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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1105, Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040) passed away. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 1992, Rich the Kid, American rapper was born. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump Accounts, Giving Newborns $1K, to Launch July 4

Trump Accounts, Giving Newborns $1K, to Launch July 4

By Jeff Mordock (The Washington Times) Trump Accounts, the government-funded investment vehicle for children born during President Trump's second term...

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Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

Will Trump help you save for your kids?

In the U.S., babies born during this administration can get $1,000 from the federal government — if they open a so-called Trump account that invests the money into an index fund. As Elena Casas explains, the idea is that encouraging stock market investment can help reduce inequality. #trumpaccounts #trump #stocks #markets #finances

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump Participates in Trump Accounts Launch Event

President Donald Trump participates in a Trump Accounts launch event at 9:30 a.m. ET on July 6. Under the program, parents can open special investment accounts for any child born during Trump’s second term and automatically receive 1,000 from the government.

The Hill

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trump’s $1K investment accounts roll out for eligible newborns

The Trump administration on Saturday launched its newborn investment program, called “Trump Accounts,” opening the federal savings accounts for millions of children in line with America’s 250th anniversary. Trump Accounts are available to anyone with a Social Security number under the age of 18. Qualifying children born between Jan 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028,...

DNyuz

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· Jul 6, 2026

President Rings Stock Market Opening Bell to Celebrate Trump Accounts

President Trump heralded the start of his savings accounts for children by ringing the stock market’s opening bell in an Oval Office ceremony on Monday. The Trump accounts, as they are known, are being seeded with a one-time 1,000 deposit from the Treasury Department for children with a Social Security number born from Jan. 1, []

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

LIVE: Trump rings the opening bell on Wall Street to launch Trump Accounts

Watch live as President Donald Trump rings the New York Stock Exchange opening bell from the Oval Office and participates in the launch of Trump Accounts. The program allows parents to open investment accounts for children under 18. Children born during Trump's second term may receive a $1,000 government contribution. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vaN1wT

Breitbart News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump Rings Opening Bell for Trump Accounts for America’s Children

President Donald Trump rang the Nasdaq and NYSE opening bell in the Oval Office on Monday morning, also signaling the opening of Trump Investment Accounts for America’s children, with $1,000 being available to be claimed for every child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. #shorts

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trump Administration Launches $1,000 Child Investment Accounts as Debate Grows

The Trump administration launched Trump Accounts on July 4, opening a new federal child investment program that gives eligible newborns a 1,000 Treasury contribution.

The 19th News

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· Jul 1, 2026

What are Trump Accounts for kids? And should you open one?

Trump Accounts, the president’s foray into free cash for American children, will officially launch on July 4, the nation’s 250th birthday. The accounts are designed to help families grow a savings for children from the time they’re born, capitalizing on the 20 years or so they presumably have before entering the workforce. Babies born between []

AllSides

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· Jul 6, 2026

A $1K Investment in Trump Accounts Could Be Worth $5,560 in 18 Years

Trump Accounts officially launched nationwide on July 4, allowing families to begin funding the new tax-advantaged investment accounts created under President Donald Trump. Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 receive a one-time 1,000 contribution from the federal government, which is then invested in broad U.S. stock-market index funds. One question many parents may have is how much that initial deposit could actually be worth by the time a child reaches adulthood...

Off The Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Treasury: SSN Glitch Delays Some Trump Accounts

Parents of some babies born this year have been unable to open Trump Accounts since the new federal investment program went live Saturday, with the Treasury Department confirming that a subset of children born in 2026 with newly issued Social Security numbers are hitting error messages when families try to enroll, according to a report []...Click to read more

Bloomberg

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· Jul 6, 2026

How to Get the Most Out of Your Kid’s Trump Account

Families with young kids can officially start putting money in a Trump Account as of July 4, 2026. But is this account right for you and your kid's savings goals and needs? Sarah Foster explains (Source: Bloomberg)

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trump Accounts Give Every Newborn $1,000. The Cuts That Paid for Them Take More.

President Trump launched Trump Accounts on July 4, giving every child born 2025 to 2028 a 1,000 government investment stake, backed by pledges from Michael Dell and other billionaires. The program was financed by the same bill that cut Medicaid and SNAP food assistance.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump Accounts for kids launch on July 4: Key things parents need to know to boost wealth for their children

Trump Accounts, a government-backed savings initiative for children, starts on July 4. The accounts will be funded by federal deposits and private contributions

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trump Voters Horrified by His Giant Cash Grab

Screengrab/MS NowTwo people who voted for Donald Trump in 2024 have blasted the president for how much he has enriched himself while in office.The two individuals were interviewed by MS Now’s Laura Barrón-López about their reaction to the revelation that Trump’s income soared by 2.2 billion in 2025, including more than 1.4 billion from his family’s cryptocurrency ventures.Speaking at the sparsely attended Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., Barrón-López asked whether it is “appropriate” for the president to make so much money while in the White House.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 8, 2026

Democrat Urges Constituents To Stay Poor To Own Trump

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) advised his constituents to pass on the new 1,000 seed investment from the U.S. Treasury for children simply because it has President Donald Trump’s name attached to it. A Daily Wire analysis found that Trump Accounts have the potential to turn into 362,000 by the time a child turns 18, but ...

