Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hegseth announces new Defense Policy Board after clearing out previous panel
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced the 15 individuals who will make up the new Defense Policy Board, just a little more than a year after the previous panel was cleared out by the Pentagon chief. Robert Lighthizer, who was the U.S. Trade Representative during President Trump’s first term, will be the chair of the board,...
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Drudge Retort
· Jun 30, 2026
Half of New Pentagon Advisory Board Works for Military Industry
war.gov: Established in 1985, the Defense Policy Board is an advisory committee tasked with providing independent strategic advice and recommendations to the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, and the Under Secretary for Policy. It focuses on matters pertaining to strategic planning, the policy implications of U.S. force structure and modernization, regional defense policies, and other defense policy and national security issues of special interest to the Department.
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· Jul 4, 2026
Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled
An appeals court ruled Friday that President Trump’s administration can reinstall interpretive panels that critics say whitewash the history of slavery at the site of President Washington’s home in Philadelphia. The signs would be in the same area where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. A message seeking comment was left []
NDTV
· Jun 21, 2026
NEET UG Re-Exam: What's Different This Time? Rules And Security Measures
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· Jul 6, 2026
Gov Adeleke, Osun APC renew dispute over security after IGP’s fact-finding visit
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have renewed their exchange over security and policing in the state. The latest disagreement is coming after the recent fact-finding visit of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to the state ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale [] Gov Adeleke, Osun APC renew dispute over security after IGP’s fact-finding visit
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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