While the photo does show Mrs Merkel as a teenager, it does not show Baroness May or the president of the European Commission.
News Facts Network→ Lara Trump Opts Out of North Carolina Senate Race
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee,... The post Lara Trump Opts Out of North Carolina Senate Race appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fake Simpsons Video Did NOT Predict Ozzy Osbourne’s Death — Published After He Died
Was a viral video clip a real prediction from a 1998 episode of The Simpsons that predicted Ozzy Osbourne's death? No, that's not true: The video only appeared online after Osbourne passed away and appears to be AI generated. Osbourne did
News Facts Network→ Missouri Attorney General Sues Planned Parenthood Over Mifepristone Safety Claims
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Planned Parenthood Federation of... The post Missouri Attorney General Sues Planned Parenthood Over Mifepristone Safety Claims appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Schiff Demands Bondi, Patel Testify on Trump’s Epstein File Briefing
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash... The post Schiff Demands Bondi, Patel Testify on Trump’s Epstein File Briefing appeared first on News Facts Network.
Full Fact→ Video claiming to show Meghan being arrested is AI
The footage, which has been viewed more than 280,000 times on Facebook, contains distinct visual glitches that are hallmarks of AI creation.
The Dispatch→ Violence Plagues Gaza Aid Delivery
‘Thousands of boxes and pallets of food are spoiling.’
Full Fact→ Viral video compilation of Texas floods is AI
Some clips feature people suddenly appearing or disappearing, a clue the compilation has been made using AI.
Full Fact→ Likely AI images of William and Kate shared online
The images, which are claimed to be from the state banquet in July, do not match real photographs of the event which hosted French president Emmanuel Macron.
Full Fact→ Fake Donald Trump quote circulates online yet again
Posts on social media claiming US President Donald Trump once called Republicans the “dumbest group of voters in the country” have been repeatedly debunked.
The Dispatch→ Furnishing the Mind | Interview: Chris Stirewalt
‘You don’t know what you got until it’s gone.’
The Dispatch→ Separation Anxiety: Courts and Congress
Open your hymnals to Article II.
The Dispatch→ Why Murders in One of America’s Most Violent Cities Hit a Historic Low
Since voters ousted a progressive prosecutor in 2022, Baltimore is taking more repeat violent offenders off the streets.
The Dispatch→ House Members Take a Long Shot at Immigration Reform
A bipartisan bill with modest aims faces strong headwinds in Trump’s Washington.
The Dispatch→ Ukraine Scrambles to Catch Up on the Drone Front
Fiber-optic drones have some drawbacks, but soldiers predict they will revolutionize the battlefield.
News Facts Network→ Appeals Court Voids $5M Award in Mike Lindell 2020 Election Data Challenge
A federal appeals court on Wednesday overturned a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow CEO... The post Appeals Court Voids $5M Award in Mike Lindell 2020 Election Data Challenge appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: President Trump Was Correct — Ferdinand Marcos (Junior) Is The Current President Of The Philippines
Did President Trump incorrectly identify Ferdinand Marcos as the current president of the Philippines in a July 22, 2025, Truth Social post? No, that's not true: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., better known as Bongbong, was sworn in as the Philippi
News Facts Network→ Columbia to Pay $200 Million in Federal Settlement, Ends DEI Programs Under Trump Agreement
Columbia University has agreed to pay a $200 million fine and make sweeping policy changes... The post Columbia to Pay $200 Million in Federal Settlement, Ends DEI Programs Under Trump Agreement appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Second Court Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide
A federal appeals court has again halted President Donald Trump‘s executive order aimed at ending... The post Second Court Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Andrew Yang DID Write On X That Ozzy Osbourne Was ‘A True American Original’
Did Andrew Yang post on x that British musician Ozzy Osborne was "a true American original"? Yes, that's true: Yang, an entrepreneur who unsuccessfully ran for President of the United States in 2020 and the New York City mayorship a year
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Picture Of Man Studying Electrical Engineering Is NOT Real Photo Of British Comedian Rowan Atkinson
Does a viral image showing "17-year-old Rowan Atkinson ... studying electrical engineering at Newcastle University" authentically portray the British comedian best known for playing Mr. Bean? No, that's not true: The image was AI generate
PolitiFact→ Gavin Newsom – Is Newsom right that Florida is worst for mental health, home insurance, elder fraud and rent hikes?
