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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Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump leaving post

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

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

Indiana receives flexibility from Trump on federal education spending

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

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

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

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post receives $225,000 settlement

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after impeachment vote

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

As electric bills rise, some US states are focusing on growing profits of utilities

Criminal case dropped against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool

Trump's Indiana victories send a warning to Republican dissenters

F-35B stealth military fighter jet crashes in California

Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn't reopen strait

George Santos agrees to $35,000 settlement in federal probe over Kalshi trades

Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off

August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

One Trump challenger wins in Indiana, another loses as president's influence tested

Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders

Primary elections in Indiana and Ohio will test Trump's power and shape midterms

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers

State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies

Michigan Supreme Court rejects permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great Lakes

Severe storms whip up tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes

Democrats see a chance to flip a US House seat over abuse claims

Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings Illinois

Strong iPhone sales propel Apple's fiscal Q3 results past expectations

Black fathers embrace resources to support pregnant partners through birth

Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated

ICE begins to purchase warehouses, but some owners are backing out

Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor

All truckers will be required to take commercial driver's tests in English

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza

Authorities accuse motorcycle gang of targeting Indiana judge for assassination

The Trump Report: Latest Updates

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Trump hails 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David and seizes on Spain's crisis

Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point

What to know about Hamas agreeing to disarmament

As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'

Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over World Cup sell-off plan

Trump was unable to insult his way to victory in Indiana redistricting battle

First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria

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