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On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1833, Peter Waage, Norwegian chemist and academic (died 1900) was born. In 1924, Philip H. Hoff, American politician (died 2018) was born. In 1944, Seán Patrick O'Malley, American cardinal was born. In 1956, David Burroughs Mattingly, American illustrator and painter was born. In 1956, The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System. In 1957, Michael Nutter, American politician, 98th Mayor of Philadelphia was born. In 1965, Daniel Larson, American politician was born. In 1981, Shmuly Yanklowitz, American rabbi, author, and educator was born. In 2007, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (born 1943) passed away. In 2012, Vincent Ostrom, American political scientist and academic (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump Makes Bonkers Declaration on ‘Criminally Made Algae’

The Daily Beast

June 28, 2026

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Trump Makes Bonkers Declaration on ‘Criminally Made Algae’

Jonathan Ernst/REUTERSPresident Donald Trump declared victory over “criminally made algae” as he distracted himself from other crises by immersing himself in his renovation projects. The 80-year-old president launched into a 594-word rant about his botched Reflecting Pool renovations on Truth Social on Sunday, claiming the pool had suffered “great damage from Criminal, Radical Left Vandals,” and saying he would drain it again after July 4 to “treat the damage caused by these ‘animals.’”He declared, however, that “in the meantime,” the pool “is working well” and “the criminally made algae is gone.” Read more at The Daily Beast.

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