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Lead Stories→ Fact Check: DeSantis Did NOT Block Dominion Voting Systems In Florida; It Will Operate In 18 Counties In 2024
Did Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say Dominion Voting Systems will not operate in the state? No, that's not true: Dominion is one of two certified election systems in the state, with 18 of Florida's 67 counties using it in 2024, according to
FactCheck.org→ Anti-Harris Ad Misleads on Enforcement of ‘Jessica’s Law’ in California
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. A misleading TV ad from a pro-Donald Trump super PAC claims that, as the attorney general of California, Vice President Kamala Harris “ignored” a state law and “al
The Dispatch→ Birth of a Salesman
On Liz Cheney and abortion.
FactCheck.org→ Q&A on the 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccines
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1-lineage omicron variants of the coronavirus are now available in the U.S. for the fall and winter seasons. On Aug. 22, the Food and Drug
The Dispatch→ Yes, Gas Was Cheaper and Mortgage Rates Were Lower in 2020
Viral claims on social media are accurate.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, Donald Trump and JD Vance weren’t removed from the Oregon secretary of state’s website
The Oregon secretary of state “removed” former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. JD Vance from “the official state website.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No October surprise: Claims Melania Trump said she wants to divorce the former president unfounded
“Melania Trump declares that she wants a divorce.”
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Jilted out of free fries? No, Trump didn’t dupe McDonald’s customers out of a free meal
Donald Trump offered “food for everyone” at his McDonald’s press conference and then left without paying.
FactCheck.org→ False Comparison of Kid Rock’s and Taylor Swift’s Hurricane Support
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take As disaster relief efforts continue in the areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a Facebook post makes the false claim that Kid Rock has made “14 trips
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: McDonald’s Did NOT Issue An October 20, 2024, Statement That Kamala Harris Never Worked There
Did McDonald's issue a statement on October 20, 2024, that stated Kamala Harris had never worked at a McDonald's franchise? No, that's not true: McDonald's never issued such a statement. Instead, an October 20, 2024, internal memo attribu
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: TikToker Kyle Marisa Roth Did NOT Die Because She Posted Details About Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Parties — She Died Of Natural Causes
Was the death of TikTok content creator Kyle Marisa Roth connected to her social media content that "covered Diddy parties in detail"? No, that's not true: The Maryland chief medical examiner told Lead Stories that Roth died of "natural"
PolitiFact→ Bob Casey – Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey misleads in ad claiming rival will cut Medicare and Social Security
To pay for extending the Trump tax cuts, Dave McCormick has “made clear he’ll slash your Medicare and Social Security, and cut Medicaid for nursing home care.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Offer Caitlin Clark A $10 Million Endorsement Deal — It’s From A Site That Carries A Satire Label
Did billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk offer women's basketball star Caitlin Clark a $10 million endorsement deal? No, that's not true: This comes from a website that publishes fake stories about famous people. The site describes itself a
PolitiFact→ FEMA conspiracy theories have existed for decades. Here's how the internet has amplified them.
False claims about the Federal Emergency Management Agency are nearly as old as the agency itself. Here’s what experts say is behind the claims, from early theories FEMA was planning concentration camps to recent misinformation about its hurricane re
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – A load of misinformation: Former President Donald Trump wasn’t sitting on a towel on ‘Fox & Friends’
Photo shows former President Donald Trump sitting on a black towel on “Fox & Friends” because “they don’t want him to stain the sofa.”
PolitiFact→ Would the federal government prosecute Elon Musk for his $1 million lottery? Don’t hold your breath
Elon Musk is holding a $1 million daily lottery for battleground state residents who sign his petition supporting free speech and the Second Amendment. Some say the giveaway could be illegal, but the chances of a prosecution are slim.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Image Shows Tom Hanks In ‘Trump Voter’ Shirt
Does an authentic photo on social media show Tom Hanks wearing a T-shirt that reads "I was going to be a Trump voter for Halloween but my head wouldn't fit up my ass"? No, that's not true: The photo is a doctored version of a 2010 photo t
The Dispatch→ Did Kamala Harris Tell Hecklers They Were ‘At the Wrong Rally’?
