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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1807, Henry Benedict Stuart, Italian cardinal, pretender to the British throne and last member of the House of Stuart (born 1725) passed away. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1931, Frank Ramsey, American basketball player and coach (died 2018) was born. In 1935, Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009) was born. In 1950, George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut was born. In 1972, Sean Waltman, American professional wrestler was born. 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 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) 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, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump orders to lower US flags to honor late Senator Graham

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US President said that Senator achieved so much for Washington

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Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Why are flags at half-mast today? Trump's big announcement after Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death

Following Lindsey Graham's death, President Trump ordered US flags at half-staff nationwide through July 18, 6pm, to honor the late South Carolina senator.

India TV News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump orders US flags at half-mast after Lindsey Graham's death, tributes pour in worldwide

US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags across the United States to be flown at half-mast till Saturday evening in honour of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11 following what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. Paying tribute to one of his closest political allies, Trump remembered Graham as a loyal friend, an accomplished public servant and a leader who dedicated his life to the people of South Carolina and the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced the decision to lower the national flags and praised the late senator's contribution to the country.

Associated Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

US flag is lowered to half-staff at the White House for Lindsey Graham

U.S. flags at the White House, and its adjacent buildings, were lowered to half-staff Sunday following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina Republican, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was 71. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump orders all US flags lowered to half-staff in honor of late Lindsey Graham

President Donald Trump ordered all flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor former Sen. Lindsey Graham after his sudden death on Saturday. Graham was noted as one of Trump’s closest allies in the Senate, and the president spent much of Sunday commemorating him on news shows and on social media. He made a national []

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN - To honor "the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graha [...]

JUST IN - To honor the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump orders all American flags throughout the U.S. to be lowered to half mast until Saturday 6pm.Source: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116908044067369620@disclosetv

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump orders all American flags in US to half-mast until 6pm Saturday to honor Graham

President Trump announced on Sunday that he has ordered “all American Flags throughout the United States” lowered to half-mast until Saturday night at 6 P.M. “In honor of the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham, a dear friend of mine, and a truly great man, who achieved so much for our Country, and []...Click to read more

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 6, 2026

Barron Trump Missing From Dad’s July Fourth Festivities

Kevin Lamarque / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron, did not attend his father’s Fourth of July festivities in Washington, D.C.Barron, 20, was not spotted at Saturday’s disastrous Great American State Fair, which saw a chaotic evacuation order due to severe weather. His father eventually delivered a partisan speech at just after 11:00 p.m., lasting around 40 minutes, which meant the fireworks show could not go on until after midnight.Ivanka Trump, 44, her husband Jared Kushner,45, and their three children were also not in attendance on July 4. Ivanka and Jared were seen the day prior at Michael Rubin’s famous “White Party” in The Hamptons, mingling with A-list celebrities. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Irish Star

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· Jul 5, 2026

Donald Trump backlash over July 4 speech that's 'completely irrelevant'

Donald Trump eventually addressed the United States following a two-hour delay - but many hit out at parts of the President's July the 4th speech at Freedom 250

Twitchy

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· Jul 6, 2026

Bounce and Seethe: Chuck Toddler Throws Tantrum Over Trump-Led July Fourth America 250 Celebration

Bounce and Seethe: Chuck Toddler Throws Tantrum Over Trump-Led July Fourth America 250 Celebration

DNyuz

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· Jun 29, 2026

One of Trump’s Supreme Court appointees just saved the late mail ballots he hates so much

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump. The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted some number of []

The Tribune

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump orders US flags at half-mast to honor Senator Lindsey Graham

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) announced that American flags across the United States will be flown at half-mast until Saturday evening in honour of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11 following a brief, sudden illness.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Donald Trump reveals tragic final phone call with Lindsey Graham before shock death

US President Donald Trump has recounted his final conversation with former US Senator Lindsey Graham moments before his death. President Trump recalled his final call with Graham, whom he described as “family”, with NBC News’ ‘Meet the Press’ anchor Kirsten Welker. During the interview, Welker asked the president if he knew any further details about Graham’s death or if he had said anything during their call. “He said he’s a little tired. It was a long trip, you know, many hours. And he had just gotten back. It must have been right after that because I understand the police, or whoever it is, came there at about 7:30 or 8:00 in the evening, something like that,” Trump said. “So somebody notified them. But no, he felt okay… [On the call] he said, ‘You know, I feel good. But I’m tired.’ He was fine. I knew him well. He would let you know if he wasn’t feeling well.”

The West Australian

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham, US senator and Trump ally, dies at 71

Donald Trump has ordered US flags be lowered to honour Senator Lindsey Graham, a former vocal Trump critic who pivoted to become a loyal supporter.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 29, 2026

The Supreme Court ruled that states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day if p [...]

