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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1940, Tom Lichtenberg, American football player and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1940, Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (died 2015) was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

BREAKING: Trump's Favorite Senator Is Dead

Really America

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July 12, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
BREAKING: Trump's Favorite Senator Is Dead

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· Jun 26, 2026

GOP senators seem increasingly game to buck some Trump priorities

GOP senators seem increasingly game to buck some Trump priorities

Drudge Report

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· Jun 29, 2026

'Campaign spending'...

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National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘A Country With No Honor’: Exposing Senate Democrats’ Hatred for America

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Democrat candidates across the map have described feeling “disgusted” and “sad” about our country as they demonize patriotism, pledge to topple historic monuments, and increasingly romanticize the dangers of socialism and communism. “Senate Democrat candidates are campaigning to represent a country they openly despise,” said NRSC National Press Secretary Bernadette Breslin. “By promoting their []

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 3, 2026

Doctor Issues Grim Warning About Mitch McConnell’s Recovery

CNNA top medical expert has sounded the alarm on just how serious Senator Mitch McConnell’s latest health episode may be.The 84-year-old senator was found unconscious at his Washington, D.C. home last month, and first responders were told of “CPR in progress” due to “cardiac arrest.”After avoiding questions from reporters for weeks, McConnell’s aides finally revealed on Thursday that the senator has been in hospital since June 14.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is US senator Mitch McConnell still alive?

Is US senator Mitch McConnell still alive?

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion

Has Democratic nominee Graham Platner's Senate campaign reached its end in Maine? How are Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate if it does? Plus, The Hill's Amie Parnes ranks the top Democratic presidential candidates. Join Amie, Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson and campaign reporter Caroline Vakil for the Fight For 2028. The discussion is scheduled to begin...

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

Don’t mistake Democrats ditching Graham Platner as a moral stand

Mainstream Democrats are finally jumping ship on Graham Platner’s now-defunct campaign for Senate in Maine. This isn’t a moral stand — it’s an electoral crisis. These Democrats were perfectly fine with Platner having a Nazi concentration camp tattoo, calling rural white Americans “stupid” and “racist,” mocking a wounded American soldier and saying he “didn’t deserve []

The Daily Caller

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· Jul 8, 2026

Platner’s Nuts: Democrats Jostling For Front Of Line To Replace Stubborn Scandal-Plagued Senate Candidate

'Platner is still reluctant to drop out'

The New American

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· Jul 7, 2026

Unconfirmed Reports: Mitch McConnell Brain Dead After Three Weeks in Hospital

GOP Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky suffered “cardiac arrest” three weeks ago and is still hospitalized. But two independent journalists have reported that the 84-year-old senator — long in failing health, pushed around the Capitol in a wheelchair, and frequently befuddled like former President Joe Biden — is brain dead. Quoting a “high level source close ... The post Unconfirmed Reports: Mitch McConnell Brain Dead After Three Weeks in Hospital appeared first on The New American.

Eschaton

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· Jul 12, 2026

Our Colleagues Are Great

I don't expect his Senate colleagues to piss on his grave, but they can stop short of praising him in a way that makes people think that Republicans are good actually, maybe I should vote for them.This is a general issue. You can't separate the Republican party (especially, but not limited to, Graham) from Trump, and you can't message on days ending in 'y' that they are a threat to all we hold dear while also messaging on days ending in 'y' that they're a great bunch of guys and gals.

DNyuz

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘They are fed up’: Nicolle Wallace details enthusiasm collapse befalling the GOP

New data from The Washington Post is painting a dire electoral picture for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms, and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told MS NOW’s Nicolle Wallace on Monday that Democrats aren’t just riding a wave; they’re building one. The Post’s analysis of more than 990 House primary races across 25 states found []

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· Jul 9, 2026

Can Trump win the midterms by red-baiting Democrats?

Can Trump win the midterms by red-baiting Democrats?

The Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham death updates: 911 audio reveals ‘cardiac arrest’ call as details of senator’s last trip to Ukraine emerge

Trump said the 71-year-old senator was ‘like a member of the family’ and a ‘tough one to lose’

Knewz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Democrats get new odds of flipping the Senate as polls indicate an increasingly tight race

Democrats are seeing improved odds of flipping the Senate, with new polls suggesting tight competitive races across several Republican-held states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. While Republicans still hold a 53-47 Senate majority and remain favored by prediction markets, a new The New York Times/Siena College/Portland Press Herald poll suggests Democrats now have multiple...

