Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1606, Roland Fréart de Chambray (died 1676) was born. In 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1940, Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (died 2015) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1979, Libuše Průšová, Czech tennis player was born. In 1981, Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker passed away. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Platner Debacle Proves Power Hungry Left Can't Be Trusted

Real Clear Politics

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July 10, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

The Graham Platner campaign unraveled after mounting scandals and rape allegations, exposing divisions among Democrats and progressive leaders.

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Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Rep. Comer Blasts Senate GOP Over Stalled SAVE America Act

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., on Sunday sharply criticized Senate Republicans for failing to advance the SAVE America Act, intensifying pressure on GOP lawmakers as President Donald Trump’s election integrity legislation remains stalled in the Senate. During an appearance on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show,” Comer questioned why Republican []...Click to read more

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 21, 2026

British PM Keir Starmer mulling ‘political realities’ amid resignation speculation

Starmer has been clinging to power following political missteps, policy reversals, scandals, ministerial resignations

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 8, 2026

He Started Slacking Off at Work — He Was Waiting for Consequences — He Got a Reward Instead

With medium power comes medium responsibility. The post He Started Slacking Off at Work — He Was Waiting for Consequences — He Got a Reward Instead appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Guido Fawkes

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· Jun 22, 2026

Guido’s Guide to Starmer’s U-Turns

As of last week, Starmer was insisting he wasn’t going to “walk away” and would fight any leadership challenge. They always say that Today’s resignation nonetheless makes the greatest hits list of Starmer’s U-turns. It could be the final volte face of his premiership, but there’s still time yet “No tax rises on working people”

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 27, 2026

Newsom Wants the Jacobins Cheering and the Billionaires Staying

Gavin Newsom has discovered the limits of his own revolution. After the California governor’s opposition failed to keep a union-backed wealth tax off the ballot, he had to explain himself to voters he has spent years training to believe billionaires are the problem. He chose Substack. There, in the same political breath, Newsom opposed a California billionaire tax while...

Inc.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

The Modern Office Has a Meeting Inflation Problem. Smart Leaders Are Slowing Down With a 2-Step Fix

Slow down. Your next conversation will thank you.

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Why the forces that felled Keir Starmer threaten so many Western leaders

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was felled by a curse haunting most Western leaders — a failure to deliver change to voters who’ve lost trust in the capacity of modern politics to make their lives better and more affordable. Starmer, who announced his resignation Monday only two years after winning a parliamentary landslide, was unable The post Why the forces that felled Keir Starmer threaten so many Western leaders appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Register

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· Jul 1, 2026

Boffins peg narcissistic leadership as the real driver behind 'return to office' demands

It's not about productivity; it's about bosses missing their daily ego fix

Conservative Home

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Mirror, mirror on the wall, on whom can we pin our failures all?’ – Just don’t say ‘us’

I see no appetite for introspection from Starmer or Reform. Anything but the mirror, and despite the fact that such a weakness helps us, it seems a crying shame they can’t, for their own good, take a hard look and go ‘You know what folks, this is on us, and we need to do better' The post ‘Mirror, mirror on the wall, on whom can we pin our failures all?’ – Just don’t say ‘us’ appeared first on Conservative Home.

BizNews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Katzenellenbogen: Hill-Lewis's "second transition" - opportunity, but no easy path to power

Katzenellenbogen: Hill-Lewis's "second transition" - opportunity, but no easy path to power

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 22, 2026

Data: How Starmer wants to hand over power

Data: How Starmer wants to hand over power

Irish News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Tom Kelly: For Starmer, politics is proving a brutal business. But is Andy the answer?

Good intentions aren’t enough in leadership, and Starmer’s ability to communicate has been nothing short of disastrous

The Hill

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· Jul 6, 2026

Comer knocks 'weak' Republicans who won't support Trump-backed SAVE America Act

On Sunday, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) bashed his counterparts in the Senate for not supporting the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. “Are you that weak? That’s my question to any Republican senator — are you that weak? To where if you vote for a valid ID to...

Times of India

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· Jul 4, 2026

Why did Keir Starmer leave 10 Downing Street? Former UK PM opens up on 'intensely personal' decision

Keir Starmer revealed his decision to step down as Labour leader and Prime Minister was a deeply personal one, made with his family at Chequers. He emphasized the need for his successor to navigate ongoing global and domestic challenges, defending his record of rebuilding the party. Starmer plans to remain an MP but will refrain from advising his successor, aiming to ensure the next government's success.

