Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1943, Chris Serle, English journalist and actor was born. In 1959, Fuziah Salleh, Malaysian 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 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician 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 2010, George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2015, Philipp Mißfelder, German historian and politician (born 1979) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Missing Part Of Keir Starmer’s Plan To Clamp Down On Foreign Election Meddling

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July 8, 2026

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The Missing Part Of Keir Starmer’s Plan To Clamp Down On Foreign Election Meddling

The UK Government has announced a series of major reforms designed to prevent foreign interference in our politics, yet campaigners fear they have left the biggest loophole of all untouched

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DW News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Marine le Pen stays in the presidential race | DW News

An appeals court in Paris has handed down a reduced verdict to French far-right figure Marine Le Pen for embezzlement of EU funds. She has taken that as a reason to run for president in next year’s elections. #france #marinelepen #presidentialelection #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Armstrong Economics

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· Jul 4, 2026

Will The USA Split in Two Thanks to the LEFT?

COMMENT: I felt compelled to reach out. I attended your 2021 conference, and I remember clearly that you spoke about the United States heading toward political fragmentation—and that the real risk of a complete split would emerge after 2028. Over the years, I’ve come to deeply respect how far in advance your forecasts prove accurate. []

Off The Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘Frasier’ star Kelsey Grammer considering a run for political office

Kelsey Grammer might end up on the ballot in the near future. The “Cheers” star, 71, admitted that he has “wrestled” with the idea of running for political office in an Us Weekly interview published June 24. “I would consider it. It would possibly tick that box for me, in terms of the service I []...Click to read more

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 7, 2026

Progressives rush to find Platner alternative in new dust-up with Schumer

The early jockeying to replace Graham Platner on the ballot in Maine is coming with a warning from liberals who want Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to play no part in choosing his successor. Platner’s expected withdrawal, sparked by a bombshell report alleging sexual assault, has the Left rushing to find a replacement who []

Florida Politics

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· Jun 27, 2026

Money gap widens between James Uthmeier and Jose Javier Rodriguez

Neither candidate faces a primary challenge. The post Money gap widens between James Uthmeier and Jose Javier Rodriguez appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Potential Platner replacements neck and neck with Collins in new Maine Senate poll

A new poll testing the strength of potential replacements for Graham Platner (D) in the Maine Senate race found three former gubernatorial candidates polling closely with incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). The statewide survey, first reported by NOTUS, tested head-to-head match-ups between Collins and three Democrats: Nirav Shah, former Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention...

Palo Alto Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

California leaders yet to reach deal to keep billionaire tax off the ballot. Time is running out

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. State leaders are feverishly negotiating with special interests behind a few high-profile measures ahead of a Thursday deadline to withdraw them from the November ballot. Top Democrats have already announced an agreement between Uber and the state’s trial lawyers to pull rival initiatives []

The Nation

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· Jun 22, 2026

Jerry Nadler Is Still Campaigning

John Nichols His name isn’t on the ballot, but the veteran congressman’s working overtime for Micah Lasher. The post Jerry Nadler Is Still Campaigning appeared first on The Nation.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 24, 2026

Mamdani Tsunami: What New York’s Stunning Primary Results Mean for Tech and Hollywood (and Democracy)

With DSA and DSA-Aligned Congressional candidates staging three big wins, a new plot twist in our Trump sequel

Twitchy

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· Jul 8, 2026

Move Over for Do-Over?: Dem on CSPAN Says Platner Is ‘Obstructing’ a Fair Election by Staying in Race

Move Over for Do-Over?: Dem on CSPAN Says Platner Is ‘Obstructing’ a Fair Election by Staying in Race

ArcaMax

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· Jun 26, 2026

Rep. Diana DeGette's allies drop another $1 million on ads to help her fend off primary challenge by Melat Kiros in Colorado

DENVER — A late infusion of another 1.3 million into the Democratic primary between U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and challenger Melat Kiros — most of it by DeGette’s allies — is the latest evidence the race may be closer than many political ...

