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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
White House upgrades North Portico security
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
Project follows long-standing Secret Service recommendations, with permanent barriers planned
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump White House Gets New Security Focused Renovation
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APThe White House is upgrading its front door in the latest project to take over the people’s house since Donald Trump returned to office. A Secret Service official confirmed to the Daily Beast that the White House was receiving security upgrades, but referred all further questions to the White House. The new front door project is expected to take months, an official told CNN, which was first to report on the latest renovation. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Disclose.tv
· Jul 11, 2026
[Media] NEW - "Security enhancements and upgrades,"
NEW - Security enhancements and upgrades, are underway on the North Portico of the White House, according to a White House official.Massive tarps now conceal the construction site, printed with images of pillars and a light fixture designed to replicate the look of the original portico.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/mv5wz8tdui/@disclosetvDisclose.tvWhite House entrance undergoing 'security enhancements and upgrades'Breaking news from around the world.
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 29, 2026
S. Korea Tightens Security After World Cup Exit
South Korea has heightened security measures ahead of the national football team's return following its early exit from the FIFA World Cup, amid public backlash against outgoing coach Hong Myung-bo.
CNN
· Jul 9, 2026
New scaffolding is up at the White House, here's why
New renovations are underway at the White House, where a large tarp, designed to look like it's not even there, is now covering the North Portico of the building. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.
The Independent
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump now wants to install fences near the White House to help keep crowds further back
Secret Service officials have previously suggested adding more fencing near the White House
MS NOW
· Jul 10, 2026
New Mexico’s AG says DOJ is stonewalling probe of Epstein ranch — again
The Trump administration is withholding key documents needed to move forward with an investigation into Zorro Ranch, the state AG said. The post New Mexico’s AG says DOJ is stonewalling probe of Epstein ranch — again appeared first on MS NOW.
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