The court’s skepticism of financial regulators’ power may be the prelude to an even bigger case.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Dior Did NOT Replace Bella Hadid With Israeli Model Due To Hadid’s Support Of Palestine
Did Dior fashion house replace Bella Hadid with Israeli model May Tager due to Hadid's support of Palestine? No, that's not true: Hadid left Dior and joined beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury in March 2023, as the company publicly announced o
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Prove A Gaza Family Was ‘Mourning Over A Doll’
Does a post on social media confirm that a Palestinian family grieved over a doll wrapped in white for burial, staging their loss? No, that's not true: The available body of evidence strongly suggests that the footage showed the body of a
The Dispatch→ Trump, But Competent?
A DeSantis 2024 pre-mortem.
PolitiFact→ ¿Quiere Ron DeSantis recortar el Seguro Social y Medicare? Acá su récord y declaraciones
En Español: En el Congreso, Ron DeSantis votó a favor de elevar la edad de elegibilidad para el Seguro Social y el Medicare. Él dijo recientemente que apoya cambios al Seguro Social, pero no para los beneficiarios actuales. Su postura sobre Medica
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Definitive Proof Oregano In Its Natural Form ‘Protects Against Cancer’
Is oregano in its natural form known to definitively "protect against cancer?" No, that's not true: The herb itself has anti-cancer properties, and herbal extracts have been shown to inhibit -- and even kill -- cancerous cells in laborato
FactCheck.org→ Post Misrepresents Condition of Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take More than 100 hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack on Israel have been released through a negotiated swap for 240 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. A pos
PolitiFact→ X posts – El papa Francisco no usó, ni inventó una cruz LGBT
"El Papa acaba de inventar La Cruz LGBT”.
PolitiFact→ Readers’ choice: Vote for PolitiFact’s 2023 Lie of the Year
The end of the year means one thing at PolitiFact: Lie of the Year! We’d like to know what you think we should pick as the biggest falsehood of 2023. Vote today:
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mixture Of Carrots, Onions, Garlic And Lime Juice Does NOT Make ‘Effective Remedy’ For Cancer
Does drinking a mixture of carrots, onions and garlic in lime juice cure "any form of cancer" between stages one and three? No, that's not true: The vice president of research from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) told Le
PolitiFact→ Ron Johnson – Johnson’s line on how to register to be a poll worker is Mostly True
"In order to be a poll worker on the conservative side, you have to register through the Republican Party of Wisconsin."
PolitiFact→ Bryan Steil – Wisconsin lawmaker's claim on immigrants voting in local DC elections is “Mostly True”
“Washington, D.C., allows noncitizens to vote in (municipal elections)" so a Russian citizen, after living in Washington for 30 days can "vote for mayor in Washington, D.C. And they don’t even need to show their ID to do it.”
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Ukraine’s Zelenskyy did not purchase two luxury yachts in October. They’re still up for sale
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NFL Referees Do NOT Now Have The Authority To Disqualify Players For Anthem Kneeling — Story Is From A Satire Site
Do NFL referees now have the authority to disqualify players for kneeling in protest during the national anthem? No, that's not true: This claim comes from a satirical website that has a history of fabricating content surrounding popular
FactCheck.org→ Our Annual Fundraising Appeal
FactCheck.org started 20 years ago this month with one journalist, and a part-time assistant, who had a mission to serve as a “consumer advocate” for voters. Since then, we have greatly expanded our staff and our mission. Today, we
Full Fact→ Picture of speed camera on fire was taken in Taiwan not England
A photo of a speed camera on fire being shared with the implication it was taken recently in England is actually over five years old and was taken in Asia.
Full Fact→ Social media appeals to reunite owner with injured dog are likely hoaxes
Multiple posts sharing the same image of an injured dog with appeals to reunite it with its owner are unlikely to be genuine. They claim the dog was hit by a car in different locations worldwide.
Logically→ Electric cars not part of conspiracy to limit movement
The Dispatch→ Nikki Haley Donors Pushing for Chris Christie to Drop Out
Plus: Trump embraces an endorsement from one Black Lives Matter activist.
Logically→ No, a sniper was not placed at the León Cathedral to protect against radical Islamists in Spain
PolitiFact→ Nikki Haley – Is Nikki Haley right in how she measures China’s naval power?
China “had the largest naval fleet in the world. They had 370 ships. They'll have 400 ships in two years. We won't even have 350 ships in two decades."
The Dispatch→ George Santos, the Most Novel Con of All
The expelled congressman highlights the devolution of the Republican Party.
Logically→ Miscaptioned video shared to falsely claim Putin announced Russian support for Palestine
Logically→ మయన్మార్ కి సంబంధించిన పాత వీడియోని మిచౌంగ్ తుఫాను దృశ్యాలుగా షేర్ చేశారు
Logically→ म्यांमार में तूफ़ान के पुराने वीडियो को चक्रवात मिचौंग से जोड़कर शेयर किया गया
Logically→ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಹಾಕಿ ತಂಡದ ಹಳೆಯ ವೀಡಿಯೋವನ್ನು ‘ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೇಲಿಯಾ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಹಾಕಿ ವಿಶ್ವ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಶಿಪ್’ ನಲ್ಲಿ ತಂಡದ ಗೆಲುವು ಎಂದು ವೈರಲ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ
Logically→ Old video of damage caused by storm in Myanmar linked to cyclone Michaung
The Dispatch→ An Indian Murder-for-Hire Plot
Plus: Remembering Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Logically→ No, Ireland has not expelled Israeli ambassador or referred Israel to International Criminal Court
Logically→ No, video does not show Israeli submarine captured by Yemen
Logically→ উত্তৰাখণ্ডৰ সুৰংগত আৱদ্ধ শ্ৰমিক বুলি পুৰণি ফটো শ্বেয়াৰ কৰা হৈছে
Truth or Fiction?→ Winter Solstice Dates: Fact Check
As the cold embrace of winter tightens its grip on the northern hemisphere, a pivotal astronomical event occurs, heralding the shortest day and longest night of the year—the winter solstice. Commonly accepted as falling on December 21st, this celes
Truth or Fiction?→ Origin of Christmas Markets: Fact Check
Christmas markets, with their twinkling lights and festive cheer, have become synonymous with the holiday season for many around the world. Though often thought to be a European tradition, these charming bazaars with roots deeply entrenched in the Mi
Truth or Fiction?→ The Origins of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Amidst the sparkling lights and joyful carols, the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer shines as a beacon of modern Christmas enchantment. This essay delves into the true saga behind the crimson-nosed creature, revealing a tale not of ancient ori
Truth or Fiction?→ Christmas Dates Across Christianity
The celebration of Christmas is one of the most universally recognized observances within the Christian faith, symbolizing the nativity of Jesus Christ and embodying a wealth of spiritual significance and cultural traditions. However, not all Christi
Truth or Fiction?→ Mistletoe Kissing: Global Tradition?
Amidst the twinkling lights and festive decorations of the holiday season lies a peculiar festive tradition that has stood the test of time: kissing under the mistletoe. This tender practice, a blend of romance and whimsy, has a rich tapestry of hist
Logically→ Image doesn’t show Israel PM with deceased IDF general ‘Irwin Baran’ – No such person exists!
The Dispatch→ Is It Too Late for Two States?
Debating the reality of a ceasefire.
The Dispatch→ Purdue Pharma’s Bankruptcy Case, Explained
The Supreme Court’s decision may unravel the drug maker’s bankruptcy.
Logically→ Pro-Hamas chant misinterpreted as a call to ‘spill more Jewish blood’