Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1935, Alfred Dreyfus, French colonel (born 1859) passed away. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump, 80, Goes Off Script With Bizarre D-Day Analogy
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
Evan Vucci / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump compared his willingness—or, rather, eagerness—to deliver his July 4th speech after the National Mall was evacuated due to severe weather on Saturday to U.S. soldiers storming the beaches of Normandy during World War II.The octogenarian made the wild analogy during a phone call with Fox News host Bret Baier, as he vowed to go ahead with what was largely a political speech on the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Breitbart News
· Jun 23, 2026
“Nobody Cares” Trump Rescues White House Official's Awkward Stumble
Energy Secretary Chris Wright found himself stuck in an awkward loop over whether an event happened 120, 121, or 140 years ago — until President Trump jumped in with a response that quickly got the room laughing.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 10, 2026
All the Wildest Photos From Trump’s State Fair Flop
Getty Images/ReutersFriday, July 10, brings to a close one of the most perfect visual representations of Donald Trump’s second presidency to date. With his D.C. makeover already falling into disrepair and his approval ratings in the gutter, the 80-year-old attempted to drum up some national positivity with the party to end them all: the Great American State Fair. “It’s going to be great. It’s going to be unbelievable,” the president promised on the National Mall as he launched the event on June 25 with a MAGA-style rally. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump ruins everything
While the reality TV version of Donald Trump would have put on the best semiquincentennial celebration ever, the real one is putting on a combination of banal partisan rally and D- underfunded county fair: I stopped by the Great American State Fair on Tuesday. The website listed the day’s theme as “Innovation, Technology Progress.” [] The post Trump ruins everything appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
The Independent
· Jun 29, 2026
Trump’s obsession with Washington DC’s image is not new - it’s long been a battleground for competing visions and ideals
From the very beginning, Washington was built to be seen
Issues & Insights
· Jun 24, 2026
Our ‘Terrible Masters’
George Washington told us we'd have days like these, when the worst among us gained political power.
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 6, 2026
WATCH: Trump says he never talks to his kids about business as president but 'I think I'm allowed to'
President Donald Trump also offered a dubious history lesson, suggesting that, as president, George Washington had two desks — one for business matters and another for the presidency.
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Related coverage for "Trump, 80, Goes Off Script With Bizarre D-Day Analogy": Breitbart News — “Nobody Cares” Trump Rescues White House Official's Awkward Stumble. The Daily Beast — All the Wildest Photos From Trump’s State Fair Flop. Lawyers, Guns & Money — Trump ruins everything. The Independent — Trump’s obsession with Washington DC’s image is not new - it’s long been a battleground for competing visions and ideals. Issues & Insights — Our ‘Terrible Masters’. PBS NewsHour — WATCH: Trump says he never talks to his kids about business as president but 'I think I'm allowed to'