Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1628, Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581) passed away. 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 1859, Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1947) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1956, Michael Spinks, American boxer 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 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Scott Jennings Takes Twisted Victory Lap at McConnell Reveal

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Scott Jennings Takes Twisted Victory Lap at McConnell Reveal

The Scott Jennings ShowCNN star Scott Jennings has used Mitch McConnell’s belated proof-of-life photo as evidence in an online victory lap to silence doubters.The office of McConnell, 84, released an image of the Kentucky senator on Sunday, after weeks of concern surrounding his health. He is wearing jeans and a button-up shirt and lying in what appears to be a hospital bed beside his wife, Elaine Chao, 73. Jennings, 48, worked as a senior adviser to the Republican senator before taking on his role as a CNN political commentator.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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Townhall

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· Jun 26, 2026

Scott Jennings: Republicans Are Winning the Argument Ahead of the Midterms

Scott Jennings: Republicans Are Winning the Argument Ahead of the Midterms

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 23, 2026

Marjorie Taylor Greene follows Tucker Carlson in ditching the ‘America Last’ Republican Party

Former Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Monday that she would be following conservative commentator Tucker Carlson in ditching the “America Last” Republican Party. “Tucker is not the only one who is done supporting the Republican Party,” Greene said in a post on X. Greene’s comments followed Carlson’s criticism of Republicans who support U.S. []

OpsLens

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘Lengthy and substantive conversation’: Email suggests Mitch McConnell health response is a coordinated effort

Source link U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., freezes for the second time in 35 days during a media event in Covington, Kentucky, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 Republican Kentucky Sen.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 8, 2026

Scott Jennings Drips Out More Claims About McConnell

Screengrab/CNNMAGA political commentator Scott Jennings has shared more details about the apparent conversation he had with Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell weeks after the senator was hospitalized.In an interview on CNN’s Laura Coates Live, Jennings was pressed about his call with McConnell amid concerns over the lack of transparency surrounding the senator’s condition.As well as relaying what the pair discussed and dismissing suggestions that McConnell was actually dead, Jennings claimed it was the senator who had called him and suggested the 84-year-old himself does not know whether he will return to work following his latest bout of ill health.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Yahoo Sports

· Jun 24, 2026

NBA Draft takeaways: Yes, you can say the Spurs and Thunder mean business

Let’s see what we can learn from what four (possible) contenders did in the first round Tuesday night.

Yardbarker

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· Jun 21, 2026

With Fever miring in mediocrity, Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry losing box-office appeal

When Clark and Reese burst onto the scene in 2024, basketball fans thought it would be the next great rivalry that would raise the WNBA's profile.

Twitchy

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· Jul 2, 2026

Scott Jennings Explains the ‘Patriotism Gap’ Between Republicans and Democrats to CNN’s Anderson Cooper

Scott Jennings Explains the ‘Patriotism Gap’ Between Republicans and Democrats to CNN’s Anderson Cooper

MS NOW

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· Jul 6, 2026

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.6.26: McMorrow’s departure jolts Senate race in Michigan

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 7.6.26: McMorrow’s departure jolts Senate race in Michigan appeared first on MS NOW.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 12, 2026

After weeks of questions, McConnell provides information on health

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday ended weeks of speculation about his health with a statement saying he’s on the mend. The Kentucky Republican, who was hospitalized June 14, issued a letter to fellow Kentuckians telling ...

The Independent

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· Jul 13, 2026

CNN’s Scott Jennings celebrates after Mitch McConnell shares ‘proof of life’ post

Jennings was one of the lone voices claiming that he had spoken with McConnell, denying speculation that the senator was ‘a vegetable’

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘Herschel Walker 2.0’? CNN Analyst Warns GOP Election Denial Claims Could Blow A Winnable Georgia Senate Seat

During a Monday morning CNN broadcast, senior data reporter Harry Enten and anchor John Berman broke down the electoral impact of 2020 election conspiracy theories within the Republican Party, focusing specifically on the upcoming Georgia Senate race. The conversation began with Berman pointing out that Representative Mike Collins (R-GA), the Republican nominee challenging incumbent Senator [] ‘Herschel Walker 2.0’? CNN Analyst Warns GOP Election Denial Claims Could Blow A Winnable Georgia Senate Seat

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

McConnell spoke to GOP leaders amid uncertainty about his Senate return

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized since June 14, spoke to Senate Republican leaders on Monday and Tuesday amid growing speculation about whether he will return to the Senate before the end of the year. McConnell had a “lengthy and substantive conversation” with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday, undercutting the...

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

Top Republicans Speak With Hospitalized McConnell To Shut Down Rumors

After days of mounting speculation about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health, Senate Republicans and longtime McConnell ally Scott Jennings say they have personally spoken with the Kentucky Republican, offering the first public indications that the former Senate leader is actively communicating from his hospital room. The updates come just days after widespread online rumors claimed McConnell ...