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump's $2B income in 2025 raises fresh questions about profiting off presidency

President Trump's latest financial disclosure shows his various businesses generated more than 2 billion in income in 2025, his first year back in the White House. That is more than triple his reported income from the year before. The biggest gains came from the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Eric Lipton of The New York Times.

Scary Mommy

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· Jun 23, 2026

15 Amazon Prime Day Deals That Scary Mommy Editors Are Most Excited About

Prime Day deals are here, and we love a good bargain: Smart TVs under 150, toddler travel beds, toys, baby monitors, and more that are *actually* on sale!

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 10, 2026

Set Politics Aside--Trump Accounts Are a No-Brainer

Six million families have already opened Trump Accounts for their kids. Letting politics get in the way of yours could cost your child millions.

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Accounts Just Launched. Can You Get a Free $1,000 for Your Child?

Trump Accounts are live as of July 4, 2026. Here's what they are, who gets the 1,000, and what to do if your kid doesn't qualify.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trump reports record income driven by crypto ventures in 2nd term

Disclosure shows president's income topped 2.2B last year, with cryptocurrency-related businesses accounting for most of increase, according to The Washington Post

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

Families contributed nearly $125 million to Trump Accounts in first five days

EXCLUSIVE — Families owning Trump Accounts have been pouring funds into the new investment vehicle, with the program’s launch drawing praise from both sides of the aisle. The program had been generating bipartisan buzz for months after being signed into law as part of President Donald Trump‘s One Big Beautiful Bill Act last July 4. []

Punching Bag Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Accounts to Be Assigned at Birth by Social Security Admin

Social Security Takes the Lead in Expanding Trump Accounts President Donald Trump is moving to make Trump Accounts a routine part of every eligible American child’s start in life by assigning the responsibility to the Social Security Administration, the federal agency that already processes nearly every newborn’s Social Security number. Rather than requiring parents to [] The post Trump Accounts to Be Assigned at Birth by Social Security Admin appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump Accounts start July 4: What parents need to know

Here's what parents and families should know about Trump Accounts.

Crooks and Liars

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump’s Corruption Has Poisoned America’s 250th Birthday

Donald Trump has already enriched himself by at least 2 billion in the less than two years since he returned to the White House. So, you’d think he could at least keep his predatory hands off July 4th celebrations, especially when it’s our country’s 250th birthday. But no. A new report from Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee reveals how Trump and his cronies set up the official holiday celebrations as an opportunity to grab more money for themselves – and never mind the law. This, as most Americans greet the holiday faced with higher prices, thanks to Trump’s war and tariffs, and loss of health insurance and other government services, sacrificed for the sake of billionaires’ tax cuts.read more

Drudge Report

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· Jun 25, 2026

Outrage over $25 pretzels at Great American State Fair...

Outrage over 25 pretzels at Great American State Fair... (First column, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Even QAnon Hates Trump Now... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

USA TODAY

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· Jul 6, 2026

See Trump launch Trump Accounts, ring New York Stock Exchange bell from Oval Office

President Donald Trump hosted New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, the two largest stock exchanges in the world, as they participated in the first-ever joint opening bell ceremony from the Oval Office to mark the launch of Trump Accounts. Trump Accounts, the federal program aimed to help build long-term financial security for children, will officially be launched on July 4. The government will contribute $1,000 for all children born in the years 2025 to 2028 – or during the four years of Trump’s second presidential term – with a Social Security number, thanks to the tax and spending package passed last summer.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 4, 2026

US Launches 'Trump Accounts' With $1000 for Every Newborn

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday officially launched the Trump Accounts program, a government-backed initiative that provides every eligible American child born between 2025 and 2028 with a 1,000 federally funded investment account designed to promote long-term savings and wealth creation.

National Republican Congressional Committee

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· Jul 6, 2026

Every single Democrat voted AGAINST the next generation

This morning, President Trump celebrated the kickoff of Trump Accounts, a historic investment for the next generation. We’re also reminded that every single House Democrat voted AGAINST giving American children the chance to build wealth and invest in their future. “President Trump and Republicans are giving every American child a head start. House Democrats voted no. They chose partisan politics over giving [] The post Every single Democrat voted AGAINST the next generation appeared first on NRCC.

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