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Did Trump threaten to release 'Vatican files' that could 'bring down' Catholic Church?

A screenshot spread online purportedly showing a Trump Truth Social post saying he has "access to information" and "Vatican files" that "could bring down the Papacy, the Vatican and the entire Catholic Church overnight."

Reporter Emery Winter inspected.

Does FBI classify LGBTQ+ people as terrorists? Here’s what to know

The rumor concerned a list of beliefs that the Trump administration claimed could indicate someone was a domestic terrorist.

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Alleged image of Trump's intact ear after assassination attempt isn't what it seems

Cross-referencing the image with news photographs taken that day revealed several discrepancies.

Is John Thune 'no longer considering' SAVE America Act in Senate, as Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed?

The legislation, which would require proof of citizenship to vote, has stalled.

Is this a real photo of Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon?

The picture spread three days into a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

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11 US military draft rumors we've inspected

During the Iran war, claims have spread online about the U.S. potentially returning to using the military draft.

Reporter Jack Izzo highlighted 11 stories from our archives about the draft and people who supposedly dodged it.

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