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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘I run the protection program’: Mike Johnson warns roomful of conservatives to reelect Republicans or face prison

The Independent

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June 26, 2026

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‘I run the protection program’: Mike Johnson warns roomful of conservatives to reelect Republicans or face prison

The Republican speaker of the House warns a roomful of conservatives what would happen to them and Trump if Democrats win back the House of Representatives

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Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

Speaker Johnson On Fate Of The SAVE Act

House Speaker Mike Johnson is putting election security back at the center of the national conversation, saying Republicans plan to make another push for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, better known as the SAVE Act. Johnson said the bill remains a top priority for both him and President Donald Trump. The measure would require []

Common Dreams

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· Jun 27, 2026

AOC Says Mike Johnson’s GOP Is “Running a Protection Racket” for Trump

Johnson told a far-right Faith and Freedom Coalition summit, “I run the protection program. We’ll take care of you, OK?”

Wirepoints

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· Jun 28, 2026

Inside the ‘Broadview Six’ scandal rocking Chicago’s federal courthouse – Chicago Sun-Times

Federal prosecutors in Chicago are better known for taking on violent street gangs, potential terrorists and corrupt politicians of all stripes. In 20 years, they put two governors in prison, as well as a former U.S. House speaker who served two heartbeats away from the presidency. But the “Broadview Six” scandal is now threatening to do long-term damage to what’s perhaps the most highly regarded law enforcement agency in the city. A federal judge summed it up this way: “Trust has been broken.”

Tech & Learning

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· Jun 23, 2026

How Schools Can Stay Safe

Conversations with Kevin Hogan: Clever’s Head of Education Strategy Jeff Carlson on the state of school district security

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘Really twisted’: Tim Walz votes to pardon convicted child sex offender

​Centre of the American Experiment President John Hinderaker describes Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s decision to pardon a child sex offender as “really twisted”. ​“The Minnesota Board of Pardons, which included Governor Tim Walz as well as Attorney General Keith Ellison, pardoned him on the rape conviction for the sole reason that it would stop the deportation and allow him to stay in Minnesota,” Mr Hinderaker told Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus. ​“They want the convicted rapist here in our state. ​“It just illustrates the Democrats' hatred for President Trump and their hostility toward our immigration laws. ​“It is causing them to take the most extreme and really twisted actions.”

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 7, 2026

Meet the Democrat adopting the GOP’s spending playbook

EXCLUSIVE — Jake Johnson, a Democrat fighting to oust a Republican incumbent in a red-leaning district, plans on opposing increasing the debt ceiling and aiming to root out waste, fraud, and abuse, while vowing not to cut Medicare and Social Security, according to a policy platform first shared with the Washington Examiner. Johnson outlined his []

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Related coverage for "‘I run the protection program’: Mike Johnson warns roomful of conservatives to reelect Republicans or face prison": Independent Journal Review — Speaker Johnson On Fate Of The SAVE Act. Common Dreams — AOC Says Mike Johnson’s GOP Is “Running a Protection Racket” for Trump. Wirepoints — Inside the ‘Broadview Six’ scandal rocking Chicago’s federal courthouse – Chicago Sun-Times. Tech & Learning — How Schools Can Stay Safe . Sky News Australia — ‘Really twisted’: Tim Walz votes to pardon convicted child sex offender. Washington Examiner — Meet the Democrat adopting the GOP’s spending playbook