Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 937, Rudolph II of Burgundy (born 880) passed away. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1929, David Kelly, Irish actor (died 2012) was born. In 1934, Clark R. Rasmussen, American politician (died 2024) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2015, André Leysen, Belgian businessman (born 1927) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump Humiliated as His Wish List of Birthday Projects Remain Unfinished
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Umit Bektas / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump, 80, had a laundry list of projects he wanted completed by the United States’ 250th birthday, but many remain unfinished. Trump’s birthday wish list included repairing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, creating a garden of American heroes, fixing D.C. potholes and restoring Lafayette Square, among others. Many of the initiatives were established by executive order, including the 1776 Commission, which was first convened during Trump’s first term and was reformed in January 2025. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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DNyuz
· Jun 28, 2026
Joe Biden Rips Into Trump’s DC Vanity Projects: ‘What a Loser’
Former President Joe Biden didn’t hesitate to slam Donald Trump’s numerous “vanity projects” in Washington, D.C., including the East Wing demolition for construction of a ballroom at the White House and the ongoing million-dollar Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool saga. Biden ran attendees at Saturday’s Live! Casino Hotel gala through a list of Trump’s failures []
BingNews
· Jun 28, 2026
Bassin infesté par les algues à Washington Joe Biden qualifie Donald Trump de « perdant »
L’ancien président Joe Biden n’a pas mâché ses mots quant à son successeur Donald Trump, l’accusant d’être obsédé par des « projets de vanité » à la Maison-Blanche et au Kennedy Center.
Daily Mail
· Jun 28, 2026
Awkward moment mumbling Joe Biden is interrupted by hecklers... as he slams Trump over 'vanity projects' and calls president a 'loser' before struggling to walk off stage
Awkward moment mumbling Joe Biden is interrupted by hecklers... as he slams Trump over 'vanity projects' and calls president a 'loser' before struggling to walk off stage
The Hill
· Jun 28, 2026
Biden rips Trump over Reflecting Pool, other DC projects: 'What a loser'
Former President Biden late Saturday slammed President Trump over his Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and other Washington renovation projects in a rare public appearance. It's not just his vanity projects, Biden said in remarks at a Saturday night gala hosted by the Maryland Democratic Party. He's tearing down the East Wing of the White House,...
The Daily Beast
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump’s Jaw-Dropping Secret Threat to U.S. Ally Is Leaked
Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump threatened to drop a diplomatic bomb on Canada at the height of his crazed “51st state” ramblings, according to insiders.Trump began publicly flirting with the idea of absorbing Canada into the U.S. in late 2024, and it soon became a hallmark of his second term. He would refer to then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the “governor” and said he would use “economic force” to achieve his imperialist fever dream. Towards the end of his tenure, Trudeau, who was replaced as PM by Mark Carney in March last year, faced sinister threats from Trump in private phone calls, according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke to the Wall Street Journal. Read more at The Daily Beast.
ArcaMax
· Jul 6, 2026
Editorial: Trump finally hits it rich by selling his office
Donald Trump, now 80 years old and seeking riches his whole life, has realized his dream by debasing the once-solemn duties of the U.S. presidency. After decades of bankruptcies and losses and inflating his own wealth as he mismanaged his ...
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Related coverage for "Trump Humiliated as His Wish List of Birthday Projects Remain Unfinished": DNyuz — Joe Biden Rips Into Trump’s DC Vanity Projects: ‘What a Loser’. BingNews — Bassin infesté par les algues à Washington Joe Biden qualifie Donald Trump de « perdant ». Daily Mail — Awkward moment mumbling Joe Biden is interrupted by hecklers... as he slams Trump over 'vanity projects' and calls president a 'loser' before struggling to walk off stage. The Hill — Biden rips Trump over Reflecting Pool, other DC projects: 'What a loser'. The Daily Beast — Trump’s Jaw-Dropping Secret Threat to U.S. Ally Is Leaked. ArcaMax — Editorial: Trump finally hits it rich by selling his office