Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1950, Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Pentagon Pete Orders Sinister ‘Taskforce’ After Embarrassing Leaks

Jon Cherry/Getty ImagesPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has unleashed a new task force to hunt down officials who leak sensitive information after a series of embarrassing disclosures rocked the Trump administration.In a video announcement posted to X, Hegseth said the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice had created a joint task force to “identify and prosecute leakers,” warning that anyone caught disclosing sensitive military information will face “the full force of the law.” “Leaked information risks lives,” he said. “Access to confidential and secret information is a sacred trust, and those who betray that trust will be met with the full force of the law.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 12, 2026
DOJ Accidentally Owns Itself With Epstein Files Blunder
Rick Friedman/Corbis via Getty ImagesAn embarrassing social media blunder briefly made it appear as if the Justice Department was admitting to impeding the only active criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.The apparent self-own came after journalist and lawyer Aaron Parnas posted on X that “The Trump Administration is impeding the only active criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.” DOJ Rapid Response replied with two words: “We are.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
DNyuz
· Jun 21, 2026
Ex-senior official suspects Trump to ‘bury horrific’ incident that killed children: report
A former senior Pentagon official sounded the alarm on Sunday over their belief that the Trump administration was likely to bury an internal investigation into an incident that coincided with the launch of the U.S. war against Iran, an incident one Democratic lawmaker described as “one of the most horrific episodes” of the “illegal Trump []
NDTV
· Jun 26, 2026
JD Vance Says Watergate Would Be '12-Hour News Story' Today
US Vice President JD Vance says it is crazy that the Watergate scandal brought down Richard Nixon's presidency, arguing that the political spying affair would dominate headlines for no more than a...
The Daily Wire
· Jul 13, 2026
The NYT Story That Just Triggered DOJ Subpoenas
The Justice Department unleashed a barrage of grand jury subpoenas, sending federal agents to the doorsteps of four New York Times reporters who wrote a story that the FBI warned would compromise highly classified national security secrets and give America’s enemies a roadmap to the commander-in-chief’s vulnerabilities. The Times admitted on Saturday that according to ...
Townhall
· Jul 13, 2026
Oh, We Got a Groping Scandal Engulfing a San Francisco Board of Supervisors Race?
Oh, We Got a Groping Scandal Engulfing a San Francisco Board of Supervisors Race?
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 1, 2026
Bondi Grilled Over Epstein Files as Clinton Aide Faces Congress and Redacted Trump Email Raises New Questions
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files, as a former Clinton aide testified separately and a redacted 2009 email with 'Trump' as its subject line drew new scrutiny.
Punching Bag Post
· Jun 23, 2026
Newsom Investigation is Serious Business
California Governor Gavin Newsom is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice. He claims it is a nothing burger concocted by President Trump as part of a political revenge campaign. Of course, he claims that. And that excuse may work at least for a while in the court of public opinion. But the facts [] The post Newsom Investigation is Serious Business appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.
Prism
· Jul 7, 2026
Tech oligarchs are helping DHS set up authoritarian surveillance state, report says
A new report lays out the ties between wealthy tech industry figures and the Trump administration’s rapidly advancing access to surveillance technology Tech oligarchs are helping DHS set up authoritarian surveillance state, report says is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.
The Hill
· Jun 23, 2026
Newsom, Vance face challenges; Democrats gather for Obama: Join the live discussion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) says he's under investigation by the Justice Department. Is that a political gift or a political problem? Vice President Vance is leading the U.S. talks with Iran. Is that a political opportunity or roadblock? Plus, Democrats gather in Chicago to celebrate former President Obama’s legacy and the recent dedication of...
Off The Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s nonprofit network faces legal questions amid federal investigation
When Gov. Gavin Newsom declared that federal investigators were targeting his wife as retaliation for his battles with the Trump administration, he offered a familiar defense: Cast the powerful as victims and hope no one looks too closely behind the curtain. His wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom — who uses the title “First Partner” — was []...Click to read more
Salon
· Jul 12, 2026
Marco Rubio is taking “far-left terror” crusade global
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Palo Alto Online
· Jun 26, 2026
What the federal probe of Newsom and the first partner means for his presidential ambitions
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Last week Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed in a video and a social media post that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife, framing it as a political attack by President Donald Trump. “Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me []
TwistedSifter
· Jul 12, 2026
The Projects Had No Onboarding, then the HR Meeting Was Called. How this Worker Who Uncovered a Secret Corporate Revenge Plot.
This employee may never get the full truth here, and it's time to make peace with that. The post The Projects Had No Onboarding, then the HR Meeting Was Called. How this Worker Who Uncovered a Secret Corporate Revenge Plot. appeared first on TwistedSifter.
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· Jun 21, 2026
‘I would not do it again’: KPMG whistleblower reveals toll of going public
The former consulting executive reported that the firm had used confidential information to win work, resulting in a major scandal.
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· Jul 1, 2026
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The i Paper
· Jun 26, 2026
Fergie met Epstein twice while he was serving prison sentence for child sex offence
The Epstein files show the former Duchess of York arranging visits to the disgraced financier at his Palm Beach office
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· Jun 28, 2026
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Hindustan Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Outrage against Balen Shah's Nepal govt after bike rider self-immolates, triggers protests
The public outcry prompted the government to set up a five-member probe committee to investigate the case.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
China-based megadonor funding leftist activism now under DOJ investigation
A federal grand jury is investigating a China-based former tech mogul for funding leftist activism throughout the U.S., a source familiar with the matter told the Washington Examiner. The Department of Justice in the Southern District of New York has issued subpoenas to determine whether Neville Roy Singham or his associates committed financial crimes such []
RedState
· Jul 11, 2026
DOJ Subpoenas NYT Reporters in Leak Investigation After Air Force One Story, Iran Assassination Plot
DOJ Subpoenas NYT Reporters in Leak Investigation After Air Force One Story, Iran Assassination Plot
ArcaMax
· Jul 12, 2026
DOJ investigating allegations against UAW President Fain
The U.S. Justice Department launched a grand jury investigation into allegations that the head of the United Auto Workers pressured another high-ranking union official to secure benefits for his fiancée and her sister, according to internal ...
