an
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Woman Pledging To Eat Dog Food Until Harris Wins Election — Text Was Added To Original Clip
Does a video posted on Instagram genuinely show a woman who has pledged to eat dog food until Kamala Haris is president? No, that's not true: The video originated from a TikTok account featuring a woman who cosplays as a dog named Lassie.
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Lead Stories→ Fact Check: DeSantis Did NOT Block Dominion Voting Systems In Florida; It Will Operate In 18 Counties In 2024
Did Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say Dominion Voting Systems will not operate in the state? No, that's not true: Dominion is one of two certified election systems in the state, with 18 of Florida's 67 counties using it in 2024, according to
FactCheck.org→ Anti-Harris Ad Misleads on Enforcement of ‘Jessica’s Law’ in California
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. A misleading TV ad from a pro-Donald Trump super PAC claims that, as the attorney general of California, Vice President Kamala Harris “ignored” a state law and “al
The Dispatch→ Birth of a Salesman
On Liz Cheney and abortion.
FactCheck.org→ Q&A on the 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccines
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1-lineage omicron variants of the coronavirus are now available in the U.S. for the fall and winter seasons. On Aug. 22, the Food and Drug
The Dispatch→ Yes, Gas Was Cheaper and Mortgage Rates Were Lower in 2020
Viral claims on social media are accurate.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, Donald Trump and JD Vance weren’t removed from the Oregon secretary of state’s website
The Oregon secretary of state “removed” former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. JD Vance from “the official state website.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No October surprise: Claims Melania Trump said she wants to divorce the former president unfounded
“Melania Trump declares that she wants a divorce.”
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Jilted out of free fries? No, Trump didn’t dupe McDonald’s customers out of a free meal
Donald Trump offered “food for everyone” at his McDonald’s press conference and then left without paying.
FactCheck.org→ False Comparison of Kid Rock’s and Taylor Swift’s Hurricane Support
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take As disaster relief efforts continue in the areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a Facebook post makes the false claim that Kid Rock has made “14 trips
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: McDonald’s Did NOT Issue An October 20, 2024, Statement That Kamala Harris Never Worked There
Did McDonald's issue a statement on October 20, 2024, that stated Kamala Harris had never worked at a McDonald's franchise? No, that's not true: McDonald's never issued such a statement. Instead, an October 20, 2024, internal memo attribu
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: TikToker Kyle Marisa Roth Did NOT Die Because She Posted Details About Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Parties — She Died Of Natural Causes
Was the death of TikTok content creator Kyle Marisa Roth connected to her social media content that "covered Diddy parties in detail"? No, that's not true: The Maryland chief medical examiner told Lead Stories that Roth died of "natural"
PolitiFact→ Bob Casey – Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey misleads in ad claiming rival will cut Medicare and Social Security
To pay for extending the Trump tax cuts, Dave McCormick has “made clear he’ll slash your Medicare and Social Security, and cut Medicaid for nursing home care.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Offer Caitlin Clark A $10 Million Endorsement Deal — It’s From A Site That Carries A Satire Label
Did billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk offer women's basketball star Caitlin Clark a $10 million endorsement deal? No, that's not true: This comes from a website that publishes fake stories about famous people. The site describes itself a
PolitiFact→ FEMA conspiracy theories have existed for decades. Here's how the internet has amplified them.
False claims about the Federal Emergency Management Agency are nearly as old as the agency itself. Here’s what experts say is behind the claims, from early theories FEMA was planning concentration camps to recent misinformation about its hurricane re
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – A load of misinformation: Former President Donald Trump wasn’t sitting on a towel on ‘Fox & Friends’
Photo shows former President Donald Trump sitting on a black towel on “Fox & Friends” because “they don’t want him to stain the sofa.”
PolitiFact→ Would the federal government prosecute Elon Musk for his $1 million lottery? Don’t hold your breath
Elon Musk is holding a $1 million daily lottery for battleground state residents who sign his petition supporting free speech and the Second Amendment. Some say the giveaway could be illegal, but the chances of a prosecution are slim.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Image Shows Tom Hanks In ‘Trump Voter’ Shirt
Does an authentic photo on social media show Tom Hanks wearing a T-shirt that reads "I was going to be a Trump voter for Halloween but my head wouldn't fit up my ass"? No, that's not true: The photo is a doctored version of a 2010 photo t
The Dispatch→ Did Kamala Harris Tell Hecklers They Were ‘At the Wrong Rally’?
She did, but it’s unclear what the acrimonious rally attendees said to prompt her response.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, Megyn Kelly didn’t call for a Taylor Swift boycott because the singer attended an event in Gaza
“Breaking news: Megyn Kelly calls for boycott of Taylor Swift after singer attends charity event in Gaza.”
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The Dispatch→ The Liz Cheney Pitch to Disaffected Republicans
Plus: The Harris campaign focuses on black voters in North Carolina.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, this video doesn’t show Karl Rove stumping for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania
Video shows “Karl Rove rallying support for Kamala Harris yesterday in Pennsylvania.”
Full Fact→ Microwaves are safe if used properly
A video warning against microwaves falsely claims that they are killing people because they ‘pull everything out of the food’ and all the waves get inside your body and damage cells
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Leaked Fox News Memo Showed Interviewers Used Vicks VapoRub To Mask Trump’s Purportedly Offensive Odor — It’s Satire
Did a leaked Fox News memo say interviewers used Vicks VapoRub to mask Donald Trump's purportedly offensive odor? No, that's not true: The account on X that wrote about the memo describes its content as satire and comedy. No credible news
The Dispatch→ After Sinwar’s Death, What’s Next for Israel’s War Against Hamas?
The U.S. sees an opening for a ceasefire deal, though the chances seem slim.