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

Will Le Pen run for French president with an ankle tag?

French judges cleared far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for president in 2027 if she chooses. The court shortened her sentence but ordered her to wear an ankle tag for a year, which could make a campaign difficult, Reuters correspondent Michel Rose says. #France #politics #lepen #presidentialcampaign #corruptioncase #sentencing #ankletag #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4gl6wiJ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

GB News

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· Jul 8, 2026

WATCH: David Lammy swipes at 'Putin admirer' Nigel Farage ahead of Count Binface contest

Liberal Democrats deputy leader Daisy Cooper has called on David Lammy to heap pressure onto Rachel Reeves to block Nigel Farage's by-election bid.Mr Lammy accused Mr Farage of trying to distract from the fact that he's up to his neck in sleaze with the snap contest.The Labour minister added: He's got serious questions to answer and he can't run away from them. Labour isn't going to be part of this circus.I hear it's the people versus the establishment: the city trader, Putin-admiring professional politician whose pals with crypto billionaires versus Count Binface.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Vanguard News

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· Jul 6, 2026

2027 polls: Parties rush to meet INEC’s uploading deadline

POLITICAL parties are recording mixed fortunes in the ongoing upload of candidates on the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The post 2027 polls: Parties rush to meet INEC’s uploading deadline appeared first on Vanguard News.

Electoral-vote.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Wed, Jul. 08 Electoral Vote Predictor

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KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Platner may be finished, but voters' hunger for change and willingness to take risks will remain

Graham Platner's bid for Maine Senate may be all but over, but it's likely other candidates will find themselves on a similar path in the future.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 8, 2026

Platner Team Accuses Democrat Establishment Of Backroom Power Play

Under intense pressure to drop out, the Graham Platner campaign is digging in, accusing the Democratic establishment of working behind the scenes to install a replacement nominee. In a mass text message to supporters, Ben Chin, campaign manager for Graham Platner, accused the Democratic Party of working against the will of Maine voters. Chin insisted ...

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Federal investigation triggers political firestorm as Newsom blows up at Trump

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio discusses the US federal investigation against California Governor Gavin Newsom. “Let’s talk about Gavin Newsom … he and his wife are now under federal investigation in relation to tax-related conduct,” Ms De Giorgio said. “True to form, he’s turned to a well-trodden strategy, making political hay out of confrontation with Donald Trump. “He claims that Donald Trump was behind this Justice Department probe because ‘I am considering running for president’. “If he is indeed considering a run for president, well, lay it on the line, be transparent, if you’ve got something to show, show it, otherwise don’t back away.”

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 26, 2026

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) Refuses To Rule Out Senate Run As New York Progressives Sweep Primary Victories

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to rule out a future Senate campaign following a trio of far-left candidates winning New York primary elections on Tuesday. When asked whether the results made her more inclined to challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Ocasio-Cortez sidestepped the question without closing the door entirely. “I’m sorry I’m not going to [] The post Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) Refuses To Rule Out Senate Run As New York Progressives Sweep Primary Victories appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

AllSides

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· Jun 21, 2026

Some candidates for MA statewide offices accused of fake signatures

Several candidates for state offices in Massachusetts are facing challenges to get on the ballot. The Massachusetts Democratic Party on June 3 accused two Republican candidates—Michael Walsh, running for attorney general, and Anne Manning Martin, running for lieutenant governor—of knowingly and willingly submitting fraudulent signatures to appear on the September primary ballot.

DNyuz

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· Jul 11, 2026

Can Democrats Salvage Their Chances in Maine?

After Graham Platner officially withdrew from the Maine Senate race this week, Democrats are now in the process of naming his replacement. On Washington Week With The Atlantic, panelists joined to discuss how the party is trying to salvage their chances in the state, and more. Democrats have been looking to win races in states []

Salon

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· Jul 10, 2026

Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties

Both major parties are susceptible to being hijacked by insurgents

Article | The Nation

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· Jun 22, 2026

Jerry Nadler is Still Campaigning

John Nichols His name isn’t on the ballot, but the congressman is pouring his heart and soul into electing Micah Lasher to succeed him in Congress. The post Jerry Nadler is Still Campaigning appeared first on The Nation.

