Could second lady Usha Vance have her U.S. citizenship revoked because of the executive order President Donald Trump issued that seeks to ban automatic citizenship for some babies born to a parent with no permanent legal status in the Uni
The Dispatch→ A Claim About 2024 Senate Elections in Swing States Is False
Democratic Senate nominees did not win in all of the swing states.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence ICE Offers $750 For Each Tip On ‘Illegal Immigrants’
Is ICE offering $750 for each "illegal immigrant" that you "turn in through their tip form"? No, that's not true: Immigration and Customs Enforcement does have an online tip form, but there was "no guarantee" at the time of writing that t
The Dispatch→ COVID Conspiracy Theories Continue to Circulate Online
A claim that no one died from COVID at home is false.
The Dispatch→ Claims That China Bans LGBT Content Are True
The government restricted media depictions of same-sex relationships, adultery, and smoking in 2015.
Full Fact→ Donald Trump’s executive orders do not include removing capital gains tax on US cryptocurrencies
Posts claiming this have been shared online, as President Trump signed a number of executive orders on his first day in office.
Full Fact→ Donald Trump’s inauguration: fact checked
We’ve looked at a number of claims made by President Trump across three speeches on 20 January 2025.
Full Fact→ Old photo of Palestinians celebrating shared as recent
The photo has been shared in the wake of the Gaza ceasefire deal, with a caption that implies it is recent. But it actually dates back to 2021.
The Dispatch→ Trump Sworn in as 47th President
A wave of day-one executive orders accompanied a rhetoric-fueled inaugural address.
The Dispatch→ Law Schools vs. Conservative Scholars
You don't believe in Jewish Christopher Columbus?
The Dispatch→ The Stark Contrast of Second-Chance Presidents
The only other president to serve nonconsecutive terms sounded much different than Trump did Monday.
The Dispatch→ Presidents and Precedents
Joe Biden’s late-term lawlessness is a parting gift to Donald Trump.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video With FAKE Audio Portrays Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promoting A Lemon Juice Diabetes Cure
Did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak at length about a cure for diabetes on the Joe Rogan podcast? No, that's not true: While this video footage originated from episode #1999 of the "Joe Rogan Experience," a fake audio track mimicking Kennedy'
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence President Biden Pardoned Michael Byrd, Officer Who Allegedly Killed Ashli Babbitt
Did President Joe Biden pardon Michael Byrd, the U.S. Capitol Police officer who allegedly killed Ashli Babbitt during the January 6, 2021, protest? No, that's not true: None of the pardons he issued mentioned Byrd directly. Also, the bla
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump issues order to pause TikTok ban for 75 days
Trump’s order says the attorney general “shall not take any action to enforce the Act” passed by Congress. The legislation passed by Congress said TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, had to sell the app or face a ban in the U.S.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Los Angeles Does NOT Rely On 45 Electric Firetrucks That Must Charge For 10 Hours Every Day
Are there 45 electric firetrucks in Los Angeles that had to go back to the fire department for 10 hours a day to recharge while the January 2025 wildfires burned? No, that's not true: According to a Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperso
Internet Archive→ President Trump Holds Oval Office Signing Event : CSPAN : January 20, 2025 7:41pm-8:30pm EST
[LIVE] President Trump holds a signing ceremony in Oval Office following inauguration ceremonies and after taking the oath of office as the 47th president. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN.This item has files of the following
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Trump Saying 2024 Presidential Election Was ‘Rigged’
Does a video show President Donald Trump saying that the 2024 presidential election was rigged with the help of Elon Musk? No, that's not true: In the speech excerpted in the video, Trump's remark about rigging referred to the 2020 presid
The Dispatch→ American Grotesque
‘Daddy’s back.’
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s Inaugural Address
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Summary In a half-hour inaugural address, newly sworn-in President Donald Trump twisted some facts while painting the last few years under his predecessor, Joe Biden, as a time o
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump didn’t put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office. He’s still the president.
President Donald Trump took the oath of office without his hand on the Bible. Although it’s a historic tradition, touching the Bible while reciting the presidential oath of office isn’t a requirement in the Constitution. Despite some saying otherwi
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Authentically Show Putin Ignoring World Leaders, Shaking Hands Only With Trump
Does a video authentically show Vladimir Putin going "past world leaders to shake Trump's hand"? No, that's not true: The version of the clip that went viral in the days leading up to Trump's second inauguration in January 2025 was edited
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Whoopi Goldberg’s Los Angeles Mansion Was Destroyed By January 2025 Wildfires — Claim Originated On Self-Described Satire Site
Did a Facebook post confirm that Whoopi Goldberg's house burned during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires? No, that's not true: The website the rumor was found on described itself as a page specializing in "Satire and Parody News," ad
The Dispatch→ Trump’s (Second) Inauguration
A rally or a speech?
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day speech
PolitiFact fact-checked Donald Trump's Inauguration Day speech as he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
Full Fact→ Viral list of Labour front bench’s work history omits some ‘non-political’ roles
Posts circulating on social media about the previous employment of politicians who are now in the Cabinet aren’t wholly accurate.
Full Fact→ No, Argos is not selling unclaimed parcels for £3
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on sites like Facebook.
The Dispatch→ A DOGE State of Mind
Elon Musk is not going to have much luck if entitlements and defense spending are off the table.
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.
The Dispatch→ Turning the Page on the Biden Era
A first attempt at the legacy of the 46th president.
PolitiFact→ Live: Fact-checking Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US president
PolitiFact is live fact-checking Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. Follow along here.
FactCheck.org→ What President Trump Inherits, Part 2
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. This is what President Donald Trump inherits as he reclaims control of the White House: A resilient economy that has grown by at least 2.5% every year since he left office in ea
The Dispatch→ Will Trump Lower Your Taxes?
Trump’s tax agenda, explained.
The Dispatch→ The Quiet Lawlessness of Joe Biden
He was elected to restore norms but has done more damage to the rule of law than any other president.
The Dispatch→ How Many January 6 Convicts Will Trump Pardon?
Defendants charged with misdemeanors will likely get pardons, but what about more serious offenders?
The Dispatch→ The Unseen Implications of Repealing Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. risks losing its edge in demographic strength and assimilation relative to other world powers.
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Live: Donald Trump’s Second Term Begins
Tune in to a special livestreamed conversation.
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact kicks off the MAGA-Meter to track Donald Trump’s promises
Donald Trump brings a litany of campaign promises for his second presidential term, and PolitiFact will track them for the fourth presidency in a row. Here are the five biggest Trump campaign pledges.
PolitiFact→ Live: Fact-checking Donald Trump's pre-Inauguration Day rally in Washington, D.C.
PolitiFact is live fact-checking President-elect Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Follow along here.
The Dispatch→ The Perils of Positive Thinking
Plus: Heretics and heroes of the American creed.