Full Fact checks claims on UK politics, immigration, and NHS waiting lists. Corrections from politicians and media are highlighted, alongside ongoing debates on asylum hotels and migrant costs.
Claims of a UK government methane reduction policy requiring livestock cuts are FALSE. No such plans exist, and videos of PM Starmer making such statements are likely AI-generated. Fact-checking confirms.
Trump proposes $2000 tariff returns to Americans, funded by tariff revenue. Experts question feasibility and legality, citing existing budget commitments and potential Supreme Court challenges.
An Eli Lilly employee collapsed at the White House during an event. Reports link it to a GLP-1 drug. Officials, including Mehmet Oz, responded. Kennedy sought medical aid.
Claims that NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani supports Shariah law are false. Experts cite his record and policy positions as proof against the accusations of Islamic fundamentalism. Mamdani's stance is clear.
Concerns raised over an EPPC report claiming high adverse event rates with mifepristone. Experts question the data source and methods used, citing flaws. Telehealth abortion safety is also discussed.
Claims that the Pfizer vaccine contains cancer-causing SV40 are false. The vaccine uses a fragment of SV40 DNA, which does not cause cancer or create an infectious virus. No proof the Royal Family had cancer cells.
Despite government shutdown threats, SNAP benefits continue due to contingency funds and a court ruling. The Trump administration is partially covering payments, ensuring recipients can still purchase groceries.
Republicans and Democrats clash over SNAP (food stamps) funding amid a government shutdown. A contingency fund exists, but its use is disputed, jeopardizing food aid for millions of Americans.
Expiring ACA subsidies may raise costs for many, even those above 400% poverty level. Most aid goes to lower incomes, but income caps and regional costs matter. Millions may be affected.
Trump's military strikes against alleged "narco-terrorists" in the Caribbean spark legal debate. Critics question their legitimacy and impact on U.S.-South America relations. Fentanyl crisis & drug war concerns rise.
DeSantis advocates for property tax reform in Florida, aiming to eliminate 'abuse, fraudulence, and waste.' Proposals focus on primary residences, potentially shifting costs to sales or business taxes, impacting services and renters.
Claims of HAARP causing cyclones like Melissa are false. Experts confirm HAARP can't control weather. Fact checks reveal misinformation spreads quickly online. HAARP studies the ionosphere, not weather manipulation.
Viral videos falsely claim Sir Keir Starmer announced a £1,000 'New Life Grant' for new parents. This is incorrect; the audio is likely AI-generated and the claim is false. Child benefits are available under existing regulations.
Operation Midway Strike in Chicago & nationwide led to wrongful arrests/detentions of US citizens by ICE. Lawsuits challenge unlawful actions, highlighting citizenship verification failures. DHS denies wrongdoing.
Gov. Pritzker claimed Chicago isn't in the top 30 for murder rates among big cities. FBI data shows a different picture, but murder rates are decreasing. Is Pritzker's claim accurate?
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