BOL News
· Jun 22, 2026
China sanctions dozens of US firms over Pentagon blacklist
These steps came after the US Pentagon updated its 1260H list. The post China sanctions dozens of US firms over Pentagon blacklist appeared first on BOL News.
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Inside The Grand Jury Probe Targeting Tech Tycoon Neville Roy Singham’s Million-Dollar Leftist Network
A federal grand jury in Manhattan has issued subpoenas as part of a major Department of Justice investigation into alleged financial crimes by Neville Roy Singham. The China-based tech tycoon is under scrutiny for using his massive personal fortune to fund a sprawling web of socialist, communist, and Marxist organizations across the United States over [] Inside The Grand Jury Probe Targeting Tech Tycoon Neville Roy Singham’s Million-Dollar Leftist Network
Associated Press
· Jun 26, 2026
JD Vance says Watergate would be a '12-hour news story' if it happened today
Vice President JD Vance said the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon would have been a 12-hour blip in today's news cycle, and he drew parallels between Nixon and President Donald Trump — arguing both were targeted by “deep state” forces. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Wirepoints
· Jul 2, 2026
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations – A.P.
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations – A.P.
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· Jul 3, 2026
FBI 'had mole infiltrate Gavin Newsom's inner circle' before Trump's DoJ probe
Democrat insider Alexis Podesta reportedly wore a wire during a federal investigation into Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, Dana Williamson. Now, the governor claims Trump's DoJ is targeting him
The Daily Signal
· Jul 1, 2026
China-Based Tycoon Neville Roy Singham Under Investigation
Neville Roy Singham, a tech tycoon based in China, is facing a federal investigation for alleged financial crimes, Fox News reported Monday. Singham is known for his underwriting of socialist, communist, and Marxist causes. According to Fox News, “the grand jury in Manhattan has issued subpoenas as part of a probe launched by U.S. Attorney...
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 25, 2026
Alleged coup plot: DSS grills VeryDarkMan
The Department of State Services, DSS, has grilled popular social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over a leaked video connected to the ongoing coup plot trial. The development followed an order by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who demanded a probe into how the restricted footage [] Alleged coup plot: DSS grills VeryDarkMan
Vanguard News
· Jul 9, 2026
Breaking: Court remands ex-CCT chairman Umar in Kuje prison over corruption charges
According to the federal government, its investigations revealed that the defendant abused his official position by conferring an undue advantage on himself while he served as head of the tribunal. The post Breaking: Court remands ex-CCT chairman Umar in Kuje prison over corruption charges appeared first on Vanguard News.
Diane Ravitch's blog
· Jul 6, 2026
White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for “Extreme Political Activism”
A new report was released over the weekend lambasting the Smithsonian Institution for political bias. In its desire to have federal museums teach “patriotic history,” the Trump administration is intent on gaining control of the Smithsonian, cutting its budget, and firing leaders who insist on telling both the good and the bad parts of the []
Really America
· Jul 11, 2026
BREAKING: Trump Sends Federal Agents After Journalists
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JFeed
· Jul 12, 2026
Air Force One Security Flaws: Government Orders Immediate Interrogation of Journalists Following Qatari Aircraft Disclosures
The White House has initiated a significant escalation in its aggressive campaign against domestic media institutions by commanding the head of the federal bureau to run an active leak investigation directly from the presidential mansion, leading to immediate federal grand jury subpoenas for prominent newspaper journalists.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 22, 2026
Federal investigation triggers political firestorm as Newsom blows up at Trump
Sky News host Danica De Giorgio discusses the US federal investigation against California Governor Gavin Newsom. “Let’s talk about Gavin Newsom … he and his wife are now under federal investigation in relation to tax-related conduct,” Ms De Giorgio said. “True to form, he’s turned to a well-trodden strategy, making political hay out of confrontation with Donald Trump. “He claims that Donald Trump was behind this Justice Department probe because ‘I am considering running for president’. “If he is indeed considering a run for president, well, lay it on the line, be transparent, if you’ve got something to show, show it, otherwise don’t back away.”
Fox News
· Jul 5, 2026
Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration
Reports suggest the federal probe into Gavin Newsom's orbit began during the Biden administration, complicating his claims of a Trump-directed attack.
Rolling Stone
· Jun 26, 2026
J.D Vance’s Dismissal of Watergate Is an Indictment of the Modern GOP
The vice president said the scandal was no big deal and claimed it was perpetrated by the “deep state”
The New American
· Jun 26, 2026
Judge Orders DOJ to Release More Epstein Files, Including Some With Trump in Them
A federal judge just ordered the Justice Department to release a number of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents the department is still concealing. The judge’s order is part of a lawsuit independent journalist and former MSNBC analyst Katie Phang filed against Acting U.S. Attorney Todd Blanche. Phang is suing because, by holding on to millions of ... The post Judge Orders DOJ to Release More Epstein Files, Including Some With Trump in Them appeared first on The New American.
OpsLens
· Jun 29, 2026
DOJ launches grand jury probe into far-left millionaire Neville Roy Singham’s dark money machine funding Marxists and chaos
Source link Neville Singham The Department of Justice has launched a federal grand jury investigation in Manhattan targeting Neville Roy Singham, the China-based Marxist tech tycoon whose fortune has bankrolled
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