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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 2, 2026

2 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Some progressive Democrats foregrounding faith in inequality fight

Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Supporters are worried

US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies

Palestinians hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israel won't withdraw

'Devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

Trump says he watched all of Fauci testimony

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

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Trump talks up tariffs as he claims to have saved the American auto industry

Trump announces a $22.5 billion makeover of Dulles airport

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

US-Canada bridge opens in Detroit even as trade disputes test neighbors' ties

Trump defends economic policies in Michigan, where Canadian tariffs may sting

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning 'nudification'

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty

Michaigan man killed wife and 6 kids, then himself

Americans face biggest food-price spike in decades

Chairman removes Fauci lawyer from Senate panel's COVID-19 hearing

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

8 found dead in Michigan home after fire, some with gunshot wounds

AIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigan's Senate primary

Stephen Colbert wins anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Michigan woman pleads no contest to abuse after 3 kids are found living alone for years

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens to succeed him

Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary

Britain's Burnham shifts power from London to Manchester with Number 10 North

Startup believes AI-powered drone technology could ease truck parking shortage

Detroit-Canada bridge to open by late July after delay

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and others

Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign

2 Dead in shopping mall shooting in suburban Detroit

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Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access

Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest

Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Venezuelans watch a new round of talks between the government and opposition

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing 9

Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home

Tens of thousands make annual peony pilgrimage to University of Michigan's garden

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Michigan Gov. Whitmer backtracks 2028 presidential bid

Mayor invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Chicago

Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling ship and detains crew

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

Michigan Democrats make their case for the Senate

Michigan house explosion leaves 1 dead