Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1859, Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1947) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1950, George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 2007, Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965) passed away. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) 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.

Graham was one of the most influential, if unlikely, leaders in Trump’s Washington

Washington Examiner

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July 12, 2026

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Graham was one of the most influential, if unlikely, leaders in Trump’s Washington

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who died unexpectedly on Saturday at age 71, was an unlikely GOP leader in the age of President Donald Trump. Graham could easily have become irrelevant once Trump became the unquestioned head of the Republican Party. The South Carolina senator was a top ally of longtime Sen. John McCain. They and []

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Toronto Sun

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· Jul 5, 2026

JONAH GOLDBERG: New York mayor ignoring 40 centuries of economic lessons

Rent controls and price controls don't work

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 28, 2026

The last Founding Father: How James Monroe paved the way for America’s greatness

George Washington was the father of our nation, a man seemingly cast from marble whose service, both in wartime and as president, made both its existence and survival possible. John Adams was his stubborn successor, celebrated years later for being a charming malcontent. Thomas Jefferson was the wordsmith of the Revolution. James Madison was its []

Eschaton

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· Jul 12, 2026

A Long Proud Career

There will be many tributes to one of the favorite senators of our rotten political journalist class. My view: he was one of America's most successful serial killers. What are his proudest accomplishments? War. All war.People will pay tribute to the man he wasn't instead of the man he was proud to be.Remember him how he would want to be remembered. He wasn't shy about his support for and love of every war.The internet tells me David Petraeus first applied Three Amigos which I had forgotten. Perfect.

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 21, 2026

Book: US Treasury Chief urged Trump not to Host 'Mr Bean on crack' Zelensky

Suggestion that Scott Bessent so described a world leader included in Regime Change, by New York Times reporters

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Opinion: Let’s Remember the Real Lindsey Graham: Evil’s Shape-Shifting Enabler

Photo Illustration by Victoria Sunday/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a bona fide monster, hailed Senator Lindsey Graham as a beacon of “moral clarity.” Donald Trump, a man whose name is now synonymous with corruption and hatred, called Graham “a true American patriot.” Meanwhile Democrats in Washington, praised his warmth or recounted aspects of their friendship with him, calling him a “good man.” The disconnect reveals more about what is wrong with Washington, D.C., than it does about Graham.Read more at The Daily Beast.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 6, 2026

Dr. Bernice King reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence for America 250

Dr. Bernice King reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s influence for America 250 Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Fortune

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a foreign policy hawk who became a close Trump ally, dies suddenly at 71

Graham was one of the most influential figures in Washington on foreign policy, and he advised Trump on matters such as Iran and Russia.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 11, 2026

Gad Saad on Suicidal Empathy, Fleeing Montreal for U.S.

It's no surprise that he admires President Trump, perhaps the least suicidally empathetic politician in the Western world. Can Mr. Trump and his administration turn the tables on the suicidal empathizers?

Twitchy

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· Jun 25, 2026

OUCH: Scott Jennings Using Young White Socialists to Mercilessly SHRED Hakeem Jeffries Is Absolute Gold

OUCH: Scott Jennings Using Young White Socialists to Mercilessly SHRED Hakeem Jeffries Is Absolute Gold

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

What will happen to Trump’s agenda after Lindsey Graham’s death?

Graham, an ex-Trump critic, had turned into staunch supporter of the US president’s domestic and international policies.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 12, 2026

FLASHBACK: Graham says Trump is a 'race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot'...

FLASHBACK: Graham says Trump is a 'race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot'... (First column, 1st story, link) Related stories:'We will get destroyed and we will deserve it'... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

American Thinker

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump: The Perfect President for America 250

Photo Credit: ATBy Matt KaneThe most unapologetically pro-America president in American history gets to preside over arguably the most celebratory term in our nation’s storied history.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump bashes Washington’s likely next mayor as he touts Potomac golf course project

US President Donald Trump lashed out on Sunday at Washington’s presumptive next mayor, calling her a communist who would destroy the capital city, even as he touted grandiose building projects including the refurbishment of a golf course. Trump said in the Truth Social post that he would meet Janeese Lewis George, who prevailed in the Democratic Party mayoral primary on Tuesday which all but assures that she will win November’s election in the heavily Democratic city. But Trump warned that he...

Florida Politics

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘Delivering real solutions’: Michael Napoleone backs Mario Guzman for Palm Beach County Commission

‘He understands that effective leadership is not about making headlines.’ The post ‘Delivering real solutions’: Michael Napoleone backs Mario Guzman for Palm Beach County Commission appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mamdani and his socialists won big in New York. Washington insiders still don’t care

New York City mayor’s preferred candidates are likely coming to Washington. But, writes Eric Garcia, don’t expect a sea change on Capitol Hill

Hartmann Report

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· Jul 12, 2026

Chapter 6: The First Corporate War

Your weekly excerpt from one of my books. This week: Who Killed the American Dream: The Greatest Political Crime Ever Told

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 12, 2026

From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump

From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump

Quadrant Magazine

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· Jul 4, 2026

A Birthday Love Letter to America

Military historian Tom Lewis, now touring the US, has some advice for fellow Australians: Never judge America by its TV shows and certainly not by what legacy media and the Left would have you believe

OpsLens

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· Jul 11, 2026

A few unpopular observations * WorldNetDaily * by Laura Hollis

Source link It’s been a busy week news-wise. Here are a few of my observations (not likely to be popular) on some of the most notable headlines. 1. The U.S.

