Criminal probe latest in Trump clash with Fed chief Powell
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Satirical Post Said Trump Smelled Like Rotten Beef, Farted Audibly During White House Meeting With Oil Executives — Not Real News
Did an actual news outlet report that an oil executive said Donald Trump "smelled like rotten roast beef" and audibly farted multiple times during a White House meeting with oil industry leaders? No, that's not true: The viral message mak
Full Fact→ Fake image of young Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein recirculates online
The image appears to show the US President sitting next to Epstein on a sofa surrounded by women, but there are several signs that show it was likely made with artificial intelligence.
The Dispatch→ ICE’s Deadly Professionalism Deficit
When law enforcement agents dress for war, war follows.
Full Fact→ Fake transcript of Farage-Kuenssberg clash shared online
A fake transcript claiming to show a heated interview between Nigel Farage and Laura Kuenssberg is circulating on Facebook. The BBC confirmed this didn’t happen, and the pictures of it are AI-generated.
The Dispatch→ The Ongoing Fallout from the Shooting in Minneapolis
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The Dispatch→ Patriots and Loyalists | Interview: Ken Burns
The art of documentary storytelling.
The Dispatch→ Latin America and the Pitfalls of American Intervention
The early 20th century is replete with examples of U.S. involvement gone awry.
The Dispatch→ Shapiro Is Running in 2026. What About 2028?
As the Pennsylvania governor kicks off his reelection campaign, supporters are discussing a potential White House bid.
The Dispatch→ Introducing Dispatch Voiced
Our new, members-only podcast feeds offer audio versions of articles and newsletters.
The Dispatch→ Why the Market Is the Epitome of Human Dependence
Capitalism illuminates our need for one another on a massive scale.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: AI Video Of Beyoncé Announcing She Would Be Covering Expenses Of Renee Good’s Children Is NOT Real — No Such Announcement
Did singer Beyoncé Knowles announce she would be covering the expenses of Renee Good's children until they were adults? No, that's not true: The viral video apparently showing that was labeled as AI generated by the TikTok account that p
The Dispatch→ Religious Conservatives Should Take Back ‘Social Justice’
The concept, rooted in Catholic social teaching, could be the key to winning young voters.
The Dispatch→ Sacred Staying Power
Religion’s global and generational resilience.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Edited Picture Of Woman Blocking Line Of ICE SUVs Based On Historical 1989 Photo From Events In China — Does NOT Show Minneapolis
Is this viral image a real photo of a woman in a pink shirt carrying black-and-white bags standing in front of three black SUVs marked 'ICE' while holding up a phone? No, that's not true: The image is a digital edit made to resemble a fam
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff on Venezuela and Minneapolis
The U.S. seizes Nicolás Maduro, and an ICE officer kills a Minnesota woman.
The Dispatch→ The Dark Heart of Counterculture
Hunter S. Thompson’s genius, chic tech, and winter landscapes.
The Dispatch→ A Government of Lies | Solo
The regime is the Constitution.
The Dispatch→ The Men Who Came After Liberty Valance
The greatest cowboy movie’s message about the West isn’t what you’d expect.
The Dispatch→ Plain ‘Literacy’ Isn’t Enough
The ability to read road signs and labels does nothing to connect us with others.
The Dispatch→ The Lies We Tell Women About Aging
What the manosphere—and the culture at large—gets wrong about “the wall.”
The Dispatch→ Supremacy Clause Immunity, Explained
Can states prosecute federal law enforcement officers?
FactCheck.org→ Politicians Reach Different Conclusions on Minnesota Shooting Video
The Trump administration and some Democrats have drawn divergent conclusions from bystander video of the fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. How can one side say the agent was “recklessly using
The Dispatch→ Witch Hunts for the 21st Century
Passion and hysteria are poor substitutes for fact finding.
The Dispatch→ A Demagogue’s Demagogue
On J.D. Vance’s vice-signaling press conference.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Claims Casting Doubt On Renee Good’s Place Of Residence At Time Of Death Are NOT Supported By Facts
Did U.S. citizen Renee Good, shot and killed in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on January 7, 2026, actually live elsewhere outside Minnesota? No, that's not true: Multiple credible media outlets described her
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Were NOT Antifa and "Transgender Surgeries Performed In This Car" Stickers On Renee Good’s Honda Pilot — AI-Generated Image Originally Posted in ‘Comedy’ Account Riff On Minneapolis ICE Shooting
Was there an Antifa sticker and another one claiming "transgender surgeries performed in this car" on the Honda Pilot Renee Good was driving when she was shot and killed on a Minneapolis street by an ICE agent? No, that's not true: The im
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Is NO Record Of A 1997 Interaction Between Bill Clinton And ‘Marcus Williams’, A Homeless Desert Storm Veteran — Clickbait Fiction
Did Secret Service Agent Larry Cockell document that Bill Clinton stopped to speak with a homeless Desert Storm veteran named Marcus Williams outside the Kennedy Center in 1997? No, that's not true: This sentimental story is fictional cli
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Politics Roundup: A Big First Week
Your weekly roundup from Washington, D.C.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Overhead Still Image Of ICE Agent Opening Fire On Renee Good In Minneapolis Is NOT Real
Does a viral still image actually show the moment an ICE agent fired at Minneapolis resident Renee Good? No, that's not true: The details of the scene don't match real eyewitness videos of the event. The image was first published by an ac
Full Fact→ Ads for plain porridge oats have not been banned
News reports this week claimed that ads for porridge will be restricted by new legislation—but the ban only affects porridge products that score highly in a “less healthy” test.
PolitiFact→ Is the War Powers Resolution unconstitutional, as President Donald Trump says?
Is the War Powers Resolution unconstitutional, as Trump says?
Full Fact→ Old video of US military exercise shared with claims it shows soldiers landing in Venezuela
A video showing soldiers jumping onto a large building from a helicopter has been shared online with false claims it shows the recent US strikes on Venezuela. It was actually filmed in June 2025.
The Dispatch→ Ukraine’s New Lifeline
Western allies commit to troops on the ground and binding security guarantees once a ceasefire takes hold.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Erika Kirk Has NOT Lost Custody Of Her Kids — Congresswoman Says She Misspoke
Did Erika Kirk lose custody of her children, as indicated by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna in an interview? No, that's not true: Rep. Luna said in a podcast interview that Kirk "lost her kids," but later said she "meant to say the kids lost thei
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Satirical Post Said ‘Radical Libertarian NRA Members’ Wielding AR-15 Rifles Were Facing Off With ICE Vehicles In Oregon — Not Real News
Did a group of "radical libertarian NRA members" face off with ICE agents and their vehicles in Oregon, daring them to move an inch toward them? No, that's not true: A viral message making that claim in the wake of the Minneapolis shootin
The Dispatch→ Taking Maduro: Wise or Foolish?
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The Dispatch→ A Royal Paine
Without the pen of Thomas Paine, there may be no United States of America to celebrate today.
The Dispatch→ There Will Be More Renee Goods
Poorly trained armed men acting with impunity will lead to tragedy.
The Dispatch→ Manufacturing Jobs Aren’t That Easy to Count
The numbers depend on who you ask.