PolitiFact fact-checked Donald Trump's Inauguration Day speech as he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
Full Fact→ Viral list of Labour front bench’s work history omits some ‘non-political’ roles
Posts circulating on social media about the previous employment of politicians who are now in the Cabinet aren’t wholly accurate.
Full Fact→ No, Argos is not selling unclaimed parcels for £3
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on sites like Facebook.
The Dispatch→ A DOGE State of Mind
Elon Musk is not going to have much luck if entitlements and defense spending are off the table.
PolitiFact→ What's an executive order? What to know as Donald Trump takes office again
From @19thnews: Donald Trump promised to release a flurry of executive actions soon after taking office. Here's what to know about executive orders and their limits.
The Dispatch→ Turning the Page on the Biden Era
A first attempt at the legacy of the 46th president.
PolitiFact→ Live: Fact-checking Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th US president
PolitiFact is live fact-checking Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. Follow along here.
FactCheck.org→ What President Trump Inherits, Part 2
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. This is what President Donald Trump inherits as he reclaims control of the White House: A resilient economy that has grown by at least 2.5% every year since he left office in ea
The Dispatch→ Will Trump Lower Your Taxes?
Trump’s tax agenda, explained.
The Dispatch→ The Quiet Lawlessness of Joe Biden
He was elected to restore norms but has done more damage to the rule of law than any other president.
The Dispatch→ How Many January 6 Convicts Will Trump Pardon?
Defendants charged with misdemeanors will likely get pardons, but what about more serious offenders?
The Dispatch→ The Unseen Implications of Repealing Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. risks losing its edge in demographic strength and assimilation relative to other world powers.
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Live: Donald Trump’s Second Term Begins
Tune in to a special livestreamed conversation.
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact kicks off the MAGA-Meter to track Donald Trump’s promises
Donald Trump brings a litany of campaign promises for his second presidential term, and PolitiFact will track them for the fourth presidency in a row. Here are the five biggest Trump campaign pledges.
PolitiFact→ Live: Fact-checking Donald Trump's pre-Inauguration Day rally in Washington, D.C.
PolitiFact is live fact-checking President-elect Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Follow along here.
The Dispatch→ The Perils of Positive Thinking
Plus: Heretics and heroes of the American creed.
The Dispatch→ Religion in Syria Today
What does religion look like in Syria now?
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From the Last Week of the Biden Administration
The president made some surprising statements on TikTok and the Equal Rights Amendment.
The Dispatch→ The Fascist Bargain
Absolute podcasting corrupts absolutely.
The Dispatch→ American Heretics and Heroes
Who gets to decide who’s been the most faithful to the country’s creeds?
The Dispatch→ What Does AI Steal From Us?
As Jacob McNeal, Robert Downey Jr. embodies the dishonesty underpinning a transformative technology.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Oprah Winfrey NOT Dead As Of January 17, 2025
Has Oprah Winfrey died as of January 17, 2025, as implied by viral social media posts? No, that's not true: An article attached to a post implying that Winfrey died did not provide evidence of her supposed death nor mention anywhere in th
PolitiFact→ Here’s what we know about L.A. fire department’s DEI efforts, which Republicans have attacked
Documents show diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives comprise a minuscule portion of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget, but Republicans on social media have blamed them for what they say is a flawed response to wildfires.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Authentic Panic In Paris Over UFO, Object In River
Does footage show an authentic panic in Paris as people react to a UFO and an unidentified submerged object (USO) in the Seine River? No, that's not true: The video is from a film shoot. The footage is from the production of "Under Paris,
PolitiFact→ TikTok posts – No, Donald Trump didn’t post on X that he is ‘purchasing TikTok’
President-elect Donald Trump posted on X that he is “purchasing TikTok.”
The Dispatch→ Assessing Claims That NYT Reporter David Fahrenthold Was a Groomsman at Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding
Billy Bush made a false claim while discussing the infamous ‘Access Hollywood’ tape featuring Donald Trump.
FactCheck.org→ What We Know About What Led to the L.A. Wildfires
Multiple fires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area after flames have razed neighborhoods, forced mass evacuations and claimed at least 27 lives over more than a week. Some fires have been contained, but three are still active. That inclu
The Dispatch→ The TikTok Rout
An unserious country.
The Dispatch→ Pulling It Out of Uranus
On the president’s unserious declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment is suddenly law.
PolitiFact→ Dana Loesch – Are North Carolina’s Helene victims still required to pay property taxes? Yes, and here’s why.
Buncombe County “is still demanding property taxes on homes destroyed by Hurricane Helene based on pre-Helene assessments that no longer apply.”
The Dispatch→ TikTok Decision Emergency Pod
The Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban.
PolitiFact→ JD Vance – Fact-check: Have some California reservoirs been closed for 15 or 20 years?
“Some of these (California) reservoirs have been dry for 15, 20 years."
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, this video doesn’t show the Los Angeles fires started at the same time (because they didn’t)
“All three California wild fires seem to start at the same time!”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video With FAKE Audio Shows Taylor Swift Supposedly Talking About US Involvement In Gaza
Does an authentic video show Taylor Swift saying that the 2025 Los Angeles fires are divine retribution for American actions in Gaza? No, that's not true: The original footage dates back to a 2021 appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Trump Supporting Georgia Sen. Colton Moore After 2025 Arrest — It’s From 2023
Does a video show President-elect Donald Trump supporting Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore after his arrest on January 16, 2025? No, that's not true: The video where Trump praises Moore was originally posted on Trump's official Facebook ac
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel isn’t ending his show and emigrating because of Trump’s election
“Jimmy Kimmel just announced that his show will end on January 20th … he’s leaving for Canada and says he’s ‘never coming back.’”
FactCheck.org→ Canada and Mexico Are Helping to Fight California Fires, Contrary to Meme
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Canada and Mexico have sent firefighting crews to help battle the blazes in the Los Angeles area, and Ukraine also has offered assistance. But social media posts misle
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Gov. Gavin Newsom Ordered Firefighters Not To Use Starlink Modems
Is there evidence that California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered firefighters not to use Starlink modems while battling wildfires in the Los Angeles area in January 2025? No, that's not true: Newsom denied allegations he had ordered the modems
The Dispatch→ Assessing Claims About Job Growth Under Joe Biden
These claims fail to mention the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on job creation.
The Dispatch→ Will Southern California Wildfire Victims Receive Only $770 From FEMA?
Emergency relief programs are available to disaster victims in addition to the one-time payment.