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Live fact check: Night 3 of the Republican National Convention

By PolitiFact staff

The third night of the Republican National Convention will kick off with speeches focused on national security and foreign policy before Ohio Sen. JD Vance accepts the nomination for vice president later in the evening. Our partners at PolitiFact will…

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