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Trump wasn't sitting on towel during Fox News interview. Here's what you're actually seeing

Did President Trump really sit on a towel during a Fox News interview? Social media users claim this screenshot proves it.

While the image is a still from a real interview, people online are miscaptioning it. Snopes reporter Alexandra Wrona examined the original footage to uncover what actually happened.

Did fencing go up around reflecting pool in June 2026?

The Department of the Interior said the newly repainted pool was originally set to be fenced off for the country's upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.

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Does footage show Albanians protesting Jared Kushner's island development project?

In June 2026, Albanians protested government corruption and issues of land access.

Did Hegseth once say he hadn't washed his hands in 10 years?

A remark the defense secretary made while hosting "Fox & Friends" in 2019 is recirculating online. He has said it was a joke.

15 claims involving Jeff Bezos that we've investigated

Amazon's founder is one of the wealthiest — and most controversial — figures in the world. We compiled 15 rumors we've investigated about his political connections, working conditions at his company and more.

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Why is Trump admin blocking the Gordie Howe Bridge opening? Unpacking campaign donation rumor

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Canada was expected to open this year and add additional capacity to a key shipping route. But some people claimed U.S. President Trump was refusing to allow the new bridge to open because the owners of another connecting the two areas donated $1 million to his campaign.

The Trump administration's resistance to opening the Gordie Howe Bridge is a matter of public record. But the direct tie to the campaign donation is only speculation, based on suspicious timing and reporting from a reliable news outlet.

Snopes reporter Jack Izzo breaks down the facts and timeline.

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