Did a viral clip show a real sheriff's deputy asking a purple-haired woman "Does the carpet match the curtains?" No, that's not true: The man in the video was a YouTuber who hires paid actors to produce law-enforcement-themed videos. An o
Lead Stories→ News: English Police Deny Calling Essex Migrant Protesters ‘Fascists’
Essex police have rebutted an X post that claims they called migrant protesters fascists. The video making the rounds on X shows a protest crowd walking with police in Epping, Essex, UK. The man filming says he heard the officer telling p
Full Fact→ Are there 1.2 million ‘illegal immigrants’ in the UK?
This widely-circulating figure appears to be based on a think tank estimate that is both out of date and based on flawed methodology. We don’t know with any degree of certainty how many unauthorised migrants are living in the UK.
News Facts Network→ Rural ERs Increasingly Operate Without On-Site Doctors, Study Finds
A growing number of rural emergency rooms across the U.S. are operating without doctors present... The post Rural ERs Increasingly Operate Without On-Site Doctors, Study Finds appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: President Trump Did Not Change the Marriage Law Making Couples Dating For Over Five Years Legally Married
Did President Donald Trump redefine marriage by decreeing that couples who date for over five years are legally married? No, that's NOT true. There have been no announcements from Trump nor statements from the White House press secretary
News Facts Network→ Trump-Aligned Rep. Cory Mills Accused of Revenge Porn Threats by Miss United States
Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) is under investigation following allegations that he threatened to release nude... The post Trump-Aligned Rep. Cory Mills Accused of Revenge Porn Threats by Miss United States appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Ossoff Report Finds 500+ Credible Human Rights Abuse Cases in Immigration Detention
An investigation led by Sen. John Ossoff (D-Ga.) has uncovered 510 credible reports of human... The post Ossoff Report Finds 500+ Credible Human Rights Abuse Cases in Immigration Detention appeared first on News Facts Network.
Full Fact→ President Trump has not passed executive order explicitly stopping green card holders leaving or entering US
A viral video has falsely claimed that from 25 June, lawful permanent residents are not allowed to leave or enter the United States.
News Facts Network→ Sen. Marsha Blackburn Announces Run for Tennessee Governor
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) formally entered the Tennessee governor’s race Wednesday, confirming long-suspected plans... The post Sen. Marsha Blackburn Announces Run for Tennessee Governor appeared first on News Facts Network.
The Dispatch→ No, the October 2024 Jobs Report Didn’t Show ‘Phenomenal Numbers’
President Trump claims the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised a 2024 jobs report downward after the election. The opposite is true.
Full Fact→ Edited picture shows Afghan family in Canada, not UK
The original image has been altered to include a different background.
Full Fact→ How to stop AI chatbots going rogue
When Grok went on an antisemitic tirade earlier this month, what really happened?
The Dispatch→ Rival Governments Vie for Sudan
Sudanese civilians continue to pay the price for the world’s ‘forgotten war.’
News Facts Network→ Trump Threatens 250% Tariff on Drug Imports to Boost U.S. Production
Donald Trump said Tuesday he plans to impose tariffs of up to 250% on pharmaceutical... The post Trump Threatens 250% Tariff on Drug Imports to Boost U.S. Production appeared first on News Facts Network.
The Dispatch→ A Return to Econ 101 | Interview: Russ Roberts
Socialism never goes away.
The Dispatch→ The New Landscape of Lobbying in Trump’s Washington
Firms with close White House ties are in the driver’s seat on K Street.
The Dispatch→ The People v. Insanity
In a society predicated on reason, madness still doesn’t make sense.
The Dispatch→ Voters Don’t Like Losers
If Kamala Harris is teeing up another White House bid, it won’t go well.
The Dispatch→ It’s (Still) the Economy, Stupid
Affordability is emerging as a top issue for off-year elections and next year’s midterms.
News Facts Network→ After ‘Big Balls’ Beating, Trump Demands Crackdown and Control Over D.C.
