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On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Francis Johnson, American lawyer and politician (died 1842) was born. In 1785, The Boston King's Chapel adopts James Freeman's revised prayer book, without the Nicene Creed, establishing it as the first Unitarian congregation in the United States. In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1865, Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas, United States, are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary was officially celebrated in Texas and other states as Juneteenth. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in the United States. In 1867, Miguel Miramón, Unconstitutional president of Mexico, 1859-1860 (born 1832) passed away. In 1867, Maximilian I of Mexico (born 1832) passed away. In 1934, The Communications Act of 1934 establishes the United States' Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In 1964, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate. In 1982, The People's Armed Police is de facto founded; It is officially established 10 months later on April 5, 1983. In 2018, The 10,000,000th United States Patent is issued. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Congress won’t fix itself. The Constitution says it doesn’t have to

Washington Examiner

June 19, 2026

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Congress won’t fix itself. The Constitution says it doesn’t have to

The founders built two ways to amend the Constitution. Congress can propose amendments — that’s how all 27 got here so far. Or two-thirds of state legislatures can apply for a convention, bypassing Congress entirely. Madison explained in Federalist No. 43 that the amendment process was designed so both the federal government and the states []

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