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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
In a Rare Blow to Trump, the Supreme Court Just Saved Mail-In Voting—For Now
In a surprise victory for voting rights, the Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after Election Day, as long as they had been postmarked by the day of the election. The 5-4 decision by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, which was joined by Chief Justice John []
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Townhall
· Jun 29, 2026
Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Decision Leaves Trump With a Simple Message
Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Decision Leaves Trump With a Simple Message
Liberty Nation
· Jun 30, 2026
Supreme Court Stumps Trump on Mail-In Ballots
Counting votes after Election Day is the new normal.
AllSides
· Jun 30, 2026
One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
On the second-to-last day of Supreme Court decisions for this term, the justices delivered a big win for Donald Trump. But beneath the headline-generating ruling on expansive presidential power, the court gave some indications that this particular president may not always get what he wants – and the three liberal justices may have a few unexpected allies amongst the six conservative justices on the high court.
Slate
· Jul 2, 2026
Don’t Let the Supreme Court’s Big Decision Fool You. Trump Is Still a Threat to Mail Ballots.
This week’s Executive Dysfunction.
Off The Press
· Jun 30, 2026
Trump and RNC prepared to flood midterms with cash following Supreme Court win
President Donald Trump got a much-needed win at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, and his political team says the president and Republican National Committee are prepared to turn on the money spigot for the final months of the 2026 midterm election cycle. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote to do away []...Click to read more
The Hill
· Jun 29, 2026
Trump says SAVE America Act more important than ever following SCOTUS ruling on mail-in ballots
President Trump on Monday slammed the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, arguing it is now even more important for Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law that allows mail-in ballots sent by Election Day to be...
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Related coverage for "In a Rare Blow to Trump, the Supreme Court Just Saved Mail-In Voting—For Now": Townhall — Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Decision Leaves Trump With a Simple Message. Liberty Nation — Supreme Court Stumps Trump on Mail-In Ballots. AllSides — One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court. Slate — Don’t Let the Supreme Court’s Big Decision Fool You. Trump Is Still a Threat to Mail Ballots.. Off The Press — Trump and RNC prepared to flood midterms with cash following Supreme Court win. The Hill — Trump says SAVE America Act more important than ever following SCOTUS ruling on mail-in ballots