Does an authentic photo on social media show Tom Hanks wearing a T-shirt that reads "I was going to be a Trump voter for Halloween but my head wouldn't fit up my ass"? No, that's not true: The photo is a doctored version of a 2010 photo t
The Dispatch→ Did Kamala Harris Tell Hecklers They Were ‘At the Wrong Rally’?
She did, but it’s unclear what the acrimonious rally attendees said to prompt her response.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, Megyn Kelly didn’t call for a Taylor Swift boycott because the singer attended an event in Gaza
“Breaking news: Megyn Kelly calls for boycott of Taylor Swift after singer attends charity event in Gaza.”
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Live: Doom, Thy Name Is Populism
Join us tonight for a special livestreamed conversation.
The Dispatch→ The Liz Cheney Pitch to Disaffected Republicans
Plus: The Harris campaign focuses on black voters in North Carolina.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – No, this video doesn’t show Karl Rove stumping for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania
Video shows “Karl Rove rallying support for Kamala Harris yesterday in Pennsylvania.”
Full Fact→ Microwaves are safe if used properly
A video warning against microwaves falsely claims that they are killing people because they ‘pull everything out of the food’ and all the waves get inside your body and damage cells
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Leaked Fox News Memo Showed Interviewers Used Vicks VapoRub To Mask Trump’s Purportedly Offensive Odor — It’s Satire
Did a leaked Fox News memo say interviewers used Vicks VapoRub to mask Donald Trump's purportedly offensive odor? No, that's not true: The account on X that wrote about the memo describes its content as satire and comedy. No credible news
The Dispatch→ After Sinwar’s Death, What’s Next for Israel’s War Against Hamas?
The U.S. sees an opening for a ceasefire deal, though the chances seem slim.
The Dispatch→ Will This Be a Legal Disaster?
What to expect when you're expecting (an election crisis).
The Dispatch→ Vibe Check for the GOP
It’s Republican exuberance and Democratic despair two weeks out from the election.
The Dispatch→ Ukrainian Forces Remain Hopeful Despite Uncertainty Around the U.S. Election
‘We also know that foreign policy isn’t decided only by the president,’ one solider says.
The Dispatch→ Regulatory Policy Experts: Both Harris and Trump Threaten Constraints on Innovation
A Dispatch symposium.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 5 Celebrities Did NOT Flee US After Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Arrest
Did "5 celebrities" -- Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, celebrity couple Beyoncé Knowles and Jay Z Carter, Kanye West and Usher Raymond -- flee the United States after Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest on sex crimes charges in September 2024?
PolitiFact→ Progress 2028 – Progress 2028 isn't tied to Kamala Harris. Ads saying she wants mandatory buyback program are False
A pro-Kamala Harris website shows she supports a mandatory gun buyback program.
The Dispatch→ Liberal Tears
America’s coming national identity crisis.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No, this video doesn’t show Georgia election official Gabriel Sterling discussing election audits
“GA election official Gabriel Sterling says audits will take place after election day because it’s ‘nerve wracking’ to count ballots in front of poll watchers.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Image Does NOT Show Tunnel In Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ LA Mansion — It’s Grand Canyon Caverns
Does a photo show a tunnel in Sean "Diddy" Combs' Los Angeles home? No, that's not true: The image actually shows the Grand Canyon Caverns in Arizona. The photo also significantly predates the 2024 allegations and legal actions against Co
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Sorry, ‘Thriller’ fans, there’s no zombie Michael Jackson coming for Sean “Diddy” Combs
"Michael Jackson discovered alive at age 65” and will testify against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
PolitiFact→ Threads posts – Did Trump say ‘I don’t poop myself’ on Truth Social? No, that came from a satire post
Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social and addressed claims of his “incontinence,” saying, “I don’t poop myself.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump CAN Vote In Florida Despite Felony Conviction
Is Donald Trump banned from voting in Florida because of his felony conviction? No, that's not true: Florida allows felons to vote if their conviction took place in another state that has no such ban. Trump was convicted in New York state
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Sit On Black Towel During Appearance On Fox & Friends On October 18, 2024 — It’s His Suit Jacket
Did Donald Trump sit on a black towel during his appearance on "Fox & Friends" on October 18, 2024? No, that's not true: When Trump sat on a couch for an interview, material from his dark suit jacket fanned out on both sides. There wa
PolitiFact→ A Maryland city has let noncitizens vote in local elections for 30 years. How has it worked so far?
During the 2024 election, Republican politicians have centered false claims about noncitizen voting in federal elections. But one Maryland city has allowed noncitizens to vote only in city elections for 30 years. Here’s how it has worked so far.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Kamala Harris Drunk While Talking About Being ‘A Joyful Warrior’ — Video Is Altered
Does a video clip going viral on social media show Vice President Kamala Harris intoxicated while speaking about being "a joyful warrior"? No, that's not true: In the original video Harris can be heard speaking normally. Multiple AI detec
Full Fact→ Video claimed to show ‘Red Sea hell for Israel’ actually shows South Korean ship in China
The video dates back to December 2023 and shows the aftermath of an explosion. It is unrelated to the recent conflict in the Middle East.
The Dispatch→ Conspiracies Dominate Elon Musk’s Pennsylvania Town Hall
Plus: Wisconsin Senate candidates spar over their Badger State roots.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Michigan’s Active Voter Count NOT 8.4 Million, Closer To 7.2 Million, Inactive Registrations Included By Law
Do Michigan's voter rolls list 8.4 million voters who can cast a ballot, when there are fewer than 8 million voting-age residents in the state? No, that's not true: 8.4 million does not accurately reflect the number of active registered v
Full Fact→ Image shows radar antennae not ‘weather control’ structure
A photo of two white domes is being shared with misleading captions implying it is connected to weather manipulation or geoengineering.
PolitiFact→ Tammy Baldwin – Baldwin claim that Hovde “just proposed cutting Social Security by 28%” is misleading
Says opponent Eric Hovde “just proposed cutting Social Security by 28%.”
The Dispatch→ Voters Are Not Babies
Even when politicians treat them as such.
The Dispatch→ Secret Service Faces Pressure After Two Assassination Attempts on Trump
An executive panel finds serious deficiencies in the agency’s procedures and culture.
The Dispatch→ Voting Against Trump
A conservative’s case for Harris.
The Dispatch→ Our Very Online Politics Is Just Around the Corner
How the internet era is changing politicians and political aficionados alike.
The Dispatch→ How the U.S. Should Respond to the Death of Yahya Sinwar
It’s time to put pressure on Qatar, a U.S. ally that has provided refuge to Hamas leaders.
The Dispatch→ Why Politically Engaged Christians Are Good for Our Politics
It's worse for the country when believers avoid political engagement.
Health Feedback→ Peter McCullough misleads again about the benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines in viral interview
REVIEW In October 2024, a Facebook reel with more than half a million views showed cardiologist Peter McCullough claiming that “people are dying with these [COVID-19 vaccines]”. The reel shared a teaser of an interview between McCullough and Jos
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Nelson Mandela traveled on Donald Trump’s plane in 1990, but it wasn’t a gift
As part of his “charitable donations,” in 1990 Donald Trump “chartered a private plane to get Nelson Mandela to America when the U.S. government wouldn't help."
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From the Homestretch of the Election
How voters are to blame for Trump, the devolution of conservatism, and more.
The Dispatch→ House Rules
The key races to watch on election night.
PolitiFact→ Yes, many states ban campaign gear at the polls. What about tattoos?
Many state laws prohibit people from wearing campaign clothing or buttons inside voting sites. But what about tattoos?