Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Human Cost of DOGE’s War on U.S.A.I.D.
Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the “public man-made death” that they’ve caused.
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POLITICO
· Jun 28, 2026
US Supreme Court is building its own massive police force
America's high court is spending millions to beef up security. At what cost?
Bloomberg
· Jun 27, 2026
US Pet Market Set to Surpass $250 Billion
Americans are increasing spending on their pets beyond traditional preventative care, with the US pet market projected to grow from approximately 150 billion today to over 250 billion in the next decade. Bloomberg Intelligence consumer staples analyst Diana Rosero-Pena joins Bloomberg This Weekend with David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and special dog correspondent Brutus to provide insights into the future of pet retail. (Source: Bloomberg)
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· Jul 2, 2026
The true cost of Donald Trump’s $2.2 billion year
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Arab Times Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
WASHINGTON, June 23, (AP): The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly 80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable...
ArcaMax
· Jun 27, 2026
Kohberger murder case cost taxpayers millions. Defense expenses remain unclear
BOISE, Idaho — Mounting a legal defense for Bryan Kohberger on the public dime has cost nearly 5.5 million — and counting — according to an analysis by the Idaho Statesman. But how Kohberger’s attorneys spent the millions in taxpayer ...
Investing.com
· Jun 28, 2026
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Related coverage for "The Human Cost of DOGE’s War on U.S.A.I.D.": POLITICO — US Supreme Court is building its own massive police force. Bloomberg — US Pet Market Set to Surpass $250 Billion. Fortune — The true cost of Donald Trump’s $2.2 billion year. Arab Times Online — Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war. ArcaMax — Kohberger murder case cost taxpayers millions. Defense expenses remain unclear. Investing.com — Is the U.S. dollar debasement trade dead?