The Supreme Court ruled that states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day if postmarked by Election Day, rejecting a Republican-backed challenge supported by Trump. The decision locks in voting rules for over half of US states ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Raw Story

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘So sad!’ Trump reacts to sudden death of Lindsey Graham — promises ‘details to follow’

President Donald Trump reacted to the sudden and unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) early Sunday morning, while also claiming more details would be forthcoming.“Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. “He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!”Graham’s office announced late Saturday night that the South Carolina Republican had “passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” without providing additional details. Graham was in Ukraine as recently as Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.In the case of a Senate vacancy in South Carolina due to “death, resignation or otherwise,” law permits the state’s governor to “fill the place by appointment.”

KTLA 5

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sen. Linsdey Graham dies at 71; Senate back in session

President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be lowered after the death of one of his closest allies, Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham, 71, died Saturday night, according to a statement from his office. Annie Rose Ramos reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Daily Caller

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· Jul 2, 2026

Clinton-Appointed Judge Nixes Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Executive Order

'violates paragraph 2 of the Agreement'

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump Reacts To ‘Tremendous Loss’ At SCOTUS

President Donald Trump reacted on Monday to the Supreme Court’s decision to allow mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day — and immediately argued that it was all the more reason to push ahead with the Save America Act to secure election integrity. Trump took to Truth Social to respond to several of the ...

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court Settles Mail-In Ballot Battle, Rules Late Arrivals Can Still Count

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states are allowed to count mail-in absentee ballots that arrive after Election Day, provided they are postmarked by the time voting ends. In a 5–4 decision written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the high court reversed a lower court ruling that had threatened mail-in voting deadlines across [] Supreme Court Settles Mail-In Ballot Battle, Rules Late Arrivals Can Still Count

NBC News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Senate Reverses Course on War Powers After Visit From Trump

In a major reversal, Senate Republicans refused to rein in President Donald Trump’s war powers, hours after he chastised members of his own party for going against him. Earlier in the day, the president refused to take part in a planned ceremony to sign a bill overwhelmingly passed by both parties aimed at making housing affordable, until, he says, the Senate passes the SAVE Act, which would require voters show proof of ID and citizenship documents to vote. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports fo

The Independent

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· Jun 30, 2026

What Americans think is best about the US as it turns 250 (including a bunch of stuff invented elsewhere)

Fewer than half of Americans plan to fly the national flag at home this Fourth of July, reflecting a divided enthusiasm for the upcoming historic milestone

CNN

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump's speech at July 4th Freedom 250 celebration

President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the 250th anniversary Fourth of July celebration in Washington, DC. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #july4th #News

PBS NewsHour

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· Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

The decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted some number of days after the election, provided they are postmarked by Election Day.

JFeed

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· Jul 12, 2026

A Final Farewell: Trump Recounts Intimate Details of Last Midnight Phone Call With Senator Lindsey Graham Hours Before Unexpected Death

In an emotional network television broadcast, President Donald Trump exposed the internal details of his final phone call with Senator Lindsey Graham, who used his very last hours on earth to push for strict voter identification laws.

The New American

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· Jun 29, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid to Federalize Mail-in Voting

A federal judge blocked key parts of President Trump’s election executive order that attempts to regulate voting by mail. ... The post Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid to Federalize Mail-in Voting appeared first on The New American.

Knewz

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· Jul 8, 2026

President Donald Trump shades Ted Cruz while hinting at nominating the Texas senator to the Supreme Court

President Donald Trump joked that Sen. Ted Cruz could be one of the easiest Supreme Court nominations in U.S. history, teasing that Democrats would eagerly confirm him simply to remove him from the Senate. Donald Trump hints at nominating Ted Cruz The remark came during an Oval Office event promoting the Trump administration’s new Trump...

RedState

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· Jun 25, 2026

Trump's USPS Drops the Hammer — Blue States Hiding Voter Data Will Get Zero Mail-In Ballots

Trump's USPS Drops the Hammer — Blue States Hiding Voter Data Will Get Zero Mail-In Ballots

Townhall

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· Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Decision Leaves Trump With a Simple Message

Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Decision Leaves Trump With a Simple Message

Florida Politics

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· Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s proposed limits

The ruling overturns an executive order Trump signed early in his second term as President. The post Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s proposed limits appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

We The Media

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· Jun 22, 2026

[Photo] https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116793994014541387

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116793994014541387

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Can Trump use a 'pocket veto' to block the popular housing bill? 

For a president known to have little sympathy for, much less interest, in constitutional niceties, the details of the veto power may mean little to Trump. But they mattered to the country’s Founders, and therefore surely to us.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mixed Term Renews Conservative Feud With SCOTUS

The ruling striking down Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment didn't surprise court watchers.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump Responds to SCOTUS Mail-In Ballots Ruling: ‘Pass the SAVE America Act’

Do your job, Senate. The post Trump Responds to SCOTUS Mail-In Ballots Ruling: ‘Pass the SAVE America Act’ first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

From 'disgrace' to 'family': Trump's remarkable journey with Lindsey Graham

Trump revealed he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham the night before his sudden death at 71, believing it may have been the senator's last call.

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