Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1946, Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

America 250: Reflection and Choice, or Accident and Force?

Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
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RedState

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· Jul 4, 2026

In Honor of America 250, the Films That Shaped My Patriotism—and Maybe Yours

In Honor of America 250, the Films That Shaped My Patriotism—and Maybe Yours

Financial Times

center

· Jul 4, 2026

Nicole Krauss: On the strangeness of pledging allegiance to the flag

An irreconcilable sense of alienation and belonging has been one of America’s many gifts to me

Tampa Free Press

right

· Jul 8, 2026

Feds Bypass California To Grant Americans The Right To Fix Their Own Rides

Everyday vehicle repairs and modifications just got a whole lot simpler for millions of Americans. Following a new White House directive titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overhauled how aftermarket automotive parts are certified. Under the updated policy enacted on July 1, 2026, [] Feds Bypass California To Grant Americans The Right To Fix Their Own Rides

National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jun 22, 2026

Shelley Moore Capito is Making Housing Affordable Again

Shelley Moore Capito voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, landmark legislation to reform the housing industry and unlock the American Dream of homeownership for working families. “Shelley Moore Capito is fighting tirelessly to unleash economic opportunity for families and make life more affordable. This historic legislation puts the American Dream of home []

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

right

· Jul 3, 2026

Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival

Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival

Jewish News Syndicate

center

· Jul 6, 2026

After San Diego votes for IHRA definition, now comes the hard part

The burden of confronting hate belongs to all of us.

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Related coverage for "America 250: Reflection and Choice, or Accident and Force?": RedState — In Honor of America 250, the Films That Shaped My Patriotism—and Maybe Yours. Financial Times — Nicole Krauss: On the strangeness of pledging allegiance to the flag. Tampa Free Press — Feds Bypass California To Grant Americans The Right To Fix Their Own Rides. National Republican Senatorial Committee — Shelley Moore Capito is Making Housing Affordable Again. Manhattan Institute for Policy Research — Let’s Mark America 250 with a Civic Education Revival. Jewish News Syndicate — After San Diego votes for IHRA definition, now comes the hard part