Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Graham Platner - Platner says Collins sided with Trump to cut Medicaid, SNAP and help the rich. That’s False.

PolitiFact

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June 25, 2026

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Sen. Susan Collins “sided with Trump, giving billionaires and corporations a hand out, paid for by cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.”

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Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Sens. Moreno, Warren: Must Act Now to Save Social Security

A Republican and a Democrat senator are making a bipartisan push to shore up Social Security by requiring high-income earners to pay payroll taxes on all of their wages, arguing the change would help prevent steep benefit cuts and strengthen the program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. “Congress must act now to save []...Click to read more

Fox News

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· Jul 10, 2026

DR MARC SIEGEL: A Senate candidate's medical title sparks a debate voters shouldn't ignore

Abdul El-Sayed supports Medicare for All but has never treated patients, raising questions about his claim to be a physician in the Senate race.

Attack the System

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· Jul 1, 2026

Republicans BLOCK defense bill over SAVE Act (Plus: Matt Walsh SLAMS Amy Coney Barrett) | RISING

0:00 The working class does not like Democratic Socialists, Graham Platner: Robby Soave | RISING 13:17 Justice Barrett blasted for birthright citizenship decision; Trump calls on Congress to act | RISING 27:27 GOP infighting over SAVE America Act leaves critical legislation in limbo: Lindsey Granger | RISING 37:40 [] The post Republicans BLOCK defense bill over SAVE Act (Plus: Matt Walsh SLAMS Amy Coney Barrett) | RISING first appeared on Attack the System.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 2, 2026

How hospitals are profiting from a program meant for low-income patients

Washington is increasingly tapping a hidden “piggy bank” to fund its growing healthcare commitments. Proponents of this strategy proclaim that it doesn’t cost taxpayers a dime, but that’s an illusion. It’s quietly draining one of America’s most important industries — and threatens to degrade millions of Americans’ health while greatly increasing future healthcare spending. Each []

DNyuz

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· Jul 5, 2026

Even Gavin Newsom knows his wealth-tax flip-flop won’t work

Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to understand the folly of a wealth tax in California, yet he’s suddenly pushing one for the whole nation. Sorry, Gav — you had it right the first time: It’s bad for your state and for the country. Newsom has opposed a California ballot measure that would slap a one-time []

Kaiser Health

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· Jun 25, 2026

Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees

Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.

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Related coverage for "Graham Platner - Platner says Collins sided with Trump to cut Medicaid, SNAP and help the rich. That’s False.": Off The Press — Sens. Moreno, Warren: Must Act Now to Save Social Security. Fox News — DR MARC SIEGEL: A Senate candidate's medical title sparks a debate voters shouldn't ignore. Attack the System — Republicans BLOCK defense bill over SAVE Act (Plus: Matt Walsh SLAMS Amy Coney Barrett) | RISING. Washington Examiner — How hospitals are profiting from a program meant for low-income patients. DNyuz — Even Gavin Newsom knows his wealth-tax flip-flop won’t work. Kaiser Health — Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees