Court records in immigration enforcement cases show a pattern of distortions and violations of legal orders.
The Dispatch→ How Ideology Limits Love
The internet laser-focuses on statistics and anecdotes to optimize romance. But real love comes from neither.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: No Email In Epstein Files With Satoshi Nakamoto Telling Epstein To ‘Go F*ck Yourself’ Replying To Island Invitation
Is there an email conversation between Jeffrey Epstein and Satoshi Nakamoto in the released "Epstein Files" that has Nakamoto telling Epstein to "Go fuck yourself"? No, that's not true: A search of the "Epstein library" for the phrase "De
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Email From Jeffrey Epstein About Satoshi ‘Pseudonym’ Or ‘Little Digital Gold Mine’ In Released Epstein Files
Is there an email from Jeffrey Epstein to Ghislaine Maxwell in the released "Epstein Files" that talks about project "Bitcoin" and "our little digital gold mine"? No, that's not true: A search of the released files does not bring up anyth
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Claim That Encrypted Messages Were Found On Alex Pretti’s Phone Showing He Was A ‘Key Player’ In Planning Chaos Is Fake Viet Spam
Did police find encrypted messages on Alex Pretti's phone that showed the ICU nurse was a "key player" in coordinating a plan to create the chaos that led to him being shot to death by federal agents in Minneapolis? No, that's not true: A
The Dispatch→ The Monthly Mailbag With Ross Anderson
It’s our TMD editor’s turn to answer your questions.
The Dispatch→ Truth and Its Consequences
How to not puppet narrative-driven rage-baiting and conspiracy theories.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO ‘Baal’ Bank Account In Jeffrey Epstein Bank Transfer Document To JP Morgan — Likely Scanning Error
Does a document in the Epstein Files show he had a bank account named "Baal", a demonic figure? No, that's not true: One document that looks like a scanned in fax or document with bank transfer details has the words "Baal. name" in it on
The Dispatch→ What We Got Wrong in January
A list of corrections issued by The Dispatch last month.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: No Video Emerged Of Alex Pretti Talking About How He Kicked Out A Federal Agents’ SUV Taillight — Claim Is Viet Spam
Has a video interview of Alex Pretti talking about how he kicked out the taillight of an SUV used by federal agents emerged and sent "shockwaves through the public"? No, that's not true: No such video has been found. The quotes are all ma
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO ‘Epic Island Vacation’ Email Thread With Elon Musk In Epstein Files Released In January 2026
Was there an email thread with Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein discussing an "epic island vacation" included in the latest release from the "Epstein Files" as implied by a viral image? No, that's not true: No email with the phrase "epic isl
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff on the Fallout From a Killing in Minneapolis
The administration responds to political pressure after the death of Alex Pretti.
The Dispatch→ Pulchritudo Vincit Omnia
Early American sculpture, ‘Moby-Dick,’ and the virtues of South Florida.
The Dispatch→ The Party of Face-Eating Leopards | Ruminant
Hatred of the EU is not enough.
The Dispatch→ Mysteries Foreign and Domestic
A new novel delves into mothering and translation.
The Dispatch→ ‘Heated Rivalry’ Goes Back to the Basics
The storytelling in the much-discussed ‘gay hockey show’ is actually quite traditional.
The Dispatch→ Will the Modern Family Break, or Bend?
When family memory meets the modern age, emotional bruises don’t heal as easily.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Prove ICE Agent Stole The Bracelet He Was Wearing, As Social Media Post Suggests
Does a photo of an ICE agent show evidence he is wearing a gold bracelet he stole from a man in Minnesota? No, that's not true: While this photo of an ICE agent appears to be real. It does not provide any evidence that the agent is wearin
The Dispatch→ Rights and Wrongs
When right is left and left is right.
The Dispatch→ Ballot Harvest
The FBI’s raid on Fulton County’s election office was inevitable.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Of Man Smoking In Minnie Mouse Costume Is NOT At A Disney Park — Unauthorized Character In Las Vegas
Does a video show a Disney park character in a Minnie Mouse costume smoking and giving the middle finger during a break? No, that's not true: Videos online show this same man in the same suit standing on the Las Vegas Strip, where people
The Dispatch→ Founders Town Hall: Dante’s Circle of Congress
Tune in to our special livestreamed conversation.
PolitiFact→ Trump leaders say Minnesota officials withhold detained immigrants from ICE. Is that true?
Fact-check: Do Minneapolis and MN cooperate with ICE?
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Video Shows Man In McDonald’s During Toronto Earthquake — It’s AI
Is a video that shows a man who is unhappy when his french fries are spilled in a McDonald's during an earthquake in Toronto real? No, that's not true: The short clip was created by an artificial intelligence tool, according to an AI-gene
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Make The Melania Movie Mandatory In History Courses, Did NOT Spell Her Name ‘Melanie’
Did U.S. President Donald Trump write on Truth Social that the documentary about his wife, Melania, will become mandatory in history classes, while calling her "Melanie"? No, that's not true: No such post could be found on his account. Le
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Chair Chase’ Video Of ICE Agents Chasing Huge Hand Giving ‘The Finger’ On Minneapolis Street Is NOT Real — AI Made This Joke
Is a video showing ICE agents chase a man, who is sitting in an office chair covered by a large hand "giving the middle finger," down a Minneapolis street real? No, that's not true: The short video originated on social media accounts that
Full Fact→ Posts on social media incorrectly name Green Party by-election candidate
Multiple posts on social media have falsely claimed that a former parliamentary candidate, Melissa Poulton, was chosen as the Green candidate in Gorton and Denton.
PolitiFact→ A parent’s guide to measles: What to look for and how to prevent infection
Parents’ guide to measles: How to prevent infection
Full Fact→ Boots is not giving away mini perfume sets to those who complete surveys
Facebook posts and ads claiming the retailer is giving away a ‘premium mini perfume set’ to everyone who fills in a survey are not genuine.
Lead Stories→ What You Should Know If You Read Rumors About ICE Agents At The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics In Italy
You might have seen or heard rumors about ICE agents being deployed at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, to help provide security. The Lead Stories Rome office looked into what is actually happening, so you kn
Full Fact→ AI-enhanced image of Minneapolis shooting shared online
A still image which has been taken from a real video of the shooting of Alex Pretti has been enhanced with artificial intelligence, resulting in an agent kneeling on the ground missing a head.
Full Fact→ Another AI-generated video of Donald Trump criticising Keir Starmer circulates online
The video appears to show Donald Trump telling Keir Starmer to concentrate on governing the UK. But it isn’t real.
Full Fact→ IKEA doesn’t run ‘Mystery Box’ offer shown in Facebook posts
IKEA has confirmed this is not a genuine offer from the retailer.
The Dispatch→ Inside The TikTok Deal
Plus: Hamas reneges on disarmament, Amy Klobuchar announces a run for governor, and Amtrak dabbles in high fashion.
Full Fact→ Zara isn’t giving away a free box of clothes to people who fill out a survey
Facebook posts and adverts falsely claim the retailer is offering a free box of clothing and accessories to people who complete a questionnaire.
The Dispatch→ Right-Wing Theater Kids
‘Noem’s incredible political instincts are represented by the fact that she thought it would do her good to talk about shooting a dog.’
The Dispatch→ Will Regulators Rein in Prediction Markets?
Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket are using a legal gray area to avoid state gambling laws.
The Dispatch→ The Smear Reflex
The administration’s rush to malign Alex Pretti was embarrassing—and a blow to the public trust.
The Dispatch→ Trump, Iran, and the Ghosts of Bush and Obama
Risks abound for the president following his promises to Iranian protesters.
The Dispatch→ The Great Securing of the American Future
The 20th century brought stability to many American lives. In the 21st century, that stability is wavering.