Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1920, Paul Gonsalves, American saxophonist (died 1974) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. 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 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Lindsey Graham: When the United States Senate Falls Silent

Free Press

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July 12, 2026

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Death is the great equalizer. It strips away titles, dissolves influence, and renders meaningless the privileges that once seemed permanent. The senator, the president, the king, and the laborer all arrive at the same destination carrying only one thing: their deeds.Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of seventy-one. His office has confirmed that he passed away after a sudden illness.

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UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Senate Republicans say they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell this week

Senate Republicans say they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell this week

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

'We know nothing' on Mitch McConnell's health condition, says fellow US senator

A fellow U.S. senator says one reason why few are commenting on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s condition is because they have very little information about his status. Democrats have pushed for more transparency about McConnell’s health in the weeks ...

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 12, 2026

BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies At 71 After Sudden Illness

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) listens during a Senate hearing on the fiscal year 2018 budget in Washington, D.C., on June 13, 2017. | Ma...

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

Scott Jennings Makes Shock New Mitch Health Claims

Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters/CNNOne of Mitch McConnell’s longtime confidantes claims the Senate Republican is preparing to return to work, pushing back on mounting speculation that he is “dead or a vegetable.”But CNN’s MAGA mouthpiece Scott Jennings also acknowledged on Thursday that McConnell’s office should have been more forthcoming about his health, and believes an announcement could be imminent.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Democrats running for Senate who hate the country

As America celebrates 250 years this July, several Democratic Senate candidates are marking the occasion by expressing just how much they hate the country. Their behavior isn’t exactly shocking. Recent polling found only 18 of Democrats say they are proud to be American. Yet rather than celebrating the nation’s birthday, these candidates are hoping a []

Conservative Review

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· Jul 10, 2026

MIA Mitch McConnell Must Explain His Absence Or Retire

The rules are clear: senators must disclose to the Senate reasons for an extended absence. Has Mitch McConnell done that? Is he even alive?

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Related coverage for "Lindsey Graham: When the United States Senate Falls Silent": UPI — Senate Republicans say they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell this week. ArcaMax — 'We know nothing' on Mitch McConnell's health condition, says fellow US senator. KLIF – 570AM – Dallas — BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies At 71 After Sudden Illness. The Daily Beast — Scott Jennings Makes Shock New Mitch Health Claims. Washington Examiner — The Democrats running for Senate who hate the country. Conservative Review — MIA Mitch McConnell Must Explain His Absence Or Retire