Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign. In 1943, Newt Gingrich, American historian and politician, 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was born. In 1958, Sam Hamad, Syrian-Canadian academic and politician was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1969, Paul Tergat, Kenyan runner was born. In 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one", starting the War on drugs. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 1987, Kendrick Lamar, American rapper was born. In 2015, John David Crow, American football player and coach (born 1935) passed away. In 2015, Nine people are killed in a mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dems Crow at ‘Next Obama’ Getting Scandal-Plagued MAGA Opponent

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June 17, 2026

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Dems Crow at ‘Next Obama’ Getting Scandal-Plagued MAGA Opponent

Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagDemocrats have crowed after Georgia Rep. Mike Collins won the Republican runoff on Tuesday, calling him an “unelectable nepo-baby.”The Associated Press called the result with 59 percent of the votes counted. Collins edged out former football coach Derek Dooley, who was backed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, with just over 55 percent of the vote to 44.8 percent.Collins, 58, will now face off against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the general election in what is considered one of the most competitive Senate races this fall. Read more at The Daily Beast.

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