Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1889, Emma Asson, Estonian educator and politician (died 1965) was born. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1960, Curtis Rouse, American football player (died 2013) was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1989, Charis Giannopoulos, Greek basketball player was born. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

'Impressed by His Political Charisma' — Michelle Goldberg, Just Before Platner's Rape Allegation Surfaced

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'Impressed by His Political Charisma' — Michelle Goldberg, Just Before Platner's Rape Allegation Surfaced
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The Daily Beast

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· Jun 22, 2026

Comic Rips ‘Nice Guy’ Nate Bargatze for Partying With ‘Fascists’

CBS via Getty Images, Dominik Bindl/Getty Images for Tribeca FestivalComedian W. Kamau Bell slammed MAGA-curious celebrities, including Nate Bargatze, for flirting with “fascists.”Bell, 53, called out America’s top-selling comedian and a few other “nice white guy” celebrities in a Substack post on Monday with the title “It Is So Easy To Not Do This, spelling out a suggested list of rules to follow for those who are “confused when they are judged for their own actions.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

AutoStraddle

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· Jun 24, 2026

No Filter: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Wraps on Rocky Horror in What Was Hopefully Just the Beginning of Her Broadway Career

Plus, another day, another reason to be jealous of Hannah Einbinder. And more in LGBTQ+ celeb news! The post No Filter: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Wraps on Rocky Horror in What Was Hopefully Just the Beginning of Her Broadway Career appeared first on Autostraddle.

Knewz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Karoline Leavitt slammed as a ‘DEI hire’ on ‘The View’ as liberal cohosts rip her age-mismatched marriage

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt came under fire on a recent episode of The View after cohost Joy Behar criticized comments Leavitt made about Generation Z and accused her of being a “DEI hire.” Karoline Leavitt’s ‘gross’ comment The discussion followed a Fox News appearance in which Leavitt argued that some younger Americans are...

Drudge Report

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for answer'...

'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for answer'... (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her...ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS...Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'...Deadline to Drop Out Soon...Dems Withdraw Endorsements...STEPHEN KING: I STILL SUPPORT...

Irish Star

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· Jul 3, 2026

Karoline Leavitt's communist rant backfires as Fox News viewers turn on her

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, faced backlash from Fox News viewers after she fumbled her on-air tirade linking Democrats to communism while talking to Jesse Watters

Townhall

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· Jul 9, 2026

This Washington State Senator Said Something Extremely Disturbing About Girls' Bodies and Parental Rights

This Washington State Senator Said Something Extremely Disturbing About Girls' Bodies and Parental Rights

Variety

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· Jun 23, 2026

Nate Bargatze Slammed for ‘Associating With Fascists’ After Attending Trump’s UFC Fight; W. Kamau Bell Tells Him: ‘Don’t Be in Photos With Fascists’

Nate Bargatze and other “nice” white guys are the subject of ire in comedian W. Kamau Bell’s latest Substack essay, titled “It Is So Easy To Not Do This.” Bell rips Bargatze for attending the UFC Freedom 250 fights at Donald Trump’s White House earlier this month. Bargatze, one of the country’s top-selling comedians, has []

Wonkette

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· Jun 24, 2026

Gross UFC Guy Grossly Explains His Gross Michelle Obama Comments

Aw, he thinks he's a real free speech warrior. Isn't that cute?

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

‘Doomed from the start’: Rumoured Swift-Kelce wedding is a ‘perfect recipe’ for heartbreak

Writer and Comedian Michael Loftus breaks down the rumours surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's multi-million-dollar Madison Square Garden wedding. “I think this is the perfect recipe to doom your relationship. Like Taylor Swift, I feel bad for Kelce over here; he’s going to have his heart broken,” Mr Loftus told Sky News host James Morrow. “She has to break his heart; that’s how she writes records. She finds guys, she breaks their heart, and then she acts like she’s the one who got dumped. “This is a horrible affair, like, she’s going to make the entire city of New York not happy with her … this thing is doomed.”

