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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1934, Clark R. Rasmussen, American politician (died 2024) was born. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1963, Lisa Rinna, American actress and talk show host was born. In 1990, Caroline Wozniacki, Danish tennis player was born. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Senate Democrat expands probe into Kennedy Center spending

A Senate Democrat is expanding a probe into alleged corruption within the ranks of the renowned Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, accusing its leadership of mismanaging federally appropriated funds “to the detriment” of the venue. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) wrote in a July 9 letter to Executive Director Matt Floca that he had obtained whistleblower...
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Florida Politics
· Jun 22, 2026
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex gets ready to launch America 250 party
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National Republican Senatorial Committee
· Jul 2, 2026
The Midwesterner: Haley Stevens collects $1 million from K Street lobbyists while criticizing Abdul El-Sayed over financial transparency
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· Jun 23, 2026
Democrats demand answers about Trump’s ballroom costs
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· Jun 25, 2026
Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
Senate GOP scrambling for a strategy to please Trump on SAVE America Act
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