Treasury minister Gareth Davies claimed “nearly 50 Labour MPs” are not seeking re-election, but according to the Institute for Government only 17 have publicly announced they won’t be standing.
The Dispatch→ Requiem for a Bet
It’s over. Is it over? It feels over.
PolitiFact→ Amanda Nedweski – No, you can’t tell if you’re pregnant the day after conception
"We have technology and medical advancements today that can tell you if you are pregnant the day after conception."
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Some claim vindication after CDC change on COVID-19 guidance. Here’s why they’re wrong.
“The CDC officially agrees with ‘conspiracy theorists’ from 2020” who wanted to treat COVID-19 like the flu.
Full Fact→ Misleading graph on civilian airstrike deaths in Gaza doesn’t use comparable data
The graph, which has been shared widely online in recent months, suggests the number of civilian deaths per airstrike in Gaza last year was significantly lower than in other conflicts.
The Dispatch→ A Fiery State of the Union
Plus: The Dispatch publishes its fourth-ever editorial.
AllSides→ Fact-checking President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/08/fact-check-state-of-the-union/ A State of the Union
AllSides→ State of the Union fact check: What President Joe Biden got wrong (and right)
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2024/03/08/joe-biden-state-of-the-union-fact-check/72843176007/
Internet Archive→ Washington Journal 03/08/2024 : CSPAN : March 8, 2024 6:59am-9:01am EST
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AllSides→ Fact-Checking Biden’s State of the Union Address
https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/03/08/fact-checking-bidens-state-union-address/ President Joe Biden de
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Biden’s State of the Union
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Summary In his final State of the Union address prior to the November general election, President Joe Biden focused on Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, the economy, reproductive righ
The Dispatch→ Melange à Trois (Dune 2 Review)
Muad'Dib!
The Dispatch→ Waiting for the NASCAR Crash
Old man yells at Congress.
The Dispatch→ The American People Should Demand Better
How The Dispatch is thinking about a Trump-Biden rematch.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Katie Britt's immigration claims in Republican 2024 State of the Union response
In the Republican response to the State of the Union address, Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., criticized President Joe Biden for creating a “border crisis” through executive actions. Here’s the context behind some actions Britt highlighted.
The Dispatch→ Video: State of the Union Recap
Watch the video of our weekly live-streamed conversation.
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ 2024 election: Fake AI images of Trump create cause for concern
The fake images of Trump surrounded by smiling Black voters shows the potential dangers posed by AI ahead of the 2024 election.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Joe Biden on inflation, the deficit and consumer confidence in the State of the Union
During the State of the Union address, President Joe Biden celebrated reductions in inflation from a four-decade high, and job creation. But some of his statements needed more context.
PolitiFact→ Yes, George Santos can attend the State of the Union, walk House floor despite being expelled
Surprise guests are a feature of the president's State of the Union address. A big surprise for the 2024 address was the presence of expelled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y. How was he allowed to attend in the House chamber?
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address
PolitiFact is fact-checking President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address tonight.
Internet Archive→ The State of the Union Address and Republican Response : CNNW : March 7, 2024 6:00pm-8:00pm PST
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Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Dairy Does NOT Cause Asthma
Does dairy intake cause asthma? No, that's not true: Although someone with both a dairy allergy and asthma may experience heightened asthma symptoms if they consume dairy, dairy is not a root cause of asthma. Asthma may be caused by a var
The Dispatch→ HuffPost Truncates a Quote by North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson
The GOP nominee for governor did not say he believes women shouldn’t vote.
PolitiFact→ Franklin Graham – No, 10 million people have not entered the U.S. under Biden as pastor Franklin Graham claims
“Over 10 million people have come across the border with no vetting, no plan, and no path” during Biden’s presidency.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Navy Judge Advocate General Did NOT Hang Biden’s Chief Science Officer Arati Prabhakar
Did the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps execute Arati Prabhakar by hanging on February 27, 2024, for committing treason? No, that's not true: Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, has app
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Water Is NOT Most Powerful Blood Thinner — It’s NOT A ‘Blood Thinner’ At All
Is water the most powerful blood thinner? No, that's not true: While staying hydrated is important for overall health and can help maintain proper blood viscosity, water does not have the same effect as medications specifically designed t
The Dispatch→ The Post-Filibuster Age
It’s coming—but maybe not as soon as we expect.
PolitiFact→ Katie Porter – Fact-checking Rep. Katie Porter’s claims that billionaires ‘rigged’ California’s Senate primary
Billionaires “rigged” the California Senate primary election through “dishonest means.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Sodium Bicarbonate In Bottled Water Does NOT Cause ‘Severe Side Effects’
Does sodium bicarbonate in bottled water pose significant health risks? No, that's not true: This element is commonly known as baking soda, which is chemically salt. The Food and Drug Administration considers sodium bicarbonate safe to be
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, Kamala Harris did not say Democrats are bribing voters with federal work study funds
Video shows Kamala Harris saying Democrats would use taxpayer dollars to bribe voters.
PolitiFact→ Spotlight on 6 of Joe Biden’s campaign promises as he gives the 2024 State of the Union
We’ve tracked 99 of Joe Biden’s campaign promises since he won the presidency. Here’s a closer look at the state of six.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Chemotherapy Drugs Are NOT ‘100% Mustard Gas’
Do chemotherapy drugs consist of "100% mustard gas," as a post on Instagram claimed? No, that's not true: The National Cancer Institute told Lead Stories that its records do not indicate any forms of chemotherapy drugs are known to contai
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mel Gibson Did NOT Release Video Of Satanic Rituals On Epstein Island
Did Mel Gibson release a video of satanic rituals taking place on "Jeffrey Epstein's island"? No, that's not true: "He has nothing to do with this and has no knowledge of it," Gibson's publicist told Lead Stories about a social media post
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Live: State of the Union Recap
Join us for a bonus edition of our weekly live-streamed conversation.
The Dispatch→ Supreme Court: ‘One Neat Trick’ Can’t Keep Trump Off the Ballot
Plus: A status report on all the Biden investigations.
The Dispatch→ Welcome to Techne
Introducing a new technology-focused newsletter from The Dispatch.
Full Fact→ Government borrowing is not forecast to increase year on year
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves claimed that government borrowing “goes up in every year” of the OBR’s latest forecast published this week.
PolitiFact→ Jonathan Martin – ICE gives some migrants smartphones to track them, not for personal use
“This is the era where people are given smartphones when they cross the border and enter our country.”
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, viral video doesn’t show Oklahoma students sucking adults’ toes
Video shows Oklahoma students “sucking on the toes of adults.”
PolitiFact→ Why Gavin Newsom’s claim about 65,000 births from rape is not as conclusive as he made it sound
Gavin Newsom said there’s been “65,000” births from rape since Roe was overturned. A paper estimated 65,000 rape-related pregnancies, not births, have occurred in 14 states with total abortion bans. The data had limitations.