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On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1865, Evangelos Zappas, Greek-Romanian businessman and philanthropist (born 1800) passed away. In 1910, Abe Fortas, American lawyer and jurist (died 1982) was born. In 1938, Wahoo McDaniel, American football player and wrestler (died 2002) was born. In 1939, John F. MacArthur, American minister and theologian was born. In 1945, Tobias Wolff, American short story writer, memoirist, and novelist was born. In 1957, Subcomandante Marcos, Mexican insurgent and EZLN leader was born. In 1959, Christian Wulff, German lawyer and politician, 10th President of Germany was born. In 2010, Carlos Monsiváis, Mexican writer, journalist and political activist (born 1938) passed away. In 2015, James Salter, American novelist and short-story writer (born 1925) passed away. In 2018, Antwon Rose II is fatally shot in East Pittsburgh by East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld after being involved in a near-fatal drive-by shooting. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Delusional Trump, 80, Mounts Unhinged Defense of His Surrender

The Daily Beast

June 19, 2026

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Delusional Trump, 80, Mounts Unhinged Defense of His Surrender

Axios/CNNDonald Trump has mounted a staggering defense of his peace agreement with Iran. The president, 80, spoke with The Axios Show in an interview released Thursday, where he said that he thinks Iran’s surrender is “unconditional” and that he has effected regime change, despite power landing in the hands of the ayatollah’s son. Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding earlier this week to bring an end to the fighting that has rocked the Middle East since February and sparked a global energy crisis following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Read more at The Daily Beast.

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