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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1971, Loni Love, American comedian, actress, and talk show host was born. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. 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.
MAGA Mocks Republican Elite’s Claims That Mitch Is Talking
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyMAGA influencers are demanding answers and accusing Senate Republicans of a massive cover-up amid a sudden flurry of claims by GOP leaders that they have spoken to Senator Mitch McConnell this week amid explosive claims about his health. McConnell, 84, was hospitalized after he was found unconscious in his home on June 14. CPR was performed at the scene, according to emergency dispatch audio. In the three weeks since he was hospitalized, there have been almost no updates from his team. His office provided a statement on July 2 that he “is working closely with his staff“ but did not elaborate. His Communications Director Stephanie Penn told the Daily Beast on Monday they would ”be sure to keep you updated but did not answer a series of questions.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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· Jun 29, 2026
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Michelle H. Davis, writer of “Lone Star Left,” poses a challenge for her readers: who is the biggest nutter in the Texas Republican Party? Believe me, this is not an easy choice. Imagine being locked in a room with some of these people and trying to contest their peculiar fixations and conspiracy theories. I include []
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Related coverage for "MAGA Mocks Republican Elite’s Claims That Mitch Is Talking": Diane Ravitch's blog — Texas: The Nuttiest State Party in the Nation?. Hindustan Times — Mitch McConnell health: Laura Loomer mocks Senator, his wife over ‘phone call’ after brain dead claim, ‘I told him he…’. PolitiFact — Fact-checking Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in MI Democratic Senate primary debate. The Big Issue — How conspiracy theories around JFK fueled the paranoia of US politics today. The Hollywood Reporter — For Many American TV Viewers, Lindsey Graham Was the Senate . Right Wing Watch — Todd Starnes Claims That 'Scandalized' Republicans 'Get The Boot'