National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jul 7, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens

Michigan Democrat Senate candidates, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, are set to debate tonight for the first time since Mallory McMorrow dropped out of their messy primary. Ahead of the debate, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released a new memo highlighting the alarming momentum behind socialist El-Sayed, click here to read it. “Abdulrahman El-Sayed is []

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

What to Know About Mitch McConnell's Recent Health Scares 

Senator Mitch McConnell‘s mounting health concerns have thrust the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican back into the political and cultural spotlight, spurring a series of conspiracy theories and demand for transparency from his office. McConnell was reportedly found unconscious at his Washington, D.C., home on June 14, 2026, according to multiple outlets who reported on the incident []

Attack the System

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· Jul 3, 2026

Americans Are DONE With Both Parties

Tucker Carlson announced he is leaving he Republican party. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks. Do you agree with TYT’s take? Tell us what you think in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE today: https://go.tyt.com/ytsubscribe The post Americans Are DONE With Both Parties first appeared on Attack the System.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

McConnell Breaks Weeks of Silence, Says He Fell and Developed Pneumonia

Mitch McConnell broke twenty-eight days of public silence on Sunday, saying his absence from the Senate was caused by a fall at his Washington home that led to a hospitalization and subsequent pneumonia. The 84-year-old minority leader gave no timeline for his return.

Out Magazine

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· Jul 8, 2026

Scott Jennings' alleged call with Mitch McConnell sparks hilarious internet trend

CNN’s Republican political analyst Scott Jennings unwittingly started a hilarious internet trend after claiming he spoke with Sen. Mitch McConnell on the phone on Tuesday despite questions swirling about whether or not the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican will recover from his more than three-week-long hospitalization.

Fox News

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· Jun 27, 2026

WWE Night of Champions 2026 preview, predictions and more

WWE Night of Champions features King and Queen of the Ring finals, a steel cage match, and Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship.

CNN

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· Jun 28, 2026

Inside the Trump admin through G7, the Iran deal & Reflecting Pool blame

A day-by-day look behind the scenes as Kaitlan Collins covers the White House for CNN during the second half of June. 0:00 Monday, June 15 1:13 Tuesday, June 16 2:53 Wednesday, June 17 4:37 Thursday, June 18 5:22 Monday, June 22 6:05 Tuesday, June 23 8:06 Wednesday, June 24 9:44 Thursday, June 25 Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Iran #News

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mitch McConnell says he suffered fall, was unconscious in first statement since hospitalization

McConnell, R-Ky., said he would return to the Senate but didn’t give a date.

Knewz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Marjorie Taylor Greene sides with Tucker Carlson, says she’s ‘done supporting the Republican Party’

Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly broke with the Republican Party, declaring herself aligned with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson following his own dramatic departure from the GOP. In a series of posts on X, Greene said she was “DONE with the America LAST Republican Party.” “Tucker is not the only one who is done...

Haaretz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Graham Platner, avowed Israel critic, drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

The exit upends one of Democrats' most closely watched Senate races, as the party now rapidly moves to select a replacement to face Susan Collins

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Graham’s death sets off race to replace him on 2026 ballot

Lindsey Graham’s sudden, unexpected death will kick off a rapid campaign to pick the next likely senator from South Carolina — with a full six-year term on the line to replace the longtime senator. Graham was up for reelection in November, having just dispatched primary challenger Mark Lynch just over a month ago. He was []...Click to read more

Florida Politics

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· Jun 22, 2026

D.C. Reeves touts endorsements from public safety figures

Reeves is seeking re-election in August. The post D.C. Reeves touts endorsements from public safety figures appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 9, 2026

Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that’s enough

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is spending the closing weeks of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary making a simple case: she’s the candidate who wins. Stevens flipped a Republican-held House seat in suburban Detroit in 2018 and hasn’t lost since, including surviving a bruising primary against a fellow Democratic incumbent after redistricting [] The post Senate hopeful Haley Stevens knows how to win in Michigan. Democrats must decide if that’s enough appeared first on Loonie Politics.

DNyuz

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· Jul 6, 2026

What We Know About Senator Mitch McConnell’s Condition

Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the former majority leader, was hospitalized on June 14. Since then, his office has provided few updates about his condition. The scant official statements have led to speculation around Washington and efforts to piece together information on what happened. Here’s what we know about the situation. What has []

Inside Higher Ed

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· Jul 1, 2026

Florida Board Approves Stuart Bell as UF’s Next President

Florida Board Approves Stuart Bell as UF’s Next President Emma Whitford Wed, 07/01/2026 - 01:13 PM The vote ends two years of leadership turmoil for the flagship after former president Ben Sasse resigned. During the meeting, Bell faced questions about DEI, free speech and critical race theory. Byline(s) Emma Whitford

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