Conservative media and social media posts claim former first lady Michelle Obama will replace Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee. But Obama has denied on several occasions any intentions to run for the White House.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Biden didn’t announce ‘Housing for Labor’ program for families willing to take in migrants
President Joe Biden announced tax incentives for families willing to take in migrants in a new “Housing for Labor” initiative.
FactCheck.org→ CDC, Experts Say Fluoridated Water Is Safe, Contrary to RFK Jr.’s Warnings
The mineral fluoride, at the right dose, has been shown to reduce the risk of tooth decay. Based on studies demonstrating this in children drinking naturally fluoride-containing water, individual cities in the U.S. began to add fluoride
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Netanyahu mic moment seen in Instagram video misses context about COVID-19 pandemic
Benjamin Netanyahu refused to take a microphone from an Arab official, suggesting his belief that Arabs “are unclean.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Maldives Did NOT Announce Bankruptcy At IMF As Of February 18, 2024
Did the Maldives announce its bankruptcy at the International Monetary Fund as of February 18, 2024? No, that's not true: A publicly available report issued by the International Monetary Fund on February 6, 2024, said the South Asian coun
FactCheck.org→ Experts Say Proposed Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Rules Not an EPA ‘Ban’ on Gas-Powered Cars
Pending regulations under review by the Biden administration could greatly increase the number of electric vehicles sold in the U.S. But if implemented, the proposals to reduce tailpipe emissions and raise the fuel efficiency standards of cars and tru
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Immigrants In Canada ‘Forced To Live’ Near Active Train Tracks
Does a video on social media show immigrants in Canada "forced" to live near busy train tracks in Toronto? No, that's not true: This video was shot in Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, and gained traction online during February 2024. A Niger
The Dispatch→ Fact Checking Claims About Directed Energy Weapons
They are not responsible for wildfires in Hawaii or Chile—and painting your roof blue won’t protect you from them.
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Executive Order 9066 authorized Japanese detention during World War II, not gift cards for recent migrants
On the 82nd anniversary of the order on Monday, social media users erroneously claimed that it is a recent directive meant to aid those who cross the U.S. border illegally.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Of Students Wearing Face Masks Was NOT Recorded In 2024 As Post Implies — It Was Filmed In 2021
Does a video circulating on social media in February 2024 show several journalism students who were recently recorded wearing medical-style face masks outdoors? No, that's not true: The video dates back to September 24, 2021 when the Ariz
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – This video doesn’t show Donald Trump’s wig flying off. That’s Pants on Fire!
“Trump’s hair wig falls off during rally speech!”
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Live: A Special Saturday Episode, Focused on Ukraine
Join us for our weekly livestreamed conversation.
PolitiFact→ A poll found 1 in 5 believe in covert Taylor Swift effort to help Biden win. What does that mean?
Eighteen percent of survey respondents said in February they believe a covert government effort exists for Taylor Swift to help Joe Biden win reelection. What does this finding really mean?
Health Feedback→ Vaccines don’t cause autism; difference in infant mortality rates between Japan and the U.S. unrelated to childhood vaccine coverage
REVIEW An Instagram reel posted on 12 February 2024 made a number of claims about vaccine safety and questioned the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s current immunization schedule for children and adolescents in the United St
PolitiFact→ Kirsten Gillibrand – Yes, the federal government still classifies marijuana as more worrisome than fentanyl, cocaine
“Marijuana is currently classified in the same category of drugs as heroin and a more dangerous category than fentanyl or cocaine.”
PolitiFact→ What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump leaves their party’s ticket?
What would happen if a vacancy emerged on one of the major-party presidential tickets before Inauguration Day? It would depend heavily on when that vacancy happens. Here’s a rundown of potential scenarios.
Full Fact→ Post comparing pensions in the UK, France and Germany uses some inaccurate figures
Figures circulating on social media aren’t all correct, and ignore the significant differences in the way pension schemes work in each country.
The Dispatch→ Do Svidaniya, Alexei Navalny
Plus: A look at the ruling in the New York fraud case against former President Donald Trump.
