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
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump NOT Planning To Abolish Fake ‘Trans-Species Child Tax Credit’ — It’s Satire
Is President-elect Donald Trump planning to abolish a tax credit for parents of "trans-species" children, or kids who identify as animals? No, that's not true: This originated on a social media account that clearly labels itself as "satir
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Social media posts spread false claims about Benjamin Netanyahu’s health
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hospitalized with “serious health issue.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Videos On Social Media Through Mid-November 2024 Do NOT Show Liam Payne’s Funeral
Do various videos posted online show the funeral of former One Direction singer Liam Payne? No, that's not true: Payne's funeral hadn't happened when these videos were published in early and mid-November 2024. The footage presented as bei
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Prince William Did NOT Ascend To British Throne And Expel Queen Camilla From Royal Family
Did Prince William ascend to the British throne following the death of his father King Charles III and expel Queen Camilla from the royal family? No, that's not true: There is no news of King Charles' passing at the time of writing, and t
Full Fact→ NATO Secretary General hasn’t threatened to expel the United States from alliance
Mark Rutte did not say America would be expelled from Nato if Donald Trump “surrenders Ukraine to Putin”.
The Dispatch→ Public Enemy No. 1
Why the national debt is the biggest threat to national security.
Full Fact→ Kamala Harris did not only win states without voter ID requirements
Thousands of people have shared posts wrongly claiming that in the US election Kamala Harris won every state that does not require voter ID and none that do.
Full Fact→ Has the government scrapped the Rwanda migrant agreement?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to end the Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda.
Full Fact→ Has the government stopped using hotels to house asylum seekers?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to end the use of “asylum hotels”.
Full Fact→ Is the government on track to conduct a Strategic Defence Review within its first year?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to carry out a Strategic Defence Review.
Full Fact→ Has the government established a National Wealth Fund?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to establish a ‘National Wealth Fund’.
Full Fact→ Have changes to the role of the OBR been set out in law?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to ensure that significant fiscal events must be accompanied by an Office for Budget Responsibility report.
Full Fact→ Has the government established Great British Energy?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to create a new publicly-owned body to “drive forward investment in clean, home-grown energy production”.
Full Fact→ Has the government introduced the Football Governance Bill?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to introduce a Football Governance Bill and establish an independent regulator.
Full Fact→ Is the government on track to pass an Energy Independence Act?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to introduce new energy legislation.
Full Fact→ Is the government on course to introduce a mandatory retirement age for members of the House of Lords?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to bring in a mandatory retirement age for House of Lords members, as part of a wider set of reforms.
The Dispatch→ Biden Authorizes Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range Missiles
The move comes amid uncertainty over the future of the conflict and Trump’s Ukraine policy.
The Dispatch→ Appointing Toadies
How worried should we be about the DOJ?
The Dispatch→ The Left and Woke
Will Democrats heed the biggest lesson of their electoral loss?
PolitiFact→ X posts – No evidence of officials threatening to 'keep' children of Helene victims who can't find shelter
“Red Cross is set to close shelters across North Carolina on Nov. 15. Families staying in these shelters are being told: ‘If you don’t have a safe place to take your children, you won’t be leaving with them.’”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ABC Did NOT Issue ‘Official Statement’ That Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg Contracts ‘Will Not Be Renewed Because They Are Too Toxic’
Did ABC issue an "official statement" that it would not renew the contracts of "The View" hosts Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg because they are "too toxic"? No, that's not true: ABC told Lead Stories that this is false. There have been no