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 5, 2026

She Exposed Her Tutor’s Shocking Physical Abuse—Only for Her Own Family to Defend the Attacker.

Being broke doesn’t come with a free pass to be cruel. The post She Exposed Her Tutor’s Shocking Physical Abuse—Only for Her Own Family to Defend the Attacker. appeared first on TwistedSifter.

RedState

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· Jul 10, 2026

Katie Porter’s Raging Karen Yelp Meltdowns Are Exactly What You’d Expect: ‘Horrible Experience’

Katie Porter’s Raging Karen Yelp Meltdowns Are Exactly What You’d Expect: ‘Horrible Experience’

Salon

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· Jul 6, 2026

Time’s up for Graham Platner

The sexual assault allegations against Maine's Democratic Senate nominee are credible — and fatal to his candidacy

Upworthy

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· Jun 25, 2026

Robin Williams saw a struggling comedian bomb on stage. He knew exactly what to say to her.

His one-sentence reply turned one of the worst nights of her life into her best. The post Robin Williams saw a struggling comedian bomb on stage. He knew exactly what to say to her. appeared first on Upworthy.

The Independent

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· Jun 25, 2026

MAGA superstar defends use of AI to help summarize a bill - then talks about her modeling career

The right-wing lawmaker blasted journalists who use her swimsuit modeling photos as ‘clickbait’

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Dems Going Commie? White House Press Sec Drops Bomb On Fox News

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed during a televised interview that “communist-style candidates” are rapidly becoming mainstream figures within the modern Democratic Party. Speaking on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Leavitt characterized the shifting political landscape in Washington as a direct threat to foundational American principles. “This is not your granddaddy’s Democratic Party,” Leavitt [] Dems Going Commie? White House Press Sec Drops Bomb On Fox News

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 29, 2026

Oregon Has Civil Rights Problems in Education. This Congresswoman Is Trying to Distract Voters.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is downsizing an ineffective government bureaucracy, so, naturally, progressive lawmakers are howling. The latest theatrics come from Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., who introduced articles of impeachment against McMahon last week. Bonamici’s attempt is baseless—McMahon has continued to fulfill the law while downsizing the U.S. Department of Education—which raises the question of...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 3, 2026

Fake Dubai prince scam: how AI deepfakes love-bomb victims to steal hearts and money

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam. The case illustrates how fraudsters posing as the real-life crown prince of Dubai ensnare victims by cultivating online relationships before swindling them out of money, with researchers tracing some of the scams to crime syndicates in...

Higher Ed Dive

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· Jun 25, 2026

Democrats move to impeach McMahon for Education Department dismantling

Dive Snapshot: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici filed three articles of impeachment Thursday against U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, accusing her of illegally dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and lying to Congress. Bonamici pointed to McMahon’s moves to transfer...

2Paragraphs

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· Jun 22, 2026

Elon Musk Slams Congressman Over Trillionaire Tax, “He’s Such an Evil Liar”

MAGA influencer Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller and former advisor to DOGE leader Elon Musk, criticized U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) over stock trading after he suggested the federal government should tax the newly minted trillionaire. Khanna said during an interview (below): “For 5 tax one time []

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 25, 2026

Who Is Julia Best Warner? ‘Supergirl’ Star David Corenswet’s Wife Is Also an Actor

They met as teens at theater camp!

Public Notice

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· Jun 23, 2026

UFC fighter's Michelle Obama smear reveals much about MAGA bigotry

There's a reason she's been a target for so long.

Politizoom

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· Jun 28, 2026

Katie Miller Needs A Muzzle

This woman. It seems like she should be a much better person than she actually is, although she’s married to Stephen Miller (yuck), so being a nasty person apparently goes with the territory. Prejudiced is an understatement. Nasty is an understatement. There is not a word strong enough to describe her *or* her husband. Respect

Associated Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Is Milly Alcock's 'Supergirl' LGBTQ+?

