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On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1944, Seán Patrick O'Malley, American cardinal was born. In 1950, Korean War: U.S. President Harry S. Truman authorizes a sea blockade of Korea. In 1955, Charles J. Precourt, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut was born. In 1957, Michael Nutter, American politician, 98th Mayor of Philadelphia was born. In 1965, Daniel Larson, American politician was born. In 1984, Aleksandr Shustov, Russian high jumper was born. In 1985, Quintin Demps, American football player was born. In 1998, Michael Porter Jr., American basketball player was born. In 2012, A derecho sweeps across the eastern United States, leaving at least 22 people dead and millions without power. In 2020, Stepa J. Groggs, American rap artist (born 1988) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump Roasted for ‘Ridiculous’ Tarp at Kennedy Center Event

The Daily Beast

June 29, 2026

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Trump Roasted for ‘Ridiculous’ Tarp at Kennedy Center Event

Ken Cedeno / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump’s failure to rename the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts to honor himself was front of mind on Sunday as the center hosted its first event since a federal judge ruled that Trump’s name change was unlawful.Comedian and Real Time host Bill Maher accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday at a Kennedy Center ceremony.Maher, however, was not the only name raising eyebrows at the ceremony. The tarp covering the Kennedy Center’s name was a hot topic of conversation, with multiple stars referencing it during the event.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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