Today in News History
On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, George F. Roesch, American lawyer and politician (died 1917) was born. In 1862, Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation. In 1910, Abe Fortas, American lawyer and jurist (died 1982) was born. In 1915, Julius Schwartz, American publisher and agent (died 2004) was born. In 1939, John F. MacArthur, American minister and theologian was born. In 1955, Mary Schapiro, American lawyer and politician 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 2001, Stanley Mosk, American lawyer, jurist, and politician (born 1912) passed away. In 2009, War in North-West Pakistan: The Pakistani Armed Forces open Operation Rah-e-Nijat against the Taliban and other Islamist rebels in the South Waziristan area of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
DOJ snubs judge's demand on anti-weaponization fund, cites 'serious separation of powers concerns'
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday snubbed a federal judge’s demand to swear that a nearly 1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is dead, arguing the request raises “serious separation of powers concerns.” Judge Leonie Brinkema indefinitely blocked the fund last Friday and issued a seven-day deadline for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Associate Attorney...
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