Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1859, Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1947) was born. In 1894, Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 2003, Wyatt Oleff, American actor was born. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Brief: Trump Says Graham’s Final Conversation With Him Was About the SAVE Act

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Voter Suppression Looms Large in Push to Replace the Senator We heard a lot in the day after Lindsey Graham...

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Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump reveals details of final phone call with Graham after senator's death, calls loss 'big blow' to SAVE act

Trump recounts a phone call with Lindsey Graham hours before the senator's death, saying Graham discussed the SAVE America Act after Ukraine trip.

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump says he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham hours before his death

The president said the South Carolina Republican called him to discuss the SAVE America Act: “He sounded a little tired, but perfect.”

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Donald Trump reveals tragic final phone call with Lindsey Graham before shock death

US President Donald Trump has recounted his final conversation with former US Senator Lindsey Graham moments before his death. President Trump recalled his final call with Graham, whom he described as “family”, with NBC News’ ‘Meet the Press’ anchor Kirsten Welker. During the interview, Welker asked the president if he knew any further details about Graham’s death or if he had said anything during their call. “He said he’s a little tired. It was a long trip, you know, many hours. And he had just gotten back. It must have been right after that because I understand the police, or whoever it is, came there at about 7:30 or 8:00 in the evening, something like that,” Trump said. “So somebody notified them. But no, he felt okay… [On the call] he said, ‘You know, I feel good. But I’m tired.’ He was fine. I knew him well. He would let you know if he wasn’t feeling well.”

The Hill

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump says he spoke with Graham before late senator's death: 'It could have been his last call'

President Trump said he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) before his death on Saturday, stating that the South Carolina senator “sounded a little tired.” “He called and he said, ‘We're all set for the SAVE America Act.’ He was pushing the SAVE America Act like crazy, Trump told NBC News's Kristen Welker on Meet...

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump reveals last words Lindsey Graham said to him HOURS before his unexpected death at 71

Trump reveals last words Lindsey Graham said to him HOURS before his unexpected death at 71

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jul 7, 2026

Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire talks life after Sorsby, chasing Texas game

As Joey McGuire settled in before a throng of reporters and cameras at Big 12 media days Tuesday in Frisco, Texas, the first words out of his mouth we...

Crooks and Liars

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham Is Dead

Graham died shortly after returning from Ukraine, one of his many trips there. Source: CNN US Sen. Lindsey Graham, the longtime Republican from South Carolina and ally of President Donald Trump, has died “from a brief and sudden illness,” a spokesperson for his office told CNN. Graham served in the US Senate for over two decades, making a name for himself as a foreign policy hawk who advocated for military intervention in Iran and Iraq and was a leading voice for the unwavering US support for Israel and Ukraine. His political career was intrinsically connected to his close relationship to two giants in the Republican Party: first with the late-Sen. John McCain of Arizona and then with Trump, whom he was initially critical of before becoming one of his most outspoken advisers. Emergency responders were dispatched to a DC address for Graham around 8:30 p.m. for a report of someone suffering from chest pains, according to audio of the dispatch on Broadcastify. The audio indicates someone had called in from Baltimore and was on the way to the home. The dispatcher said the caller believed the door was unlocked, though emergency responders said it was deadbolted, according to the audio. About 25 minutes later, they reported that CPR was in progress, the audio shows. Graham died shortly after returning from a visit to Ukraine – one of many he made after the Russian invasion in 2022.read more

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump Reflects On Last Phone Call And Legacy Of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham

President Trump broke his silence Sunday morning, calling into both CNN and NBC’s Meet the Press to honor the memory of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden passing. Reflecting on a relationship that evolved from bitter campaign rivalry to deep personal friendship, Trump remarked that Graham had become “like a member of the [] Trump Reflects On Last Phone Call And Legacy Of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump says Lindsey Graham was ‘a little tired’ in phone call ‘shortly before’ death

President Donald Trump said he spoke to former Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) just hours before his sudden death and that the senator said he was a “little tired.” Trump called in to NBC News’s Meet the Press on Sunday, a show Graham was supposed to appear on, the morning after his death. The president recalled []

Irish Star

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jake Tapper dubbed 'pathetic' as he 'falls in line' with Donald Trump in shock interview

CNN anchor Jake Tapper spoke live on air with Donald Trump on July 12, following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, sparking a rare moment of presidential praise

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump Reveals Lindsey Graham’s Last Words to Him Before Sudden Death

President Donald Trump just revealed the last words U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham(R-S.C.) said to him before his sudden death at 71. On Saturday, Graham died following a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement, per NBC News. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly []

CNN

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump marks America's 250th

CNN's Dana Bash highlights some of the moments from President Donald Trump's 4th of July speech. #cnn #news

URL Media

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· Jun 22, 2026

Immigration News Today: DACA Renewal Delays Fuel Worries Trump is Quietly Undermining ‘Dreamers’

Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it [] The post Immigration News Today: DACA Renewal Delays Fuel Worries Trump is Quietly Undermining ‘Dreamers’ appeared first on URL Media.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump talks about call with Graham shortly before he died