After repeated questions about the sexual orientation of the new "Supergirl," actor Milly Alcock takes a guess. #MillyAlcock #Supergirl

National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jul 6, 2026

Graham Platner just backed Peggy Flanagan

Rumors are swirling about yet another Graham Platner controversy just a week after he backed Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota. Does Peggy Flanagan support Graham Platner who: “It’s no surprise commie Graham Platner is backing his fellow communist, Peggy Flanagan. Flanagan’s refusal to denounce Platner’s racist and misogynistic views is disgusting,” said NRSC Regional Press Secretary Nick Puglia.

NDTV

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· Jun 25, 2026

Harvey Weinstein Accuser Chooses Not To Face Another Court Battle

The charge was connected to allegations made by hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann, who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013.

The Advocate

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· Jun 25, 2026

Discover Jack Cole, the gay man behind Marilyn Monroe's most iconic numbers

Even if you’ve never seen a Marilyn Monroe movie, you’ve probably, at some point in your life, viewed vintage film clips of the star’s iconic “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” performance from 1953’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. In addition to Madonna paying homage to it decades later in her “Material Girl” video, that image of Monroe — dressed in skin-tight pink satin, drenched in jewels, and surrounded by gorgeous male dancers — might be one of the most famous pop-culture moments in history. But many don’t know the renowned queer choreographer behind the legendary number, Jack Cole.

Breitbart News

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· Jul 1, 2026

“Why Does My Child Matter Less Than an Illegal Immigrant?” — Angel Mom Berates Congress

“I’m just asking you to choose us… choose us! Why does my child matter less than an illegal immigrant? Why?!” Angel Mom Jessica Gorman, mother of Sheridan Grace Gorman who was slain in a shooting by illegal immigrant criminal Jose Medina, berated Democrats in Congress for choosing the lives of illegals and criminals over her daughter. #shorts

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ubai MZ kesal pernah difitnah bercerai seminggu selepas nikah

PETALING JAYA: Pengacara, Ubai MZ mendedahkan dia pernah menjadi mangsa fitnah melampau apabila ada pihak tidak bertanggungjawab menyebarkan berita palsu kononnya rumah tangganya bersama isteri yang juga penyanyi, Shila Amzah sudah berakhir. Lebih mengecewakan, Ubai atau Muhammad Ubaidillah Mohd. Zulkefli , 28, berkata, fitnah tersebut disebarkan menerusi artikel di media sosial seminggu selepas pasangan itu ... Read more The post Ubai MZ kesal pernah difitnah bercerai seminggu selepas nikah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

National Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

J.D. Tuccille: Americans no longer trust the news media. Bari Weiss is here to save it

The institutional backlash may prove to be too much, but she deserves credit for trying

Mises Institute

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Senate Isn’t His Oyster, After All. Graham Platner’s Socialist Vessel Turned Out to Be Leaky

The media tells us that the rape allegations that brought down Graham Platner’s Senate campaign just came to light. Actually, they media had those allegations for months, but sat on them to boost Platner’s campaign.

MS NOW

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· Jun 26, 2026

Lawrence O’Donnell blasts GOP ‘cowardice’ after senators cave to Trump on war powers vote

The MS NOW host said Sens. Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul were “successfully bullied” by the president into changing their votes on an Iran war powers resolution. The post Lawrence O’Donnell blasts GOP ‘cowardice’ after senators cave to Trump on war powers vote appeared first on MS NOW.

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner accuser says she ‘absolutely’ considers what happened to be rape

The woman who accused Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner (D) of sexually assaulting her nearly five years ago when they dated alleged Monday that she considered it to be rape. In an interview with CNN’s “The Lead,” Jenny Racicot, 41, described the alleged encounter with Platner, which was first reported by Politico. She said he...

DNyuz

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· Jun 28, 2026

L.G.B.T.Q. Figures Who Shaped History From the Margins

Sylvia Rivera was lauded for her courage in the Stonewall riots. Harvey Milk campaigned tirelessly for gay rights. And most people recognize their names, because multiple places and institutions are named after them. But there were many other transformative figures in L.G.B.T.Q. history who worked under the radar to effect change. Lorenza Böttner was one. []

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