Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1910, Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) 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 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
FACT CHECK: Lacson quote on 14-vote threshold for VP Sara impeachment is fake
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

Senator-judge Panfilo Lacson only inquired whether the 16-vote threshold to convict Duterte was a ruling or an opinion of the trial’s presiding officer, Chiz Escudero
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