Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1643, English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist forces, heavily defeats the Parliamentarian forces led by Sir William Waller. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1745, Robert Calder, Scottish-English admiral (died 1818) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Plymouth DA seeks assault and battery charge against Brockton mayor

Boston.com

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July 7, 2026

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Plymouth DA seeks assault and battery charge against Brockton mayor

The DA's office says it filed for a clerk-magistrate hearing, which comes weeks after a high school student accused the mayor of inappropriately touching her during a parade. The post Plymouth DA seeks assault and battery charge against Brockton mayor appeared first on Boston.com.

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Metro

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· Jul 9, 2026

Hero officer tackles man with lighter and stops petrol station explosion

Sgt Thompson could be heard pleading with the man, asking him to come and talk to the officers.

Florida Politics

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· Jun 25, 2026

5 things I think I think about the St. Pete Mayor’s race, now that debate season is likely over

Three forgettable debates, an unreturned handshake, and a front-runner whose rivals keep making his case. The post 5 things I think I think about the St. Pete Mayor’s race, now that debate season is likely over appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 1, 2026

Brother of Baltimore Ravens star Calais Campbell charged with mother’s murder

Officers had previously been called to home for possible mental-health issue involving someone

Conservative Review

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mississippi Bribing: Mayor Backed by Bernie Sanders Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges Days After Guilty Plea by Soros-Backed County DA

The former mayor of Jackson, Miss.—who was endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.)—pleaded guilty to federal bribery and conspiracy charges, the latest Sanders-backed politician to fall from grace this week. His guilty plea comes days after the former district attorney for Hinds County, which includes much of Jackson, pleaded guilty to similar charges.The post Mississippi Bribing: Mayor Backed by Bernie Sanders Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges Days After Guilty Plea by Soros-Backed County DA appeared first on .

People.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Courtroom Sees Video of Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect on Roof, Then Jumping Down After Shooting

A law enforcement officer testified that he believed the individual on the roof was Tyler Robinson

Daily Dot

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘You’re Going to Ticket Us for Offensive Speech?’ A Fort Worth Officer’s Warning at a Pride Festival Has Sparked a First Amendment Debate

A Fort Worth officer told a retired federal officer turned street preacher he could be ticketed for offensive speech at a pride festival. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘You’re Going to Ticket Us for Offensive Speech?’ A Fort Worth Officer’s Warning at a Pride Festival Has Sparked a First Amendment Debate appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

David Streever's ICE warning email: New York resident says he was warned by officers after slamming federal agency

Federal officers confronted two New York residents over online criticisms of ICE, raising alarms about potential violations of free speech rights.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

Look Out Below: Lakeland Theft Suspect Falls Through Ceiling Straight Into Waiting Deputies

LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man faces a new charge after literally dropping in on law enforcement yesterday afternoon. Around 4:15 p.m. on Friday, June 26, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at a home on Dante Street in Lakeland. They were looking for 37-year-old Andrew Martinez, who was wanted on a felony Polk County [] Look Out Below: Lakeland Theft Suspect Falls Through Ceiling Straight Into Waiting Deputies

Daily Mail

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· Jun 22, 2026

Long arm of the paw! Top officer faces gross misconduct probe over 'bias' against... a police dog charity

Long arm of the paw! Top officer faces gross misconduct probe over 'bias' against... a police dog charity

The West Australian

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· Jun 24, 2026

Harvey police seek public’s help as they investigate a serious crash

Harvey Police Station officers are calling on the public’s help as they investigate a serious crash which occurred in Harvey on Friday.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 7, 2026

DC links officers' accountability to KPI performance

DC links officers' accountability to KPI performance

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 29, 2026

ICE Agents Tracked Down Critic on His Vacation

David Streever appears to have been the second person in a matter of hours, after poll worker PaigeLynne Gonyea, that a specific pair of federal law enforcement officers tried to visit this past Tuesday in response to speech about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.

Bleeding Heartland

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iowa judges take ICE to task for violating court orders

Clark Kauffman is deputy editor at Iowa Capital Dispatch, where this article first appeared on June 30. Two federal judges in Iowa have sharply criticized government officials for repeatedly violating the law in immigration cases, with one Iowa ICE enforcement officer held in contempt for “astonishing conduct” and willfully violating a court order. The two [] The post Iowa judges take ICE to task for violating court orders appeared first on Bleeding Heartland.

WyoFile

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· Jun 23, 2026

Wyoming AG’s bombshell disclosure in Gray case merits more court action

State’s top law enforcement officer chose prosecutors who determined his client should not be charged with a crime, writes columnist Kerry Drake. The post Wyoming AG’s bombshell disclosure in Gray case merits more court action appeared first on WyoFile .

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Third Circuit Hears Immigration Detention Appeal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit hears oral arguments at 9:30 a.m. ET on July 9 in Josefina Doe et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, an appeal involving access to remote video court appearances held at a Pennsylvania immigration detention center for noncitizens facing criminal proceedings in New Jersey.

The Paris News (search feed)

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· Jun 25, 2026

Delta County Sheriff’s Office releases statement following shots fired on disturbance call Wednesday

Wednesday afternoon, the Delta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in the 300 block of Northeast 1st Street in Cooper.

Wirepoints

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· Jun 30, 2026

Chicago’s school board is supposed to have a noncitizen advisory board. It still doesn’t exist. – Chalkbeat Chicago

In fact, the application for a mayoral appointment to the board still doesn’t exist. “Given the nature of recent immigration enforcement, the Mayor’s Office is working to develop a process that allows community members to participate safely and confidently,” said mayoral spokesperson Griffin Krueger.

