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The Dispatch→ The Problem with Jon Stewart’s ‘Daily Show’ Comeback
The timeslot might be the same, but the political comedy landscape has changed dramatically.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Orgone Energy Is NOT Proven To Exist In The Form Of Orgonite
Did scientists prove in 2024 that "orgone energy" exists in the form of orgonite? No, that's not true: A Princeton physics professor interviewed by Lead Stories described the claim as unscientific. The post in which the claim was made is
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show ‘Texas Tractors’
Does a video shared on Facebook genuinely show "Texas tractors"? No, that's not true: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol confirmed to Lead Stories that there is no evidence that such an event occurred. The clip in question was taken from a lo
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mitt Romney’s Investment Income Is NOT Proof He Is ‘Corrupt,’ Though It’s Larger Than His Senate Salary
Does the fact that Mitt Romney's private investment income surpasses his U.S. Senate salary prove that he is "corrupt"? No, that's not true: The Utah senator, a Republican, discloses his legal sources of income via U.S. Senate financial d
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video of Alexa’s Answers Does NOT Prove Chemtrails Conspiracy Theory That Government Is Spraying Aluminum In Sky
Does a video on Instagram of an Alexa digital assistant prove the accuracy of the chemtrails conspiracy theory that the U.S. government sprays aluminum in the sky for nefarious purposes? No, that's not true: There is no verified evidence
PolitiFact→ Taylor Swift: Singer, songwriter, psyop? How conservative pundits spread a wild theory
In January, conspiracy theories that Taylor Swift is a government operative, a Pentagon asset or a “psyop” went from fringe to primetime news. We tracked how it happened.
The Dispatch→ Britt Pop
A dark horse may be leading the Trump veepstakes.
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ The NYPD did not stage a protest over the release of suspects in Times Square officer attack
As men charged in the attack were released without bail this week, social media users falsely claimed that a video showed the NYPD protesting against the decision.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Misrepresent Mouse Study of Pangolin Virus
SciCheck Digest A study showed a type of lab mouse is highly susceptible to a coronavirus derived from pangolins, a scaly, cat-sized mammal. This doesn’t mean the virus is dangerous to humans. The virus is related to the one that causes COVID-19
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No hay un nuevo programa que cubra 100% de los gastos funerarios
"Nuevo beneficio de plan de entierro que cubre el 100 % de sus gastos funerarios"
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Atacama Skeleton Is NOT An Alien — It’s Human Fetus
Does a picture on social media of a tiny skeleton found in Chile's Atacama Desert show an "alien creature from another planet"? No, that's not true: The skeleton in question has been extensively studied. Scientific analysis, including DNA
FactCheck.org→ Online Posts Share Altered Photo of Taylor Swift With Bogus Political Sign
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take Taylor Swift has previously endorsed political candidates, including Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Online posts, however, share an altered photo of Swift that purports
The Dispatch→ ‘Groundhog Day,’ a Parable
Every generation is a Phil Connors, tasked with figuring out the right way to live.
PolitiFact→ What could a Taylor Swift endorsement mean for voter turnout in the 2024 election?
Taylor Swift has encouraged her fans to register to vote, leading to a spike in registrations last fall. The potential for her to endorse Biden has drawn attention, but celebrity endorsements are no guarantee.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Un doctor ecuatoriano no fue atacado en televisión, ni creó una cura para la hipertensión
El doctor ecuatoriano Marco Albuja "fue atacado por miembros de empresas farmacéuticas por revelar una cura secreta para la hipertensión".
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Texas tractors are not lining up on the U.S. southern border, that Facebook video is from Germany
“Texas tractors defend border.”
