Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 574, John III, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 1909, Souphanouvong, 1st President of Laos (died 1995) was born. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1956, Michael Spinks, American boxer was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician 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 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) 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. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump says JFK the 'second most good-looking president' leaving many to wonder who is number one

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July 4, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
Trump says JFK the 'second most good-looking president' leaving many to wonder who is number one

Donald Trump’s appearance on Usha Vance’s podcast is the gift that keeps on giving with the president coming out with some real zingers.

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National Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

‘I usually read stories about myself,’ Trump says in children’s podcast appearance

Flipping through a book on former presidents, Trump said John F. Kennedy was ‘the second most good-looking president,’ leaving unsaid who is the first

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Happy 250: Trump Says Communism Is America’s Next Enemy

President Donald Trump’s speech at Mount Rushmore last week identified what makes America great—and that communism is the rising ideology threatening American greatness. On the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, the president known for his love of “American exceptionalism” delivered a speech with familiar sentiments about the beauty of our nation. But he included a...

Off The Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump roasts other presidents during children’s book reading

President Trump appeared on second lady Usha Vance’s podcast to read the children’s book “President’s Play” but he kept straying from the text to offer extemporaneous commentary about his several predecessors. On John F. Kennedy, Trump noted: “He was handsome. He was the second-most good-looking president, they say.” On Barack Obama: “Obama is a basketball []...Click to read more

AllSides

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump: The Perfect President for America 250

President Trump's second term has delivered numerous measurable wins: an impenetrable border, record-low murder rates, the ending of multiple foreign conflicts, a surging stock market, and a replenished military. However, one of his most profound achievements cannot be measured by numbers alone: the resurrection of the American spirit, which has flowed from his deep, unwavering, and evident belief in American exceptionalism.

Florida Politics

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· Jul 5, 2026

Donald Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary

'We will never let our country fall. We will always be the best.' The post Donald Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America’s ‘joyous’ 250th anniversary appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump’s Global Respect Delusion Gets a Humiliating Reality Check

Tasos Katopodis / Getty ImagesA new poll shatters President Donald Trump’s fantasy that the United States under his leadership is the “hottest and most respected country in the world.”Less than a quarter of adults around the world expressed confidence in Trump’s leadership regarding global affairs, according to a survey from the Pew Research Center released on Tuesday.Ratings for the country as a whole have also dipped considerably since 2022, with only 37 percent of people viewing the U.S. favorably.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 4, 2026

Americans name Trump worst person in history: poll

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump topped a poll asking Americans to name the worst person in their history—though he also leads the field among those Republicans think is the greatest.

Knewz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Most accurate pollster says President Donald Trump ‘may be turning a corner’ with key voting bloc ahead of midterms

A new national survey from II/TIPP — a pollster that correctly projected the winner of the past six U.S. presidential elections — found President Donald Trump‘s standing improved modestly in early July, driven by gains among Republicans and Independents even as Democratic views worsened. Terry Jones, editor of Issues Insights, wrote that Trump “may...

Crooked Media

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· Jul 6, 2026

How to Be a Proud American In the Trump Era

The post How to Be a Proud American In the Trump Era appeared first on Crooked Media.

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 4, 2026

Poll Names Trump as Worst American in History

President Donald Trump topped a poll asking Americans to name the worst person in their history ...

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 1, 2026

The New Republic Ranks Donald Trump as Worst President Ever

‘The sitting President of the United States, after winning the 2024 presidential election by receiving 77.3 million votes nationallywas able to convince so many Americans to vote for him despite content about his supposed extraordinary failures as POTUS being a lot more prevalent in the media during his first and President Biden’s only term.’ The post The New Republic Ranks Donald Trump as Worst President Ever appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump Praises Erdogan as ‘Great Leader’ at NATO Summit

US President Donald Trump praises Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “great leader” and Turkey’s “biggest asset,” even as he expresses frustration with NATO allies for not standing by the US despite receiving billions in American protection. #Trump #Erdogan #NATO

MS NOW

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump’s obsession with repressing voters has gotten the best of him

Why Trump refuses to slap his name on the one thing he should. The post Trump’s obsession with repressing voters has gotten the best of him appeared first on MS NOW.

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Now Donald Trump showers more praise on 'great player' Harry Kane and says: 'I played golf with him and I like him a lot'

Now Donald Trump showers more praise on 'great player' Harry Kane and says: 'I played golf with him and I like him a lot'

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trump 'thinks' he'll visit Doonbeg in September, praises 'fighting Irish' in special message

The US President also described Taoiseach Micheál Martin as “a fantastic guy.”

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jul 6, 2026

Tom Brady Ranks Boise State Among the ‘Greatest Ever’ in Latest Video

Tom Brady Ranks Boise State Among the ‘Greatest Ever’ in Latest Video

RTL Today

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· Jul 5, 2026

Landmark birthday: Trump hails US, blasts 'communists' in 250th anniversary speech

During a delayed Independence Day speech on 4 July, Trump praised the US as a 'crowning achievement' but criticised domestic opponents as 'communists'.

