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Democrats didn't shut down government to fund health care for 'illegal aliens.' Here's context

As the U.S. government ground to a halt over disagreements about federal spending, Republicans centered their message around one claim: Democrats forced the shutdown to give free health care to immigrants in the country illegally.

However, Republicans shared misleading information about federal health care coverage eligibility for immigrants, the U.S. government's role in funding emergency care for immigrants in the country illegally and state health insurance programs in order to back up their claims. Reporter Rae Deng broke down what's really happening.

Posts claim military leaders didn't clap for Hegseth, Trump. Here's what we know

Social media posts claimed an assembly of military leaders didn't applaud the defense secretary and president during speeches in late September.

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Investigating claim federal agents used helicopters in Chicago raid on alleged Tren de Aragua members

The agencies provided no evidence to support the allegation that members of the Venezuelan gang lived in the building.

Stevie Nicks organized rock tour in Charlie Kirk's memory?

Online users discussed a number of rumors involving the singer-songwriter allegedly paying tribute to the slain conservative activist.

Did Rory McIlroy say he will 'never' participate in US tournaments again after Ryder Cup fan abuse?

McIlroy clashed with spectators at the tournament final in New York, but a video seeming to show him swearing off U.S. tournaments was inauthentic.

Staff Pick

New York DMV didn't issue 'no name given' commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants

A rumor began to spread online that the state of New York was issuing "no name given" commercial driver's licenses. The claim began to spread after Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt posted a photo of a license on social media and accused New York officials of handing these out to "illegal immigrants.”

However, a "no name given" mention on a commercial driver's license is an indication that its holder has only one name, not that the person is undocumented. Reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz has the details.