Tom Norton
Fact Check Reporter
Tom Norton is Newsweek's Fact Check reporter, based in London. His focus is reporting on misinformation and misleading information in U.S. public life. He has in-depth knowledge of open source-intelligence research and the global disinformation industry. Tom joined Newsweek in 2022 from Full Fact and had previously worked at the Health Service Journal, the Nottingham Post, and the Advertising Standards Authority. He is a graduate of Liverpool and Nottingham Trent University. You can get in touch with Tom by emailing [email protected] or calling 646-887-1107. You can find him on X @tomsnorton, on Instagram @NortonNewsweek. Languages: English.
Which universities have faced funding dilemma under Trump?
Universities face billions in funding cuts amid Trump administration demands to dismantle DEI initiatives, among other requests.
What is Tren de Aragua?
President Donald Trump's administration has designated the Venezuelan gang as a terrorist organization.
Gubernatorial races to watch for in 2025
Governor races in New Jersey and Virginia could be a bellwether for the Trump administration.
Congressional races to watch for in 2025
As Florida voters head to the polls, find out which other states will be holding congressional elections this year.
What are current state rules for voting? Trump's executive order in context
President Donald Trump's new executive order demands that proof of citizenship is required at the polls
What happens to K-12 if the Department of Education shuts down?
Experts and education leaders told Newsweek that President Trump's plans to abolish the Department of Education could profoundly affect K12 students.
Why fentanyl led to Trump's China tariffs
Trump extended his blanket tariff on Chinese goods to 20 percent this week, citing Chinese exports of illicit fentanyl.
Al Green removed from House: Who else has been told to leave?
Texas Democratic Representative Al Green was removed as he shouted, "You have no mandate!" at President Donald Trump.
What Trump has said about Zelensky since 2022
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's relationship appears to have fallen apart after years of calls and kind words.
RFK Jr says U.S. measles outbreak "not unusual" - here are the facts
New HHS Chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the measles outbreak was being monitored but was "not unusual" based on data so far
Fact Check: Is U.S. education global bottom, as Trump says?
President Donald Trump blasted the U.S. education system in comparison to other nations
"Trump $5k stimulus checks coming out February 31st" fools some X users
A parody post about $5,000 "DOGE Dividend" checks appeared to fly over heads.
What Dan Bongino Has Said About The FBI
President Donald Trump's pick for deputy of the FBI has shared conspiracy theories
Fact Check: Did Donald Trump win "almost 40%" of Black votes?
Donald Trump said he gained a share of the Black vote in 2024 not seen for a Republican presidential candidate since Eisenhower.
Fact Check: Did Ukraine "Psychological Warfare" unit get $140M from USAID?
Claims about big USAID payouts followed President Donald Trump's attacks against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Fox News interview fact checked
The president and the world's richest man made a few false claims during a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity.
Fact Check: Did the US give $350B to Ukraine, as Trump claims?
President Donald Trump cited a figure not backed by evidence during a social media attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Fact Check: Did JD Vance say US "military action" available against Russia?
President Donald Trump said he didn't think the vice president said possible U.S. military action was a bargaining chip against Russia.
Is Trump "considering" leaving NATO? Unverified, unevidenced claims spread
President Donald Trump's negotiations with Russia and comments from his cabinet have stirred European leaders.
Fact Check: Trump says Russia has lost 1.5 million troops In Ukraine war
President Donald Trump makes an unevidenced claim about the human cost of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as he attempts to broker peace between Kyiv and Moscow.
Does the U.S. have a $2 trillion deficit?
Elon Musk's Oval Office media appearance with President Donald Trump mentioned the size of U.S. spending but not much context.
Fact Check: Has Fox brought back Tucker Carlson?
Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson was dropped from Fox in 2023 but has found a new podcast audience.
Trump claims UN agency "funneled money to Hamas": What to know
President Donald Trump alleged aid agency targeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu channeled cash to Hamas.
Trump says other countries caused $36T U.S. debt—is he right?
Donald Trump's pre-Superbowl Fox News interview pointed fingers at foreign nations who he said "take advantage" of the U.S.
Fact Check: US government did not give New York Times "tens of millions"
Elon Musk shared a poorly researched, false claim as the Trump administration slashes federal spending
Mexico sends 10,000 troops to border—What difference will it make?
The country's National Guard has headed to the southwest border following tariff talks with President Donald Trump.
RFK Jr. denies Samoa visit was vaccine-related: Here are the facts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators that his trip to the country later hit by a measles outbreak had "nothing" to do with vaccines.
Trump says his inauguration set new "viewership" record. Here's the catch
President Donald Trump said he beat Ronald Reagan's 1981 Inauguration's "viewership" numbers
How many transgender personnel serve In U.S. military?
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a new Executive Action prohibiting transgender Americans from serving in the military.
Trump promised cheaper eggs—can he crack it?
Donald Trump vowed to bring grocery costs down, but eggs are already threatening to smash this fragile promise