The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump renews feud with Italy PM Giorgia Meloni by suggesting she’s stalking him in latest social media post

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was previously described by Donald Trump as a ‘beautiful young woman’

Fark

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· Jun 21, 2026

The world's most and least liked countries - Why is the US five spots from the bottom (behind Russia and Iraq)? Aren't we great again? [Murica]

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American Thinker

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump: The Perfect President for America 250

Photo Credit: ATBy Matt KaneThe most unapologetically pro-America president in American history gets to preside over arguably the most celebratory term in our nation’s storied history.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 9, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell calls Trump's presidency an 'abomination'

Rosie O'Donnell thinks Trump is the "worst thing" to happen to the U.S. calling his presidency an ‘abomination.’ Read more: 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/

The Big Issue

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· Jul 11, 2026

How conspiracy theories around JFK fueled the paranoia of US politics today

Author Martin Fitzgerald on the febrile politics of Dallas in 1963 has become the dominant politics of America's modern age The post How conspiracy theories around JFK fueled the paranoia of US politics today appeared first on Big Issue.

Times of India

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· Jul 3, 2026

Quote of the day by Ronald Reagan: "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things"

Quote of the day by Ronald Reagan: "The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things"

PoliticusUSA

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· Jul 8, 2026

In Press Conference Disaster, Trump Compliments Iran For Trying To Kill Him

At his NATO press conference, Donald Trump called the Iranians lovely people as he claimed that he is number one on their kill list.

The Jose Vilson

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· Jan 6, 2026

2025: Because We Had To Do Something About It

How did a bad encounter with two wayward teenagers after Trump's inauguration transformed my outlook for the rest of the year? Read more here and let me know what you think! The post 2025: Because We Had To Do Something About It appeared first on The Jose Vilson.

DNyuz

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trump swipe at political rival backfires badly: ‘He really thought he cooked here’

Trump ended up making one of his political rivals look better with online critics after a swipe backfired. In a Saturday Truth Social post, Trump shared a picture of himself when he was younger in his military school uniform next to a picture of an 18-year-old Obama with a cigarette in his mouth while donning []

BingNews

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· Jun 23, 2026

84% des Français n’ont pas confiance dans la politique étrangère de Donald Trump, selon un sondage

Selon une enquête annuelle du Pew Research Center publiée mardi, les États-Unis de Donald Trump sont jugés fiables que pour un Français sur quatre. Un chiffre en chute libre en comparaison avec le pré ...

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 9, 2026

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit

By Gram Slattery and Humeyra PamukANKARA, July 9 (Reuters) - As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump would join them - the friendly U.S. president who has praised the dedication of NATO allies or the testy Trump who has threatened to implode the 77-year-old alliance?It turns out they got both.

Slate

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trump’s Reflecting Pool Fiasco Is Actually Really Cool—if You Ask the Right People

There's a green lining to the mess.

The New American

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· Jun 25, 2026

Trump Compared Himself to Mao, Stalin, Genghis Khan. Called Netanyahu a “Con Man”

President Trump compared himself to some of history’s most brutal tyrants and conquerors when he spoke to two New York Times reporters. ... The post Trump Compared Himself to Mao, Stalin, Genghis Khan. Called Netanyahu a “Con Man” appeared first on The New American.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Donald Trump Softens Tone on Giorgia Meloni Ahead of NATO Summit, Says 'She's a Nice Person' (Watch Video)

US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone toward Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday, July 7, in Ankara, calling her a 'nice person' despite previous public disputes. Trump attributed their past tension to Italy’s refusal to support US efforts in the Hormuz Strait. The comments come as Trump pressures European NATO allies to increase their defense spending ahead of the summit.

RedState

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· Jun 25, 2026

'Hottest Country': Trump in His Element As Great American State Fair Kicks Off in Washington, D.C.

'Hottest Country': Trump in His Element As Great American State Fair Kicks Off in Washington, D.C.

Really America

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· Jul 7, 2026

BREAKING: Trump's Deterioration Caught on Camera in Turkey

Good evening, this is Really American.

RTÉ News

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· Jun 28, 2026

What does NATO mean in 2026 under Donald Trump?

Donald Trump is known for his fondness for charts, gold and flattery. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte is known for winning over the US president.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 12, 2026

America Needs More Scott Brown, Says Scott Brown

On January 19, 2010, Scott Brown was arguably the most important man in America. After Ted Kennedy’s death, Brown rode the Tea Party wave from Massachusetts to the United States Senate with a pledge to be the 41st vote against what was then called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. While the media referred ...

OpsLens

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· Jun 24, 2026

Move over Alfred E. Neuman, Trump likens ‘horrible’ U.S. senator to another quirky, effeminate celebrity * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs

Source link (Official White House photo by Daniel Torok) It’s no secret that President Donald Trump has likened Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico of Texas to MAD magazine mascot

Jacobin

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· Jul 1, 2026

US Empire’s Belligerent Decline in Latin America

Brutish and bigoted, grubbing and petulant, Donald Trump is an uncannily apt embodiment of the full sweep of US imperial arrogance and decadence in Latin America.

UPI

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· Jun 26, 2026

World Cup: USA at 'top level' despite loss to Turkey; Pulisic healthy

World Cup: USA at 'top level' despite loss to Turkey; Pulisic healthy

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