Today in News History
On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1870, The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress. In 1921, Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) was born. In 1933, Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) was born. In 1949, Brian Leveson, English lawyer and judge was born. In 1950, John Perdue, former West Virginia State Treasurer was born. In 1950, Zenonas Petrauskas, Lithuanian lawyer and politician (died 2009) was born. In 1960, Erin Brockovich, American lawyer and environmentalist was born. In 1969, The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. In 1975, Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence was born. In 2012, Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
US attorney backs Trump on Washington pool ‘vandalising’, vows full prosecution

People caught vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall will be fully prosecuted, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Sunday. President Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for recent problems with the newly renovated pool, including its new blue paint peeling off. Citations for vandalism have been issued, Pirro said on Sunday, adding that even minor crimes must be prosecuted to keep the US capital safe. The peeling paint was visible in the 610-metre-long...
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