Did Presidents Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush pardon family members? No, that's not true: Neither former president pardoned a member of his family. While Carter's brother Billy and Bush's son Neil were involved in controversies during
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show ‘Pyramid’ In Antarctica, It Shows Scott’s Hut Near McMurdo Station
Does a photo shared on Facebook authentically show a "pyramid" in Antarctica? No, that's not true: The image in question shows Scott's Hut, a historic 20th-century structure in Antarctica's Ross Sea region near McMurdo Station. The struct
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NATO Admiral Did NOT Say Alliance Would Launch Pre-Emptive Strikes On Russia In Event Of War
Did Adm. Rob Bauer, who heads NATO's Military Committee, say the group would launch pre-emptive strikes on Russia in the event of war? No, that's not true: In his remarks at a conference in Brussels, Bauer never mentioned the possibility
PolitiFact→ Which states have laws about transgender people’s bathroom use, and how are the laws enforced?
More than a dozen states have laws banning trangender people from using some bathrooms that align with their gender identities. We found little detail about the laws’ enforcement. LGBTQ+ advocates say the laws increase harassment.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Clickbait Article Does NOT Deliver Info On New Chick-fil-A Policies Or Boycotts
Did Chick-fil-A institute new policies that have people thinking they should boycott the fast-food chain? No, that's not true: There are no recent newsworthy Chick-fil-A policies that have resulted in calls for a boycott. The blog article
Full Fact→ The Economist has not published ‘apocalypse’ cover featuring Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
The image circulating on social media features an illustration of the two politicians with missiles in the background.
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The Dispatch→ Why Did Biden Pardon Hunter?
Congressional Democrats weigh in on the president’s flip-flop.
The Dispatch→ Pardoning Hunter
Would you pardon your son?
The Dispatch→ Pardoning Hunter
Would you pardon your son?
The Dispatch→ Fascist Rhetoric or Fascist Actions?
The president-elect has talked like a fascist for years, but what might he do that meets that threshold?
The Dispatch→ The Age of Corruption Roars On
Joe Biden’s pardon of his son lays the groundwork for more abuses by the incoming Trump administration.
The Dispatch→ Why Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Is the Right Choice to Reform the NIH
Known for criticizing COVID mandates, he has shown courage in taking on the scientific establishment.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Smile From Biden Was NOT Prompted By Reporter’s Question About Pardon For Hunter — Different Question, Different Day
Did President Joe Biden turn and smile when a reporter asked if his son, Hunter Biden, should receive a presidential pardon? No, that's not true: The audio track of this video was altered. Audio from a press briefing held on September 15,
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Conor McGregor Was NOT Sued For Sexual Assault After Announcing For President Of Ireland — Suit Was Filed Years Earlier
Was mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sued for sexual assault in a personal injury civil case after declaring his interest in running for president of Ireland? No, that's not true: A post alleging a connection between the civil la
PolitiFact→ X posts – No, Trump’s FBI director pick Kash Patel didn’t call the agency ‘gay’
Kash Patel posted on X that “the FBI is gay.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump-Biden June 2024 Debate Fact Check
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Truth or Fiction?→ Hunter Biden Owes $300K Rent
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PolitiFact→ Threads posts – CNN did not report this story about Elon Musk and the Statue of Liberty. This is fake.
A CNN headline says, “Elon Musk Considers Melting Down Statue of Liberty to Make Series of Limited Edition Cyber Trucks"
The Dispatch→ Leaning Into Nihilism
On Joe Biden’s corrupt pardon of his son.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Did Elon Musk release a flying car? No, but that false claim took off on Facebook
Elon Musk is “finally releasing his first flying car today.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Walmart Did NOT Donate $3.5 Million To Trump, Republicans While Ignoring Democrats
Did Walmart donate $3.5 million to President-elect Donald Trump and Republican campaigns while giving nothing to Democrats ahead of the 2024 election? No, that's not true: Walmart's political donations come from an employee-funded politic
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden – Joe Biden's Full Flop on pardoning Hunter Biden after saying for months he wouldn't
On pardoning his son, Hunter Biden
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Hillary Clinton Said, As Of December 2, 2024, She Would Leave US If Rumored "Epstein Client List" Was Released
Did Hillary Clinton say that she would leave the U.S. if a rumored Jeffrey Epstein client list was released? No, that's not true: As of December 2, 2024, there is no record of Hillary Clinton having made such an announcement on her social
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No evidence a new Chick-fil-A policy has sparked boycott calls
“Chick fil-A’s new policies have people thinking (of a) boycott.”
The Dispatch→ Defending Taiwan
A response to last week’s Dispatch Podcast.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Photo Shows Elon Musk Dancing In Mesh Halter Top, Dated Circa 2018
PolitiFact→ The Supreme Court is weighing trans health bans. Here’s what to expect.
On Dec. 4, Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments challenging Tennessee’s youth gender-affirming care ban. Will the court extend existing constitutional protections against sex discrimination to trans patients or let the ban stand?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Robert Downey Jr. Did NOT Say He Would Leave US, Marvel As Of December 2, 2024
Did actor Robert Downey Jr. announce that he would leave the Marvel movie franchise and the U.S., stating, "Goodbye, I don't fit in here," as of December 2, 2024? No, that's not true: A Threads post that reported Downey's supposed announc
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Say He Would Release Epstein and Diddy ‘Lists’ On January 20, 2024
Did Elon Musk say he would release a "bombshell" client list tied to rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs and financier Jeffrey Epstein? No, that's not true: This originated from SpaceX Fanclub, a Facebook page with a satire disclaimer: "We post SAT
Full Fact→ Video of pilot ‘fired for refusing to spray chemtrails’ is German satirical skit
A joke video is being shared on social media with claims it shows a real legal case in Germany of a commercial pilot who lost his job over his refusal to spray “chemtrails”.
Full Fact→ Image of plane crashing into bridge is digital art not real disaster
The picture is circulating on social media along with false claims it shows a ‘horrific plane crash caught on camera’.
PolitiFact→ Can President-elect Donald Trump enact tariffs without Congress? And can anyone stop him?
Experts say when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, he could act unilaterally to enact tariffs, without support from a Congress that’s less excited about them than he is.
The Dispatch→ The Aristocrats
It’s past time to banish the American ruling class.
The Dispatch→ Syrian Rebels Retake Aleppo in Shock Offensive
The resumed fighting comes as Bashar al-Assad’s backers are weakened and distracted.
The Dispatch→ A Russian Dissident’s Lessons in Life and Freedom
Vladimir Kara-Murza embodies principled resistance against tyranny.
The Dispatch→ Did Israel Win the Third Lebanon War?
Hezbollah is weakened, but some Israelis are skeptical of the latest ceasefire agreement.
The Dispatch→ From John Locke to Ezra Klein
Grateful.
The Dispatch→ The Monthly Mailbag With Mike Warren
Our senior editor answers your questions.