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 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia was born. In 1967, Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment was born. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The World Is a Better and Safer Place Without Sen. Lindsey Graham

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July 13, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has died suddenly at the age of 71. He served four terms in the U.S. Senate from South Carolina from January 3, 2023 until his death on July 11, 2026.I will remember him as a U.S. lawmaker who, in my view, betrayed not only the United States but also many of the principles he claimed to stand for. I will not mourn someone whose public record I view as being marked by support for war, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and policies that I believe caused immense suffering.Here are my reasons:

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Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 30, 2026

U.S. Is Better Off Than It Was in 1976. Why Does It Feel Worse?

U.S. Is Better Off Than It Was in 1976. Why Does It Feel Worse?

MS NOW

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trump’s anti-voting bill is far more radical than just a ‘voter ID’ proposal

The president’s poorly named Save America Act would do many things. Saving the country isn’t one of them. The post Trump’s anti-voting bill is far more radical than just a ‘voter ID’ proposal appeared first on MS NOW.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

American democracy’s biggest losers: voters in closed-primary states

American democracy’s biggest losers: voters in closed-primary states

Bacon’s Rebellion

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· Jun 21, 2026

If We Ban the AR-15, Perhaps We Should Restrict Hands and Feet As Well

by Ken Stiles “We have finally reached a place where we have a critical mass of legislators who are willing to vote for bills that save lives – not that you hope will save lives, but bills that are written based on data and evidence, and empirically we know they save lives,” So said Governor []

Conservative Review

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· Jul 6, 2026

Young Washington Captures The Spirit Of America

Young Washington emphasizes the uniquely American character of the Father of Our Country, while honoring his 'wild, beautiful, dangerous, but free' life.

Eschaton

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· Jul 2, 2026

America's Worst Governor

Jared Polis

The Daily Caller

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· Jun 30, 2026

ROOKE: SCOTUS Flips The Bird To Young Americans

'The only real remedy would require a Constitutional amendment.'

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 28, 2026

ELDER: U.S. President Donald Trump’s greater risk was waiting

America and the world are better off than they were before Trump acted.

Liberty Nation

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· Jul 2, 2026

Out of Touch – The Real Problem Facing America

Scott Rasmussen sets out the details.

BingNews

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· Jun 25, 2026

Pourquoi la base MAGA de Trump pense qu’il est en « parfaite santĂ© »

Le poids du mythe en politique amĂ©ricaine Il y a une question inconfortable qui mĂ©rite rĂ©flexion : lorsqu’une personne de pouvoir affirme ĂȘtre en parfaite santĂ©, alors que les observations visuelles s ...

Mississippi Free Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Democracy | Proof Through the Night: Driving America and Scaling Walls on America 250

Donna Ladd writes about traveling in the American West on America 250 and being reminded that the fight for freedom is always worth the struggle. The post Democracy | Proof Through the Night: Driving America and Scaling Walls on America 250 appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Attack the System

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· Jul 1, 2026

Let Losses Lie Where They Fall: America’s Radical Faith in Self-Interest

By Aleksey Bashtavenko, Academic Composition Few ideas distinguish the United States from the rest of the world more clearly than its extraordinary confidence in self-interest. Americans have long believed that society functions best when individuals are free to pursue their own ambitions, their own happiness, and their own [] The post Let Losses Lie Where They Fall: America’s Radical Faith in Self-Interest first appeared on Attack the System.

RedState

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· Jun 26, 2026

Morning Minute: If America's Success Makes You 'Uncomfortable,' There's an Easy Fix

Morning Minute: If America's Success Makes You 'Uncomfortable,' There's an Easy Fix

Center for Equal Opportunity

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· Jun 30, 2026

Toward A New Birth of Patriotism

By Linda Chavez and William A. Galston We need to make life better for young people and instill in them an appreciation for the genius of American democracy. In 1776, the authors of the Declaration of Independence proclaimed a new republic founded upon revolutionary ideas about individual liberty and political equality. Two hundred and fifty years later, however, many Americans—particularly young Americans—seem disillusioned with the world’s longest-running experiment in representative democracy. Polling shows a sharp generational divide on questions of patriotism and democracy. A 2025 poll found only 37 percent of Gen Zers said they are proud to be an American (compared with ... Read More

ScheerPost

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· Jul 11, 2026

Federal Judge Schools MAGA-Friendly Supreme Court Justices on the Importance of Taking Trump’s Words Seriously

Austin Sarat Writing in the wake of the 2016 presidential election and anticipating what American life would be like under Donald Trump, M. Gessen offered some rules for surviving autocracy. Rule 1 in her list of six was: “Believe the autocrat. He means what he says. Whenever you find yourself thinking, or hear others claiming, that []

Daily Mail

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ultimate guide to visiting America: Our expert reveals the must-see sights you won't have heard of - read on to discover how to beat the crowds

Ultimate guide to visiting America: Our expert reveals the must-see sights you won't have heard of - read on to discover how to beat the crowds

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Victor Davis Hanson Explains Why Americans Are Trading Capitalism For Socialism

Conservative commentator Victor Davis Hanson argued on Fox News that a combination of educational debt, immigration policies, and diversity initiatives is driving the rising popularity of socialism in the United States. Speaking with host Laura Ingraham, the Hoover Institution Senior Fellow stated that the country is currently facing a “perfect storm” of cultural and institutional [] Victor Davis Hanson Explains Why Americans Are Trading Capitalism For Socialism

American Thinker

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trojan Horse Politicians

Photo Credit: American ThinkerThere’s a particular dangerous breed of dishonest Democrat politician who speaks in moderate terms to get elected, only to govern as a radical.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 5, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg, a Dual Citizen, Reveals If He'd Leave U.S. Due to Trump

Jesse Eisenberg is making it clear that he is not allowing politics to dictate his place of residence. “I am a very lucky American,” the actor and director, 42, told the crowd at this year’s 60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival, held in the Czech Republic, where he received the President’s Award, after he was asked []

The Economist

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· Jul 4, 2026

How powerful is America?