Full Fact→ Image of Keir Starmer has been edited to include Jimmy Savile
The picture has been digitally altered, with Jimmy Savile’s face superimposed onto Gordon Brown’s.
Full Fact→ British teenager not facing ‘£100,000’ fine over Snapchat joke
Aditya Verma has been cleared by a Spanish court of public disorder, and does not need to pay a fine.
The Dispatch→ Alabama Against IVF
And: Fani Willis' side piece hearing.
The Dispatch→ NATO’s Funding, Explained
How much do NATO members contribute to the alliance?
The Dispatch→ Leading by Leaving
Would Biden or Trump ever consider following the paths of Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Kansas City Parade Shooting Suspect
Does a photo on social media of a man in a red sweatsuit show a suspect in the shooting that occurred on February 14, 2024 during the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade? No, that's not true: The individual in the photo is Denton Loudermill
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘CNN’ Video Of Joe Biden Speaking About Oil Smuggling Is NOT Authentic — It’s AI-Generated With Voice Added
Does a video circulating on social media show a CNN report with President Joe Biden speaking about oil smuggling in Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela? No, that's not true: The video clip is not authentic. This exact clip is available fro
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Of 12-Year-Old ‘Bride’ With Older Man As ‘Groom’ In Times Square Does NOT Show a Real Event
Does a video on social media show an authentic 12-year-old child bride with an adult groom in Times Square in New York City? No, that's not true: These two individuals were part of a staged "social experiment" to record reactions from pas
FactCheck.org→ Amy Schumer Has Endometriosis, Not a Vaccine-Related Ailment
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. SciCheck Digest Comedian Amy Schumer has said she’s having “some medical and hormonal” issues related to endometriosis that have affected her appearance. But some soc
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Netanyahu Clip About ‘Liberating’ Black Africans Is NOT His Future Plan — It Was A Historical Quote On Decolonization
Does a video show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talking about his plan to "liberate" or "recolonize" Black people of Africa? No, that's not true: The clip cut off a sentence from his 2016 African Summit speech where he made it
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: JAG Did NOT Convict Oprah Winfrey, Did NOT Sentence Her To Death
Was former talk show host Oprah Winfrey convicted by the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps and sentenced to death? No, that's not true: The claim appeared in an article on a website that regularly publishes fabricated content, and
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Amy Schumer Did NOT Say She Developed VAIDS As A Direct Result Of COVID-19 Vaccination
Did Amy Schumer say she developed "vaccine acquired immune deficiency syndrome" (VAIDS) as a result of COVID-19 vaccination? No, that's not true: Schumer said on her Instagram account that she has endometriosis, a disease that causes tiss
Full Fact→ Sadiq Khan has not signed a ‘WEF treaty’ to ban meat, flights and cars by 2030
An article claims a treaty ‘legally compels’ the city to introduce these restrictions. It doesn’t.
Full Fact→ Conservative leaflets omit key words from image of Mail headline
The original headline included the words “Tories say” at the end, to make it clear the Mail was paraphrasing a claim from the Conservative party chair.
The Dispatch→ Biden’s Decline Is a Legitimate News Story
Whether some in the media want it to be or not.
The Dispatch→ Happy Presidents’ Day
The weekend news roundup, and a message from George Washington.
The Dispatch→ Is the Republican Party Worth It?
Dismantling radical ideologies.
The Dispatch→ The Life and Death of Alexei Navalny
The late opposition leader laid the foundation for the ‘Wonderful Russia of the Future.’
The Dispatch→ Apple’s Vision Pro Doesn’t Augment Reality—It Sacrifices It
This is not a medium for serious, adult human interaction.
The Dispatch→ Nukes in Space May Not Be Imminent, but We Need to Prepare
When international tensions spill over into space, it's not just satellites at risk.
Internet Archive→ Pres. Biden at National Association of Counties Legislative Conference : CSPAN : February 18, 2024 10:40pm-11:01pm EST
President Biden highlighted the administration's policy priorities and accomplishments at the National Association of Counties' conference in Washington, DC. During remarks, he also joked about his age and memory....This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPA
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff on Tucker Carlson, Fani Willis, and More
Plus: the third anniversary of the Senate’s second acquittal of Donald Trump.