President Trump opened up about his final call with late Sen. Lindsey Graham just before his death after returning from a trip overseas. Trump, 80, described Graham, 71, as “family” to him and said he was absolutely shocked by the senator’s abrupt death. “What makes it even stranger is that I got a call last []...Click to read more

Hartmann Report

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· Jun 21, 2026

Chapter 3 The Triggerman: J.C. Bancroft Davis

Your weekly excerpt from one of my books. This week: Who Killed the American Dream: The Greatest Political Crime Ever Told

Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

Watch Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' Narrative on Graham Platner in Less Than Two Minutes on CNN

Watch Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' Narrative on Graham Platner in Less Than Two Minutes on CNN

RedState

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· Jun 28, 2026

The Lincoln Speech Every American Should Read Before America 250

The Lincoln Speech Every American Should Read Before America 250

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump Details Final Call With Graham ‘Moments Before’ His Death

Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesDonald Trump has described his final conversation with Sen. Lindsey Graham on the evening of his death.The president appeared on State of the Union Sunday, and spoke of the sudden loss of Graham aged 71 on Saturday, following the latter’s tenth trip to Ukraine.“Well it’s devastating. I thought he was fine. He called me last night,” Trump began.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Independent

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· Jul 11, 2026

CNN distances itself from their conservative commentator Scott Jennings’ claims about Mitch McConnell’s health

‘His account of a personal conversation with Senator McConnell reflects his experience and is not CNN reporting,’ network spokesperson said

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump Marshals Americans, Historic Spirit of Defiance in Speech Celebrating US’s 250th Birthday

THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION— In a late-night speech capping the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump invoked familiar themes of patriotism, bravery, and sacrifice to declare that the story of the United States of America is worth cherishing while being far from over. Though the threat of...

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

Donald Trump Says He Talked to Lindsey Graham Hours Before His Death at 71

President Donald Trump is giving insight into what he says where Senator Lindsey Graham’s final hours before his shocking death at age 71. “So, what makes it even stranger is I got a call last night something in the early evening — maybe in the sevens — and he called and said, ‘We’re all set []

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump Recalls Last Conversation With Sen. Graham

“I thought he was just going to live forever.” US President Donald Trump says he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham shortly before his death and told him he was headed for a big election victory. #Trump

JFeed

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· Jul 12, 2026

A Final Farewell: Trump Recounts Intimate Details of Last Midnight Phone Call With Senator Lindsey Graham Hours Before Unexpected Death

In an emotional network television broadcast, President Donald Trump exposed the internal details of his final phone call with Senator Lindsey Graham, who used his very last hours on earth to push for strict voter identification laws.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 13, 2026

US President Trump On Lindsey Graham's Death, Ukraine Trip And Iran Tensions | Dawn News English

President Donald Trump has paid tribute to longtime Republican Senator Lindsey Graham following his death at the age of 71. Speaking to CNN's Jake Tapper, Trump recalled his final phone call with Graham shortly after the senator returned from Ukraine, described him as a close friend and American patriot, and briefly addressed the escalating US-Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz. Graham's death has prompted tributes from across the political spectrum as leaders remember one of Washington's most influential voices on foreign policy, national security and US politics. #lindseygraham #trump #uspolitics #cnn #iran #ukraine #breakingnews #worldnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Metro

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· Jun 29, 2026

What Andy Burnham did and didn’t say in speech setting out ‘radical’ No 10 plans

What Andy Burnham did and didn’t say in speech setting out ‘radical’ No 10 plans

Breitbart News

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· Jul 1, 2026

LIVE: President Trump Delivers Remarks After Touring Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library...

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Vanity Fair

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· Jul 9, 2026

Inside the Graham Platner Campaign Collapse

“We continued to ask Graham for the billionth time in this race if there was any information he had not shared,” says one adviser. “He continued to say no.”

National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jun 23, 2026

Daily Wire: Read Graham Platner’s Demented Joke About Bestiality, Necrophilia, And Incest

Read Graham Platner’s Demented Joke About Bestiality, Necrophilia, And IncestBrent ScherDaily WireJune 23, 2026 This is not how I usually start an article, but stop reading if you don’t want a peek inside the demented mind of Graham Platner, the Maine man whom the Democrat Party wants to send to the Senate. Platner posted the []

Salon

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· Jul 12, 2026

“This is a big blow”: Trump uses Graham’s death to push SAVE America Act

Trump stumped for the SAVE America Act and ducked questions on Iran in interviews about Graham's passing

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘You can still be joyful or laugh’: Joanne Corrigan on grieving after husband James Valentine’s death

The clinical psychologist talks over lunch about the many surprises since the much-loved broadcaster’s cancer diagnosis.

MS NOW

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· Jul 3, 2026

The Declaration contains perhaps the greatest sentence ever crafted by human hand

In today’s edition of The Tea: Biographer Walter Isaacson on the nation’s 250th, your fondest Fourth of July memories and more. The post The Declaration contains perhaps the greatest sentence ever crafted by human hand appeared first on MS NOW.

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