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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2012, Else Holmelund Minarik, Danish-American author and illustrator (born 1920) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. In 2016, Goran Hadžić, Serbian politician (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Not the right place to go’: Republicans plot to stop RFK Jr. from taking over special education
The U.S. Department of Education plans to transfer an office that helps people with disabilities find work to be controlled by the Department of Health and Human Services
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Townhall
· Jun 26, 2026
Scott Jennings: Republicans Are Winning the Argument Ahead of the Midterms
Scott Jennings: Republicans Are Winning the Argument Ahead of the Midterms
Real Clear Politics
· Jul 2, 2026
Battle for Senate Is Looking Awfully Close
Republicans are ahead or close in the states that are crucial for Democrats to win the Senate in November's elections.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 11, 2026
Kentucky Voters Demand an End to McConnell Chaos
Nathan Howard / REUTERSAfter weeks of uncertainty about the health of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, voters in his state say they want him to get out of the way. In a segment aired on MSNOW, voters on the street vented frustration with the ongoing health crisis surrounding the 84-year-old Republican. “People that deserve to have power usually don’t want it, and people that have power are tough to give it up,” one voter said. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Bloomberg
· Jun 21, 2026
Senator Warnock Calls Republican Party a Cult
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) delivers a pointed critique of the current state of the Republican Party, describing it as a cult centered around loyalty to President Donald Trump rather than principles or ideas. Watch the Senator discuss with David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend how progress is not automatic, Americans need to resist despair and to continue advocating for positive change. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tech & Learning
· Jun 23, 2026
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 12, 2026
Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's illness could affect US Senate after midterms
With Graham dead, McConnell still in the hospital, and midterms approaching, it looks like the Republicans' supermajority in Congress could shift.
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Related coverage for "‘Not the right place to go’: Republicans plot to stop RFK Jr. from taking over special education": Townhall — Scott Jennings: Republicans Are Winning the Argument Ahead of the Midterms. Real Clear Politics — Battle for Senate Is Looking Awfully Close. The Daily Beast — Kentucky Voters Demand an End to McConnell Chaos. Bloomberg — Senator Warnock Calls Republican Party a Cult. Tech & Learning — How Schools Can Stay Safe . The Jerusalem Post — Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's illness could affect US Senate after midterms