Did Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accept a $2.1 million bribe from George Soros, in the form of a vacation home in Italy? No, that's not true: That rumor originated on the Dunning-Kruger Times, a website that describes its o
Full Fact→ Trump didn’t call Republicans ‘the dumbest’ voters
The quote, attributed to Mr Trump and shared on Facebook, is fabricated.
Full Fact→ Facebook offers of six months ‘unlimited travel’ on Stagecoach buses are not genuine
We’ve seen posts on Facebook falsely claiming the bus operator Stagecoach is offering “6 Months Free Travels for £1 only” to residents in locations across the UK.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Will Smith Did NOT Testify in the Trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Did the actor Will Smith testify during the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs in May 2025? No, that's not true: The claim appeared in a YouTube video whose description labeled it "fictional". Despite widespread and intensive news coverage, no o
Full Fact→ Aldi is not giving away ‘free food boxes’ on Facebook
Despite social media claims to the contrary, Aldi has confirmed it is not giving away food boxes to people who engage with certain Facebook posts.
The Dispatch→ Aviation Safety in the Spotlight
Outages at Newark Airport have brought renewed scrutiny to air travel.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Joke Meme About Springsteen Royalties ‘Tanking’ And WDKT Baltimore DJ Radio Boycott NOT Real
Was a story about Bruce Springsteen's royalties "tanking" because of a radio boycott of his catalog that also mentioned "WDKT Baltimore Morning Drive DJ Joey Barron" real? No, that's not true: A viral meme that included a fictional DJ and
The Dispatch→ Biden’s Big Beautiful Cover Up
Plus: A brief explainer of the House’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act.’
The Dispatch→ Gutting Medicaid Solves Nothing
The plan is likely to leave millions without insurance while doing nothing to improve American health care.
The Dispatch→ A Familiar Fight Over Spending
Trump and Johnson experienced the same headaches past Republican leaders have faced.
The Dispatch→ No Regrets
Senate Democrats won’t admit to missteps when they attacked Robert Hur in 2024.
The Dispatch→ The States Have Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Well in Hand
Congressional action is both unnecessary and unlikely to worsen violent crime.
The Dispatch→ The Oval Office Bully Pulpit
Staged ambushes have become a tried-and-true Trump tactic.
Full Fact→ New data reveals rise in NHS appointments hailed by government is smaller than last year’s increase
Figures obtained by Full Fact show how the recent increase in hospital appointments, and Labour’s pledge to carry out “an extra two million”, compare to previous years.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Authentically Show Pope Leo XIV Criticizing JD Vance’s Response To Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis
Did a viral video really show Pope Leo XIV publicly criticizing JD Vance for his reaction to former President Joe Biden's cancer announcement? No, that's not true: The clip used AI-generated sound to make it appear the Pope scolded Vance
FactCheck.org→ Trump, Allies Spread Unfounded Claims About Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Former President Joe Biden’s office announced on May 18 that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer two days earlier, following the discove
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Trump’s video, images about South Africa during Oval Office meeting with Ramaphosa
Trump’s South Africa video, images fact-checked
The Dispatch→ Looting the Palace
A big, beautiful symbol of American decline.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Authentically Show Houthis Missiles Targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport
Does a photo shared on social media authentically show Houthis missiles targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in May 2025? No, that's not true: The Houthis' attempt to target the airport on May 18, 2025, failed when Israel's air defenses
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Chuck Schumer on Coast Guard staffing’s role in Mexican ship’s Brooklyn Bridge crash
Did Coast Guard staffing contribute to New York ship crash?
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Trump said a GOP bill doesn’t change Medicaid, only targets ‘waste, fraud and abuse.’ That’s False
In the House bill, “we’re not changing Medicaid,” only cutting “waste, fraud and abuse.”
PolitiFact→ X posts – No, Diddy’s trial did not reveal that Barack Obama used to meet with a drug runner
The Sean “Diddy” Combs trial testimony revealed that former President Barack Obama was “caught in secret meetings with Diddy’s drug runner.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘White Genocide’ Video Played In Oval Office Does NOT Show Actual ‘Burial Sites’ Of White Farmers In South Africa
Did the footage shown to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 21, 2025 in the Oval Office capture a mass grave of "over 1,000 of white farmers", as claimed by U.S. President Donald Trump? No, that's not true: The video showed a
The Dispatch→ Assessing the Trump Administration’s Claims on Energy Inflation
The latest inflation report does not show energy prices ‘dropping across the board.'
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Rep. Ilhan Omar Did NOT Fail To Condemn Capital Jewish Museum Shooting
Did Representative Ilhan Omar fail to condemn the shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers at the Capital Jewish Museum, as a social media post implied? No, that's not true: The Minnesota congresswoman posted she was appalled by the shoot
Full Fact→ No, Argos is not selling Samsung smartphones for £2
Social media posts have claimed the retailer is offering Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultras for ‘just £2’, but this isn’t true.
Full Fact→ Yes, biopsies are necessary for diagnosing cancer
A misleading video downplays the importance of biopsies and claims they spread cancer.
FactCheck.org→ Trump Video Doesn’t Show ‘Burial Sites’ in South Africa
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. In a salient moment with the leader of South Africa, President Donald Trump played a video that he said showed “burial sites” for a thousand white farmers — the vi
Full Fact→ Old photo shared with false claims it shows a downed Indian jet pilot
The photo actually shows one of two pilots who parachuted to safety before their aircraft crashed during a training exercise in southern India in June 2023, contrary to claims on social media.
Full Fact→ Is the government on track to reduce net migration?
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s manifesto pledge to reduce net migration.
Full Fact→ What’s been agreed on British travellers using passport e-gates in the EU?
The government says a new deal between the UK and the EU means passengers will face shorter passport queues, but some have claimed the announcement’s been overblown.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pete Townsend Did NOT Say Bruce Springsteen Should ‘Shut Up and Play’
Did Pete Townsend from The Who say Bruce Springsteen should "shut up and play" in May 2025? No, that's not true: The fabricated quotation originated on a Facebook page that describes its content as satirical. Earlier in the month, Springs
Full Fact→ Clip of fighter jet being shot down is from video game not India-Pakistan conflict
The video has been shared on social media with misleading claims it depicts a real incident from the recent strikes.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Venezuelan Government Did NOT Donate $22.9 Million For Barack Obama Presidential Library Apartment — Satire Origin
Did the Venezuelan government donate $22.9 million for an apartment to be built on top of Barack Obama's Presidential Library? No, that's not true: A meme making that claim originated on a Facebook page with a satire disclaimer. The owne
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo of Two Men With Israeli Flags Does NOT Show Embassy Staff Shot Dead Outside Jewish Museum
Did a photograph shared online show the victims of a May 21, 2025 shooting outside a Jewish museum in Washington D.C.? No, that's not true: The Israeli embassy named Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim as the two embassy staff shot de
The Dispatch→ An Antisemitic Attack in America’s Capital
Two Israeli Embassy workers were gunned down Wednesday night.
The Dispatch→ You’re Wrong About Originalism
Forgive us Father Originalism, for we have sinned.
The Dispatch→ Law and Marriage
I don’t wanna play this game anymore!
The Dispatch→ Memecoin Dinner Offers Foreign, Anonymous Donors Access to Trump
Ethics advisers warn against an unprecedented conflict of interest.
The Dispatch→ The Student Loan Payment Mess Is About to Get Worse
Mixed messages about forgiveness and repayments have led to a new wave of delinquent borrowers.