The decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo does not stop agencies from implementing regulations.
The Dispatch→ Villains of History
A hostage crisis, with the president as captor-in-chief.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, jury didn’t order Disney to pay Gina Carano $115 million in lawsuit
A jury “ordered Disney and Lucasfilm to pay” actor Gina Carano $115 million.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Unidentified’ Newborn Posts Are NOT Genuine Effort To Find Parents — Part Of A Bait-And-Switch Scam
Was an unidentified newborn baby found by the police, and will sharing a post on social media help identify the child? No, that's not true: A viral post is part of a bait-and-switch scam, the story is not true and the photo is misused. Th
PolitiFact→ What Supreme Court’s immunity ruling means for Trump’s cases and, potentially, future presidents
The Supreme Court’s July 1 decision on presidential immunity removes some thorny legal obstacles in former President Donald Trump’s quest to return to the Oval Office. It also stands to empower future presidents.
PolitiFact→ Bill O'Reilly – No, as of July 1, President Joe Biden hadn’t ‘quit’ his reelection campaign
Says as of June 30, “the decision has been made that (President Joe Biden) will quit the campaign.”
The Dispatch→ Social Media Post Shares Misleading Claims About Jobs Numbers and Recessions
Suggesting that 15.6 million jobs have been created during Biden’s presidency leaves out important context.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Trump’s Plane Doing High-Speed Pass Over Airport In June 2024 — It’s Flight Simulator Software
Does a video genuinely show former President Donald Trump's plane, Trump Force One, doing a high-speed pass over an airport after the first debate in the 2024 campaign in June 2024, as a post on TikTok claimed? No, that's not true: The vi
Full Fact→ No evidence old audio clip supposedly of Keir Starmer saying he hates Liverpool is genuine
The clip may have been generated by artificial intelligence, though we don’t know that for sure.
The Dispatch→ Trump Is ‘Absolutely Immune’ … Kind Of
‘You know what's so missing from both of those? Text of the Constitution.’
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Kansas City Chiefs’ Coach Andy Reid didn’t boot his top three players for anthem kneeling
Chiefs' Coach Andy Reid "fires 3 top players for anthem kneeling."
The Dispatch→ High Steaks #12: Joe’s Hangover (Sarah Still Thinks She’s Winning)
Self-interested political calculations.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden Did NOT Say In June 2024 He Might Resign For Medical Reasons — Quote Dates Back To 2020
Did Joe Biden say in June 2024 that he might resign the presidency for medical reasons? No, that's not true: There are no credible reports or official statements indicating that President Biden recently made such a remark. A video in whic
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No studio audience doesn’t mean CNN 2024 presidential debate was ‘scripted’
"No live audience” at CNN debate means “We are watching a scripted movie.”
The Dispatch→ The Biden Campaign Shifts from Post-Debate Denial to Damage Control
Plus: For Democrats, replacing a nominee would raise serious logistical hurdles.
Full Fact→ Welfare reform: explained
A guide to how much the UK spends on welfare, the impact of recent reforms, and how the main parties propose to address future issues.
Health Feedback→ Facebook reel correctly claims that babies under six months shouldn’t drink water
REVIEW A Facebook reel posted on 13 June 2024 claimed that giving water to babies under the age of six months can result in health risks, including reduced nutrient intake and infections from contaminated water. It also noted that “too much water
The Dispatch→ No, Americans Aren’t Voting for an ‘Administration’
Joe Biden is running for president, not prime minister.
Full Fact→ Tax claims in the 2024 general election: fact checked
Claims about tax have dominated the election campaign. Here’s a round-up of our verdicts on some of the key claims from the major political parties.
AllSides→ FactChecking RFK Jr.’s Rival Debate
https://www.factcheck.org/2024/06/factchecking-rfk-jr-s-rival-debate/ Excluded from the CNN president
The Dispatch→ Supreme Court Overturns the Chevron Doctrine
After handing down several high-profile cases last week, the court is barreling toward the end of the term.
AllSides→ The Petrodollar Is Dead, Long Live the Petrodollar
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-06-27/the-petrodollar-is-dead-long-live-the-petrodollar
The Dispatch→ Ex-Clinton Aide on Whether Joe Should Go
Was the debate an 'extinction level event' for Biden?
The Dispatch→ Wokeness Is Awful. Nationalism Is Far Worse.
Conservatives and libertarians need to reassess their priorities.
The Dispatch→ Why the Supreme Court Dismissed the Idaho Abortion Case
And how the case demonstrates that states need to do more to clarify abortion law exceptions protecting the life of the mother.
The Dispatch→ How Julian Assange Shaped the 2016 Election
His collusion with Russia might have helped cost Hillary Clinton the presidency.
The Dispatch→ Prominent Never Trumpers Set to Meet With Biden Campaign
Several members of the group will argue on Monday the president needs to step aside.
Full Fact→ Child poverty hasn’t risen by as much as two million since 2010
A Facebook post claiming child poverty was lower in 2010 has been shared in recent weeks, but it isn’t correct.
The Dispatch→ The Media’s New Religion
Major news outlets have changed how they cover faiths and the faithful. But we still need honest religion reporting.
The Dispatch→ Are Men Being Left Behind?
Plus: How big of a problem are porn and video games?
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From the Week of Biden’s Debate Debacle
The president is facing calls to step down from the ticket.
The Dispatch→ Gaming Out a Biden Exit
An open convention seems scary, but it might beat the alternative.
The Dispatch→ The Constitution That Binds Us
Yuval Levin’s ‘American Covenant’ envisions a constitutional revival. Could our leaders embrace it?
The Dispatch→ Where Are the Phones in ‘Inside Out 2’?
Pixar’s sequel captures teen anxiety, not what American teenhood is like today.
The Dispatch→ Keep It Short, Goldberg
11pm on a Friday.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: INAUTHENTIC Video Shows Ben Carson Promoting Government-Funded Erectile Dysfunction Pill
Did Dr. Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon and former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary, endorse a "government-funded" cure for erectile dysfunction, as a video on Facebook claimed? No, that's not true: A spokespers
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Drink Made Of Aloe Vera, Molasses, Honey, Gin ‘Eliminates All Cancer Cells,’ Cysts, Tumors
Does a drink made of aloe vera, molasses, honey and gin eliminate all cancer cells, cysts and tumors? No, that's not true: While some of these ingredients may have health benefits, they are not a cure for cancer or other serious condition
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Claiming To Show Genetically Modified Tomato And Grain Swimming In Water Originated On Channel That Uses CGI Effects
Does a video on social media genuinely show genetically modified tomatoes and grain swimming in water? No, that's not true: The videos shared on TikTok originated from a YouTube channel that says it creates videos using "CGI effects" and
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Missing Child’ Post Is NOT Current — It’s Ruse For Real Estate Scam
Is a social media post about a missing child named 'Chloe' current? No, that's not true: The girl pictured in the post was missing but was safely found as of June 18, 2024. Social media posts share the information about the missing child
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NASA Did NOT Drop Space Capsule From Plane To Fake Return From Outer Space — Test Done Before Manned Flight
Did NASA secretly drop a manned space capsule out of a plane in order to stage a hoax return of astronauts from outer space? No, that's not true: The footage that shows a space capsule sliding out of the back of a C-130 cargo plane was no