The New European

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· Jul 6, 2026

The unravelling of Nigel Farage

The Reform leader is on the brink thanks to his own personal flaws - most fatally an unwillingness to turn down a quick buck

ScheerPost

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Good Riddance’: Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister

“Getting rid of Keir Starmer is not enough. We need to get rid of the politics he represents: corporate greed, anti-migrant rhetoric, and endless war,” said former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Brad Reed for Common Dreams UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, less than two years after his Labour party swept into power in a []

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘I’m offski’: Starmer resignation speculation explodes

TalkTV Presenter Mark Dolan predicts Keir Starmer could be preparing to walk away as his government spirals deeper into crisis. “Every political career ends in failure,” Mr Dolan told Sky News host Paul Murray. “This guy’s been in power for less than two years; the economy's in the toilet; the cost of net zero is eyewatering; we’ve got open borders. “he’s been on political death row for about six months. “Starmer, of course, realises it’s game over. I think what you’re going to see is a statement from the prime minister from Downing Street tomorrow saying I’m offski”

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Britain has had six prime ministers in 10 years. How long did each of them last?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer followed in the footsteps of five predecessors to hand in his resignation on Monday, capping off a politically volatile decade for the island monarchy. Starmer, who was prime minister for 717 days, resigned after his Labour Party performed poorly in recent elections, and the country soured on his inability to []

RedState

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· Jul 13, 2026

Morning Minute: 'Boy Y'all Want Power - God I Hope You Never Get It!'

Morning Minute: 'Boy Y'all Want Power - God I Hope You Never Get It!'

The News Letter

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· Jul 10, 2026

The make-up mistake I didn't realise I was making every morning - but e.l.f. Cosmetics help me fix it

When you're trying to get out of the door in a hurry, it's easy to skip anything that feels like an extra step. But after learning what primer actually does, I realised I'd been making the same mistake every morning.

Attack the System

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· Jun 29, 2026

Hating Starmer Has Become an Export to the American Slop Market

Neema Parvini Jun 20, 2026 Widespread anger at Keir Starmer’s government remains intense, with much of it fastened on the Prime Minister’s manner or short-term polling rather than measurable outcomes. This focus is cheap because it requires little engagement with evidence and ephemeral because it treats the current [] The post Hating Starmer Has Become an Export to the American Slop Market first appeared on Attack the System.

Business Today

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Five-Minute Habit : Great Managers Never Skip, Average Ones Always Do

Great managers act fast, give timely feedback, and foster trust. Small daily habits like quick check-ins and clear explanations prevent resentment and build high-performing teams.

Novara Media

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· Jul 3, 2026

This Is Why the Super Rich Really Oppose a Wealth Tax

The world is seeing “the “biggest concentration of individual wealth power” in human history. Development economist Jayati Ghosh tells Michael Walker on Novara Live that the super-rich wouldn’t feel the difference if they were subject to a personal wealth tax. The real reason they oppose it is because “they don’t want anything to affect their power”. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.

Associated Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Trump reacts to Keir Starmer resigning as UK Prime Minister

The president was asked about the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and cited one of his longstanding grievances with wind energy policy. But he also called Starmer a “lovely man” and “sort of a friend of mine.” Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Atlantic Council

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· Jun 22, 2026

Who’s to blame for the UK’s high turnover of prime ministers?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation again raises questions about whether the current difficulty lies in the candidate, the country, or the system. The post Who’s to blame for the UK’s high turnover of prime ministers? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Buenos Aires Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

The unsurprising fall of Sir Keir Starmer

From the word go, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer behaved as though he enjoyed the support of most of his country’s population, an illusion that was encouraged by the worshipful treatment he received from “progressives” in the media. Leer más

The Intercept

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· Jun 27, 2026

Keir Starmer’s Downfall Is the Only Reward for Simpering Centrism

As head of Labour, Starmer served his role ignobly: weeding out the Left and paving the way for the far right. The post Keir Starmer’s Downfall Is the Only Reward for Simpering Centrism appeared first on The Intercept.

