Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. 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. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Who’s Watching the Watchdogs? House Demands Answers After Scathing Audit of Inspectors General
Congress is demanding answers after a review found that inspectors general—the federal officials charged with weeding out agency waste and fraud—are failing to police their own. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is asking the body with oversight of inspectors general across multiple agencies, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency...
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Off The Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Comer threatens to strip watchdog council’s authority over IG misconduct probes
The House Oversight Committee is raising concerns with the leader of the federal agency tasked with investigating misconduct allegations against senior inspectors that the agency isn’t following its own rules. The letter was sent Wednesday by committee Chairman Rep. James Comer to Cheryl Mason, chairwoman of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and []...Click to read more
Wirepoints
· Jul 8, 2026
How Illinois lawmakers can hide ethics investigations from the public – Illinois Policy
While the inspector general can investigate complaints against lawmakers related to their public office without approval from a majority of the eight lawmakers on the Legislative Ethics Commission, he can’t issue subpoenas and publish summary reports without the commission’s approval. That small group can block publication of any report on a party-line vote.
Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
LIVE: Markwayne Mullin testifies before House committee on DHS oversight
Watch live as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar testify before the House Appropriations Committee on oversight of their department.
Crikey
· Jun 22, 2026
KPMG whistleblower details the ‘serious failure’ behind their misconduct allegations
During what resulted in at times a heated committee inquiry on Friday, observers watching KPMG's desiccation by parliamentary committee heard from the whistleblower themselves via tabled statements. The post KPMG whistleblower details the ‘serious failure’ behind their misconduct allegations appeared first on Crikey.
Talking Points Memo
· Jul 9, 2026
FBI Demands Backup As It Tries to Substantiate Trump’s 2020 Delusions
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Drudge Report
· Jul 9, 2026
Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies!
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Related coverage for "Who’s Watching the Watchdogs? House Demands Answers After Scathing Audit of Inspectors General": Off The Press — Comer threatens to strip watchdog council’s authority over IG misconduct probes. Wirepoints — How Illinois lawmakers can hide ethics investigations from the public – Illinois Policy. Associated Press — LIVE: Markwayne Mullin testifies before House committee on DHS oversight. Crikey — KPMG whistleblower details the ‘serious failure’ behind their misconduct allegations. Talking Points Memo — FBI Demands Backup As It Tries to Substantiate Trump’s 2020 Delusions. Drudge Report — Sheriff slams feds: Bunch of Bullies!