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Are US, Israeli militaries integrating? Here's what US defense bill says
A claim spread online that Congress is preparing to integrate the U.S. and Israeli militaries in a section of the annual defense bill.
The rumor spread amid Israel and Iran exchanging fire for the first time since a ceasefire began in April. Reporter Taija PerryCook unpacked the bill to separate fact from fiction.
Did Trump post image of himself as football star surrounded by male cheerleaders?
The post spread online just days after Trump's physician said he was in "excellent health."
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Did residents of French village ask Hegseth to skip D-Day ceremony?
It's unclear why the defense secretary didn't attend the ceremony in Langrune-sur-Mer.
Was Melania Trump an escort before meeting her husband? There's no proof
The First Lady has repeatedly denied the rumor since it first appeared in 2016, even winning a lawsuit against the Daily Mail.
Did Mike Rogers' team post altered photo of him with large muscles?
The AI-edited image shows the Michigan Senate candidate ready to burst out of a blue button-down shirt while marching in a parade.
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Did George Clooney verbally attack Southern gospel singer Bill Gaither, other celebrities over political views?
Social media posts claimed George Clooney verbally "attacked" celebrities like Bill Gaither, Dolly Parton and Kurt Russell.
Snopes reporter Emery Winter has the real story.
