MONDAY EDITION

YOUR ROUNDUP OF TOP RUMORS

From unpacking a claim that Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discussed "bringing back slavery" on a phone call to investigating a rumor that U.S. troops were told the Iran war is for "Armageddon," these were the headlines that generated the most buzz over the past week.

Did Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy discuss 'bringing back slavery' on phone call? What we know

No credible reports provided details on when, where or why the alleged phone call took place.

403,725 views

Did Trump really say he'd start war to distract from Epstein files in 'leaked' phone call?

Trump is alleged to have said in the call, "If I go down, I will bring all of you down with me."

255,461 views

Get the Snopes app, check the facts anywhere

For more than 30 years, Snopes has been fighting misinformation. Now it's in your pocket. When you're not sure if something is true or false, just open the app and Snopes it. Save articles to your reading list, switch to night mode, see fact-check ratings at a glance, and even play our daily crossword. Available on iOS and Android for phones and tablets.

Did White House say Barron Trump was 'too tall' for military service? Here's the truth

Calls for Trump's youngest son to enlist intensified soon after Israel and the U.S. launched their military campaign against Iran.

186,507 views

Investigating claim US troops were told Iran war is for 'Armageddon,' return of Jesus

One commander reportedly said Trump was "anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran."

178,225 views

23 rumors about Erika Kirk we've examined

Kirk has been the subject of numerous online rumors we've investigated since her husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated last year.

135,958 views