Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1575, The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. In 1607, Penelope Blount, Countess of Devonshire, English noblewoman (born 1563) passed away. In 1834, In New York City, four nights of rioting against abolitionists began. In 1922, Cathal Brugha, Irish revolutionary and politician, active in the Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence; first Ceann Comhairle and first President of Dáil Éireann (born 1874) passed away. In 1941, The US occupation of Iceland replaces the UK's occupation. In 1944, Ian Wilmut, English-Scottish embryologist and academic (died 2023) was born. In 1984, Minas Alozidis, Greek hurdler was born. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2022, Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. In 2024, Jane McAlevey, American labor organizer and author (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Talarico knocks Paxton for spending Fourth of July in UK

Washington Examiner

July 7, 2026

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Talarico knocks Paxton for spending Fourth of July in UK

Texas state Rep. James Talarico is bringing attention to the fact that his Senate opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, spent the Fourth of July in the United Kingdom instead of the United States as the race becomes more personally contentious. “Americans celebrated 250 years of independence from Britain this weekend,” Talarico posted on X. []

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