USA TODAY

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· Jul 12, 2026

See Lindsey Graham make final public appearance prior to his death

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, died at age 71 on Saturday. The South Carolina lawmaker died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office posted on X early on Sunday. NBC News said emergency personnel had responded to a call for cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home on Saturday night. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/12/lindsey-graham-dead-71-illness/90891945007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Wonkette

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· Jul 7, 2026

Is Mitch McConnell Dead? A Wonkvestigation!

Probably maybe? So what are you cooking for dinner?

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, one of Israel’s strongest US Senate allies, dies at 71

The US Republican senator died of a sudden illness, his office said. He was 71.

Conservative Review

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· Jul 8, 2026

2028 Democrats Who Disgraced Themselves Most for Graham Platner

Graham Platner easily won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine despite an array of scandals involving a Nazi tattoo, antisemitic horseplay, offensive online commentary, flagrant lying, serial infidelity, and domestic abuse. He appears poised to end his candidacy after an ex-girlfriend's credible rape accusation—amid sagging poll numbers and a looming deadline to select a new candidate—finally compelled Democrats and sympathetic journalists to abandon ship.The post 2028 Democrats Who Disgraced Themselves Most for Graham Platner appeared first on .

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 1, 2026

The New Republic Ranks Donald Trump as Worst President Ever

‘The sitting President of the United States, after winning the 2024 presidential election by receiving 77.3 million votes nationallywas able to convince so many Americans to vote for him despite content about his supposed extraordinary failures as POTUS being a lot more prevalent in the media during his first and President Biden’s only term.’ The post The New Republic Ranks Donald Trump as Worst President Ever appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Politizoom

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· Jul 7, 2026

Senate Republicans Are Stressed

If it wasn’t for bad news, they’d have no news at all. It appears that Republicans across the country and at all levels have gone beyond concerned to worried. Prospects for Republican victories at midterms have slid down to positively wretched chances. The Senate could be, maybe, up for grabs. That is something they really

Townhall

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· Jul 2, 2026

New Poll Shows Some Good News for Senate Republicans

New Poll Shows Some Good News for Senate Republicans

CNN

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· Jun 25, 2026

Affordability interest sky high as Trump dumps housing bill | Enten & Warren react

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten breaks down a sharp rise in Google searches for ‘affordability’ as President Trump refuses to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) says she thought it was a joke when she heard about Trump cancelling the bill signing ceremony. 0:00 “Affordability” searches spike while Trump cancels housing affordability bill signing 2:14 Which party do voters trust to lead on affordability? 3:09 Sen. Warren says Republicans should be taking credit for the housing bill 7:00 Republican senator explains why he voted against the bill Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Affordability #News

MS NOW

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· Jul 6, 2026

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.6.26: McMorrow’s departure jolts Senate race in Michigan

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.6.26: McMorrow’s departure jolts Senate race in Michigan appeared first on MS NOW.

The New Civil Rights Movement

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· Jul 2, 2026

Underwater in Six Key States Trump to Blame if Democrats Win Back the Senate: CNN Analyst

CNN data analyst Harry Enten says President Donald Trump is dragging down Republican Senate candidates in six battleground states Democrats hope to win to flip the chamber in November — and Trump will bear the blame if Democrats retake the majority. Democrats need to pick up four of the six to help turn the Senate [] The post Underwater in Six Key States Trump to Blame if Democrats Win Back the Senate: CNN Analyst appeared first on The New Civil Rights Movement.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 22, 2026

After recent hospitalization, Mitch McConnell won't vote in the Senate this week

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will not vote in the Senate this week and is working “closely” with staff as his health continues to recover, spokesperson Stephanie Penn said Monday. McConnell, 84, was hospitalized June 14, but his staff did not ...

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 11, 2026

Sen. Collins in Worse Trouble After Platner Exit?

The conventional media wisdom is that Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins is sitting back and laughing this week, and well she might be. The collapse of Graham Platner's campaign is an implosion for the ages, and it puts the state's Democrats in a tricky situation they need to navigate skillfully in these next two weeks.

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Rick Scott Wants GOP to Ram Democrats Politically for Opposing SAVE Act

In a letter to his colleagues, a leading GOP senator indicated Republicans should use Democrat opposition to the SAVE America as a political tool against them, telling Americans the opposition party likes “fraud.” “I hope everyone will be vocal as to what they think is the best path forward, but here is mine. Every day...

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 7, 2026

The time for reflection is over

This is not enough: Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, faces Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race that is crucial to Democrats’ uphill battle to retake the Senate. His anti-establishment message and promise to improve conditions for the working class powered his victory in the Democratic primary after Gov. Janet Mills (D) suspended [] The post The time for reflection is over appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's illness could affect US Senate after midterms

With Graham dead, McConnell still in the hospital, and midterms approaching, it looks like the Republicans' supermajority in Congress could shift.

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