Is a viral story about two missing hikers named "Sarah Bennett" and "Andrew Miller" found dead in a cave in 2019 consistent with reality? No, that's not true: Several details in the tale about the missing couple from Colorado don't add up
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Statement From Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Laments How ‘Private Moment Became Public’ at Coldplay Concert
Did Astronomer CEO Andy Byron release a statement in which he lamented how "a private moment became public" without his consent? No, that's not true: A widely-shared screenshot showed a fake statement first published by a parody account o
The Dispatch→ Unpacking Trump’s Ukraine Announcement
The president’s ultimatum to Russia coincides with its summer offensive.
The Dispatch→ Conspiracy Central
Is the Jeffrey Epstein issue blowing up the MAGA base? Jonah Goldberg, Mike Warren, and ...
The Dispatch→ Reason, Revelation, and Revolution
Reclaiming John Locke from modern critics.
News Facts Network→ GOP Voter Enthusiasm Slips as Democrats Report Growing Midterm Momentum
Democratic voters appear increasingly energized heading into the next election cycle, with 72% saying they’re... The post GOP Voter Enthusiasm Slips as Democrats Report Growing Midterm Momentum appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ House Passes $832B Defense Bill for 2026, Advancing Trump’s Military Agenda
The House early Friday approved a $832 billion defense funding bill for fiscal year 2026,... The post House Passes $832B Defense Bill for 2026, Advancing Trump’s Military Agenda appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Trump Bows to MAGA Pressure, Asks DOJ to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Testimony
Facing mounting pressure from MAGA allies, President Trump on Thursday directed Attorney General Pam Bondi... The post Trump Bows to MAGA Pressure, Asks DOJ to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Testimony appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show 2025 Texas Floods
Does a viral video labeled "Texas - 13.07.2025" show the 2025 Texas floods swallowing entire cities in a matter of seconds? No, that's not true: The video originated from a TikTok account whose contents were labeled as AI generated. A fra
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Of Trump Kissing Elite Model Look Participant Is NOT Authentic
Was a viral picture of Donald Trump kissing a young female model authentic? No, that's not true: A comparison with the original photos from a Guardian article shows that the image was digitally manufactured. The details of the background
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Viral Video Does NOT Show An Alaska Earthquake — It’s A Clickbait Mashup Of Scenes Not Shot In Alaska
Does a viral TikTok video of disaster scenes document the impacts of an earthquake in Alaska? No, that's not true: The opening shot was taken in Taiwan and the other eight clips that make up the video were either not captured in Alaska, t
The Dispatch→ Let’s Get On With It
The (probably) inevitable firing of Jerome Powell.
News Facts Network→ Maurene Comey Warns of Tyranny in Farewell After Sudden DOJ Firing
Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey issued a blistering email to former colleagues Thursday, warning that... The post Maurene Comey Warns of Tyranny in Farewell After Sudden DOJ Firing appeared first on News Facts Network.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump appointed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Can he fire him?
Can Donald Trump fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell?
News Facts Network→ White House Declines to Endorse Dignity Act, Reaffirms Trump’s Opposition to Amnesty
The White House on Thursday declined to take a position on the newly introduced Dignity... The post White House Declines to Endorse Dignity Act, Reaffirms Trump’s Opposition to Amnesty appeared first on News Facts Network.
The Dispatch→ The Great Tariff ‘Inflation’ Confusion
Higher prices on certain goods still mean pain for American consumers.
FactCheck.org→ Big Beautiful Bill Projected to Lead to Preventable Deaths
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Contrary to President Donald Trump’s claim that no one will die as a result of the Republican budget bill, an analysis from the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University es
FactCheck.org→ MAGA Ad Distorts How Massie Diverges from Trump
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. An attack ad by a super PAC called MAGA Kentucky targets Republican Rep. Thomas Massie — a longtime conservative foil of President Donald Trump — with claims that distor
FactCheck.org→ Border Czar Makes Misleading Claim About Immigrants With Criminal Records
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. The Trump administration’s border czar, Tom Homan, has been repeating the misleading claim that there are “over 600,000 illegal aliens with criminal records walking the
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Donald Trump DID Post He Was Never On Epstein’s Plane Or His ‘Stupid’ Island’ — In 2024
Did Donald Trump post on Truth Social that he was never on Jeffrey Epstein's plane or his "stupid" Island? Yes, that's true: Trump's Truth Social timeline still displays the message shared on January 9, 2024. Some X users insisted Trump n
News Facts Network→ Trump Administration Grants ICE Access to Medicaid Data to Track Undocumented Immigrants
Under a new data-sharing agreement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be granted access to... The post Trump Administration Grants ICE Access to Medicaid Data to Track Undocumented Immigrants appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Trump’s Immigration Approval Falls to New Low Amid Raids and Protests
President Trump is seeing his lowest approval ratings on immigration since returning to the White... The post Trump’s Immigration Approval Falls to New Low Amid Raids and Protests appeared first on News Facts Network.
