On July 13, 1787, Articles of Confederation Congress Enacted the Northwest Ordinance
The historic Northwest Ordinance was enacted by the Articles of Confederation Congress on July 13, 1787, marking a significant moment in early U.S. governance.
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The historic Northwest Ordinance was enacted by the Articles of Confederation Congress on July 13, 1787, marking a significant moment in early U.S. governance.
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President Donald Trump praised the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's 2018 defense of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and agreed to a broader CNN interview with Jake Tapper following Graham's sudden death.
Fox News Latest | Jul 12, 2026, 6:41 PM
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This date marks a significant moment in U.S. constitutional history with the submission of the 16th Amendment.
Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 4:12 PM
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina passed away after a brief illness, marking the end of a 23-year tenure in the U.S. Senate.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 12, 2026, 1:23 PM
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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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Whistleblower complaint claims Trump allies mismanaged Kennedy Center projects, approving unnecessary work and bypassing procedures.
Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026, 2:23 AM
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Whistleblower complaint claims Trump allies mismanaged Kennedy Center projects, approving unnecessary work and bypassing procedures.
Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026, 12:55 AM
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On this day in Supreme Court history, William Howard Taft was sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Reason | Jul 11, 2026, 12:42 PM
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The White House considered declaring a national emergency to address alleged voting machine vulnerabilities prior to President Trump removing Election Assistance Commission leaders.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 11, 2026, 5:06 AM
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Despite a recent Supreme Court decision, activists and athletes say the participation of biological males in girls' sports continues to be a contentious issue across many U.S. states.
Fox News Latest | Jul 11, 2026, 12:44 AM
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New rule finalized to allow development, logging, and mining in habitats of endangered species, sparking criticism from environmental advocates.
Guardian US | Jul 11, 2026, 12:08 AM
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Key international developments include NATO leaders’ summit in Turkey, Iran’s public mourning for its late Supreme Leader, and a French court ruling boosting Marine Le Pen’s presidential ambitions.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 10:53 PM
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The dismissals leave the federal election commission vacant ahead of the November midterm elections as President Trump seeks broader changes to voting rules.
Al Jazeera | Jul 10, 2026, 10:06 PM
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On this day in Supreme Court history, President Andrew Jackson vetoed the bill to renew the charter of the Second Bank of the United States.
Reason | Jul 10, 2026, 12:24 PM
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The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a law enacted after the Highland Park mass shooting, maintaining restrictions on semiautomatic firearms and magazine capacities.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 11:13 AM
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Rep. John McGuire III proposes legislation aiming to amend federal law on birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court ruling against Trump's executive order.
The Hill | Jul 10, 2026, 2:24 AM
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The Australian embassy in Washington challenges the Trump administration's tariff plan, citing lack of credible evidence and urging exemptions for certain imports.
ABC Australia News | Jul 10, 2026, 12:01 AM
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Illinois State Police's use of a routine truck inspection as a pretext for a drug search was deemed unconstitutional by the Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
Reason | Jul 9, 2026, 11:22 PM
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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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Following allegations of sexual assault, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign, leaving Democrats scrambling for a replacement ahead of the general election.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 8:07 PM
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As director of the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection bureau, Chris Mufarrige has targeted scams and deceptive practices but contends with agency cuts and political obstacles.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 6:55 PM
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A conservative legal group is suing to block a California program aimed at reducing Black maternal and infant mortality, arguing the program’s race-conscious approach is unconstitutional.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 4:35 PM
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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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The ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment marked a significant moment in United States constitutional history.
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