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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1755, Edward Braddock, Scottish general (born 1695) passed away. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1963, Parker Bohn III, American bowler was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1995, Cody Bellinger, American baseball player was born. In 2002, Deborah Medrado, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast was born. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
DC Larkana conducts tender for District Larkana's judicial lockup
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Vanguard News
· Jul 12, 2026
Success of judicial reforms depends on support of lawyers — CJN
According to the CJN, the legal profession and the Judiciary share a common responsibility in promoting the efficient administration of justice and the rule of law. The post Success of judicial reforms depends on support of lawyers — CJN appeared first on Vanguard News.
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· Jun 29, 2026
Supreme Court rules broad cellphone location data sweeps require warrants
The case involving a Virginia bank robbery is the latest example of the justices wrestling with how to apply constitutional protections to new technology.
CBC News
· Jun 25, 2026
Battle over 5-figure pay hikes for federal judges is causing unease in legal circles
The federal government and more than 1,000 federally appointed judges are at odds over the best way to settle an ongoing salary dispute, raising concerns in both the legal and political community that the case could end up tarnishing the judiciary's reputation.
UrduPoint
· Jul 8, 2026
Judicial reforms, technology-driven justice system vital for rule of law and investment: legal expert
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OpsLens
· Jul 2, 2026
Governor’s plan to ban guns blows up in own face * WorldNetDaily * by Harold Hutchison, Daily Caller News Foundation
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Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
Spanberger sends back over a dozen amendments to Virginia state budget on eve of deadline
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) returned Virginia’s state budget to the General Assembly on Monday with 14 proposed amendments ahead of the state’s fiscal cliff this week. The state’s House of Delegates and Senate will have to act on the amendments to the state’s budget and possibly send it back to Spanberger for her final signature []
Off The Press
· Jun 24, 2026
VA Gov Spanberger pleased with state’s budget compromise; Republicans unsatisfied
Gov. Abigail Spanberger is calling Virginia’s newly approved two-year budget a compromise that keeps state government operating. Spanberger called the budget a compromise that keeps state government operating while making investments in schools, public employees and health care. “Today, the General Assembly has moved forward with a budget proposal – and that means we are []...Click to read more
The Hill
· Jun 27, 2026
The federal government has no business in online sports gambling
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Hindustan Times
· Jul 13, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
Paul Vallas: Making the SAFE-T Act safe – Illinois Policy
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· Jul 8, 2026
Vallas: Making the SAFE-T Act safe
The well-intentioned law must be adjusted to deny pretrial release to repeat violent offenders and those suspected of violent crimes. The post Vallas: Making the SAFE-T Act safe appeared first on Illinois Policy.
The Independent
· Jun 29, 2026
Supreme Court delivers big blow to Trump’s plan to limit mail-in voting
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 13, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jun 24, 2026
[Photo] NEW: Twenty state attorneys general have endorsed Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S.
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
गोलाप्रथाले जोगाएको न्यायालयको गरिमा
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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