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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1861, American Civil War: Battle of Vienna, Virginia. In 1863, American Civil War: Battle of Aldie in the Gettysburg Campaign. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1943, Newt Gingrich, American historian and politician, 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was born. In 1945, Art Bell, American broadcaster and author (died 2018) was born. In 1953, Vernon Coaker, English educator and politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence was born. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 1979, Tyson Apostol, American television personality was born. In 1994, Amari Cooper, American football player was born. In 2013, James Holshouser, American politician, 68th Governor of North Carolina (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Watch live: Top Democrats speak out on Clayton nomination delay

The Hill

June 17, 2026

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Watch live: Top Democrats speak out on Clayton nomination delay

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) and other Democrats on the panel afternoon are scheduled to hold a press conference on Wednesday after President Trump delayed the confirmation process for Jay Clayton. Trump had selected Clayton, a federal prosecutor, to be director of national intelligence but the...

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