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On July 12, 1909, the 16th Amendment Was Submitted to the States
This date marks a significant moment in U.S. constitutional history with the submission of the 16th Amendment.
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dies After Brief, Unexpected Illness
The South Carolina Republican senator died suddenly at 71, prompting tributes from U.S. and world leaders.
CBS Politics | Jul 12, 2026, 11:48 AM
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US Senator and Trump Ally Lindsey Graham Dies After Brief and Sudden Illness
Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator known for his hawkish foreign policy and close ties to Donald Trump, died at 71, prompting tributes from global leaders and a scramble to fill his Senate seat.
Guardian US | Jul 12, 2026, 10:43 AM
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Alleging Media Conspiracy to Keep Public 'Clueless'
A federal judge ruled that claims against 34 media outlets for alleged journalistic misconduct and First Amendment violations were too speculative to proceed.
Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 12:11 AM
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Trump Administration Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Air Force One Security Reporting
The US Department of Justice has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists following their reports on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One, prompting criticism from press freedom advocates and legal experts.
France 24 English | Jul 11, 2026, 2:20 PM
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England and Norway Fans Embrace Miami’s Party Scene Ahead of World Cup Quarter-Final
As England and Norway prepare to face off in the World Cup quarter-final, fans from both nations are enjoying Miami’s vibrant atmosphere, blending football passion with spring break festivities.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 5:38 AM
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Trump’s Tariffs Echo Historical US Trade Policies but Draw Criticism for Impact
As the US marks 250 years since its founding, renewed tariff measures under Donald Trump recall past protectionist policies yet face scrutiny for their broader economic effects.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 11:33 PM
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Wally Funk, Aviation Pioneer and Oldest Woman in Space, Dies at 87
Denied a NASA astronaut role decades ago, Wally Funk made history as the oldest woman to travel to space before passing away peacefully in Texas.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 9:38 AM
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Donald Trump Jr. Says Evidence in Charlie Kirk Murder Case 'Puts Conspiracy Theories to Rest'
After attending the preliminary hearing, Donald Trump Jr. asserts that unsealed evidence clearly implicates Tyler Robinson in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 3:42 AM
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Donald Trump Jr. Says Evidence in Charlie Kirk Murder Hearing 'Puts Conspiracy Theories to Rest'
Donald Trump Jr. attended the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, and stated the evidence clearly indicates Robinson's guilt.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 3:20 AM
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New York Faces Lawsuit Over Decades-Old Housing Allowances for Needy Residents
A new lawsuit challenges New York State's failure to update shelter allowances, arguing it violates the state constitution’s mandate to aid impoverished residents.
ProPublica | Jul 10, 2026, 1:46 AM
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Maryland School District Sued for Hiding Student's Gender Transition from Parents
America First Legal files lawsuit against Anne Arundel County Public Schools alleging violation of parental rights under district policies.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 9:02 PM
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Trump’s Tariff Policies Shift Legal Grounds but Maintain Economic Impact
Despite changing legal justifications, President Trump’s tariff measures continue to affect U.S. trade and manufacturing sectors.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Fourteenth Amendment Ratified on July 9, 1868
The ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment marked a significant moment in United States constitutional history.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 1:49 PM
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UOW Governance Chief Alyssa White Admits Recruitment Policy Breaches at ICAC Hearing
Alyssa White acknowledged compromising recruitment processes at the University of Wollongong amid governance reforms and restructuring, securing jobs for former colleagues and friends.
ABC Australia News | Jul 9, 2026, 9:18 AM
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Supreme Court’s ‘Reasonable Expectation of Privacy’ Test Faces Criticism and Continues to Shape Fourth Amendment Law
The landmark 1967 Katz case established a privacy standard that still influences rulings, though some justices question its constitutional basis and practical clarity.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 6:31 AM
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Trump Seeks Supreme Court Review of Birthright Citizenship Ruling Citing Border Billboards
Former President Donald Trump plans to ask the US Supreme Court to reconsider its 14th Amendment birthright citizenship decision following reports of Texas hospital advertisements targeting Mexican expectant mothers.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 3:08 AM
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Trump to Request Supreme Court Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship Case
Former US President Donald Trump announced plans to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent ruling rejecting his executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 9, 2026, 12:16 AM
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National Constitution Center Hosts Conference Reviewing 2025-26 Supreme Court Term
Legal scholars and VC bloggers discuss key Supreme Court decisions, executive power, and civil discourse in a newly released video.
Reason | Jul 8, 2026, 9:35 PM
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Trump’s Push to Restrict Birthright Citizenship Challenges GOP Leadership
Efforts to pass legislation limiting birthright citizenship face significant hurdles amid GOP divisions and skepticism about securing enough votes.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 10:28 AM
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$150K Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Over Community College DEIA Teaching Requirements
Bakersfield College professor Daymon Johnson secures permanent First Amendment protections and a $150,000 payment in a federal settlement challenging California's DEIA mandates for faculty.
Reason | Jul 8, 2026, 4:51 AM
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US Navy Identifies Sailor Lost in Arabian Sea After Helicopter Emergency Water Landing
Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 5, went missing following an MH-60S helicopter emergency water landing near the USS George H.W. Bush.
Fox News Latest | Jul 8, 2026, 4:26 AM
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Charges Filed Against Indian Crime Boss in Assassination That Strained Canada-India Relations
Authorities have charged the leader of an Indian criminal syndicate in connection with the 2023 assassination of a prominent Sikh activist in Canada, a case that heightened diplomatic tensions between Canada and India.
Washington Times News | Jul 8, 2026, 3:24 AM
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ABC Challenges FCC Investigation of 'The View' as First Amendment Violation
ABC defends daytime talk show 'The View' against FCC probe, arguing government interference infringes on First Amendment rights.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 9:49 PM