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.
Full Fact→ Government hasn’t introduced policy of ‘free bus fares for immigrants’
A false claim circulating on social media says that the cap on bus fares has increased to £3 as a result of the policy.
PolitiFact→ What’s behind warnings about no-fault divorce under Donald Trump’s presidency?
Some Republicans support ending no-fault divorce, but President-elect Donald Trump isn’t one of them.
Full Fact→ Video shows 2021 Iran earthquake, not nuclear testing
The video has been widely shared on social media with the suggestion it shows tremors caused by a nuclear weapon test.
The Dispatch→ Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination for Key Intelligence Post Raises Red Flags
The former Democratic congresswoman’s foreign policy views come under scrutiny.
The Dispatch→ In Dicta We Trust
Recess appointments: To be or not to be?
The Dispatch→ How Libertarian is ‘National Libertarianism’?
Vivek Ramaswamy’s new hobby horse shows the latest fracture in the new right.
The Dispatch→ A Loyalist’s Loyalist in Charge of Personnel
Trump devotee Sergio Gor will head one of the most important roles in the new administration.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fox News Did NOT Report California Gov. Gavin Newsom Will Withhold California’s 2025 Federal Income Tax
Did Fox News report that California Gov. Gavin Newsom will withhold California's $235 billion 2025 federal income tax? No, that's not true: A Fox News spokesperson told Lead Stories that this was not reported on Fox News. Also, the claim
The Dispatch→ ‘A New Approach’
On Morning Joe’s Trump diplomacy.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Putin Asserting Right To Use Nukes After Biden Authorized Ukraine Use Of US ‘Mass Missile’
Did Vladimir Putin say in a televised address on November 17, 2024, that Russia could use nuclear weapons if Ukraine launches "a mass missile" to strike targets inside Russia? No, that's not true: A viral post on X reused footage from alm
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Jake Paul, not Mike Tyson, won their boxing match in full rounds
“Stunning Knockout: Mike Tyson Defeats Jake Paul in Just 50 Seconds with a Devastating K.O.”
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, Taylor Swift didn’t say this quote about Elon Musk being ‘radicalized by his own algorithm’
Says Taylor Swift said, “Elon Musk, the first human in history, to be radicalized by his own algorithm.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Matt Gaetz Did NOT Publish Post On X About ‘Age Gap Dating’
Did former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz tweet on X about "age gap dating" in November 2024? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that Gaetz ever made such a post. Also, the account that published a screenshot of the supposed Gaetz post la
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Elon Musk is rich, but not rich enough to give everyone on Earth $1 billion. That claim is False.
“Elon Musk has $180 Billion and there are 8B people on earth. If he gave us each $1B he’d still have $172B left.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Sue ‘The View,’ Whoopi Goldberg For $70 Million — Post Is From Satire Site
Did Elon Musk sue TV show "The View" and co-host Whoopi Goldberg for $70 million because "They Lie About Me"? No, that's not true: This originated from SpaceX Fanclub, a Facebook page with a clear disclaimer that states, "We post SATIRE,
PolitiFact→ 'Transgender monkeys'? Musk highlights misleading posts in push for new Government Efficiency group
Elon Musk, tapped to co-lead President-elect Donald Trump’s government efficiency department, has mocked federally funded medical research as wasteful. Many studies related to human medical conditions.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mike Tyson Did NOT Pose With Palestinian Flag At Boxing Match — Representative Confirms Photo Is ‘Fake’
Did Mike Tyson drape a Palestinian flag around his shoulders around the time of a boxing match? No, that's not true: Tyson's publicist confirmed that the photo of him appearing to wear the flag was "a fake." Online image analysis tools su