Africa Intelligence

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· Jul 3, 2026

Eritrea : Eight candidates vie to become UN special rapporteur on human rights in Eritrea

Despite initial concerns that not enough candidates would come forward to replace Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker as special rapporteur on the [...]

Just the news

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· Jun 18, 2026

Democrats like Schumer, back Platner's scandal-riddled Senate bid

Once a nine-point leader in polls, the latest polls have Democrat statistically tied with Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

Maine Democrats Have Another Candidate in Mind to Replace Platner, but This One's Problematic As Well

Maine Democrats Have Another Candidate in Mind to Replace Platner, but This One's Problematic As Well

POLITICO - Politics

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· Jul 1, 2026

After primary flop, San Jose's mayor banks on World Cup bounce

Matt Mahan lost his race for governor. He's counting on the Bay Area's soccer surge — and a summit full of tech dignitaries — for a second act.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 9, 2026

MAG: IS HE EVEN ALIVE?

MAG: IS HE EVEN ALIVE? (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:SENATE BOMBSHELL: MCCONNELL COVER-UP TO AVOID ELECTION?TRUMP FEIGNS IGNORANCEKENTUCKY GOV. DEMANDS ANSWERS

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Line Democrats Wouldn’t Cross: Why The Latest Allegation Blocked Graham Platner’s Free Pass

During a CNN broadcast, political commentator Scott Jennings challenged the Democratic Party’s sudden decision to distance itself from Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, arguing that the candidate’s highly controversial background was already well-documented and accepted by party leadership. Jennings disputed claims that Platner had not been properly vetted by the party prior to the [] The Line Democrats Wouldn’t Cross: Why The Latest Allegation Blocked Graham Platner’s Free Pass

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 7, 2026

One name on the ballot and two potential challengers: How Zelenskyy is trying to keep the generals out of politics

One name on the ballot and two potential challengers: How Zelenskyy is trying to keep the generals out of politics

Conservative Review

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· Jun 29, 2026

Exclusive: Documents Reveal How Biden’s Globetrotting ‘Special Envoy for LGBTQI+ Persons’ Pushed Extreme Gender Agenda on ‘Everything We Do’ in Foreign Policy

The Biden administration’s special envoy for LGBTQI+ Persons, gender activist Jessica Stern, had a mandate to put gay and transgender issues at the forefront of American foreign policy, according to internal emails obtained by the Washington Free Beacon. The trove of emails reveals just how far the Democrats went to impose fringe views about gender []The post Exclusive: Documents Reveal How Biden’s Globetrotting ‘Special Envoy for LGBTQI+ Persons’ Pushed Extreme Gender Agenda on ‘Everything We Do’ in Foreign Policy appeared first on .

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Marine Le Pen's possible stand-in as French presidential candidate is not her carbon copy

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's political future is on the line as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the 2027 presidential election. If she's barred, she would be replaced by her 30-year-old protégé Jordan Bardella, the current president of the National Rally party. #france #politics #marinelepen #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

The Malaysian Insight

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· Nov 8, 2025

进步党兵分六路战州选 杨德利再度缺席选战

沙巴进步党昨日正式公布州选候选人阵容党主席杨德利再度选择不亲自出征此次提名的六位候选人中出现三位政治新秀 该党两位署理主席——爱德华达固与贾贝利苏海敏将领军出战成为本次选举中进步党的最高层级参选人

Politizoom

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· Jul 6, 2026

Schumer Just Called For Platner To Withdraw

Democratic support for Graham Platner is collapsing nationwide. Chuck Schumer has decided to pull the plug. The good news is that we’re still four months out from the election and the damage can be mitigated. Most likely former Maine governor Janet Mills will take the candidacy currently filled by Graham Platner. Platner has been too

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