She did, but it’s unclear what the acrimonious rally attendees said to prompt her response.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, Megyn Kelly didn’t call for a Taylor Swift boycott because the singer attended an event in Gaza
“Breaking news: Megyn Kelly calls for boycott of Taylor Swift after singer attends charity event in Gaza.”
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Live: Doom, Thy Name Is Populism
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The Dispatch→ The Liz Cheney Pitch to Disaffected Republicans
Plus: The Harris campaign focuses on black voters in North Carolina.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, this video doesn’t show Karl Rove stumping for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania
Video shows “Karl Rove rallying support for Kamala Harris yesterday in Pennsylvania.”
Full Fact→ Microwaves are safe if used properly
A video warning against microwaves falsely claims that they are killing people because they ‘pull everything out of the food’ and all the waves get inside your body and damage cells
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Leaked Fox News Memo Showed Interviewers Used Vicks VapoRub To Mask Trump’s Purportedly Offensive Odor — It’s Satire
Did a leaked Fox News memo say interviewers used Vicks VapoRub to mask Donald Trump's purportedly offensive odor? No, that's not true: The account on X that wrote about the memo describes its content as satire and comedy. No credible news
The Dispatch→ After Sinwar’s Death, What’s Next for Israel’s War Against Hamas?
The U.S. sees an opening for a ceasefire deal, though the chances seem slim.
The Dispatch→ Will This Be a Legal Disaster?
What to expect when you're expecting (an election crisis).
The Dispatch→ Vibe Check for the GOP
It’s Republican exuberance and Democratic despair two weeks out from the election.
The Dispatch→ Ukrainian Forces Remain Hopeful Despite Uncertainty Around the U.S. Election
‘We also know that foreign policy isn’t decided only by the president,’ one solider says.
The Dispatch→ Regulatory Policy Experts: Both Harris and Trump Threaten Constraints on Innovation
A Dispatch symposium.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 5 Celebrities Did NOT Flee US After Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Arrest
Did "5 celebrities" -- Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, celebrity couple Beyoncé Knowles and Jay Z Carter, Kanye West and Usher Raymond -- flee the United States after Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest on sex crimes charges in September 2024?
PolitiFact→ Progress 2028 – Progress 2028 isn't tied to Kamala Harris. Ads saying she wants mandatory buyback program are False
A pro-Kamala Harris website shows she supports a mandatory gun buyback program.
The Dispatch→ Liberal Tears
America’s coming national identity crisis.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, this video doesn’t show Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling discussing election audits
“GA election official Gabriel Sterling says audits will take place after election day because it’s ‘nerve wracking’ to count ballots in front of poll watchers.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Image Does NOT Show Tunnel In Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ LA Mansion — It’s Grand Canyon Caverns
Does a photo show a tunnel in Sean "Diddy" Combs' Los Angeles home? No, that's not true: The image actually shows the Grand Canyon Caverns in Arizona. The photo also significantly predates the 2024 allegations and legal actions against Co
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Sorry, ‘Thriller’ fans, there’s no zombie Michael Jackson coming for Sean “Diddy” Combs
"Michael Jackson discovered alive at age 65” and will testify against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Did Trump say ‘I don’t poop myself’ on Truth Social? No, that came from a satire post
Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social and addressed claims of his “incontinence,” saying, “I don’t poop myself.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump CAN Vote In Florida Despite Felony Conviction
Is Donald Trump banned from voting in Florida because of his felony conviction? No, that's not true: Florida allows felons to vote if their conviction took place in another state that has no such ban. Trump was convicted in New York state
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Sit On Black Towel During Appearance On Fox & Friends On October 18, 2024 — It’s His Suit Jacket
Did Donald Trump sit on a black towel during his appearance on "Fox & Friends" on October 18, 2024? No, that's not true: When Trump sat on a couch for an interview, material from his dark suit jacket fanned out on both sides. There wa
PolitiFact→ A Maryland city has let noncitizens vote in local elections for 30 years. How has it worked so far?
During the 2024 election, Republican politicians have centered false claims about noncitizen voting in federal elections. But one Maryland city has allowed noncitizens to vote only in city elections for 30 years. Here’s how it has worked so far.