Donald Trump said he would use a 1798 wartime law to carry out mass deportations. Legal experts say Trump doesn’t have the legal authority to use this law.
Full Fact→ Image supposedly showing Israeli soldiers taken prisoner by Hezbollah almost certainly AI-generated
A picture is being shared on social media with claims it shows IDF soldiers captured in Lebanon.
Full Fact→ Unusual clouds are not evidence Hurricane Milton was caused by HAARP
A number of posts on social media have falsely claimed that the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program caused Hurricane Milton in the US.
PolitiFact→ Prop 1 would not undermine parental consent for minors’ gender-affirming care, experts say
NY amendment would not change parental consent laws for minors’ care, experts say
Health Feedback→ No scientific evidence supporting claims of diatomaceous earth’s “detox” benefits
REVIEW A video uploaded to Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok claimed that without silica “we can’t absorb minerals, water, and vitamins properly”, and that silica in diatomaceous earth is “antiparasitic” and a “heavy metal detox”. The cl
The Dispatch→ Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar is Dead
Plus: Data giants invest in nuclear energy.
Full Fact→ Video showing crowd drowning out Obama with ‘f*** Joe Biden’ chant is edited
A 2022 clip of a speech by the former US president has been circulating on social media with edited audio.
The Dispatch→ Kamala vs. The Media
What was she doing on Fox News?
The Dispatch→ Apple’s Over-the-Counter Hearing Assistance, Explained
A software innovation could improve on current non-prescription hearing aids.
The Dispatch→ A Succinct Case Against Trump
Neither presidential candidate is qualified for the job, but their deficiencies are not parallel or of equal weight.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Kamala Harris Said ‘I Promise To Do Everything I Could Have Done But Didn’t Do’
Is there a public record of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris saying, "I promise to do everything I could have done but didn't do," as a post on Instagram claimed? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found no official statement,
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Had NOT ‘Declared War On Iran And North Korea’ As Of October 17, 2024
Did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially declare war on Russia's allies, Iran and North Korea? No, that's not true: Despite what some social media posts are saying, as of this writing neither Ukrainian government sites, the
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FEMA Is NOT Confiscating Supplies, Donations For Hurricane Helene Victims
Is the Federal Emergency Management Agency confiscating supplies and donations for Hurricane Helene victims? No, that's not true: An agency spokesperson told Lead Stories that such accusations are "false." State and local officials in mul
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: AI-Generated Video Does NOT Provide Authentic Claim About Purported Sexual Assault Allegation Against Tim Walz
Does an authentic video show former Minnesota high school student "Matthew Metro" alleging that Tim Walz sexually assaulted him? No, that's not true: According to multiple AI video and audio detection tools, the video circulating on socia
The Dispatch→ Confidence Men
Right-wing media prepares its audience for Stop the Steal 2.0.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Donald Trump’s Univision town hall with Latino voters
Former President Donald Trump answered questions from Latinos at a Univision town hall. We fact-checked his answers.
PolitiFact→ X posts – Detroit absentee ballot return rate doesn’t signal election fraud
Detroit’s Oct.15, 2024, absentee ballot return rate proves election fraud.
The Dispatch→ The Dam Project That Never Was
A scuttled plan for flood control in North Carolina has present-day implications.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Fake image shows Donald Trump donating $1,300 check to hurricane relief
Fox News reported Donald Trump donated $1,300 for hurricane relief.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Relief delivered: Hurricane Helene aid reached victims after Harris photo, despite online claims
“Kamala Harris staged hurricane relief photo op with C-17, no supplies sent to victims.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Users Can NOT Get $750 Kroger Gift Card By Answering Questions On Facebook
Is the offer of a $750 Kroger gift card for answering a few questions after following a link on Facebook legitimate? No, that's not true: The link for the supposed offer does not go to the Kroger website. The terms and conditions for this
PolitiFact→ X posts – How an X account twisted facts to push unsubstantiated Tim Walz abuse allegation
Screenshots of documents show a former student of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has lodged sexual abuse allegations against him.
PolitiFact→ Michigan Republican Party – Michigan GOP wrongly says Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., signed secret deal with Chinese company
Elissa Slotkin “signed a secret agreement with a CCP-linked Chinese battery company.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Scientists Did NOT ‘Admit’ They Can Create Hurricanes In Real Life — Hurricane Simulations Were Done In A Laboratory
Did scientists at the University of Miami "admit" in 2015 that they can create real hurricanes? No, that's not true: A "CBS This Morning" news story from 2015 showed the lab and interviewed the scientists conducting the tests, which invol
PolitiFact→ JD Vance – Fact-check: Here is how we know Vance’s statement that Trump did not lose in 2020 is Pants on Fire
Says former President Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Diddy Died In Hospital Bed As Of October 11, 2024
Had rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs died in a hospital bed as of October 11, 2024? No, that's not true: As of October 17, 2024, Combs was still listed at the detention center where he was sent upon his arrest. As of the time of writing, there h
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump says Kamala Harris’ plan would hike taxes on “the typical American family.” It doesn’t.
Vice President Kamala Harris' plan “will raise taxes for the typical American family by an estimated $3,000."
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, Trump didn’t accuse Obama of election interference for criticizing him
Says Donald Trump posted on Truth Social it “should be illegal” and is “election interference” for Barack Obama to criticize him.
PolitiFact→ Ron DeSantis dismisses climate change link to stronger hurricanes. Here’s what the science says
Historical data is lacking, but recent studies with more robust data have found that hurricanes are intensifying faster with more rainfall than in the past. Human-driven climate change might factor in some of these findings, but more data is needed.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Liam Payne Falling From Balcony In Argentina — It’s Of Another Person In A Different Country
Does a video show former One Direction singer Liam Payne falling to his death in Argentina? No, that's not true: The video is of another person escaping a fire. It was taken in Mexico in 2023, before Payne's death. The claim appeared in a
The Dispatch→ No, Trump Has Not Yet Had a Conviction Overturned
Social media claims that the former president’s convictions have ‘all been overturned’ are incorrect.
Full Fact→ Another edited image of Kamala Harris with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs circulates online
A new altered image of the Democratic presidential candidate with the rapper has been shared on social media.
Full Fact→ Hurricane Milton video compilation includes old and unrelated footage
Three of the clips in a compilation being shared on social media are being falsely attributed to the impact of Hurricane Milton.
The Dispatch→ Wisconsin Senate Candidates Stick to the Issues as Polls Tighten
Eric Hovde and Tammy Baldwin ignore the fight at the top of the ticket.
Health Feedback→ Online posts encouraging the use of Vicks VapoRub inside the vagina are unsubstantiated and dangerous
REVIEW Several Facebook posts published in October 2024 claimed that applying Vicks VapoRub into the vagina provides multiple health benefits. Specifically, the posts recommended this practice to “stop bladder leaks” and remove parasites
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Live: Annual State of The Dispatch
Five years in.
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Numbers, 2024 Pre-Election Update
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Summary Here’s how the U.S. has fared since President Joe Biden took office: The economy has added more than 15 million jobs. The number is now about 6 million higher t
Full Fact→ Video of man falling from window is unrelated to Liam Payne’s death
The video is from a 2023 fire in Mexico City.
Full Fact→ Alexa users given false information attributed to Full Fact’s fact checks
Earlier this week the interactive voice assistant provided incorrect answers to questions about MPs’ expenses, diplomatic relations with Israel, the Northern Lights and more.
The Dispatch→ How Iran’s Ghost Fleet Sidesteps U.S. Sanctions
‘The money is only coming from China.’