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Energy | Economy | Fact Check

Did the U.S. Lose Its "Energy Independence"?

Examining the data behind claims that the U.S. was energy independent under the Trump administration but lost that status under President Biden.

Analysis | Immigration | Public Safety

Migrant Crime: What the Data Shows | The Dispatch

An investigation into whether illegal immigration drives violent crime, using FBI data and Texas state statistics.

Analysis | Foreign Policy | NATO

The NATO Spending Surge: Examining the Impact of 'The Hague Commitment' and President Trump’s Pressure

An investigation into the historic shift in NATO defense spending, the new 5% benchmark, and the extent to which the Trump administration

Fact Check | Economy | Trade

The Tariff Paradox: Evaluating the Impact on U.S. Manufacturing and Consumer Costs

An evidence-based analysis of how recent tariff policies have affected the U.S. trade deficit, manufacturing employment, and household expenses.

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Analysis | Economy | Trade

The "Liberation Day" Ledger: One Year of Universal Tariffs | The Dispatch

An evidence-based analysis of the 2025

Fact Check | Economy

The $2 Trillion Question: Can DOGE and Tax Cuts Really Balance the 2026 Budget? | The Dispatch

An analysis of whether the Department of Government Efficiency and proposed tax cut extensions can deliver on the promise of a balanced federal budget in 2026.

Fact Check | Public Safety | Data Analysis

The 'Democrat-Run City' Crime Narrative: What the 2024-2025 Data Reveals

An evidence-based analysis of crime trends in American cities, examining the impact of political leadership versus broader socio-economic factors.

Fact Check | Economy

Did the 2017 Tax Cuts Pay for Themselves? What the Data Shows

As the Trump administration pushes to make the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, we analyze the fiscal record of the signature 2017 legislation.

Fact Check | Border Security | Public Health

The Fentanyl Frontier: Who Is Actually Smuggling the Drugs? | The Dispatch

An evidence-based analysis of the actors and methods behind fentanyl smuggling at the U.S. southern border.

Analysis | Economy | Immigration

Do Mass Deportations Raise American Wages? | The Dispatch

An investigation into the 2025-2026 labor market shifts and whether the Trump administration

Fact Check | Election Integrity | 2026 Midterms

Non-Citizen Voting in U.S. Elections: Examining the Data Behind the Claims

An investigation into claims of widespread non-citizen voting and the potential impact of the proposed SAVE America Act on the 2026 midterms.