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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1821, D. H. Hill, American general and academic (died 1889) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1935, Satoshi Ōmura, Japanese biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1951, Piotr Pustelnik, Polish mountaineer was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2012, Roger Payne, English mountaineer (born 1956) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
President Donald Trump says he wants to give the Medal of Honor to his two oldest sons ‘for their genius at hunting’

President Donald Trump joked about awarding himself and two of his sons the Congressional Medal of Honor while attending the dedication ceremony for the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. The Medal of Honor During remarks delivered at the July 1 event, Donald reflected on the history of the prestigious military award while...
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump, 80, Makes Bonkers NSFW Joke About His Two Sons
ReutersPresident Donald Trump joked about having a “threesome” with his two eldest sons during what was supposed to be a serious moment honoring one of his predecessors.Trump, 80, gave a speech Wednesday afternoon for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. Trump spoke about the 26th president’s Congressional Medal of Honor, which former President Bill Clinton awarded to the Spanish-American War veteran and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2001. The medal had been kept in the White House until Wednesday, when Trump delivered it to the new library to be displayed alongside World War II veteran Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s Medal of Honor.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Us Weekly
· Jul 2, 2026
President Donald Trump Makes 'Threesome' Joke About Sons Eric and Don Jr.
President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows for his latest joke involving his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. While attending the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota on Wednesday, July 1, the commander in chief, 80, expressed his wishes to one day receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. “Now, as []
Knewz
· Jun 25, 2026
President Donald Trump brags about his perfect endorsement record, ignoring one big issue
President Donald Trump bragged about getting a perfect 16-0 endorsement record following a recent slate of Republican primary elections, though critics have pointed out that one of those victories came after he endorsed both candidates competing in a South Carolina gubernatorial runoff — ensuring one of his original picks would lose. Trump celebrates primary wins...
USA TODAY
· Jul 2, 2026
President Trump jokes about a threesome with sons and Medal of Honor
During his speech in North Dakota, the president joked that he has "seriously considered" giving himself the Congressional Medal of Honor. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/01/trump-medal-of-honor-joke-sons/90775525007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Jezebel
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump Gives Don Jr. and Eric the Ivanka Treatment With Creepy ‘Threesome’ Joke
In a joke about receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor, Trump pointed out his “two beautiful sons” and quipped “I think I’m going to give one to myself, one to them, and we’ll have a threesome.”
Washington Examiner
· Jun 26, 2026
‘Why did they fight?’ The Korean War and an earlier time in American life
At the 2026 State of the Union, President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to 100-year-old Korean War veteran Royce Williams. In 1952, South Dakota native Williams, then 27 and serving in Korea, engaged seven and downed four Soviet MiG‑15s in a 35‑minute dogfight while flying an F9F‑5 Panther, the longest aerial battle in []
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