Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1908, Stanley Knowles, American-Canadian academic and politician (died 1997) was born. In 1942, Roger Ebert, American journalist, critic, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1950, Mike Johanns, American lawyer and politician, 28th United States Secretary of Agriculture was born. In 1951, Ian Hargreaves, English-Welsh journalist and academic was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1975, Hugo Bergmann, German-Israeli philosopher and author (born 1883) passed away. In 2013, Michael Hastings, American journalist and author (born 1980) passed away. In 2015, Allen Weinstein, American historian and academic (born 1937) passed away. In 2018, An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Wake up’: JD Vance gives stark reminder to Israeli critics of Trump's peace deal
US Vice President JD Vance has hit back at Israeli critics of US President Donald Trump, saying they “need to wake up and smell the reality of the situation” they're in. Far-right Israeli cabinet members had voiced their discontent with the Trump-led Iran peace deal. “Donald J Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel,” Mr Vance said. He reminded those Israeli’s in opposition to the deal, “three-thirds of the defensive weapons that have protected your homeland have been built by American hands and paid for by American tax dollars”. “Anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation their country is in,” Mr Vance said.
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