Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They will first enter combat in the Battle of Hamel on July 4. In 1918, World War I: Allied forces under John J. Pershing and James Harbord defeat Imperial German forces under Wilhelm, German Crown Prince in the Battle of Belleau Wood. In 1919, George Athan Billias, American historian (died 2018) was born. In 1941, World War II: Soviet planes bomb Kassa, Hungary (now Košice, Slovakia), giving Hungary the impetus to declare war the next day. In 1944, World War II: San Marino, a neutral state, is mistakenly bombed by the RAF based on faulty information, leading to 35 civilian deaths. In 1945, The United Nations Charter is signed by 50 Allied nations in San Francisco, California. In 1948, Cold War: The first supply flights are made in response to the Berlin Blockade. In 1963, Cold War: U.S. President John F. Kennedy gave his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech, underlining the support of the United States for democratic West Germany shortly after Soviet-supported East Germany erected the Berlin Wall. In 1976, Dave Rubin, American political commentator was born. In 2015, Five different terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria occurred on what was dubbed Bloody Friday by international media. Upwards of 750 people were either killed or injured in these uncoordinated attacks. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Pentagon Seeks Additional $80 Billion From Congress Following Iran War: Reports

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June 24, 2026

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Pentagon Seeks Additional $80 Billion From Congress Following Iran War: Reports

Lawmakers from both parties are questioning the size of the request, while others warn that U.S. weapons stockpiles must be replenished after the conflict

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