Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Washington Free Beacon: Iowa’s Josh Turek, Self-Described ‘Common-Sense Moderate Democrat,’ Voted To Protect Race-Based DEI Programs in Iowa Schools

Iowa’s Josh Turek, Self-Described ‘Common-Sense Moderate Democrat,’ Voted To Protect Race-Based DEI Programs in Iowa SchoolsCollin Anderson and Peter HassonWashington Free BeaconJuly 6, 2026 Iowa’s Josh Turek, who presents himself as a “common-sense moderate Democrat” running for Senate in a red state, voted to protect race-based diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in Iowa’s universities and []

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Washington Free Beacon

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iowa's Josh Turek, Self-Described 'Common-Sense Moderate Democrat,' Voted To Protect Race-Based DEI Programs in Iowa Schools

Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek, who presents himself as a moderate Democrat running for Senate in a red state, voted to protect race-based diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in Iowa's universities and K-12 schools. The post Iowa's Josh Turek, Self-Described 'Common-Sense Moderate Democrat,' Voted To Protect Race-Based DEI Programs in Iowa Schools appeared first on .

Bleeding Heartland

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· Jul 11, 2026

Hero Street defines American patriotism

Randy Evans is executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes openness and transparency in Iowa’s state and local governments. He can be reached at DMRevans2810@gmail.com. This essay first appeared on his Substack newsletter, Stray Thoughts. As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with parades, speeches, fireworks and other patriotic [] The post Hero Street defines American patriotism appeared first on Bleeding Heartland.

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jul 1, 2026

Vote Idaho as America’s Sharpest Looking State Police Car

Vote Idaho as America’s Sharpest Looking State Police Car

Conservative Review

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· Jul 1, 2026

Wisconsin Dem House Candidate Touts College Students 'From Minnesota' as Crucial 'Voting Bloc': 'Let's Re-Register Them, Like, That's Great'

The likely Democratic nominee in Wisconsin's Third Congressional District, Rebecca Cooke, identified a crucial voting bloc for her campaign during a recent fundraiser: out-of-state college students from Minnesota who can be re-register[ed] to vote in the Badger State, an audio recording obtained by the Washington Free Beacon shows.The post Wisconsin Dem House Candidate Touts College Students 'From Minnesota' as Crucial 'Voting Bloc': 'Let's Re-Register Them, Like, That's Great' appeared first on .

Iowa Starting Line

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· Jun 22, 2026

Sand announces 100 Iowa Republicans backing his governor bid

I don't know Zach Lahn from a hill of beans, said one of the more than 100 Republicans now backing the Democratic nominee. The post Sand announces 100 Iowa Republicans backing his governor bid appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 22, 2026

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — Utah voters will nominate candidates for Congress Tuesday using a new map that created a Democratic-friendly district in Salt Lake City and scrambled the reelection plans of the state’s all-Republican delegation. The new congressional boundaries could result in an additional Democratic seat, as Republicans try to retain a slim U.S. House majority [] The post AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primary appeared first on Loonie Politics.

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Related coverage for "Washington Free Beacon: Iowa’s Josh Turek, Self-Described ‘Common-Sense Moderate Democrat,’ Voted To Protect Race-Based DEI Programs in Iowa Schools": Washington Free Beacon — Iowa's Josh Turek, Self-Described 'Common-Sense Moderate Democrat,' Voted To Protect Race-Based DEI Programs in Iowa Schools. Bleeding Heartland — Hero Street defines American patriotism. KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls — Vote Idaho as America’s Sharpest Looking State Police Car. Conservative Review — Wisconsin Dem House Candidate Touts College Students 'From Minnesota' as Crucial 'Voting Bloc': 'Let's Re-Register Them, Like, That's Great'. Iowa Starting Line — Sand announces 100 Iowa Republicans backing his governor bid. Loonie Politics — AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primary