Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1935, Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009) was born. In 1963, Neal Foulds, English snooker player and sportscaster 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 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 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. 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.

President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission

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July 10, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Card Stacking

With just months until the midterms, President Trump relieved the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a move condemned by Democrats and voting rights advocates.

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Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

The $100 Billion Soda Debate: Capitol Hill Clash Questions Taxpayer-Funded Coca-Cola

A House Oversight subcommittee meeting examining waste, fraud, and abuse within the roughly 100 billion Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) sparked an intense debate on Thursday over what kinds of foods taxpayers should subsidize. During the hearing, Republican Texas Representative Brandon Gill repeatedly pressed a food security advocate on why the federal program, which provides [] The 100 Billion Soda Debate: Capitol Hill Clash Questions Taxpayer-Funded Coca-Cola

DNyuz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump DOJ just suffered ‘extraordinarily rare’ court loss over election stunt: expert

The Trump administration’s move to investigate election workers in Fulton County, Georgia, hit a major roadblock as a judge quashed a Justice Department subpoena to reveal those workers’ personal information. That’s something that almost never happens, former federal prosecutor Elie Honig told CNN’s Jake Tapper — and it reveals just how far the Trump administration’s []

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Zach Halaschak: Landmark housing bill targets America’s biggest affordability problem

Washington Examiner economics reporter Zach Halaschak emphasized that a bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting the nation’s housing supply is a significant step toward addressing America’s housing affordability crisis. “This is a big achievement for Republicans and Democrats who’ve been working for a very long time on boosting housing supply,” Halaschak said on LiveNOW from []

The Hill

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· Jun 23, 2026

House sends sweeping bipartisan housing package to Trump's desk

The House on Tuesday passed a sweeping housing package with overwhelming bipartisan support, sending the legislation to the president’s desk and delivering a major victory for congressional leaders in both parties. The lower chamber passed the bill by a vote of 358-32, with all 32 no votes coming from Republicans. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) brought...

RedState

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· Jun 23, 2026

'Better Than Sex' — Senate Passes Sweeping Pro-Homeowner Bill in Win for Trump

'Better Than Sex' — Senate Passes Sweeping Pro-Homeowner Bill in Win for Trump

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jun 23, 2026

Proposed $11 Billion Dollar State Housing Bond Aims for November Ballot

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A statewide proposal to accelerate affordable housing development in California is moving closer to the November ballot, as l...

The Daily Caller

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· Jul 7, 2026

Email Suggests Mitch McConnell Health Response Is Coordinated Effort

'Senator McConnell was fully engaged'

UPI

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· Jun 24, 2026

House sends Trump sweeping bipartisan housing package

House sends Trump sweeping bipartisan housing package

WyoFile

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· Jul 9, 2026

Casper forum separates US Senate candidates on healthcare, executive power

Four Republicans and two Democrats also outline views on public lands and their potential sale. The post Casper forum separates US Senate candidates on healthcare, executive power appeared first on WyoFile .

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· Jun 23, 2026

Another Promise Kept: House Republicans Lower Housing Costs

House Republicans just passed critical bipartisan, bicameral legislation to deliver on President Trump and Republicans’ agenda to lower housing costs. The bill increases the number of homes available, cuts costs, and helps more working families achieve homeownership. “Democrats spent years fueling a housing crisis with their failed policies. Republicans are taking real action to build more homes, lower costs, and [] The post Another Promise Kept: House Republicans Lower Housing Costs appeared first on NRCC.

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Democrats plan multiple probes of Trump if they reclaim House

Dems plan multiple Trump probes if they reclaim House...Click to read more

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

Israel failed to coordinate NIS 14.8 billion in October 7 volunteer aid, probe finds

The audit, published on Tuesday, focused on the state’s relationship with volunteer groups, charities, philanthropic bodies, and civilian initiatives that assisted the home front after October 7.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump made over $1.4 billion in crypto last year

ALBAWABA - The usual Trump policy of passing policies to help things you’re invested in seems to continue paying off as he and his family reported 1...

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 25, 2026

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce.

NPR News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Congress passes the largest housing affordability bill in decades

An expansive bipartisan bill intended to bring down the cost of housing by boosting the supply of homes has passed both houses of Congress, and is headed to the president's desk for a signature.

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 24, 2026

Trump Administration Moves To Slash Regulatory Costs For Oil And Gas Drillers On Federal Lands

The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping set of regulatory rollbacks designed to reduce operating costs for oil and gas producers across federal lands. The initiative targets well-cleanup bonding requirements, with proposed reductions intended to free up significant capital that drillers currently hold in reserve. Methane emission rules are also in the administration’s crosshairs, with [] The post Trump Administration Moves To Slash Regulatory Costs For Oil And Gas Drillers On Federal Lands appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

Gun-Rights Group Rips ‘Unacceptable’ Rule Proposed By Trump Admin’s ATF

Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's office sent an email Tuesday suggesting that the response to McConnell's health was a coordinated effort.