Malaysiakini

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· Jul 13, 2026

SNAPSHOT | Border agency probing officer at KLIA2 over alleged misconduct, power abuse

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 6pm, and 9pm.

Fox News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Texas police admit officer made inaccurate First Amendment remarks after preacher cited at Pride event

Video showed Fort Worth officers telling a street preacher that offensive speech could be ticketed at Trinity Pride Fest, prompting a department review.

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 28, 2026

Homeowner Considers Filing HOA Complaint After Ongoing Noise From Neighbor’s Townhome

It would be better to talk to her. The post Homeowner Considers Filing HOA Complaint After Ongoing Noise From Neighbor’s Townhome appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Bacon’s Rebellion

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· Jun 30, 2026

A Judge Who Moved Justice Forward

by Chap Petersen We spend a lot of time complaining about public servants in today’s America. And, truthfully, a lot of elected officials are pretty worthless. But there are exceptions. Last Friday, Judge Penney Azcarate presided over her final Motions Day docket as the Chief Judge of Fairfax County Circuit Court. She will be best remembered as []

The Standard

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fans riot in London with bottles hurled at police after France beat Morocco in World Cup

Police officer hit by glass bottle and rushed to hospital as clashes break out on Edgware Road

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 21, 2026

Court asked to order Reps to issue arrest warrant against NILDS DG for shunning summons

Legislative lawyers, under the aegis of Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, ALDRAP, have asked an Abuja Federal High Court to compel the House of Representatives to issue an arrest warrant against Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Suleiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, a Federal [] Court asked to order Reps to issue arrest warrant against NILDS DG for shunning summons

Off The Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

Court orders Minneapolis mayor to hire more cops or face trial

A Hennepin County court has ordered Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to increase the number of city police officers to a legally-required minimum number. That order, which was issued Thursday, says Frey could face a civil trial if he fails to prove the city has 731 officers. Under the Minneapolis City Charter, the city is required []...Click to read more

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 2, 2026

What the fuck is wrong with Jared Polis?

Tina Peters’s ostentatious lack of remorse hasn’t stopped Polis from tripling down in the handjob he personally delivered to Donald Trump: Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado on Wednesday fired two members of his clemency board after they spoke out against his decision to commute the prison sentence of the election denier Tina Peters. The board [] The post What the fuck is wrong with Jared Polis? appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 3, 2026

MAGA Rep’s Spectacular Racism Self-Own Immediately Backfires

Tom Williams / Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)A MAGA congressman’s attempt to defend himself from accusations of racism has spectacularly backfired. “The left has one debate tactic: call you a racist and pray you shut up. I never will,” Texas Rep. Brandon Gill posted on Thursday as a pull quote on X over a brooding profile shot of himself. “Calling us racist doesn’t work anymore,” he added in the caption. None of the irony of Gill’s Thursday post was lost in the comments section. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Palo Alto Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Parks commissioner Yudy Deng to run for City Council

Palo Alto parks commissioner Yudy Deng is now the second person to indicate a run for City Council this year, according to campaign filings, following a long tradition of city commissioners who take the leap to run for elected office.

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Rutinel defeats Bird in Democratic primary for battleground Colorado House seat 

State Rep. Manny Rutinel (D) is projected to defeat former state Rep. Shannon Bird (D) in the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Evans, who represents Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, is considered one of the most vulnerable Republicans up for reelection this year. Rutinel, an attorney and former...

BNO News

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· Jul 1, 2026

New York man accused of trying to hire hitman to kill FBI agents, prosecutor

A New York man already awaiting trial in a federal case has been charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill two FBI agents and a federal prosecutor assigned to his case, according to prosecutors. Aaron Corey, 23, of Albany, also known as “Baggeth,” was charged in a federal criminal complaint with attempted murder [] The post New York man accused of trying to hire hitman to kill FBI agents, prosecutor appeared first on BNO News.

Financial Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Burnham poised to succeed Starmer as UK prime minister

Outgoing Greater Manchester mayor gearing up for talks with civil service as he prepares to enter Number 10 within weeks

Law Enforcement Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

How an ICE Attorney Became the Target of an Alleged Swatting Plot

A California man thought posting an ICE attorney’s personal information online would send a message. Instead, it sent him into a federal courtroom facing prison time.

Hartmann Report

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· Jul 10, 2026

POLICE STATE

Daily Song - Friday, July 10, 2026

The Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

Feds allege donor money paid for KKK robes in explosive case against SPLC

Attorney Abbe Lowell entered a plea on Tuesday to a superseding indictment that expands on accusations first made in April

Boston.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Framingham police will not renew Flock Safety contract after months of resident opposition

The decision follows months of advocacy from residents who raised concerns about privacy, surveillance, and data sharing. The post Framingham police will not renew Flock Safety contract after months of resident opposition appeared first on Boston.com.

Oaklandside

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· Jul 9, 2026

Accusations against top Oakland officials flowed in as city picked new administrator

Accusations against top Oakland officials flowed in as city picked new administrator Transportation Director Josh Rowan has filed several complaints about new City Administrator Betsy Lake and other officials, with allegations from social media threats to whistleblower retaliation.

Independent Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Home Affairs ramps up crackdown with 301 new immigration officers

Home Affairs ramps up crackdown with 301 new immigration officers

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 26, 2026

Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE

A poll worker said two federal officers visited her at a voting location during New York’s primaries to confront her about a social media post she’d written criticizing the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. Paigelynne Gonyea said the confrontation happened Tuesday while she was working at a polling place in Syracuse. [] The post Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE appeared first on Loonie Politics.

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