MS NOW

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· Jun 27, 2026

Jeffries congratulates NYC democratic socialists on their House primary wins

“We must decisively address the affordability crisis and crush far-right extremism!” he wrote in a post on X. The post Jeffries congratulates NYC democratic socialists on their House primary wins appeared first on MS NOW.

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump warns likely next DC mayor against ‘communist’ policies

President Trump on Sunday blasted Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Washington, D.C., as a “communist” whose policies will harm the district. “Janeese Lewis George, the Communist who is almost certainly going to be elected Mayor of Washington, D.C., has stated that she wants to empty the prisons, make D.C. a Sanctuary []...Click to read more

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, South Carolina senator who rose from small-town roots to GOP power broker, dies at 71

Sen. Lindsey Graham rose from running his family's South Carolina cafe to becoming one of Trump's closest allies on national security policy.

PBD Podcast

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· Jul 1, 2026

Why Do Politicians Leave Office Exponentially Richer Than They Arrived?

Stephen A. Smith lays out the math on Clinton and Obama, pointing out that book deals, paid speeches and foundation money helped them build massive net worths after the White House. He says Americans should prosper first before politicians cash in on public service. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.

KSFO – 560 AM – San Francisco

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· Jun 24, 2026

Steve Hilton Vows to Investigate 2020 COVID Lockdowns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDMCfK3yaEE Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says one of his top priorities, if elected Californ...

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 22, 2026

Alan Greenspan, ‘towering’ Jewish longtime Fed chair, dies at 100

“He was a giant of a man who helped shape the U.S. economy for decades under presidents of both parties but was always honest in acknowledging his mistakes,” his widow Andrea Mitchell told NBC.

Conservative Review

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· Jul 6, 2026

Young Washington Captures The Spirit Of America

Young Washington emphasizes the uniquely American character of the Father of Our Country, while honoring his 'wild, beautiful, dangerous, but free' life.

Sky News - Business

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· Feb 10, 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/mark-kleinman-blog-see-the-latest-stories-from-sky-news-city-editor-13475361'>Activist raider Elliott in £300m Stonegate pubs bid | Mark Kleinman blog</a>

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Global News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after brief, unexpected illness

Sen. Lindsey Graham was one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress and traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy.

Issues & Insights

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· Jul 10, 2026

What We’re Reading: Britain’s Net Zero Trap, U.S. Oil Dominance, Pity Poor Platner … And More

Some headlines that caught our eye. California’s top politicians’ secret Yelp reviews revealed — and Katie Porter’s are as unhinged as ever — New York Post Iran’s hardliners are about to expose the cost of Europe’s failure to back Trump — London Telegraph Conservatives are blowing the easiest political win in America — Blaze Media []

The New American

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· Jun 25, 2026

Trump Compared Himself to Mao, Stalin, Genghis Khan. Called Netanyahu a “Con Man”

President Trump compared himself to some of history’s most brutal tyrants and conquerors when he spoke to two New York Times reporters. ... The post Trump Compared Himself to Mao, Stalin, Genghis Khan. Called Netanyahu a “Con Man” appeared first on The New American.

The Hill

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump warns likely next DC mayor against 'communist' policies

President Trump on Sunday blasted Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Washington, D.C., as a “communist” whose policies will harm the district. “Janeese Lewis George, the Communist who is almost certainly going to be elected Mayor of Washington, D.C., has stated that she wants to empty the prisons, make D.C. a Sanctuary...

Bloomberg

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· Jul 4, 2026

David Rubenstein Talks Legacy with "Thomas Jefferson"

For the 4th of July, Bloomberg's David Rubenstein sat down with Bill Barker, a historical actor-interpreter of Thomas Jefferson. As part of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, Barker discusses with Rubenstein, in character as Thomas Jefferson, the founding fathers public service, legacy, and symbolism. Watch the interview on Bloomberg This Weekend. (Source: Bloomberg)

CBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican ​senator from South Carolina. Earlier in ​his career, he was a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump ​before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill.

The i Paper

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· Jun 25, 2026

The picture that truly shows Trump’s simple state of mind

James Ball: Giant graphs and golden WordArt – Mark Rutte knows how to woo the President

Irish News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Brian Feeney: Jeffrey Donaldson’s career was built on lies

He should be remembered for his lies, hypocrisy, intellectual dishonesty, unreliability and disloyalty

Us Weekly

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· Jul 7, 2026

Spencer Pratt Visits Donald Trump at the White House After Election Loss

Despite his L.A. mayoral election loss, Spencer Pratt doesn’t appear to be done with politics. . “I will never stop fighting for my community,” Pratt, 44, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, July 7, alongside a photo featuring the former reality TV star meeting President Donald Trump inside the Oval Office at the White House in []

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