Is the Los Angeles Firefighters Union suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom for "dereliction of duty" by refusing requests for water to be turned on during fires in 2025? No, that's not true: The post spreading that claim originated on a Fac
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Authentically Show ‘Head Of HOA Enforcement’ Being Arrested
Does a video shared on social media authentically document the arrest of a homeowner association's enforcement head? No, that's not true: The clip was staged. Its original, longer version features a logo of a nonexistent police unit and a
Full Fact→ Videos featuring deepfake audio of Princess Anne viewed millions of times on Facebook
The videos appear to feature recordings of Princess Anne making a number of claims about Queen Camilla and Princess Charlotte, but the audio clips are not real.
Full Fact→ Trump quote on being backstage at pageants didn’t reference Miss Teen USA
Social media posts are sharing a quote attributed to President Trump about watching teenage girls dress, but this is not what he actually said.
Full Fact→ Aldi is not giving away £40 food boxes on Facebook
Aldi has confirmed that this is not a genuine promotion.
Full Fact→ One year on, has the Government learned the lessons from the Southport Riots?
One year after the widespread disorder of summer 2024, what more authorities and platforms can do to prevent violence driven by unchecked misinformation?
News Facts Network→ Visa Overstayer Serving as Maine Police Officer Arrested After Gun Purchase Attempt
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Jon Luke Evans, a Jamaican national, in Biddeford,... The post Visa Overstayer Serving as Maine Police Officer Arrested After Gun Purchase Attempt appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Trump EPA Targets Key Climate Protections in Move Critics Call “Dangerous”
Lee Zeldin, head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said Tuesday the agency will issue... The post Trump EPA Targets Key Climate Protections in Move Critics Call “Dangerous” appeared first on News Facts Network.
Full Fact→ Fake Yvette Cooper Guardian article circulates online
The home secretary did not write a column headlined: “If you suspect a family member, a neighbour, a friend or a work colleague of being Far-Right please inform the police immediately”.
The Dispatch→ Targeted by Trump, Universities Weigh Next Steps
Columbia’s deal with the administration may set an example for other schools.
News Facts Network→ Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Arkansas Law Limiting Ballot Assistance
A federal appeals court on Monday reinstated an Arkansas law that limits how many voters... The post Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Arkansas Law Limiting Ballot Assistance appeared first on News Facts Network.
The Dispatch→ Will Ghislaine Maxwell Split the Circuits?
It’s what everyone wants to talk about.
Full Fact→ What the UK riots taught us about social media failure
Comment piece for the 2025 Full Fact Report by By Zoe Manzi and Hannah Rose, Hate and Extremism Analysts at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
The Dispatch→ Preserving Ed Feulner’s Cheerful Conservatism
Gratitude for those who came before us guided the Heritage co-founder's political philosophy.
The Dispatch→ As Trade Deal Looms, Trump Goes Soft on China
Taiwan’s president cancels a trip to Latin America after Beijing protested his plan to transit through the U.S.
The Dispatch→ Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Fight Hits a Crossroads
Can Volodymyr Zelensky restore public trust?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Of Jeffrey Epstein Holding Melania Trump Is NOT Authentic — Ghislaine Maxwell Was In Original
Is a "newly leaked" photo of Jeffrey Epstein with his arm around Melania Trump authentic as claimed in a social media post? No, that's not true: The original photo was Epstein holding his girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, but the image was re
News Facts Network→ Trump DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Chief Judge Boasberg
The Trump administration on Monday filed a formal misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge James... The post Trump DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Chief Judge Boasberg appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: TikTok Video Labeled "Important Prayer From Pope Leo" Is NOT Authentic
Did Pope Leo XIV issue an important prayer for all Americans on July 25, 2025? No, that's not true: A video originating on TikTok features an AI generated likeness of Pope Leo XIV speaking. The voiceover includes a prayer which does not m
The Dispatch→ The Party of the Status Quo
Democrats hit rock bottom.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump offers no evidence that Democrats paid Beyoncé $11 million to endorse Kamala Harris
Democrats paid Beyoncé $11 million for an endorsement.
PolitiFact→ Markwayne Mullin – Sen. Markwayne Mullin falsely said Epstein’s plea deal was made under Obama
The Jeffrey Epstein plea agreement “was a sweetheart plea deal that was made under the Obama administration.”
PolitiFact→ Social Media – Amid starvation in Gaza, AI-generated images of Egyptians throwing bottles of food to sea go viral
Images show “Egyptian youth who put some food, baby formula, rice, and flour in bottles and threw them into the sea, hoping it would reach Gaza.”
The Dispatch→ No, Beyonce Was Not Paid $11 Million to Endorse Kamala Harris
Trump called for the singer-songwriter to be ‘prosecuted’ for endorsing the vice president.
Lead Stories→ ‘Alleged Leaked Conversation’ Between Mitch McConnell And Kevin McCarthy About ‘Bringing Slavery Back’: What We Know
Does a transcript of what social media posts describe as an "alleged leaked conversation" between Senator Mitch McConnell and former Congressman Kevin McCarthy authentically capture the contents of a private exchange between them? No, the
News Facts Network→ Trump Order Permits Federal Workers to Evangelize, Sparking Church-State Concerns
The Trump administration on Monday issued new guidance affirming federal workers’ rights to express and... The post Trump Order Permits Federal Workers to Evangelize, Sparking Church-State Concerns appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Trump Acknowledges Starvation in Gaza, Signals Rift With Netanyahu Over Aid
President Donald Trump acknowledged “real starvation” in Gaza on Monday, contradicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin... The post Trump Acknowledges Starvation in Gaza, Signals Rift With Netanyahu Over Aid appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show ‘Scottish Crowds Give Trump A Royal Welcome’
Did a widely-shared video show people cheering for U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland in July 2025? No, that's not true: The clip predated the visit by nine years. In reality, the footage showed concert goers. The claim appeared in a
News Facts Network→ Judge Halts Defunding of Planned Parenthood Amid Legal Battle over Tax Law
A federal judge ruled Monday that Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue receiving Medicaid reimbursements,... The post Judge Halts Defunding of Planned Parenthood Amid Legal Battle over Tax Law appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Trump Says Epstein Hired Away His Staff, Prompting Their Falling Out
President Donald Trump on Monday said his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ended... The post Trump Says Epstein Hired Away His Staff, Prompting Their Falling Out appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Ghislaine Maxwell Appeals to Supreme Court, Citing Epstein’s 2007 Plea Deal
Ghislaine Maxwell filed an appeal to the Supreme Court on Monday, seeking to overturn her... The post Ghislaine Maxwell Appeals to Supreme Court, Citing Epstein’s 2007 Plea Deal appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Lauren Boebert Responds After Son Tyler Is Cited for Misdemeanor Child Abuse
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) addressed reports over the weekend that her eldest son, Tyler Boebert,... The post Lauren Boebert Responds After Son Tyler Is Cited for Misdemeanor Child Abuse appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Roy Cooper Launches Senate Bid in North Carolina, Citing Threats to Middle Class
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper officially launched his bid for the U.S. Senate on... The post Roy Cooper Launches Senate Bid in North Carolina, Citing Threats to Middle Class appeared first on News Facts Network.
News Facts Network→ Florida Set to Break Execution Record as DeSantis Remains Silent
Florida is poised to surpass a modern-era record on Thursday with its ninth execution this... The post Florida Set to Break Execution Record as DeSantis Remains Silent appeared first on News Facts Network.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Viral Security Camera Video Shows Bunnies Hopping On a Trampoline
Did a widely-shared video show authentic footage of real bunnies hopping on a back-yard trampoline at night? No, that's not true: The clip in question was the product of AI. One of the bunnies disappears over the course of the video, whil
The Dispatch→ The Nero of Jamaica Estates
The Founding Fathers did not account for the possibility of someone like Donald Trump.
Internet Archive→ President Trump Meets with British Prime Minister : CSPAN2 : July 28, 2025 8:53am-10:06am EDT
[LIVE] President Trump meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a trip to Scotland. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN2.This item has files of the following types: Captions Align JSON, Closed Caption Text, Item Tile
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: California Governor Candidate Kyle Langford DID Post Auschwitz Photo as ‘0% Unemployment Plan’
Did Kyle Langford, a Republican candidate for governor of California, post a photo of himself in front of the Auschwitz-Stammlager Nazi concentration camp, along with the description "My 0% Unemployment Plan"? Yes, that's true: Screenshot
Internet Archive→ President Trump Meets with British Prime Minister : CSPAN2 : July 28, 2025 7:39am-7:56am EDT
[LIVE] President Trump meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a trip to Scotland. Sponsor: White House.This item belongs to: movies/TV-CSPAN2.This item has files of the following types: Captions Align JSON, Closed Caption Text, Item Tile
The Dispatch→ The Tariffs Clock Counts Down
‘There’s no TACO here. It’s actually happening.’