Florida: #51 in mental health care, #1 in home insurance costs, #1 in elder fraud, #1 in rent hikes.
News Facts Network→ White House Denies WSJ Report Claiming Trump Named in Epstein Files
The White House is pushing back against a Wall Street Journal report that claims President... The post White House Denies WSJ Report Claiming Trump Named in Epstein Files appeared first on News Facts Network.
The Dispatch→ The Late ‘Late’ Show
Why ‘clapter’ comedy lost its juice.
News Facts Network→ Supreme Court Clears Trump to Fire Consumer Safety Commissioners
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to remove three... The post Supreme Court Clears Trump to Fire Consumer Safety Commissioners appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Trump Was Briefed His Name Appears in Epstein Files, Bondi Confirms Notification
Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Donald Trump in May that his name appeared in... The post Trump Was Briefed His Name Appears in Epstein Files, Bondi Confirms Notification appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Federal Judges Order Abrego Garcia’s Release, Block Immediate Deportation
Two federal judges issued coordinated rulings Wednesday concerning Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia, allowing for... The post Federal Judges Order Abrego Garcia’s Release, Block Immediate Deportation appeared first on News Facts Network.
The Dispatch→ Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict the Coldplay Concert Cheating Scandal?
Images depicting the viral scene in ‘Simpsons’-style animation are not authentic.
The Dispatch→ The Three Best—and Worst—Things in Trump’s Big Tax Law
A few good policies can’t, alas, extinguish the fiscal dumpster fire.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Of Cat Riding Leopard Does NOT Document Real-Life Scene
Does a viral clip of a cat riding a leopard show a real encounter recorded by a security camera? No, that's not true: The clip contained a logo of a video-generating tool. The video in question includes inconsistencies that point to AI or
News Facts Network→ White House: Trump Likely Opposes Pentagon AI Deal With Musk’s Company
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday she does not believe President Donald Trump... The post White House: Trump Likely Opposes Pentagon AI Deal With Musk’s Company appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Of Obama Saying Trump ‘Crossed My Bottom Line’ Is A FAKE Reaction To Trump’s Treason Accusation
Is a viral video of former President Barack Obama saying "Trump crossed my bottom line" authentic? No, that's not true: The video is an obvious fake, with an extra-large gap between Obama's front teeth and lip movements that don't match t
News Facts Network→ Roy Cooper Set to Launch Senate Bid, Shaking Up North Carolina’s 2026 Race
RALEIGH, N.C. — Former Governor Roy Cooper is preparing to announce his candidacy for U.S.... The post Roy Cooper Set to Launch Senate Bid, Shaking Up North Carolina’s 2026 Race appeared first on News Facts Network.
FactCheck.org→ Gabbard’s Misleading ‘Coup’ Claim
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard claims to have uncovered “overwhelming evidence” that former President Barack Obama and others in his administration mani
News Facts Network→ RFK Jr. Endorses CDC Panel’s Recommendation to Remove Thimerosal from Flu Vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially adopted a recommendation to... The post RFK Jr. Endorses CDC Panel’s Recommendation to Remove Thimerosal from Flu Vaccines appeared first on News Facts Network.
Full Fact→ Is the government ‘opening up’ asylum hotels?
News Facts Network→ Oath Keepers Founder Warns Trump’s “Epstein Hoax” Comments Alienate MAGA Base
Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia, warned that President Donald Trump risks... The post Oath Keepers Founder Warns Trump’s “Epstein Hoax” Comments Alienate MAGA Base appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Mark Epstein Calls Trump’s Claim “Another Blatant Lie” as New Letter Surfaces
Mark Epstein, brother of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, directly contradicted President Donald... The post Mark Epstein Calls Trump’s Claim “Another Blatant Lie” as New Letter Surfaces appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Stephen Colbert and Rachel Maddow Did NOT ‘Team Up’ For a New Show
Did Stephen Colbert and Rachel Maddow announce a new show together, after CBS cancelled "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" in July 2025? No, that's not true: Maddow's blog called the story "false news". The rumor was published on a rela
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Jerome Powell Did NOT Write a July 22 Federal Reserve Resignation Letter
Did Jerome Powell write a July 22, 2025, letter informing President Donald Trump of his resignation as Chairman of the Federal Reserve? No, that's not true: A widely-shared screenshot of such a letter was in fact a fake, most likely produ