Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. 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.
New Aerial Photos Show Scale of White House Defiling
Daniel Heuer / REUTERSNew aerial photographs show just how dramatically Donald Trump, 80, has altered the White House grounds as he moves ahead with his controversial makeover.The images, captured Saturday, reveal a sprawling construction zone where the East Wing once stood. Cranes, scaffolding, heavy machinery, and partially completed structures now occupy a large section of the White House complex.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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The Independent
· Jul 10, 2026
Fake it till they make it: Trump drapes White House in tarp that offers preview of his latest taxpayer-funded facelift
Massive photorealistic covering displays a rendering of what the White House’s north entrance will look like after upgrades while obscuring the actual entrance from view
Associated Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Tarps go up as part of Trump’s project to the front of the White House
Crews have draped tarps over the towering stone columns on the north side of the White House, where work is underway to scrape away decades of paint. It is the latest in dozens of projects Trump has led to remake the White House to his own tastes. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
The Daily Beast
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump Reveals Tacky New Additions to White House
Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump snuck in a look at his latest gaudy White House renovations during a Truth Social rampage on Wednesday evening.Trump, 80, posted a photo on his social media platform of the walkway to the West Wing, which now features his signature gilded-script sign labeling it as such.“The newly revamped West Wing of the White House, including signage and renovated walls, maple trees, and plantings!” the president captioned the post.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Irish Star
· Jun 26, 2026
Donald Trump's UFC White House destruction from start to finish
The White House is in redevelopment mode after the historic UFC card on the South Lawn, with Dana White expected to fork out 700,000 to relay the grass ruined by the octagon and fight arena
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Related coverage for "New Aerial Photos Show Scale of White House Defiling": The Independent — Fake it till they make it: Trump drapes White House in tarp that offers preview of his latest taxpayer-funded facelift. Associated Press — Tarps go up as part of Trump’s project to the front of the White House. The Daily Beast — Trump Reveals Tacky New Additions to White House. Irish Star — Donald Trump's UFC White House destruction from start to finish