Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1920, Randolph Quirk, Manx linguist and academic (died 2017) was born. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Barabak: What's in a name? A confounding U.S. Senate race
In Alaska, Dan Sullivan is facing Dan Sullivan in one of the country's most competitive contests. Is it a plot to boost the Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, or mere coincidence? It sure smells fishy.
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Drudge Report
· Jun 29, 2026
NEW POLL: Dems Leading In Ohio Crucial Senate, Gov Races...
NEW POLL: Dems Leading In Ohio Crucial Senate, Gov Races... (First column, 5th story, link)
Off The Press
· Jun 30, 2026
Texas Senate race between Paxton, Talarico a toss-up, survey shows
The Texas Senate race appears to be a toss-up between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a new survey. The New York Times/Siena poll, released Monday, found the two candidates virtually tied at 47 percent support among likely voters in the Lone Star State. The numbers []...Click to read more
Mother Jones
· Jun 30, 2026
Ken Paxton Is in the Fight of His Life
The Texas Senate race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and James Talarico looks to be in a tie, according to several voter polls published in the past month. A Tuesday survey by the New York Times and Siena University has the two candidates both locked at 47 percent of likely voters. A win for Talarico, []
The Hill
· Jun 30, 2026
Texas Senate race a toss-up: Survey
The Texas Senate race appears to be a toss-up between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a new survey. The New York Times/Siena poll, released Monday, found the two candidates virtually tied at 47 percent support among likely voters in the Lone Star State. The numbers...
RedState
· Jul 2, 2026
More New Poll Data on Senate Races That Doesn't Look Good for Dems
More New Poll Data on Senate Races That Doesn't Look Good for Dems
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Related coverage for "Barabak: What's in a name? A confounding U.S. Senate race": Drudge Report — NEW POLL: Dems Leading In Ohio Crucial Senate, Gov Races.... Off The Press — Texas Senate race between Paxton, Talarico a toss-up, survey shows. Mother Jones — Ken Paxton Is in the Fight of His Life. The Hill — Texas Senate race a toss-up: Survey. RedState — More New Poll Data on Senate Races That Doesn't Look Good for Dems