Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 1973, Konstantinos Kenteris, Greek runner was born. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. 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.
Trump-Backed Discount ‘Freedom Fuel’ Mystery Exposed
Jonathan Ernst / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump’s gas price-cutting initiative is raising more questions than answers after estimates suggested the discounts could wipe out profits for participating stations.As the White House touts its “Freedom Fuel Network” stations as providing relief to Americans struggling with high gas prices caused by Trump’s war with Iran, industry experts who spoke to ABC News described the business model as akin to “jumping off a cliff.”In a Truth Social post last week, Trump announced that “a VERY smart Retailer” would cut gas prices at 25 stations across the Northeast and urged other businesses to follow suit.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Attack the System
· Jul 10, 2026
Freedom Fuel?
Freedom Fuel? Plus! Platner is out, so is reading, and Netflix is not a monopoly. PETER SUDERMAN Gas what? Something you eventually learn when you write about American politics for the better part of two decades is that a lot of it just comes down to the price [] The post Freedom Fuel? first appeared on Attack the System.
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jun 27, 2026
High Gas Prices Threaten Republican Seats As November Midterms Approach
Gasoline prices have emerged as a critical political liability for Republicans, with historical data suggesting the party could face significant losses in the November midterm elections. President Donald Trump’s administration has shown clear awareness of the political danger, with Trump ordering the Justice Department via social media to investigate oil companies he accused of gouging [] The post High Gas Prices Threaten Republican Seats As November Midterms Approach appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump Humiliated as Google Maps Busts His Big Brag
Joe Raedle / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s initiative to lower gas prices has been met with an embarrassing reality check by Google Maps.A White House account bragged on Wednesday that one of its Philadelphia “Freedom Fuel Network” stations had provided much-needed financial relief to Americans struggling with high gas prices caused by Trump’s war with Iran.The “Rapid Response” account shared a video segment from NBC Philadelphia that discussed how one former Karco K Shop gas station—now wrapped in “Freedom Fuel” signage—posted a price of 3.47 per gallon, which it said was around 40 cents below the state average.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Dollar Collapse
· Jul 3, 2026
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Issues & Insights
· Jun 26, 2026
What We’re Reading: Furnace Freedom, Spreading Hysteria, Girls On Testosterone … And More
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Mississippi Free Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Opinion | Inflation Is Now Spreading Through the US Economy
D. Brian Blank and Brandy Hadley write that inflation is no longer contained to just gas prices. The post Opinion | Inflation Is Now Spreading Through the US Economy appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
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Related coverage for "Trump-Backed Discount ‘Freedom Fuel’ Mystery Exposed": Attack the System — Freedom Fuel?. Foreign Policy Journal — High Gas Prices Threaten Republican Seats As November Midterms Approach. The Daily Beast — Trump Humiliated as Google Maps Busts His Big Brag. Dollar Collapse — Top Three Videos – July 3, 2026. Issues & Insights — What We’re Reading: Furnace Freedom, Spreading Hysteria, Girls On Testosterone … And More. Mississippi Free Press — Opinion | Inflation Is Now Spreading Through the US Economy