On the country’s 250th birthday The Economist has taken an empirical look at its strength. We find that America is richer, stronger and cleverer than ever but that its relative position is not what it was. Click the link to find out why America is becoming less dominant.

Crime Prevention Research Center

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· Jul 9, 2026

At Real Clear Investigations: Mythbuster: U.S. Much Safer Than Many Peer Nations

Dr. John Lott has a new investigations piece at Real Clear Investigations. . Conventional wisdom holds that the United States is the most violent and dangerous nation in the developed world. This dark view is frequently invoked by conservatives to demand stronger penalties for crimes and by progressives to argue for stronger gun laws. . [] The post At Real Clear Investigations: Mythbuster: U.S. Much Safer Than Many Peer Nations appeared first on Crime Prevention Research Center.

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump’s Global Respect Delusion Gets a Humiliating Reality Check

Tasos Katopodis / Getty ImagesA new poll shatters President Donald Trump’s fantasy that the United States under his leadership is the “hottest and most respected country in the world.”Less than a quarter of adults around the world expressed confidence in Trump’s leadership regarding global affairs, according to a survey from the Pew Research Center released on Tuesday.Ratings for the country as a whole have also dipped considerably since 2022, with only 37 percent of people viewing the U.S. favorably.Read more at The Daily Beast.

POLITICO

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· Jun 23, 2026

Saving costs and improving lives

Saving costs and improving lives

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

The America Haters Picked The Perfect Stage

The America haters are on the move. Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York, an immigrant to this country who despises America, truly hates it. He decided that on July 4, he would give an address about how America is trash, and the only reason that America is good is because of people like him. ...

Townhall

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· Jan 1, 2001

AMERICA AT 250: Freedom or Government Control?

AMERICA AT 250: Freedom or Government Control?

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Your political tribe is killing America: Why conviction without humility is suicide

Whether conservative, liberal, or independent, most Americans want broadly similar things: lives that are happy, healthy, prosperous, and meaningful for those they love. We also want what we believe is best for our country. With over 340 million citizens in the United States, there are likely more opinions than citizens about how best to govern []

Article | The Nation

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· Jun 29, 2026

We Were Founded on Anti-Monopoly Principles

Zephyr Teachout The premises of the American democratic vision must be applied to the economy if we are to be free in all alreas of life. The post We Were Founded on Anti-Monopoly Principles appeared first on The Nation.

PragerU

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· Jun 29, 2026

Learn what makes America unlike any other: American Exceptionalism 101, link in bio 🔗

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Twitchy

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· Jun 26, 2026

Dan Bongino Waxing POETIC About Just How MUCH Democrats Hate America Is a Hilariously BEAUTIFUL Thing

Dan Bongino Waxing POETIC About Just How MUCH Democrats Hate America Is a Hilariously BEAUTIFUL Thing

EL PAÍS

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· Jul 4, 2026

Congressman Jamie Raskin: ‘The Founding Fathers would not have understood Trump’s immigration policy’

The leading Democratic figure is not only one of the president’s great opponents in Washington, he is also an expert on Thomas Paine. On occasion of the 250 anniversary celebrations, he speaks about the enduring relevance of the author of ‘Common Sense,’ a key document in the Declaration of Independence

Americans for Prosperity

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· Jul 10, 2026

How freedom enables growth and prosperity

For millions of Americans, the American Dream feels harder to reach than it did a generation ago. Essentials like housing, energy, and groceries cost more now, tightening the budgets of families and small businesses. But some states are showing a better path: When government removes barriers and gives people more freedom to build, invest, and [] The post How freedom enables growth and prosperity appeared first on Americans for Prosperity.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 30, 2026

Saving lives, supporting livelihoods

Saving lives, supporting livelihoods

Knewz

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· Jul 6, 2026

A majority of Americans believe there is a ‘serious threat’ to democracy in the U.S.

More than eight in 10 Americans believe the future of U.S. democracy is under ‘serious threat,’ according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll released as the country marks its 250th anniversary. The survey found that 82 of Americans believe democracy faces a threat because of the issues dividing the nation, up from 78 in February....

Fox Business

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· Jul 4, 2026

10 reasons to be bullish on America's economy as the nation turns 250 years old

Merrill strategist Joseph P. Quinlan outlines 10 reasons the U.S. remains the world's top destination for foreign investment on its 250th birthday.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 21, 2026

Senator Warnock Calls Republican Party a Cult

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) delivers a pointed critique of the current state of the Republican Party, describing it as a cult centered around loyalty to President Donald Trump rather than principles or ideas. Watch the Senator discuss with David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend how progress is not automatic, Americans need to resist despair and to continue advocating for positive change. (Source: Bloomberg)

Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Rep. Abe Hamadeh: America First Has Never Meant America Alone

OPINION – written by Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) “America First” means putting the needs, priorities, security, and prosperity of the American people first and foremost. Every decision we make abroad should ultimately make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous at home. Because we are in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, we cannot achieve those goals []...Click to read more

Fox News

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Founding Fathers would sound the alarm on AOC, Mamdani and our slide into socialism

Polling shows over half of Americans under 30 say democracy isn't essential, raising alarms as the nation marks its 250th anniversary on July 4th.

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