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Claim that the government is spraying the sky, blocking sun to mitigate climate change is wrong
The government is spraying chemicals into the sky to block the sun.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Sling Baseless Claims at Judge in Defamation Case Against Trump
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take Misinformation peddlers baselessly claim a judge who presided over the defamation case that ended with an $83 million verdict against former President Donald Trump is li
FactCheck.org→ Biden Makes False Claim About Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. About 140 law enforcement officers were injured during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to multiple reports. But no officers were “killed” that da
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fake Video Shows Dozens Of News Anchors Saying ‘Taylor Swift Is Not a Psy-Op’
Did dozens of news anchors parrot the same talking point by reporting the phrase, "Taylor Swift is not a psy-op"? No, that's not true: A video that appears to show such reporting is fake. It pairs phony audio with a video compilation from
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Proof ‘Dozens Of Ukrainians’ Asked Russia To Help Return Ukrainian Refugee Children From European Union
Did "dozens of Ukrainians" apply to Russia's mission to the United Nations for help getting their children back from welfare agencies in the European Union? No, that's not true: Parents of such children, Russian officials and European Uni
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Altered photo shows Taylor Swift holding a 'Trump won' flag
Taylor Swift was photographed holding a “Trump won, Democrats cheated!” flag.
PolitiFact→ Scott Walker – Scott Walker said college voters’ No. 1 issue is the economy, not abortion. Is he right?
"(The) top issue for college students is the economy."
Full Fact→ The UK doesn’t currently spend 2.5% of GDP on defence
A front page story in the Daily Telegraph incorrectly suggested the government’s defence spending target had already been met.
The Dispatch→ Of Green and Greene
The 2024 financial picture and a spurious censure resolution in the House.
The Dispatch→ Faulty Translation of a Speech Leads to Criticisms of Rep. Ilhan Omar
A viral video that prompted calls for her resignation featured incorrect subtitles.
PolitiFact→ Tony Evers – Is Gov. Evers right that Wisconsin’s unemployment rate hit an all-time low last year?
“In April last year, our state unemployment rate hit a record low of 2.4%. Last year, Wisconsin had an all-time lowest number of unemployed workers ever in modern history.”
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: Can Joe Biden 'shut down the border' on his own?
President Joe Biden and Republicans disagree on how much power he has to stop illegal immigration. The law gives Biden broad powers, but also restricts him.
The Dispatch→ Checking in on the U.S. Housing Market
Despite improving economic numbers generally, high mortgage rates and high prices are leading to supply problems.
The Dispatch→ The Taylor Swift Grift
Is Biden rigging the Super Bowl?
The Dispatch→ Let Parents, Not Politicians, Keep Kids Safe Online
Regulating social media behavior for kids runs into privacy trade-offs most Americans won’t tolerate.
The Dispatch→ Is a Congressional Deal on Immigration and Ukraine Funding Dead?
A bill to stem the tide of illegal immigration may pass the Senate, but its chances in the House look increasingly slim.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: JAG Did NOT Convict WHO Official Chikwe Ihekweazu In January 2024
Did the U.S. Judge Advocate General's Corps convict World Health Organization official Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu of committing multiple crimes on January 25, 2024? No, that's not true: This claim appears in an article on a website that regular
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: COVID-19 Vaccines Do NOT Contain Marburg Virus — It’s Not On Ingredients List, Post Gives No Proof
Do COVID-19 vaccines contain the Marburg virus, a severe and often fatal illness in humans? No, that's not true: Each vaccine has its unique formulation, but none include the Marburg virus. The disease is rare, usually found in Africa aft
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: E. Jean Carroll Was NOT Only Person To File Lawsuit Under NY’s Adult Survivor Act
Was writer E. Jean Carroll the only person to file a lawsuit under New York's Adult Survivors Act? No, that's not true: There were thousands of lawsuits filed under the law, which allowed adult sexual assault survivors to sue in civil cou
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The Nazis Were NOT Involved With Abortion Pill RU-486 — It Was Developed By French Firm Decades After WWII
Were the Nazis involved with the abortion pill RU-486 as claimed by an anti-abortion activist? No, that's not true: The French company that created the pill did so in the 1980s, but the activist made the connection by claiming the compan
The Dispatch→ The Consolation of the Grift
How to exculpate a party gone mad.
FactCheck.org→ Examining Lankford’s Claim About ‘Special Interest Aliens’
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. With apprehensions at the southern border still near historical highs, some congressional Republicans have raised concerns about the number of border crossers who have been counted
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a Marburg virus that can be activated by 5G technology
The Marburg virus has been implanted into people who were vaccinated and has nanotechnology that can be activated through 5G technology.