Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. 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 1988, Colton Haynes, American actor, model and singer was born. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Jeff Leiding, American football player (born 1961) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

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

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July 12, 2026

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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.

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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.

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

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 []

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.

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

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

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Unsafe’: Sunny Hostin eviscerated for attacking the American flag in hate-filled rant

‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin has outrageously claimed she feels “unsafe” in neighbourhoods flying the American flag. Hostin’s remarks came during a discussion on the festivities across the country celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The co-host recalled similar remarks she made in 2021 and how the American flag is equated with “white supremacy”. “I said there are times when I walk into a community, and I see American flags all over the community, and I suddenly feel unsafe because there’s a section of this country that has co-opted the American flag, and they equate being an American or an American flag with White supremacy, and that should never be the symbol of White supremacy, but they have weaponized,” Hostin said.

NBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

As the nation turns 250, many Americans say flying the Stars and Stripes is now a red flag

The American flag can have many meanings, whether hung on front porches or waved in parades and protests. To some, it’s also tied up with President Trump.

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.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 1, 2026

Stephen Miller Floats Wild Idea After Crushing SCOTUS Ruling

Fox NewsStephen Miller has suggested an extreme workaround for the Supreme Court’s ruling that Donald Trump’s executive order overriding birthright citizenship is illegal.The deputy White House chief of staff appeared yet again on Fox News, where on Monday he complained about the high court siding against the administration in a case involving mail-in ballots. This time, Miller was similarly disgusted by the court affirming that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to individuals born in the United States. Read more at The Daily Beast.

TASS

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump orders to lower US flags to honor late Senator Graham

US President said that Senator achieved so much for Washington

USA TODAY

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· Jul 2, 2026

President Trump jokes about a threesome with sons and Medal of Honor

During his speech in North Dakota, the president joked that he has "seriously considered" giving himself the Congressional Medal of Honor. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/01/trump-medal-of-honor-joke-sons/90775525007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

Watch: Trump Weighs in on Lindsey Graham's 'Finest Moment' - Highlights on Kavanaugh

Watch: Trump Weighs in on Lindsey Graham's 'Finest Moment' - Highlights on Kavanaugh

PragerU

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· Jul 1, 2026

Are you proud to be an American? Their answers will shock you.

Americans should take pride in their country. See how we are celebrating America’s 250th birthday at the link in bio.

The i Paper

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· Jun 23, 2026

I’m an American in England – it’s time to get over your flag shame

In my home country, our flag isn't political. It belongs to everyone

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

Politizoom

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· Jul 4, 2026

Will Trump Embrace the Aryan Nation’s Demonstration Today?

Yes, we know that racist Trump will simply love the display made by people carryiing Confederate flags today. That’s a no brainer. But will he publicly praise it during his 4th of July remarks? That’s a pot of a different color. Let’s see how he deals with this publicly, if he deals with it at

MS NOW

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· Jul 4, 2026

Rep. Jayapal shares why she is ‘proud’ to be American, even amid Trump’s 250 takeover

“It’s really heartbreaking for me to see what this Trump celebration has turned into,” Jayapal, who is one of only 19 naturalized citizens serving in Congress, told MS NOW. The post Rep. Jayapal shares why she is ‘proud’ to be American, even amid Trump’s 250 takeover appeared first on MS NOW.

The Hill

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· Jul 2, 2026

Fewer than half of Democrats proud to be US citizens: Survey

Fewer than half of Democrats are proud to be American citizens, according to a new poll released ahead of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. In the NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll, 45 percent of Democratic respondents said they are generally “very proud” or “proud” of being American. Fifty-five percent of Democrats in the poll said they are generally...

Us Weekly

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· Jul 2, 2026

President Donald Trump Makes 'Threesome' Joke About Sons Eric and Don Jr.

President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows for his latest joke involving his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. While attending the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota on Wednesday, July 1, the commander in chief, 80, expressed his wishes to one day receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. “Now, as []

Knewz

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· Jul 2, 2026

President Donald Trump says he wants to give the Medal of Honor to his two oldest sons ‘for their genius at hunting’

President Donald Trump joked about awarding himself and two of his sons the Congressional Medal of Honor while attending the dedication ceremony for the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. The Medal of Honor During remarks delivered at the July 1 event, Donald reflected on the history of the prestigious military award while...

The Root

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· Jun 30, 2026

Expert: Why The Birthright Citizenship Ruling Still Impacts Black Americans

In an exclusive interview, a political law expert explains how the Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship should have all Americans giving side eyes to Trump.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump Spotted Waving at His Own Image on TV

In an amusing moment, US President Donald Trump is spotted waving at his own image on a television screen while waiting for it to appear on the broadcast during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. #Trump

That Park Place

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· Jul 4, 2026

OPINION: Don’t Let Jimmy Kimmel, The View, Or Hollywood Take Your Patriotism Away This Fourth Of July

As Americans gather for the Fourth of July, fire up their grills, spend time with family, watch fireworks light up the night sky, and celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial, there is one thing worth remembering: Never let anyone convince you that loving your country is something to be ashamed of. In recent years, some of the [] The post OPINION: Don’t Let Jimmy Kimmel, The View, Or Hollywood Take Your Patriotism Away This Fourth Of July appeared first on That Park Place.

Florida Politics

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· Jul 2, 2026

Proud to be an American? Many say not so much in new Gallup poll

'Since 2018, no more than 47 of U.S. adults have said they are extremely proud.' The post Proud to be an American? Many say not so much in new Gallup poll appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Drudge Report

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· Jul 3, 2026

SHOCK POLL: AMERICANS DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THEY'RE CELEBRATING

SHOCK POLL: AMERICANS DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THEY'RE CELEBRATING (Main headline, 1st story, link)

CNN

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· Jul 1, 2026

Trump reacts to SCOTUS birthright citizenship decision

President Donald Trump on Wednesday gave his first on-camera response to the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship. Speaking at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, he said he’d “take care” of birthright citizenship, but the court struck down his executive order trying to end it.

OpsLens

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· Jul 9, 2026

WATCH: What Rush Limbaugh said about 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship puts Roberts and Coney Barrett to shame

Source link Rush Limbaugh in 2018 Last week the US Supreme Court ruled that birthright citizenship is completely acceptable in the United States. The court struck down President Donald Trump’s

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 21, 2026

Patriotism Declines as US Nears 250th Anniversary, Driven by Sharp Partisan Divide

A growing number of Americans are feeling less patriotic about their country as the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. According to a Public Religion Research Institute poll released last week, “Just half of Americans are extremely or very proud of being an American (51) or of America’s...

Wonkette

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· Jun 30, 2026

Sorry, Trump And Stephen Miller: Supreme Court Says Even Brown-Skinned Babies American If They’re Born Here!

Don't worry, there were shitty decisions today too.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Media ghouls, commentators across political aisle mock Lindsey Graham’s death with ‘good riddance’ posts

Trump called Lindsey Graham a true American patriot while Ana Kasparian and Nick Fuentes both posted good riddance after his death at age 71.

Townhall

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· Jul 4, 2026

I'm Proud to Be an American

I'm Proud to Be an American

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