PolitiFact→ Who ended up at Alligator Alcatraz? It’s not just ‘worst of the worst’ criminals, as officials said
Expectation vs. reality: Who ended up at Alligator Alcatraz?
News Facts Network→ Ghislaine Maxwell’s Family Alleges Injustice While Trump Allies Downplay Epstein Case
As the Jeffrey Epstein case continues to dominate political conversations in Washington, Ghislaine Maxwell’s family... The post Ghislaine Maxwell’s Family Alleges Injustice While Trump Allies Downplay Epstein Case appeared first on News Facts
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Video Shows Uber Driver Demanding $1,000 From Immigrant Passenger and Threatening to Report Him to ICE
Did a widely-shared video authentically show a real Uber driver attempting to extort $1,000 from an immigrant passenger and threatening to report him to ICE? No, that's not true: The people in the video were simply acting out a scene. The
AllSides→ Weather Modification Played No Role in Texas Floods
https://www.factcheck.org/2025/07/weather-modification-played-no-role-in-texas-floods/ Unfounded rumors
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Nancy Pelosi’s Granddaughters Were NOT Arrested Smuggling 70 Pounds of Narcotics Over the Southern Border
Were Rep. Nancy Pelosi's granddaughters arrested trying to smuggle narcotics into the United States? No, that's not true: The story originated on a Facebook page with a satire disclaimer. A search of news archives showed that the rumor wa
News Facts Network→ Trump’s Push for Cane Sugar in Coke Sparks Corn Industry Backlash
President Trump announced Wednesday night that Coca-Cola would begin using cane sugar in its products,... The post Trump’s Push for Cane Sugar in Coke Sparks Corn Industry Backlash appeared first on News Facts Network.
The Dispatch→ Democrats Eye 2028
The party attempts a recalibration to appeal to a moderate voter base.
News Facts Network→ Appeals Court Allows Arkansas to Enforce Ban on Critical Race Theory in Schools
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Arkansas can enforce its ban on critical race... The post Appeals Court Allows Arkansas to Enforce Ban on Critical Race Theory in Schools appeared first on News Facts Network.
The Dispatch→ An Inconsequential Term?
Plus: acts of aggression against Kannon.
The Dispatch→ Liberalism’s Identity Crisis
‘Everything hinges on individualism.’
The Dispatch→ How the Supreme Court Is Returning Power to the People
The conservative majority has demonstrated a vital commitment to republicanism.
The Dispatch→ GOP Lawmakers Wage Tug-of-War Over AI Regulation
Congressional Republicans are divided on restricting states from enacting AI-related legislation.
The Dispatch→ The Emil Bove Vote Will Reveal If Thom Tillis Is Serious
The GOP senator who recently declared his independence from Trump is poised to help him remake the judiciary in his own image.
News Facts Network→ States Push Back as China Buys U.S. Farmland, Raising Espionage and Security Fears
Entities tied to the Chinese Communist Party have been purchasing farmland across the U.S. for... The post States Push Back as China Buys U.S. Farmland, Raising Espionage and Security Fears appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Immigrant Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Courthouse Arrests and Expedited Deportations
Immigration advocates have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging a coordinated campaign by... The post Immigrant Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Courthouse Arrests and Expedited Deportations appeared first on News Facts N
News Facts Network→ 20 States Sue Trump Administration Over FEMA Grant Program Cancellation
The Trump administration is facing a lawsuit from 20 states seeking to block its decision... The post 20 States Sue Trump Administration Over FEMA Grant Program Cancellation appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Deportation Data Shows Most Removed Under Trump Lacked Violent Convictions
While President Trump campaigned on a promise to deport the “worst of the worst,” newly... The post Deportation Data Shows Most Removed Under Trump Lacked Violent Convictions appeared first on News Facts Network.
PolitiFact→ Trump officials say ICE has higher detention standards than prisons, jails. Is that true?
What standards do ICE detention centers have to abide by?