Did U.S. Navy Seal "white hats" kill two intruders at Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate on January 27, 2024? No, that's not true: This claim originated from a website that regularly publishes fabricated content. A Palm Beach Police Departm
The Dispatch→ The Senate Foreign-Aid-and-Border Package Is Mostly Dead
The Republican House has no truck for the deal brokered by Senate negotiators.
Full Fact→ Photo does not show farmers protesting in Italy
Although farmers are protesting across Europe, an image circulating on social media doesn’t show a recent protest in Verona. It’s actually of a demonstration by farmers in Paris in 2010.
PolitiFact→ Matthew Rosendale – Congressman off base in ad claiming Fauci shipped COVID-19 to Montana a year before it was detected
“It’s been revealed that Fauci brought COVID to the Montana one year before COVID broke out in the U.S.!”
AllSides→ Biden Makes False Claim About Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
https://www.factcheck.org/2024/02/biden-makes-false-claim-about-jan-6-capitol-attack/ About 140 law enf
The Dispatch→ There’s a Price to Pay for Public Trust
Crimes that corrupt our institutions don’t just hurt the people who are directly involved.
Full Fact→ How many people use food banks?
Labour and the TUC have claimed there are 2.98 million people now using food banks—but this figure appears to actually be the number of parcels handed out by the Trussell Trust.
The Dispatch→ U.S. Steps Up Offensive Against Iranian Proxies
Will the Biden administration’s latest actions be enough to deter attacks on U.S. troops and treasure?
The Dispatch→ A Libertarian’s Journey to Trump
How to create a Trump voter.
The Dispatch→ It’s Time to Pass the Kids Online Safety Act
Social media is contributing to unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and self-harm in adolescents.
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff on the Child Tax Credit and the GOP Primary
And yes, we weighed in on the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce conspiracy theory.
The Dispatch→ The Dispatch Monthly Mailbag with Mary Trimble
It’s one of our Morning Dispatch reporters’ turn to answer your questions.
The Dispatch→ Tensions Rise Between India’s Hindus and Religious Minorities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the consecration of a Hindu temple heightens concern over Hindu nationalism.
The Dispatch→ Joe Biden Confronts a Weakened Coalition
South Carolina may be less dramatic this time for the incumbent, but it will still matter.
The Dispatch→ The Eternally Recurring Grift
Gripes against American pragmatism.
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.