Did the White House suddenly suspend President Trump's official schedule on August 27, 28, and 29, sparking speculation that "something extremely serious may have happened" to Trump? No, that's not true: Speculation about Trump's health w
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff on the Bad Deal With Intel
Plus, chaos at the CDC.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Meme About George Strait Saying Garth Brooks Had Been ‘Begging Country Stars To Help’ Originated On Satire Page
Did George Strait say Garth Brooks had been "begging country stars to help him get back into the world he tossed in the trash for wokeness"? No, that's not true: That quote originated on a satirical Facebook page. The owner of the page is
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Comedy Video Of Girl Finding Out Apple Pay Uses Real Dollars Instead Of ‘Apple Dollars’ Is Just A Joke
Is a viral video of a girl crying in front of the camera because she didn't realize Apple Pay used "real American Dollars from your credit card" and not "Apple Dollars" real? No, that's not true: The video was a skit by comedian Tina Vlam
The Dispatch→ The Coming GOP Civil War | Solo
‘All vice presidents eat enormous bowls of feces.’
The Dispatch→ The Idea of Order at the Iowa State Fair
On big pigs, blue ribbons, and the purpose of the state.
The Dispatch→ The Bygone Eras Tour
On Oasis, past its prime.
The Dispatch→ When Books Are Called ‘Dangerous’
Examining illiberal fury in the publishing world.
PolitiFact→ Can I get an updated COVID-19 vaccine this year? Is it available yet? Will insurance cover it?
Can you get a COVID-19 vaccine in 2025? Here’s what to know.
The Dispatch→ Word Magic
On body positivity, birthing people, and hopes for a saner left-wing lexicon.
PolitiFact→ X posts – The ‘American Queen’ Vanity Fair cover of Melania Trump is fake but fooled people anyway
A Vanity Fair cover featured first lady Melania Trump as “The American Queen.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: UK Supermarkets Are NOT Scheduled To Start Checking IDs Before Letting People Shop For Groceries
Did the UK enact mandatory ID checks at supermarket entrances before people can shop for "basic essentials like bread or milk", starting September 12, 2025? No, that's not true: A UK government spokesperson told Lead Stories that the rumo
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Is NO ‘One Last Ride’ Tour Featuring Dolly, Reba, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson and Blake Shelton — AI Slop Trend Uses Fake Concert News For Engagement Farming
Did Dolly Parton, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson and Blake Shelton announce a joint tour in 2026 called "One Last Ride" as several social media posts declared? No, that's not true: There is no mention of such
FactCheck.org→ RFK Jr. Defends Ouster of CDC Director by Distorting List of Public Health Achievements
Amid upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the firing of the agency’s director, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. distorted the facts to falsely claim that the agency’s website lists abortion
FactCheck.org→ DCCC Serves up Spin for the Labor Day Cookout
Over the Labor Day weekend, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is running digital ads on social media blaming House Republicans for “driving up the price of burgers.” But that’s misleading. The sizable rise in ground bee
Full Fact→ Aldi is not giving away free food boxes in exchange for Facebook likes
A spokesperson for the supermarket confirmed this is not a genuine offer from the retailer.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Melania Trump Vanity Fair Edition Announced — Magazine’s Archive Doesn’t Contain Viral Cover
Does a viral image show a real Vanity Fair cover for a "special collector's edition" issue featuring Melania Trump and the headline "The American Queen"? No, that's not true: No such cover appears among the archived covers of the magazine
Full Fact→ Online appeals for ‘missing’ daughter called Meghan Roberts are hoaxes
The posts use a picture from an old US case involving a young woman by a different name, who was safely located after going missing.
FactCheck.org→ Addressing Trump’s Claims About Ending Multiple Wars
Q: Did President Donald Trump solve seven wars in seven months? A: Trump has claimed he “ended” six or seven wars since returning to the White House in January. Experts in international relations said the president has had a significant
Full Fact→ Footage showing tsunami engulfing Russian towns is AI-generated
Several of the clips in a compilation circulating online have previously been shared with claims they showed floods in Texas
The Dispatch→ The Taiwan Question
Will China invade? And what would America do if so?
Internet Archive→ Washington Journal 08/29/2025 : CSPAN : August 29, 2025 7:00am-10:00am EDT
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Full Fact→ Posts about ‘homicide suspects’ on the run are hoaxes
Police forces in the areas where the posts appear say they’re not investigating any such crime.
Full Fact→ Holland & Barrett isn’t selling a box of sports supplements for £1
The company has confirmed the offers circulating on social media are not genuine.
Full Fact→ Video does not show man raging because ‘store that gives illegal migrants free PS5s ran out’
The footage, in which a man destroys the inside of a video game store, has been shared with misleading claims on social media.
Full Fact→ Video showing cruise ship spilling waste into the sea isn’t real
There are discrepancies in the way the physics of the environment and ship are depicted, and a watermark suggests the footage is AI-generated.
The Dispatch→ Caving to Trump | Roundtable
Cosplaying authoritarianism or the real thing?
The Dispatch→ Chaos and ‘Malaise’ at the CDC
Layoffs, directives, and political interference roiled the agency even before the attempt to oust Susan Monarez.
The Dispatch→ In Defense of Thoughts and Prayers
Hectoring people for displaying heartfelt sympathy accomplishes nothing.
The Dispatch→ It’s a TARP!
Trump’s Intel deal recalls bailouts of years past—but worse.
The Dispatch→ Honor and Patriotism at the Alamo
A quest for independence and the allure of the last stand are why we remember the 1836 battle.
The Dispatch→ Shattering the Separation of Powers
Presidential impoundment Is dangerous and unconstitutional.
The Dispatch→ The Dispatch’s New Look
Answering your questions about our redesigned website.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Order U.S. Marshals To Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook After She Challenged The President’s Firing Of Her
Did President Trump order U.S. Marshals to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from office after she challenged his authority to fire her? No, that's not true: Court rules prevent any action to remove Cook until a judge holds a hear
The Dispatch→ Our Own Lysenko
Giving Americans the health system they voted for.
PolitiFact→ Chris Murphy – Sen. Chris Murphy says mass shootings decreased as a result of a 2022 law. Is that true?
Following the passage of a 2022 gun safety law, mass shootings “began to drop.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: FAKE Viral Chart Misrepresents Data About The Portion of Transgender People Involved In Mass Shootings
Does a viral social media chart correctly represent the portion of the transgender population that had committed a mass shooting or the share of mass shootings according to gender identification between 2015 and 2025? No, that's not true:
The Dispatch→ No, Trump Was Not ‘Quietly Removed’ as a Nobel Prize Nominee
The committee does not publish or even confirm the names of nominees.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Posts Offering ‘Free Meat Bundle Box’ Are NOT Authentic — Bait & Switch Scam Harvests Personal Information
Does a post on Facebook really offer a "free meat bundle box"? No, that's not true: The post does not provide an actual location for those wanting a free meat bundle box. If people click the link promoted in the post, a series of web page
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Of Dog Bringing A Garden Hose In The House Is NOT Real — It’s Made With AI
Does authentic video show a dog who brought a spraying garden hose into the house, soaking everything? No, that's not true: This video is AI-generated. Differences between the two camera angles in the video - in the home furnishings, the