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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 813, Byzantine emperor Michael I, under threat by conspiracies, abdicates in favor of his general Leo the Armenian, and becomes a monk (under the name Athanasius). In 1804, A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1925, Peter Kyros, American lawyer and politician (died 2012) was born. In 1930, Mike Foster, American politician, 53rd Governor of Louisiana (died 2020) was born. In 1933, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2013) was born. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Top House Democrat Suggests Trump May Have A Terminal Illness
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) wants to know if Donald Trump is the then 79-year-old man who was given an experimental drug under the compassionate use provision that is basically for the terminally ill.
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Irish Star
· Jul 5, 2026
Donald Trump health concerns grow after 'repulsive' moment in North Dakota speech
President Donald Trump has been the subject of health concerns in recent months, and the 80-year-old has done little to quell the rumors during his latest speech at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota
Hindustan Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump's remarks on Mitch McConnell's health spark buzz as MAGA seeks proof of life, ‘pathological liar’
McConnell's health status remains ambiguous as he continues hospitalization. Trump was recently questioned about the Senator's well-being.
Free Press
· Jun 24, 2026
Sleepy Donald and the misbegotten Iran War
I – Trump’s healthThere are questions about his mental and physical health and thus his ability to be President. He rants from his social media platform early in the morning. He tends to fall asleep at his administration’s events.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 3, 2026
Trump Nemesis Fires Back at His Deranged AI Meltdown
Truth Social / Donald TrumpThe subject of many of President Donald Trump’s ugliest barbs has responded to his latest missive, calling the 80-year-old “quite ill.” Trump’s “slopoganda” machine was back in action on Thursday, producing another wild AI-generated video. This time, it centered on his critics and their cases of so-called Trump Derangement Syndrome, the label the president gives anyone who criticizes him. The video, posted on Truth Social, opens with Trump in a white coat, a stethoscope slung around his neck. “Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with TDS?” he says. “The symptoms can be relentless. Fortunately, I’m Dr. Trump, and I have a treatment plan.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Fox News
· Jul 2, 2026
White House fires back after 'slob' JB Pritzker says Trump is suffering from 'dementia'
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