NPR Topics: Health

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· Jul 4, 2026

CDC emails reveal challenges facing its next director

Emails from CDC officials released by Sen. Bernie Sanders reveal agency leaders dealing with political pressures during the Trump era and highlight challenges for the next director.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump Responds to SCOTUS Mail-In Ballots Ruling: ‘Pass the SAVE America Act’

Do your job, Senate. The post Trump Responds to SCOTUS Mail-In Ballots Ruling: ‘Pass the SAVE America Act’ first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

The Week

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· Jun 23, 2026

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill

ArcaMax

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· Jul 2, 2026

Senate Democrat demands records on DOJ, IRS settlement planning

WASHINGTON — A top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee is requesting that administration officials disclose records of any federal agency coordination on a settlement agreement with the IRS that shields President Donald Trump and family ...

Drudge Report

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· Jun 29, 2026

'Campaign spending'...

'Campaign spending'... (First column, 4th story, link) Related stories:Dem Senator faces federal probe... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump White House Gets New Security Focused Renovation

Julia Demaree Nikhinson / Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APThe White House is upgrading its front door in the latest project to take over the people’s house since Donald Trump returned to office. A Secret Service official confirmed to the Daily Beast that the White House was receiving security upgrades, but referred all further questions to the White House. The new front door project is expected to take months, an official told CNN, which was first to report on the latest renovation. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Knewz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mike Johnson says housing bill will become law despite Trump’s push for SAVE America Act

House Speaker Mike Johnson drew a line in the sand on Monday, June 29, declaring that a sweeping bipartisan housing reform package will become federal law—with or without President Donald Trump‘s signature. Johnson officially transmitted the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to the White House, triggering a constitutional 10-day window for Trump to act....

The Epoch Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on ‘Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP’

The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency holds a hearing on “Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP” at 10 a.m. ET on June 25.

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump fires election commission members in latest attempt to control voting process

With planning for the midterm elections well underway, President Trump has ousted the remaining members of a bipartisan federal agency that helps state and local officials run smooth elections and certify voting equipment. White House correspondent Liz Landers explains what happened at the Election Assistance Commission and the impact it could have in November.

Twitchy

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· Jul 1, 2026

Need a Mirror? Hillary Clinton Trips Over ... Hillary Clinton In Post About Trump's 'Corruption'

Need a Mirror? Hillary Clinton Trips Over ... Hillary Clinton In Post About Trump's 'Corruption'

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 8, 2026

Senate Democrats Press Trump-Affiliated Companies Over IRS Settlement Scope

Senate Democrats are pressing companies tied to President Donald Trump’s family to say whether they believe they are covered by a DOJ settlement that limits IRS action tied to prior tax returns.

Irish Star

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump to use same company to repair Reflecting Pool after 'vandals' damaged pool's liner

The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the botched renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed on Sunday.

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump fires election commissioners in push to reshape the US voting process

President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission charged with assisting state and local election officials by distributing grants, testing voting systems, and maintaining national voter registration forms. (AP Video by Nathan Ellgren). Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

The West Australian

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump nominates Lance Schroyer as ICE director

President Donald Trump has urged the US Senate to confirm his nominee to take over as the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 11, 2026

GA Poll: Jackson/Collins Can Win as Trump Approval Rises

For the first time this year in my extensive polling, the newest survey out of Georgia shows a material rebound for President Donald Trump and for other

National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump Accounts Offer Parents ‘Unique Opportunity’ to Invest in Their Children’s Future

“Trump Accounts are truly a unique opportunity not only for myself and my daughter but for kids all over the country.” – Iowa farmer and father WASHINGTON, D.C. — In opposing the Working Family Tax Cuts, every Senate Democrat voted against new tax-advantaged investment accounts for infants and children. Trump Accounts, a pro-family program launching on July 4, []

USA TODAY

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump White House makeover extends to iconic main entrance columns

Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Trump expands his makeover to the iconic columns outside the main entrance. Read more: 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/

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 26, 2026

Lawmakers subpoena billionaire Leon Black after contentious interview on Epstein payments

The House Oversight Committee has served subpoenas to a billionaire investor who made payments to Jeffrey Epstein.

Townhall

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· Jul 3, 2026

This Republican Has a Wild Idea for Fixing Housing Prices: Let the Market Actually Work

This Republican Has a Wild Idea for Fixing Housing Prices: Let the Market Actually Work

Black America Web

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· Jul 3, 2026

Donald Trump Brought In $2.2 Billion In Revenue, MAGA Voters React BIGLY

It shouldn't come as a surprise that Donald Trump and his family are using the presidency to enrich themselves, but his recent disclosure revealed just how much money he's raking in, and it's not sitting well with his voters.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Mitch McConnell health mystery deepens as renovations unfold at his residence amid ‘brain dead’ speculations

As Mitch McConnell's health remains a topic of speculation, renovations at his Capitol Hill residence have been reported.

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