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· Jul 7, 2026

MAGA Congressman Rages Against “Weak” GOP Senators: “You Don’t Need to Be a Senator”

U.S. Representative James Comer (R-KY) is one of several MAGA-aligned members of Congress who are trying to advance President Trump’s SAVE America Act, which many elected GOP members — including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) — say doesn’t have enough votes. As seen below, Comer told Fox News: “Unless John Thune is talking to []

Korea Times News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Danger of unchecked power

Danger of unchecked power

Mises Institute

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· Jun 27, 2026

US Taxation Is Fueled by Quiet Envy

Forget equity and fairness and reducing so-called wealth gaps. The current “tax-the-rich” movement is driven by an unspoken pathology: envy.

News24

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· Jun 23, 2026

News24 | Here’s how the axe finally fell on British PM Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who took office in July 2024, had been clinging to power for months after a tenure littered with missteps, policy U-turns, scandals and ministerial resignations.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gavin Newsom Takes Coward’s Way Out On Major Left-Wing Demand

Rather than risk his own state’s economy by backing a California billionaire tax, Gavin Newsom tried to placate the socialists on Friday by backing a dead-end “national billionaire tax” instead. On Monday, Newsom told the New York Times that he was working relentlessly behind the scenes to make sure the measure was not on the ...

ABC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

How Keir Starmer will be replaced as UK prime minister and who could succeed him

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has conceded that he has lost the support of his party members in Parliament and will step down as soon as his Labour Party chooses a successor, possibly as soon as next month

GB News

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Desperate stunt!' Keir Starmer accuses Nigel Farage of calling snap by-election for 'personal gain'

Sir Keir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of committing a desperate stunt as he slammed the Reform UK leader. Speaking to reporters at a Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, the Prime Minister slammed the party leader for declaring a by-election purely for his personal gain.The Prime Minister said: “This is a desperate stunt from Nigel Farage. It’s obvious why he is doing it. He is up to his neck in sleaze.Politics should be about improving the lives of millions of people, not about personal gain, not about hiding dodgy donations, and I think the public will see this for exactly what it is.WATCH THE CLIP IN FULL ABOVEOur Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Heimildin

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· Jun 22, 2026

Keir Starmer segir af sér: Stirður stjórnmálamaður sem skorti sýn

Keir Starmer hefur sagt af sér sem leiðtogi Verkamannaflokksins og þar með forsætisráðherra, aðeins tveimur árum eftir að hann leiddi stærsta sigur flokksins frá upphafi. Starmer er lýst sem tragískri fígúru í breskum fjölmiðlum, manni sem náði aldrei raunverulegum tökum á starfi forsætisráðherrans og skorti pólitíska sýn og sannfæringu. Leiðtogakrísa Breta heldur áfram en Starmer er sjötti forsætisráðherrann sem segir...

The Big Issue

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· Jul 6, 2026

Gary Stevenson: Why I’m taking over the Big Issue to call for a wealth tax

The economist and YouTuber is Big Issue’s guest editor this week. He’s taking aim at inequality and brought some influencer pals along to change the face of politics The post Gary Stevenson: Why I’m taking over the Big Issue to call for a wealth tax appeared first on Big Issue.

India TV News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Andy Burnham frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as next British Prime Minister: Who is he?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he will step down as both Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, bringing an end to a turbulent period marked by growing dissatisfaction within his own party. The 63-year-old said he would continue in office until Labour elects a new leader in the coming weeks, with the transition expected to be completed by September. In a statement from Downing Street, Starmer pledged his full and unequivocal support to whoever succeeds him, saying he wants to ensure a smooth and orderly transfer of power.

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 24, 2026

Keir Starmer congratulates Tories for ‘edging past Count Binface’ in Makerfield

“At this rate it will take them 500 years to get back to power!” Keir Starmer roasted Kemi Badenoch over the Conservative Party’s performance in the Makerfield by-election. In his first Prime Minister’s Questions since announcing his resignation as Labour leader, Starmer had a couple of zingers ready to go in response to Badenoch’s attacks. One of []

CNN

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· Jun 22, 2026

The UK's accidental heartthrob is back

As Keir Starmer announces his resignation timeline as British prime minister, some of the limelight has been taken by the man the UK press has dubbed "hot podium guy." The sound engineer has become a recurring character at prime ministerial resignations and has once again sparked an online reaction.

Consortium News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Starmer’s Dreadful Legacy

Critics assail Starmer’s support of Israel’s genocide on Gaza, his government’s terrorist proscription of Palestine Action and his neglect of the working class, Brad Reed reports. By Brad Reed Common Dreams U.K, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation Monday,Read more

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