Donald Trump renewed threats to seize federal control of Washington, D.C., following the assault of... The post After ‘Big Balls’ Beating, Trump Demands Crackdown and Control Over D.C. appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Trump Eyes Gaza Aid Push as Netanyahu Moves Toward Full Occupation
Donald Trump is preparing for the U.S. to take a leading role in delivering humanitarian... The post Trump Eyes Gaza Aid Push as Netanyahu Moves Toward Full Occupation appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Former Labor Statistics Commisioner McEntarfer Was NOT ‘Arrested By U.S. Navy JAG On Treason Charges’
Was Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer arrested by "U.S. Navy JAG" on "treason charges" related to the weak July 2025 job report published by the agency? No, that's not true: As of this writing, McEntarfer was fired
News Facts Network→ HHS Halts $500M in mRNA Vaccine Projects Under RFK Jr.
The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel $500 million in contracts for 22... The post HHS Halts $500M in mRNA Vaccine Projects Under RFK Jr. appeared first on News Facts Network.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump twists timeline of Bureau of Labor Statistics job data revision
Bureau of Labor Statistics employment numbers “were rigged” when the agency revised them “down by almost 900,000 jobs” after the 2024 election.
News Facts Network→ Trump Says FBI May Need to Help Retrieve Texas Democrats
Donald Trump said Tuesday the FBI may need to intervene to help return Texas Democrats... The post Trump Says FBI May Need to Help Retrieve Texas Democrats appeared first on News Facts Network.
The Dispatch→ Bad Example
Will Republicans repudiate Trump’s corruption after he’s gone?
PolitiFact→ New US visa bonds program: What is a visa bond? Who is affected?
Who does the new US visa bond program affect?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Showing President Trump Dancing On White House Roof Is Not Authentic
Does authentic video show President Trump dancing on the White House roof on August 5, 2025? No, that's not true: A review of the actual C-Span video available online shows that the fake video, which includes a C-Span logo, does not match
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Massive Metallic UFO Orb Over A Volcano In Mexico — It’s A Large Millimeter Telescope On Sierra Negra
Does a video show a massive metallic UFO orb over a volcano in Mexico? No, that's not true: The round object in the video is a telescope on the top of the dormant Sierra Negra volcano. The telescope's concave dish-shaped reflector is 50 m
News Facts Network→ FBI: Hate Crimes in U.S. Remain Near Record High in 2024
Hate crimes in the United States remained near all-time highs in 2024, with the FBI... The post FBI: Hate Crimes in U.S. Remain Near Record High in 2024 appeared first on News Facts Network.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump had hand in temporary ceasefires around the world but evidence is scant he stopped ‘six wars’
“I’ve stopped six wars” since taking office in January 2025.
PolitiFact→ Social Media – Social media posts claim Trump made 4,725 wire transfers to Epstein. That misrepresents Senate probe
President Donald Trump “made 4,725 wire transfers” to Jeffrey Epstein, totaling nearly $1.1 billion.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Home Depot doesn’t have a $250M government deal allowing for immigration arrests
“Home Depot signed a deal that pays them $250 million with DHS, allowing ICE agents to stake out their parking lots and arrest immigrants.”
PolitiFact→ Have Democrats always been interested in Epstein case transparency? We looked back.
Did Democrats seek Jeffrey Epstein records before 2025?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Screenshot About Musk Being In Critical Condition Did NOT Show Authentic CNN Report
Did a viral image show a real CNN report about tech billionaire Elon Musk being hospitalized on August 4, 2025? No, that's not true: Searches across Google and CNN produced zero confirmation that the network ever published such an article
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Girl Pickaxing Holes In Dad’s Truck After He Took Away Her Phone — It’s A Recycled And Re-Titled Snippet From A Clickbait Stunt
News Facts Network→ Ghislaine Maxwell Opposes Trump Bid to Unseal Grand Jury Transcripts
Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a motion urging a federal judge to reject the Trump administration’s... The post Ghislaine Maxwell Opposes Trump Bid to Unseal Grand Jury Transcripts appeared first on News Facts Network.
Full Fact→ Purchases over £1,000 will not be automatically reported to HMRC from 2026
HMRC says this claim, which has been shared on various social media platforms, is untrue.
News Facts Network→ House Oversight Subpoenas Clintons, Former Officials in Epstein Probe
The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas Tuesday to former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and... The post House Oversight Subpoenas Clintons, Former Officials in Epstein Probe appeared first on News Facts Network.
Internet Archive→ DNC Chair Joins Texas Democrats for News Conference in Chicago : CSPAN2 : August 5, 2025 10:46am-11:34am EDT
[LIVE] Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) join Democratic Texas state legislators for a news conference in Chicago, as they attempt to thwart GOP efforts to redraw Texas's Congressional district map..